V6 Corvette
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From: Near Lockport NY Black 1986 Coupe
You can't turn a sports car into an economy car - it's blasphemy to even speak of such nonsense. Really, have you even seen a v6 in a high performance Ferarri? I will certainly not wave at any six-bangers.
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From: mohnton pa
The one thing that you can count on at this point in this economy is that things will change! The Corvette will probably be a V6 sooner than you think! Unfortunately or fortunately, depending upon your view point... with developing technology Corvette could soon be diesels!??! Hard to imagine!?! I know, it will be traumatizing! But then again, have you ever watch those Audi's prototypes fly around the track?
Things are going to change Ladies and Gentlemen. Sit back an enjoy the show. No need in getting your undies tied in a knot over things you cannot change.
Now, go and hug your modified C4 "gas hog" and then go for a drive and burn up some $4.00 gas! You can still do that!
Things are going to change Ladies and Gentlemen. Sit back an enjoy the show. No need in getting your undies tied in a knot over things you cannot change.
Now, go and hug your modified C4 "gas hog" and then go for a drive and burn up some $4.00 gas! You can still do that!
Melting Slicks
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From: Sebastian Florida
St. Jude Donor '06
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From: Metairie Louisiana
By the way here's an email I received from Chevy insider regarding yesterdays press conference at 4pm.
Dear Rick,
The wait is over... Today at 4 pm EST Chevy will reveal the 2010 Camaro Coupe (available in dealerships early 2009) simultaneously in two locations — Warren, MI and North Hollywood, California. Along with select news outlets, we are inviting you, one of our Camaro enthusiasts, to be among the first to see this exciting event.
Clicking the link below gets you to:
Video of the actual reveal.
Hot new photos of the 2010 Chevy Camaro.
Production design and engineering specifications.
Up-to-date announcements to keep you in the loop.
Camaro Insider — As close as you can get until you're in the driver's seat.
Burning Brakes
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From: Dumas Arkansas
Man, this would be the beginning of the end for the Corvette. I can see it now every sophomore in high school will have a brand new V6 Corvette that cost $22,000. It’d virtually be the same way you see Camaro’s and 10 million Mustang’s in every parking lot today. The mystic and passion would be gone overnight and until Ferrari does something this insane to make a buck then GM should stay put. Obviously, GM is nervous but they must remember will have a new Prez next year regardless so sit back and smoke another one.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Midland Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06
I too am a traditionalist. I love the old push rod V-8. But things will change. You have to ask, "Do I care if the car I am driving has a V6 engine with 400 or 500+ HP?" Think about it... If you had the opportunity to buy a car with ZO6 performance does it really matter what is under the hood. IF the "package had the acceleration, handling, sportscar looks and got 40-50 miles per gallon do you really care how many cylinders it has? How about a rotary? You never know. GM has considered it all and they will revisit their vault of technology soon on the Vette. Remember, they will do what is best for the company especially moving forward. If that means a V6 or a turbo diesel then that is what it will be.
The cool thing is that you can still own "antique" V-8 cars like the C4, C5, and the C6!!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Midland Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06
Man, this would be the beginning of the end for the Corvette. I can see it now every sophomore in high school will have a brand new V6 Corvette that cost $22,000. It’d virtually be the same way you see Camaro’s and 10 million Mustang’s in every parking lot today. The mystic and passion would be gone overnight and until Ferrari does something this insane to make a buck then GM should stay put. Obviously, GM is nervous but they must remember will have a new Prez next year regardless so sit back and smoke another one.
Oh yeah, the previous comment on the Porsche 911 was spot on!
Melting Slicks
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From: Monroe Twp, NJ
And don't forget that V6 will probably have FWD.But not to fear. Im sure Detroit will give us some of the fanciest striped kit cars we have ever since since the late 1970s. When performance and fuel economy come to place,tape usally takes it place.
Team Owner
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
By the way here's an email I received from Chevy insider regarding yesterdays press conference at 4pm.
Dear Rick,
The wait is over... Today at 4 pm EST Chevy will reveal the 2010 Camaro Coupe (available in dealerships early 2009) simultaneously in two locations — Warren, MI and North Hollywood, California. Along with select news outlets, we are inviting you, one of our Camaro enthusiasts, to be among the first to see this exciting event.
Clicking the link below gets you to:
Video of the actual reveal.
Hot new photos of the 2010 Chevy Camaro.
Production design and engineering specifications.
Up-to-date announcements to keep you in the loop.
Camaro Insider — As close as you can get until you're in the driver's seat.
Dear Rick,
The wait is over... Today at 4 pm EST Chevy will reveal the 2010 Camaro Coupe (available in dealerships early 2009) simultaneously in two locations — Warren, MI and North Hollywood, California. Along with select news outlets, we are inviting you, one of our Camaro enthusiasts, to be among the first to see this exciting event.
Clicking the link below gets you to:
Video of the actual reveal.
Hot new photos of the 2010 Chevy Camaro.
Production design and engineering specifications.
Up-to-date announcements to keep you in the loop.
Camaro Insider — As close as you can get until you're in the driver's seat.
I just wanna see. (as he checks credit score)
Instructor
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From: The Ham AL
BTW - I think it would be stupid for GM to ever do this, but GM is not a very smart company so maybe we should be a bit worried.
Team Owner
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From: Raleigh, NC
Le Mans Master
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Instructor
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From: East Bridgewater Massachusetts
There better not be a v6. I will be disappointed. Back when the corvette was a six cylinder, it did not have the same appeal. I think with all corvettes being 8 cylinders, sets it apart from camaros, firebirds, and mustangs.