that's the "90%" that will buy a V6. If someone spends the money on a V8 they want to say "i have XXXhp". It's the same reason some people buy a V8 mustang. After all no one would buy one if they really wanted to go fast .

 

Heck I'm not even confident there will even be a "base" V8 now. But there will be two V8 models... eventually.

 

The stats have been posted here many times before, but with the Mustang, V8s outsell V6s.

Having a V8 will goes along with the image of the car, so I think there will be quite a few weekend cruisers that just want a "V8 Camaro" without being overly concerned with the horsepower. Even the base V8 will be plenty fast. And my gut instinct is that the average buyer puts more weight on displacement than horsepower.

 

All of the stats I've seen posted, whether they were for the Camaro or the Mustang, indicated that V6s outsell V8s.

If you have seen otherwise, please post.

 

Are u sure about this??

 

Nope. V6'ers are the bread and butter cars that sell in volume. Look up those sales stats during the 4th gen and SN95 Mustang runs, V6's sold a helluva lot more than V8's. Hence why everyone wants to see a good base model car and not a throw away car, so more Camaros can be sold in volume.

Back on topic, I was kind of hoping for the SS and Z28 to have different motors but a 6.2 in the SS and a blown 6.2 in the Z would work for me. A N/A V8 in the Z28 would be even better (heritage and weight savings) but we shall see.

 

Personally, in the Z/28, I'd rather see an LS3 which got the 'LS6 treatment', (as compared to the LS1), than a version of the blown LSA or LS9.

 

Does anyone think that the coming news of a 5.0 V8 Mustang will impact the base V8 to be chosen?

 

100% agree. No s/c V8s

 

Sorry, but I disagree.

Personally, I want the Z/28 to be the top performance Camaro and quite frankly I want a supercharger. Having lived with a supercharged car in the past (96 Mustang) I can say they really are fine as daily drivers yet still offer that needed "boost" when you mash the accelerator. My only complaint would be that it wasn't covered by a factory warranty. (Aftermarket Vortech) If GM offered a supercharged Camaro, that would solve my one complaint.

 

you needed then"boost" of power BECUASE it was a Mustang! Besides those 96 4.6L were really slow anyhow

I just think a blown V8 does not fit in with the Camaros image. They have never needed a S/C to go fast! They have such great NA engines to do that!

427, 427!!!

 

I was originally in the same boat, however if you can make as much power (or more) with a smaller displacement and a supercharger AND get better gas mileage, I'd think that most buyers would want that alternative.

What is/isn't the Camaro's image anyhow? GM needs up update the Camaro's image, otherwise we'll be forever associated with mullets, mall-hair and 80's hairband metal. A supercharger would do the trick IMHO.

BTW, the Mustang was my stepson's. You're right. My bone stone LT1/Z28 would eat it for breakfast!

 

I would like to see the 6.2 being mid engine, the LS9 being an up option a year later, and the base V8 being 5.3-5.4. The number 5.0 is associated with mustangs, but would be OK with me. Recammed/tuned LS4 maybe...
With the 3.9L VVT V6 being the base engine. 240, 325, 425, ~540 as the power levels.

 

Isn't it looking more like the base V6 will be closer to 300hp with the base V8 making around 400?

V6 family sedans are increasingly getting closer and closer to 300hp. (Avalon&Camry- 268, Altima- 250-260, Maxima- 255, Accord- 244, RL- 290, TL- 258-286) A base V8 Camaro better be pushing more than 325... In 2 years those same family sedans will probably be at the 300 mark if not possibly more.

 

I agree. I found this little tidbit on mulletsgalore.com.



2. CamaroMullet: The CamaroMullet used to have full reign over the mullet brethren, but that was back in the 70's and 80's. This species has fallen from grace since, but can still be seen enjoying NASCAR events and shopping at Kragen, or up in the attic cooking up crank.

Distinguishing features include: a molester mustache (peach fuzzy), tight-fitting acid wash jeans, and an ever-present key ring hanging from the belt loop.

Feel the mulletude emanating through your computer screen from this rare pic.

It is not recommended you confront the CamaroMullet, for they are very aggressive and cannot be hurt (this might be due to the frequent use of methamphetamines, angel dust, etc.).

Mulletude: 10

Aggressiveness: 10

Hobbies: primering cars, bar fights, picking scabs, losing teeth.

<Sightings: Kragen, Grand Auto, working on a Camaro on their front lawn.

Favorite Band: AC/DC