I don't think this has been asked before, if it has, then well...burn me at the stake like most of you already do.

HOWEVER,

If the only way GM had to compete with rising gas prices was to offer the Camaro in a 300hp diesel motor.....would that discourage you from buying the car?

Not saying it is the ONLY hi-po option you'd have for ponies...BUT would the Camaro and a diesel turn you off from the car?

 

would turn me off for sure.....I drive a dsl. everyday.

Dsl. cost more than gas here and it does not get any better mileage either......I have 2 trucks a gas and a dsl.

 

NOPE! No way I would buy one...a diesel performance car???

If they stick to the plan, it'll get good enough gas mileage that it won't be an issue.

 

No way....I would end up owning a mustang (UGH)

 

You'd probably have to pay a $4,000 premium over an LS3.

 

Can't decide between no and H*LL no.

 

Diesel engines are ill equipped to deal with performance tech. From my little knowledge on the subject, Diesels are all low rpms, creating alot of torque, perfect for trucks and semis, but are slow to accelerate, have to be warmed in the winter, and diesel is more expensive. In trucks, diesels generally get more mileage, because of the low rpms required to pull a load. but cars are a bad Idea. I know it's been done, but never a performance car. . .

 

diesel grand national:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...51101842729641
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...13330707759731

 

 

I would. Maybe an all aluminum turbo diesel 400 HP 650 TQ. Sounds good to me.

 

Slow to accelerate? Has anyone heard of the Lemans-winning Audi R10?

To answer tha original question, no, I would not take my 5th gen with a diesel. It will have whatever the biggest, most badass engine is available.

 

Our 5th gen convertible is going to be a travel car. There are a lot of "ifs" attached to it, but yes, I would at least consider a diesel if it were offered.

 

How about a Hybrid 5th gen?

 

Lots of old misconceptions about diesels. They don't have to be found only in semis and heavy duty pickups anymore. The power you can get out of them with simple tunes and bolt-ons is unbelievable. Sure, the driving characteristics and power delivery are quite different, but there is potential.

Even with all that said, I don't think a diesel would be right for the Camaro. It would be interesting to see more diesels offered in passenger cars (next Impala?), I just don't see Camaro being the right fit.

 

No. Only because it here in California, the smog laws are changing and diesels will soon have a more difficult time passing emmissions. I'd prefer a gasoline car that can also run on E85.