Diesel Camaro!
08-25-2006, 04:03 AM
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Re: Diesel Camaro!
It'll be very interesting to see where this engine proliferates into the line-up - both car and truck.
And I wouldn't be surprised if this new diesel also delivers 400 ft/lbs of torque all under 1,800 rpm.
And I wouldn't be surprised if this new diesel also delivers 400 ft/lbs of torque all under 1,800 rpm.
08-25-2006, 01:28 PM
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Re: Diesel Camaro!
I am so happy to see the smaller diesel confirmed, it will be a huge hit! Guarantee in my area that alot of Ford guys will be looking at a GM Truck with a smaller diesel.
Now I think GM should have an even smaller one for the smaller cars. I would buy a Diesel Aura, or something of that nature.
Now I think GM should have an even smaller one for the smaller cars. I would buy a Diesel Aura, or something of that nature.
08-25-2006, 03:25 PM
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Re: Diesel Camaro!
Originally Posted by poSSum
That would make for a remarkable autoX car. Slap 'er in second gear and go. 
If it was RELIABLE I think it would be great. Usually diesels are built with stronger parts because they have to be. And someone would definetly develop a turbo kit as well for it. Diesels can handle quite a bit of boost.
08-25-2006, 06:35 PM
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Re: Diesel Camaro!
Propane injection, anyone?
Add a pair of Mickey Thompson's, the right gearing, and say "hello 11's!!
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(and you'd hardly use ~1/4 tank getting to the track, running, and getting back home again!!
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Add a pair of Mickey Thompson's, the right gearing, and say "hello 11's!!
"(and you'd hardly use ~1/4 tank getting to the track, running, and getting back home again!!
)
08-25-2006, 06:38 PM
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Re: Diesel Camaro!
Originally Posted by Some Guy
And imagine a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro with a 360-horsepower V8 and highway fuel economy over 40 m.p.g. That's my guess on fuel economy, but it's not unreasonable.