I'm wondering how many here would buy a supercharged Ecotec Camaro of around 230 hp for $20K?

 

I voted against.

My question is... would this supercharged 4 banger be the base model or the real deal?

 

If by the real deal, you mean V8...the answer is no. This would be standard or optional on the base model.

 

That is exactly what I meant. I would be tempting, but I think I'd rather have something else.

A turbo or supercharged V6 would be better

 

For me I would not concider buying one. I need a V8, thats fine if they offer it for the base model, as long as the Z/28 and or the SS have the V8

 

You won't get that for $20G's.

 

that would be a fine model if they wanted to offer it to women and those who don't want a v8.

 

"I" wouldn't buy a blown 4 in my Camaro, but if it offered a good package for others that'd be ok with me. Just one thing though, a blown 4 would imply a N/A 4 in the base car....an idea I'm not sure I like.

 

I voted Yes, although I would most likly only buy a V8 Camaro. Once you get a taste of the V8 you can't go back to the base car.

S/C I4 would be a ok substitute for a V6

 

No 4 bangers. That is just wrong. A Camaro is too big to have a 4 cylinder and the lack of low end torque will be evident. Even with the blower, I doubt it would be as fast as an NA V6. I'll take that V6 in any form over the I4. I realize that in the F5 GM might want to try some new stuff but I don't think that is a good place to go.

 

Hmmm....As in most polls I wish there was another option.

I would have voted for supercharged V6 model above the base or as an option for it. It would bring in people that wouldn't necessarily look at a Camaro. It could also be a very good bang for the buck option when you look into rodding it.

Time to grow a little with the times and hedge your bets. I really think it would make the car that much more competitive in the market place.

 

IMO a S/C option on the RS could be cool but I'd rather see the Camaro outdo the M*stang once again model for model N/A.

 

I find it hard to disagree with you, but I'm trying to think beyond just the stang. There are other models in the price range to think about too....RX-8, Z (even if it just seats 2), SRT-4, eclipse, and a host of other "performance oriented" cars in a similar price bracket.

Bragging rights are good, but in the end sales are king. If they can do it N/A kudos, but I remember the hype the Turbo Trans-Am made. Maybe a supercharger/turbo could bring that excitement to the lower price Camaro's. I think that's what Z284EVER was trying to shoot for with the Turbo 4 banger.

As far as Turbo 4 in Camaro, I think maybe it should be reserved for a sport compact dedicated to being an SRT-4 fighter.

 

That's what I was getting at. The last time a 4 cyl. appeared in an F-car, it was the old "Iron Duke". Really, that motor was only an economical prime mover.

GM is hoping the Ecotec will be percieved as a "performance" motor. What better way to get that point across than to put it in a "performance" car. And a S/C Ecotec should be market as an entry level "performance" pakage. It may be a good way to reach a new segment too.

I know GM will have the Cobalt SS and the Ion Redline and others. I've got to tell you though, if I had $20K to spend, and I were shopping those cars and the SRT-4 and others........I'd give this S/C 'd Camaro a look.

 

It was bad enough that we had the ole iron duke,leave it for something else...oh and put a rainbow sticker on the car while you're at it.