NEWS: Camaro chief: 'rock-star' 4-cylinder set for Mustang fight

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NEWS: Camaro chief: 'rock-star' 4-cylinder set for Mustang fight

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We catch up with the chief engineer of the 2016 Chevy Camaro, Al Oppenheiser, to talk about its new turbo four-cylinder engine and a variety of other subjects.Continue reading Camaro chief: 'rock-star' 4-cylinder set for Mustang fight

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Re: NEWS: Camaro chief: 'rock-star' 4-cylinder set for Mustang fight

Good article well worth the read when you get the time.

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AB: So the V6 to V6 is 300 pounds lighter?

AO: Yes. That's why we say more than 200 [pounds], because you've got to start talking about all of the models. So the V8, we say is over 200 [pounds lighter] to its predecessor. The V6 is actually closer to 300. It's just under 300 to its V6 predecessor.

I seriously hope to purchase a Camaro the middle of next year. Probably the July time frame. I always told myself if I got another one of these I was going all out and getting a V8.

I've owned four Camaro's in the past. They were all V-6's except my 1970 model. My dad and I built a 350 and stuck it in there. It drank so much gas I could barely afford to drive it so I ended up getting rid of it. Now that I can afford the gas, I want a V8. Time will tell. Anyway...

The increase in HP in the V6 compared to the 5th Gen version along with a 300 lb. weight reduction is making me rethink this. 300 lbs is a big deal. The V6 model should be quite nice and may well be the performance deal of the year when you take into what else you are getting when you buy this car.