If they produce a turbo V6 I would have a real hard time choosing between a V8 and a V6.

If it's a NA V6 and a V8 I would probably go for the top dog ***** to the wall V8.

 

If the 6 comes out as described, I'd seriously consider it. Give me a good short shifter though please.

I'd still be leaning toward an 8, but economics will definitely play a factor.

 

I can totally understand your logic and thinking, and your desire to get a V8 when your previous Camaro was a V6, but I'm not sure how direct a comparison you can draw between a 200 horsepower, cast iron, pushrod v6 and a 300+ horsepower all aluminum DOHC direct injected V6.

 

My "opinions":...
At 3800lbs or there'about I don't suspect stellar performance from even a 300hp v6, with much less torque than the V8...or even a tremendous handling advantage from a few pound lighter V6.
I see it as a way of "settling" or being "practical" about buying a performance ICON..
One that people usually regret after driving it a while, but opting for the full V8 Camaro experience, smiling everytime the hop in and turn the key.
The sound, the feel, the rumble, the awsome torque!!!..
For kids getting their feet wet, graduating from a Honda or Toyota, that's fine...but for people like me, it has to be a V8.

 

I am getting a V8 stick car. If I drive one after they come out and it doesn't float my boat, I'm getting a lightly used Shelby GT500. I can not wait 2-3 more years for the top dog Camaro to come out, and the crazy ADM that is sure to come with it to go away.

I have a very good friend with a GT500 that I have driven several times..... It is not overrated.

 

I'll no longer be buying a new Camaro

I'll probably get a used V-6 in a few years if gas is still reasonable.

 

That's about what I was thinking. (a suprcharged V6 would be fine as well)

 

Yeah, but you have to put up with the god awful looks.

 

I would still get the v8. If I wanted a v6 sporty car, I would end up getting the Challenger (being a long time Camaro fan, it was hard to make that decision ). The Challenger is better looking IMHO, so if I were to skimp on power, I'd go for the looks.

But, I know the v8 Camaro will trounce the SRT8 when it comes out. So, its either a v8 Camaro or v6 Challenger for me.

 

I rented and drove an '06, V6 Mustang for 3 days...it left me wanting more.
Yes, it was adequate, compared to Toyota's or Honda's or other V6 sedans and SUV's...but not even close to a GT!...
It seems to hunt gears more, probably b/c of lower torque, in hilly areas, or under moderate accelerations...it revved more than it moved.
And gas milage wasn't far off the GT, ofcourse I did run the A/C...and it did make it feel more sluggish as well.

 

Add another gear to the tranny, 100 horsepower, and drop some weight and see if that makes a difference.

 

Drop another 100 horsepower and add two more cylinders and then you will have an SS. Lets see if that makes a difference.

 

What?

First of all, the SS should have more than 200 horsepower. I'm going to assume you meant "add another 100 horsepower and two more cylinders".

Second, I responded to a post where someone used a V6 Mustang as (presumably) an explanation for why they'd buy the V8 Camaro.

Using a V6 Mustang to explain why you'll buy a V8 Camaro doesn't make any sense.

 

People want V8 because of the power it offers. Everyone most likely owned a V6, but you will find less people that own a powerful V8. No matter if it’s a Camary or a Mustang to an average guy when they hear V8 they associate power. Don't get me wrong I not saying V8 is the all mighty and V6 is inferior. The only reason most people will buy a V6 over a V8 is because the V8 is out of their budget.

 

I have a 4cyl Fusion(company car and free gas) and 90% of the time the power is good enough to get me going where I need to. I don't necessarily need a V8, but always wanted one. I don't need all the power, but it's nice to romp on it once a while and get a little adrenaline going for the passengers...and I.
I've always wanted to own a V8 Camaro since I was in elementary school just because it's a V8 and it's fast. Now that I think about it, is it because the rest of the engine line up wasn't really great? In fact, in the past the whole industry didn't have much fast cars. Now there are really fast 6cyl cars, 4-door cars, SUVs, etc. that can really go. And now, in the Camaro it has good motors no matter the cylinder count, how would that affect my purchasing decision now? Because the motor option below the V8 is actually good.

So I voted the 5th option.