GM scaling back on RWD
04-12-2007, 09:25 PM
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GM scaling back on RWD
You can thank the government for this one 
They are scaling back, but this doesn't even affect the new Camaro.
http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto...ndustry/36631/
Thankfully, GM will never kill the Corvette, they realize what it does for the company.
They are scaling back, but this doesn't even affect the new Camaro.
http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto...ndustry/36631/
The new legislation requires a 30 percent increase in corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) by 2017; a target that would be difficult to achieve with a number of powerful rear-wheel-drive vehicles in production.
Thankfully, the much-anticipated Chevrolet Camaro is still going ahead for production in 2009 due to its late stage of development. The future is less certain for any other rear-wheel-drive models that GM has planned, including the next Chevrolet Impala, a new Buick sedan and a baby Cadillac coupe.
Thankfully, the much-anticipated Chevrolet Camaro is still going ahead for production in 2009 due to its late stage of development. The future is less certain for any other rear-wheel-drive models that GM has planned, including the next Chevrolet Impala, a new Buick sedan and a baby Cadillac coupe.
04-12-2007, 09:50 PM
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it will just be FWD
small production numbers of Corvette probably does not affect their CAFE average much.
small production numbers of Corvette probably does not affect their CAFE average much.
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My C4 too. Corvettes are on the right path. Keep getting lighter etc. They want to make more FWD cars so they can sell more crossovers and SUV's Of course crossovers are just as heavy was the SUV's they're replacing. I just don't get it.
04-13-2007, 04:28 PM
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AWD helps you go, but does it help you stop and turn?
and what about the extra weight?
AWD cars clean up in the rain, or on loose pavement, but dry tarmack is another matter.
and what about the extra weight?
AWD cars clean up in the rain, or on loose pavement, but dry tarmack is another matter.
04-13-2007, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TeddyFreddy
AWD has more transmission losses, it is heavier, so even worst fuel economy.
AWD has more transmission losses, it is heavier, so even worst fuel economy.
I have an Audi S4, with one of the best AWD. Winter car
But I still prefer my C6 Z06 weather permitting
As for GM ever offering the Corvette with AWD, forget about it.
AWD is expensive and heavy. High engine torque makes it even more heavy and expensive.
Also AWD requires the engine at the back, so a complete redesign.
Don't even think about front engine and AWD in a real sports car. This is the setup in Audi, Subaru, etc. The engine is in the nose of the car, before the front axle. Weight distribution 60% front =>
04-13-2007, 10:43 PM
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http://www.pontiac.com/
GM's new rwd program for the U.S. awaits decision from the government on CO(-2) levels and CAFE regulations.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/shock-ge...n-on-hold.html
