Not sure how much this has been talked about, but how do you think the Camaro would sell/be looked upon if its base engine was the 2.0L Turbo from the Solstice GXP? It fits perfectly in the spot where the V6 would go, 260hp and 260 lb/ft. Personally, im not advocating this, but it seems like it would give the base car a very different flavor than the base Mustang. Im just curious as to what the fuel economy would be with it hauling around 3600lbs or more of Camaro heft compared to 3100lbs or so of GXP heft

 

It's probably too expensive for a base car...

 

Yeah, sorry, forgot to mention price in that post. Yeah, it would probably be a little more expensive than a run of the mill V6, but maybe not if they are sharing the costs across the Solstice GXP, Aura Redline, and Camaro.

 

But what's the point? 99% of the people who buy base-model camaros won't even know what a turbo really is, much less need or want one over a HO V6 that makes equal or better power.

 

some people on this board have a very strange view of base car buyers.

 

Why would we even want to go down that road again with the Camaro? It was done once and I think it was a sad day for all muscle cars when Chevy and Ford put 4 cylinder engines in their pony cars.

 

It's not going to happen so speculating about it is kind of pointless.

 

I'd rather have 2 turbos on the V8!!

That would save me the dilemma on rather to sell my 2000 Twin Turbo SS or find somplace to store him for special occasions. I really hate the idea of selling the car. But garage will only accomadate so many vehicles.

Ah decisions, decisions.

 

Yes they certainly do.

 

Hey guys, do you think Chev might come out with a N/A rotary motor for the Camaro? Then have the option of adding a turbo? That might make sense.....

 

Although cool, a turbo ecotec isnt feasible. Cost-wise and packaging-wise. An efficient, appropriately powered, quality V6 is exactly what the base car needs under the hood.

 

A rotary motor for the Camaro? I definitely think not, and as far as a 4 cylinder, I wouldn't be buying one of those. I'm buying a v-8 anyways, but I don't think many people would buy the 4 cylinder at all. Think about it, do you really want to hear a 5th gen camaro with a fart cannon on it? Because that's what you're asking for.

 

The point is, GMs V6 doesn't make more power than the 2L Turbo Ecotec. In fact, NONE of GM's V6s make more power than the Ecotec...not even the turbo V6. Weight savings, better gas mileage, better power makes sense - to some.

With that said however, I personally wouldn't be interested in a 4 banger Camaro. Even if the 4 banger made 300 hp. I don't know how the general public might react though.

 

At least it may help add appeal for the ricer crowd. What an interesting concept, you could have the Z28 SS and the Z28 Type R. Then you could have the rice vs. muscle car debate with the same car!

 

A turbo 4 would definitely be interesting. I would probably rather have one than a V6, but I'm not sure it would be the best way for GM to go.