The location of this scoop is much more functional than the one on the 4th gen SS.....which was actually in a low pressure area....until about 125 mph anyway LOL!

The upcoming Camaro, unlike the Pontiac GTO which will share the same platform, will feature an all-new line of engines from v6 to v8's. Using the latest in technology, these engines will eschew the typical musclecar rule of "no replacement for displacement" and use smaller displacement, higher specific output engines. Our inside sources reveal that these engines will be similar to the Northstar line of engines appearing in caddilacs, and less prolifically in the now defunct Oldsmobiles.

The base v6 is reputed to displace 2.8 liters, and produce somewhere in the neighborhood of 220-230hp with around 200 ft-lbs of torque. A v8 displacing between 3.7-4.0 liters and will likely produce 300hp and 260ft-lbs of torque. These engines will be mated to the all-new corporate six speed automatic, and a new generation six speed manual transmission. The new transmissions will feature aggressive gearing to off-set the likely curb weight of the camaro, which powertrain sources were informed to expect between 4100 and 4200lbs depending on options. It is rumored that the top engine might be the 469hp 4.4 liter supercharged v8 as it appears in the new STS-V since the engines are fairly similar to the all-new engines, or possibly a supercharged version of the all-new v6 or v8.

These engines will feature DOHC, Variable valve timing, variable intake, and a trick new cylinder deactivation feature for increased fuel mileage. Most importantly, these new engines should safely meet the next teir of emissions requirements and certification, something that the current LS based small blocks are reportedly having a tough time doing. What future ramifications this may have on the upcoming all new GTO, we are unsure (Our sources suspect that the platform will continue as the "Firebird" and move to the new engines).

Sources were quoted as saying "The upper management wants to focus on economy and emmissions primarily in the new upcoming cars and engines. Their focus studies show that performance is no longer important to the typical car buyer and are willing to sacrifice a little to obtain 29-30mpg out of a "sporty" model." Our sources report that the target performance for the v8 is 29mpg Highway mileage, 0-60 in under 7 seconds, and the quater-mile in around 15 seconds. The chasis will be tuned for maximum handling performance. "If they want traditional v8 performance and less than great mileage, they'll just buy a pick-up truck" our source quipped.

The all new engines, due to it's small physical size, will likely also appear in smaller, front wheel drive applications with diminished power outputs, and may also be available in the Colorado and Canyon twins after a scheduled platform update in 2009.

Code name for the all new engines family is the acronym AKCUS (pronounced similar to "access" and is likely to change), but the powertrain team has given it the latin name of cave fatuis, due to the important role these engines will have in determining the future at GM.