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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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GM reveals next Camaro engine Mustang will have to compete with?

Just came across this on Edmunds:
http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/rede...-turbo-v6.html

GM revealed 420hp twin turbo V6. Is this the engine that the next Mustang will have to contend with with the Camaro?

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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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Well played GM, but there is still no cure for ugly ...
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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I doubt they will put it in the camaro anytime soon, maybe in two or three years. GM may consider it after seeing how well the Next Gen. Turbo 4 mustang sales.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Going into the next CTS first I guess but C&D says it's a possibility for the camaro as well.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/cadilla...ork-auto-show/
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by shurtual86
I doubt they will put it in the camaro anytime soon, maybe in two or three years. GM may consider it after seeing how well the Next Gen. Turbo 4 mustang sales.
I can't see them putting it into the Camaro at 420, would put it too close to the supposed 450 of the new Vette engine which will probably go into the Camaro as well. But 420 is a nice number...wish Ford would redesign the Taurus as RWD. and compete with the CTS.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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In the Camaro refresh due at NYIAS?
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by conv_stang
I can't see them putting it into the Camaro at 420, would put it too close to the supposed 450 of the new Vette engine which will probably go into the Camaro as well. But 420 is a nice number...wish Ford would redesign the Taurus as RWD. and compete with the CTS.
For me, the Taurus is too big and akward. The CTS however is a tight looking beast. I also like the ATS. I would love to see a ecoboost v6 in a awd fusion. Firm up the suspension, put on some really sticky tires, give it some comfy snug seats..... Be a sexy little family car/rocket
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Fenderaddict2
In the Camaro refresh due at NYIAS?
Yes, it is. I spent a little time on Camaro5.com at the weekend, trying to work out what's expected. No spyshots over there or anything. Seems they are very much in the dark, so I think it's going to be a very subtle refresh (I wonder if it'll use the changes seen in the Euro-spec Camaro.....ie those ugly rear lights).
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by eric n

For me, the Taurus is too big and akward. The CTS however is a tight looking beast. I also like the ATS. I would love to see a ecoboost v6 in a awd fusion. Firm up the suspension, put on some really sticky tires, give it some comfy snug seats..... Be a sexy little family car/rocket
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Would be nice, but will the larger engines even fit in the Fusion since its built around the smaller engines. That's why I said the Taurus when they redesign it. An SVT Fusion even if they just put 300+ hp with the Eco4, awd and a manual gearbox could be a fun car
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by conv_stang
Would be nice, but will the larger engines even fit in the Fusion since its built around the smaller engines. That's why I said the Taurus when they redesign it. An SVT Fusion even if they just put 300+ hp with the Eco4, awd and a manual gearbox could be a fun car
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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Yea you won't see that engine in a Camaro. That engine is going into a car that has a price point starting 20k higher than a base v6 Camaro.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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This is about as likely to see the Camaro as the Eco 3.5 is to see the Mustang.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin Turbo
Yes, it is. I spent a little time on Camaro5.com at the weekend, trying to work out what's expected. No spyshots over there or anything. Seems they are very much in the dark, so I think it's going to be a very subtle refresh (I wonder if it'll use the changes seen in the Euro-spec Camaro.....ie those ugly rear lights).
Won't have to wait long now. Show is in just a few days. I hope the refresh ends up more much ado about nothing.

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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Boomer
This is about as likely to see the Camaro as the Eco 3.5 is to see the Mustang.
I suppose you're right, but it would be fun to see what Ford could do if they made an EcoBoost version of the 3.7.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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I suppose you're right, but it would be fun to see what Ford could do if they made an EcoBoost version of the 3.7.
***** to the wall?
Me thinks it would be scary.

I wonder if those guys do that.
"lets take this engine to 11, and see what it can do..."
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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I guess we'll find out next week. I'd be pretty surprised to see this in the next Camaro also, but it's an interesting thought. If they do, wonder if it would be too late for Ford to change their engine options for the next Mustang.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Is this reveal gonna be the Gen6 Camaro? Or just a refresh of the current car?
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by conv_stang
Is this reveal gonna be the Gen6 Camaro? Or just a refresh of the current car?
refresh
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Boomer
***** to the wall?
Me thinks it would be scary.

I wonder if those guys do that.
"lets take this engine to 11, and see what it can do..."
If it made the same hp/liter as the EcoBoost 2.0 in the Focus ST, a 3.7 would make 466 hp. Sounds kinda fun.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by conv_stang
Is this reveal gonna be the Gen6 Camaro? Or just a refresh of the current car?
Refresh. And Chevy released a teaser of it. Basically just a slimmed down front grille.
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