I wouldn't buy a V6 Camaro, but I'm not dead set against them making one. There are many young entry level buyers who would, especially in school.
Just, I hope, it's not a lame version of a weak powerplant like the 2.8L of past.
I hope it's a V6 with some nuts and has an induction/exhaust that's Camaro specific, ie; High OutPut!...

 

If you ask me, the 3.8 making 200 was plenty for most people. I drove my buddy's and it wasn't bad. Even my dad's 3.4 is decent.
But yea, the 2.8 and 3.1 were the dark years in Camaro V6 history.

 

Look no further than the 2nd and 3rd gen to see that very flexible options sell cars . And in the 3rd gen years when the Iroc got quite pricey , the slow LO3 5.0 powered RS outsold em all

 

Don't forget that the next generation of trucks that come out will also have much better mileage that will help to balance our the CAFE standards...

 

The 2.5L OHV 4 cylinder was standard for a few years in the early 1980's.

 

Yea, well, it goes without saying the 4 cylinder years were dark altogether.

 

I hope whatever engine is in there, they engineer it to be aftermarket and repair freindly. Room for CAI kits, turbo or SC, and for changing spark plugs(if used) headers, heads etc...

(I remember the 1st 4cyl Camaro I ever saw, it was a sad day..a white 2.5L/4spd, no GFX and I beleive 14" wheels.)

 

If GM does the V6 like i hope they do. It should do low low 14's.

 

The GXP might get jealous.

 

It would, be neat if a modded New V6 Camaro could get into the 13's...
If they'll raise the peak hp rpm, gear it accordingly, sacrificing just a little low end torque, it could be a real fun daily driver!
I'd like to see at least 275hp, torque could be lower at around 255lbft...it'd hook better, and rev out good too.

 

I don't see the need for a very powerful V6. If you want the power, get the base V8 that has roughly the same mileage.
I know a lot of parents who would buy their kids these cars for their sporty image might not want their kid having 275 hp itching to get loose under their right foot.
And I sure as heck wouldn't want them on the road with all that either.

 

So when GM comes up with an LS derivative V8 with DoD that get's better mileage than the competitions' V6; plus has double the horsepower, fuel efficiency minded folks are still going to scream for a V6 just because they assume it'll get better mileage because it has fewer cylinders?

 

Probably, simply because most people are too dumb to look up the facts, and will assume the 6 will be more economical.

 

Funny you mention that. Our Impala gets better hwy mileage than the 3.9 below it, and I thought it was a fantastic selling point. The wife had already decided on the SS, but when I told her that, she was even happier.

 

I wonder if the F-Body would still be around today if they had used the Blown 3800 in the F-Body's from 98 on.