I'm expecting quite abit more than 250hp.

 

Well, if you want a cheap thrill V6 performer, then hopefully GM will work with GMPP ahead of time and come up with a sound foundation that can be fitted with a number of bolt ons to suit everyones tastes and power needs. (Which needs expaned GREATLY!...ie;TRD etc..)Exactly!

Tho, I can't see them making a V6 stripper with a 300hp V6, (ie; bantom 1LE)...I don't see it being profitable. And it might border on overlapping the Solstice's/Cobalt/G5 target buyers.

 

I don't think we have to worry about overlap, at least not with those cars. The Camaro will be a much more of a daily driver than the Solstice - it can handle passengers and cargo without a fuss. And I think the Cobalt will still appeal to those who want a lighweight, fuel efficient, 4cyl coupe with some gusto. The G5 I'm not at all worried about since it will probably be gone by the time the Camaro hits dealerships.

 

qft

 

V6 performance ?
No thanks....to me a Camaro has to have a performance V8 to even be worth owning.
The last and only real "performance V6" from GM was last installed 20+years ago in the 86-87 intercooled Grand National/Regal T-Type.
Bring that monster back and MAYBE I'd be interested.
NOTHING less than that would interest me if it had less thn 8 cylinders.

 

The TR's were cool, no doubt. I'd bet that the base Camaro will outpower them though.

 

But will the base Camaro out-torque them?

 

Not a chance.

 

LSD (G80?) is a must.

 

The base Camaro V6 may outpower a stock GN or TR, but the Turbo Buick 3.8 SFI engine (which NEVER should have been discontinued and replaced by the TURD stuporcharged 3800) for VERY little money doubles its HP from 240 to over 450hp.....that cannot be said about any other GM engine.
Dollar per HP it is probably the cheapest engine to get really high HP out of.

 

Camaro won't have a lesser V6 than the 2008 Malibu, this it will be at least a non-DI 3.6L DOHC HV. Maybe 275HP like the Acadia and Outlook.

Since Camaro is a sports car it needs to have more power than your standard Malibu or Camry, thus the 300HP+ DI 3.6L is a must as a base engine.

 

I love Turbo Regals too!..but,
I don't agree with the "TURD stuporcharged 3800" comment...have you owned any?
I do...(and just a "SERIES-I")..but everyone should drive one at least once...stock GS's have run 14's flat depending on equipment.
There are buick GS's running 10's...the motor is very similar to the LC2, the tranny is the weakest link...I already greneded my diff on my Park Ave "Ultra"SC-3800...15.70's@85mph fully loaded 4000lb+..
With Pulley, injector, pcm reflashes..300hp is very easy...add cam, head work, and supporting bolt ons doubling the hp is very doable.
You'd be surprised how many 12 second 4-doors are lurking out there...

 

There's no replacement for displacement, V8 or nothin'

 

I wouldn't be interested in one personally, but if it helps sell more cars, why not.

 

I personally want a V8 Camaro, the sound & feel going through the gears and all...but the "gen-next", might?...