6.2L and 6.0L are very close in size. And the next Vette engine is said to be 6.2L. Based on GMs history I would expect the 6.0L to go away, but since new 6.0Ls are still coming out It looks like GM plans to keep two V8's in the 6.0-6.2L range.

L76 is Holdens new Gen IV 6.0L as well as the Vortec Max in the Silverado. And DoD and VVT 6.0L's

 

The L76 and Vortec Max are basically detuned, AFM LS2s, so far as I know anyways. So it would make sense that they will use them for a few more years. I am more curious if we will see the 5.3 grow a little bit to maybe 5.5 L and then have more space between it and the 4.8.

 

I've heard two stories, and I'm not quite sure on which one is more right.

Story 1: The 6.2 will replace the 6.0 across the board.

Story 2: The 6.0 will remain even with the 6.2, in an attempt to differentiate different horsepower offerings.

At any rate, I would strongly doubt a 6.0 ever making it into a 5th gen Camaro.

 

This would be very cool. Maybe put the 6.2L in more presigious models or just to brands different keep them different.

6.0L in Chevys, 6.2L in GMC and Cadillacs

6.2L in Z28 and Vette, 6.0L in Impala SS and GTO

 

The latest Holdens have L98s, iirc, without AFM.

 

Holden's VE V8 engine is actually codenamed L98. The L76 was used in the VZ. The only difference is the sump, I believe.

Also HSV are still using the LS2.

 

Is that an Austrailian-only thing? The original Tuned Port 350ci (5.7L)that came out in 1985 was L98 on this side . I didn't know they were using that code name again. It was a nice, tourquey engine

 

This is getting a little confusing. It will be hard to train my brain to not think of TPI when I hear L98 from now on.

 

According to some accounts, the 6.0 won't be used in Camaro. Outside of that, I'd be speculating.

I can see the 6.0 being used in Zeta sedans, while Camaro & GTO use 6.2, but we're talking 2-3 years from now, so anything can happen.



Taking out the speculation machine:

*Rule of thumb regarding car versions of LS engines seems to be adding 50 horses over the truck versions. That said, a good prediction of the 6.2 engine's output is probally in the ballpark of 440-450 horses since it's putting out around 400 in Escalades.

*Since the Camaro is about as long as the current GTO, and notably wider, and the CTSv is 3850 while the new Holden VEs run 3725-4023 (V6-V8), it's probally safe to say a new loaded V8 5th gen Camaro should weigh in around the neighborhood of the current GTO's 3700 pounds. About 150 pounds over a fully loaded current Mustang GT (newer ones will be marginally heavier due to a higher horsepower rated structure), which makes sense: Camaro will have IRS and have a structure rated for alot of horsepower out of the starting gate. Both of which adds weight.

*If a "super" Camaro uses Z06 powertrain, it's going to cost well in excess of $40K. Keeping the roughly $15K spread between Camaro & Corvette, and dropping the ZO6's expensive carbon fiber parts and alumunum chassis, a pie in the sky guess would be $45-50,000. If "super" Camaro uses a supercharger & intercooler, that's going to be an extra 200 pounds...minimum. Putting the car at least 3900 pounds. A mere 20 pounds lighter than the current GT500 that's derided as a pig, but it should be about 5-10 grand cheaper than a Z06 based version, say $35-40K in current dollars. Since blowers and intercoolers add at 25-50% horsepower, a 6.0 would run from 5-600 horses. Almost identical to what GT500s have been warranty tested to.

Admittedly lots of speculation here, but I layed out in detail what I base it all on.


On a side note, assuming Chrysler manages to lose 100-200 pounds on the Challenger, it will still weigh in within a 100 pounds of these possible 500+ horse cars from Chevy and Ford. Unless an S/C SRT version puts out over 600 horses (which I'm not dismissing...1) I know their mentality, and 2) they got over half that out of half the number of cylinders) it's going to be outrun.

(Then again, it's going to be in a different class because of it's size )

 

Oz only, yes.

It's not to be confused with the 350ci.

 

hmm.. a little more research show GM is calling Holdens Gen IV 6.0L a L98

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Commodore
http://www.caradvice.com.au/613/60l-...v8-l98-engine/

So correct me if I'm wrong but the L98 is just a L76 without DoD?

 

Yes, thats what it looks like. I belive the L98 packs 362hp, while the L76 has 355?

 

The Holden L76 also did not have DoD (AFM). So apparently, DoD or no DoD doesn't affect the designation.