The Kappa platform......
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Originally posted by Darth Xed
Well, the problem with Cadillac's naming was that most peopel were mis-spelling or mis-pronouncing those names.
Case in point is right here... it was Evoq ...
Well, the problem with Cadillac's naming was that most peopel were mis-spelling or mis-pronouncing those names.
Case in point is right here... it was Evoq ...
I knew it didn't look right for some reason
. But it hasn't stopped VW with their Toureg.
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That's a funny name. Kappa!!!
Is the rumored production solistice rwd or Fwd? I know the concept was rwd, but if it were to be approved for production, would GM keep it rwd? I was also under the impression that the ecotec was transversally mounted. I know the concepts wasn't but to keep costs down, would GM skip through the trouble of adapting it to a rwd platform?
Is the rumored production solistice rwd or Fwd? I know the concept was rwd, but if it were to be approved for production, would GM keep it rwd? I was also under the impression that the ecotec was transversally mounted. I know the concepts wasn't but to keep costs down, would GM skip through the trouble of adapting it to a rwd platform?
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Originally posted by RiceEating5.0
Is the rumored production solistice rwd or Fwd? I know the concept was rwd, but if it were to be approved for production, would GM keep it rwd? I was also under the impression that the ecotec was transversally mounted. I know the concepts wasn't but to keep costs down, would GM skip through the trouble of adapting it to a rwd platform?
Is the rumored production solistice rwd or Fwd? I know the concept was rwd, but if it were to be approved for production, would GM keep it rwd? I was also under the impression that the ecotec was transversally mounted. I know the concepts wasn't but to keep costs down, would GM skip through the trouble of adapting it to a rwd platform?
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Originally posted by RiceEating5.0
That's a funny name. Kappa!!!
That's a funny name. Kappa!!!
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I wonder if GM will be able to keep it at the $20k base price goal now. Hopefully it can.
Does anyone think that a 20k - 25k two seat 4 cylinder powered entry level sporty car could fit into Chevy's lineup? Maybe as say a neo Monza?
Does anyone think that a 20k - 25k two seat 4 cylinder powered entry level sporty car could fit into Chevy's lineup? Maybe as say a neo Monza?
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You know Kappa...as in "I'm gonna Kappa your @ss on the road course in my Solstice!"
. Which is why you won't be seeing my @ss there
. This thing will rock, especially with a 200+hp ecotec and a low curb weight (both of which i'm assuming it'll have).
Will it be a 2 seater? tell me so. No back seat is the only way to go with this car.
I hope the pricing is at no more 23k tops. I figure a lesser loaded cavvy/cobalt (future ss model i'm sure) will probably top off at near 18-20k. I'll assume this car (blown ecotec) will be priced at 21-23k. A N/A version at 17k-19k. Are my guestimates off from what you guys think?
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Originally posted by RiceEating5.0
A N/A version at 17k-19k. Are my guestimates off from what you guys think?
A N/A version at 17k-19k. Are my guestimates off from what you guys think?
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Originally posted by jrp4uc
GM's platform names follow the Greek alphabet.
GM's platform names follow the Greek alphabet.
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Originally posted by Z284ever
Here's some more info on Kappa:
6) Opel and Saturn , may not be completely out of the Kappa program.
7) Solstice will probably NOT be called Solstice when it reaches production.
*BONUS TIDBIT*
Eventhough GM has been working on supercharged 4 cylinders, turbo 4's are in the GM pipeline.
Here's some more info on Kappa:
6) Opel and Saturn , may not be completely out of the Kappa program.
7) Solstice will probably NOT be called Solstice when it reaches production.
*BONUS TIDBIT*
Eventhough GM has been working on supercharged 4 cylinders, turbo 4's are in the GM pipeline.
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I wonder if there is a division of GM that nobody thought about gettin a Kappa based car that could?
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The Saab 9X looks very similar to this
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Do you think that with mention of turbos that Saab could be involved? We already know they are allowed turbos. We need to see if we can figure out the 'business case' for this car it may shed light on cost and many other factors.
Whatcha think guys is it possible?
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The Saab 9X looks very similar to this
click me too
Do you think that with mention of turbos that Saab could be involved? We already know they are allowed turbos. We need to see if we can figure out the 'business case' for this car it may shed light on cost and many other factors.
Whatcha think guys is it possible?
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Originally posted by 91_z28_4me
Do you think that with mention of turbos that Saab could be involved?
Do you think that with mention of turbos that Saab could be involved?
If GM had not purchased SAAB, I don't believe turbos would currently have a bright future at GM.
SAAB engineers really know turbos.....and they are bringing this expertise to the GM powertrain party.
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Originally posted by morb|d
great news about the Solstice. having said that, the below comment from the other board bothers me.
Damn straight. f*ck Opel. This is about building cars by Americans, for Americans.
what a fackwit. i'm sure the fact that Opel basically donated its entire car line and architecture from the mid '90s for US "powerhouse" GM to build its best cars or "cars of the future" on has nothing to do with the Solstice even being a possibility. i can't stand ignorant nationalists.
great news about the Solstice. having said that, the below comment from the other board bothers me.
Damn straight. f*ck Opel. This is about building cars by Americans, for Americans.
what a fackwit. i'm sure the fact that Opel basically donated its entire car line and architecture from the mid '90s for US "powerhouse" GM to build its best cars or "cars of the future" on has nothing to do with the Solstice even being a possibility. i can't stand ignorant nationalists.
Originally posted by morb|d
btw, i'm not sorry if that offends anyone here.
btw, i'm not sorry if that offends anyone here.
