Everyones best guess..What engine will it be.

Aight guys since knowone "KNOWS" what engine it will be, what are some of your guesses?

which engine are you refering too? Or should I ask, which trim level?

In the July Motor Trend it says the "mainstream" (base?) Camaro will "likely" be powered by a version of the Cadillac Escalade 6.2 liter 403HP.

I dont know how much I should believe Motor Trend but thats what it says in the 'Chevrolet Convertible is a go' blurb on page 20.

I've said it before...do a search ;)

Base will be V6, probably not out yet. V8 model will be whatever mainstream V8 is out at the time, probably LS3. 2nd mortgage model will prob have a FI V8 of some sort, also not out yet.

6.0l Ls2 V8

Unlikely.

hmmm blown 6.2 in the top model.:eek: :eek: put a pully on it and bam 500hp.....:confused: :confused: what say you?

I thought it was recently confirmed by "insiders"... HSV will be using the LS3 (6.2L), which will supercede the LS2. This would mean that Camaro will also be using the LS3. Also a possibility is the LS9 (blown LS3).

V6.....Not sure (Don't really care much either :shrug:)

V8.....I'd put my money on the LS3

Aight guys since knowone "KNOWS" what engine it will be, what are some of your guesses?

I guess this engine question will soon be up with "SS vs Z28", "Why won't GM make a Firebird", and some others as the thread that most cries for the poster using a search button.

I count 2 other threads like this in the past month to month and a half by memory. :lol:

LS3 as the baseline performance V8 in the SS with the Z28 getting whatever replaces the LS7 (LS8 6.3L w/blower?)

What cubic inch will an LS3 be? What bore/stroke?

LS3 as the baseline performance V8 in the SS with the Z28 getting whatever replaces the LS7 (LS8 6.3L w/blower?)

My thoughts exactly. :D

I am hoping for at LEAST 430hp. And near 50/50 weight distribution something that is VERY well balanced. What ever that engine code is etc...thats what I am hoping for.

Ive gotta go with:
3.5L V6 tuned up with 230hp
or
3.7L I-5 with 250hp from Colorado (I only say this because it is already set up for rear drive, although the Trailblazer 290hp I-6 could be cool)

5.3L V8 tuned up to 350hp for a Z28 type model (this would compete with a 5.7L Challenger or Mustang GT)

6.0L LS2 w/ 425 or more hp to compete with SRT-8 Challenger or GT500

I know it seems conservitive but GM has been going this way anyway(look at the Impala's styling:D )

Ive gotta go with:


Why?

holy old post batman!

Why?

Why what?

Why what?

Why you say "I've gotta go with". Unless that's just your way of saying "this is my guess"...which I kinda knew, but I was being sarcastic.

Ive gotta go with:
3.5L V6 tuned up with 230hp
or
3.7L I-5 with 250hp from Colorado (I only say this because it is already set up for rear drive, although the Trailblazer 290hp I-6 could be cool)

5.3L V8 tuned up to 350hp for a Z28 type model (this would compete with a 5.7L Challenger or Mustang GT)

6.0L LS2 w/ 425 or more hp to compete with SRT-8 Challenger or GT500

I know it seems conservitive but GM has been going this way anyway(look at the Impala's styling:D )



Just what I was thinking.

3.0 V6 ~280-300HP
5.x V8 ~360HP (maybe? 300-420 seems like a big jump)
6.2 V8 ~420HP
6.2 SCV8 ~540HP

6.2L LS3 w/ VVT is definately going in the V8 model

Then the high end model will probably just add some ground effects and a blower and add like 150 hp...

I dont believe the camaro will be getting the LS3. Which it might but may be limited HP because of one reason Big Brother. Which i might get fooled but im saying corvette will always have to be the top dog. Which it could share the LS3 with the base corvette.

I dont believe the camaro will be getting the LS3. Which it might but may be limited HP because of one reason Big Brother. Which i might get fooled but im saying corvette will always have to be the top dog. Which it could share the LS3 with the base corvette.
98-02 'vette/'maro both had the exact same LS1 engine. Might have been "rated" lower, and a different exhaust setup, but its was the same thing. Several LS2 (remember that engine?) GTOs have dynoed above vettes on the same day/location.

Your beliefs are overturned by factual history.

And big brother generally refers to the gov, not a corp.

I think it will be a slightly changed version of the LS2.

Or, it will be the LS2 as is today, and the base Vette engine will get bumped up to 450.

Where is that head bang smiley when you need it?

I say it will be one of the new 3 valve head motors N/A, w/AFM. As far as what designation said engine will get, LS?????? who knows, it'll be LS-something. I don't think I like the dual in-block cam idea, so I'm gonna say single cam in block, 3 valve head at least 6 litres. I don't see the benefits of having a second in-block cam, and all the extra power it will take to spin it, though I could be wrong. That's my .02!

I think it will be a slightly changed version of the LS2.

Or, it will be the LS2 as is today, and the base Vette engine will get bumped up to 450.

ls3 will take over for the ls2 starting with the 2008 model year.

ls3 will take over for the ls2 starting with the 2008 model year.

so is it an updated version of the LS2?

any info on the LS3? sorry for being lazy and not doing a search. :D

so is it an updated version of the LS2?

any info on the LS3? sorry for being lazy and not doing a search. :D

6.2L AFAIK that is the only piece that is confirmed.

6.2L AFAIK that is the only piece that is confirmed.

Actually if you've read up on the L92 truck motor you know about the LS3.

LS7 style heads with smaller valves to clear the smaller cylinder bores. Variable valve timing thanks to a cam phaser on the timing gear.

The truck motor has cylinder deactivation...doubt the car version will have it though.

Actually if you've read up on the L92 truck motor you know about the LS3.

LS7 style heads with smaller valves to clear the smaller cylinder bores. Variable valve timing thanks to a cam phaser on the timing gear.

The truck motor has cylinder deactivation...doubt the car version will have it though.

http://www.ls3tech.com :D

I'd be surpribed if it didn't have AFM

I am hoping for at LEAST 430hp. And near 50/50 weight distribution something that is VERY well balanced. What ever that engine code is etc...thats what I am hoping for.


My friend you are refering to a Corvette! You can get one of those at your local Chevy dealer tomorrow.

GM would never produce such a close sibling to their flagship. I am sure the engine will have 400 HP +, but NO were close to a 50/50 weight distribution. That is one of the key components of the Corvette, of which, makes it unlike any other car!