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Spy Shots: Chevrolet Camaro V6 engine revealed

Spy Shots: Chevrolet Camaro V6 engine revealed

James Martinez May 22nd, 2008 James Martinez By James Martinez Author May 22nd, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 Chevrolet’s upcoming Camaro muscle car is rumored to feature a powertrain line-up ranging from a compact four-cylinder turbo engine up to a big cube V8 with everything in between. With fuel prices continuing to reach record levels, even performance fans will have to consider more economic options and to cater for this GM is giving as much attention, if not more, to developing a high-output V6 engine for the Camaro. The prototype seen here in these latest spy images is one of the new V6 variants that is expected to be revealed at this September’s Indy ‘08 Back at the Brickyard event. According to Jalopnik, the throttle-body size and shape, plus the bolts holding it in, indicate that this is GM’s 304hp direct-injection 3.6L V6 from the Cadillac CTS. Another clue about the car is that it will house the battery in the trunk just like the Pontiac G8. Other engines the Camaro may feature include the 260hp 2.0L turbo four-cylinder from the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky as well as a 6.2L V8. A high-performance ‘SS’ model is tipped to get the new LS3 V8 from the Pontiac G8 GXP and should developing around the 425hp mark. Click here to view the pictures over at the Camaro5 forum. Spy Shots: High-res Chevrolet Camaro images2010 Camaro spy shots
Spy Shots: Chevrolet Camaro V6 engine revealed

Spy Shots: Chevrolet Camaro V6 engine revealed

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Chevrolet’s upcoming Camaro muscle car is rumored to feature a powertrain line-up ranging from a compact four-cylinder turbo engine up to a big cube V8 with everything in between. With fuel prices continuing to reach record levels, even performance fans will have to consider more economic options and to cater for this GM is giving as much attention, if not more, to developing a high-output V6 engine for the Camaro.

The prototype seen here in these latest spy images is one of the new V6 variants that is expected to be revealed at this September’s Indy ‘08 Back at the Brickyard event. According to Jalopnik, the throttle-body size and shape, plus the bolts holding it in, indicate that this is GM’s 304hp direct-injection 3.6L V6 from the Cadillac CTS. Another clue about the car is that it will house the battery in the trunk just like the Pontiac G8.

Other engines the Camaro may feature include the 260hp 2.0L turbo four-cylinder from the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky as well as a 6.2L V8. A high-performance ‘SS’ model is tipped to get the new LS3 V8 from the Pontiac G8 GXP and should developing around the 425hp mark.

Click here to view the pictures over at the Camaro5 forum.

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  1. By RB #1, Posted: 5/22/2008

    I wonder if that will meen the Aussie VE gets the turbo 4?? - may be good for europe if a deisel was offered too!

  2. By chris #2, Posted: 5/22/2008

    I don't think you'll ever see a diesel camaro. not going to happen. there are some things you just dont do.. like hit women, cross dress.. and make diesel muscle cars. really. thats man-rule #3.

  3. By Gus #3, Posted: 5/22/2008

    300hp is pretty darn good for that V6, more than my car for sure. I wonder how much torque?

  4. By Alan #4, Posted: 5/23/2008

    RB, according to today's car's guide in herald sun, a turbo 4 VE could be on its way. However, a 4 cylinder muscle car just doesn't sound right

  5. By chris #5, Posted: 5/23/2008

    Alan; if the Camaro came with (what most people would have called ordinary and tame) a i6 back when it came out, an i4 would be right in line with what it should have 40 years later. besides, the base camaro had 140 hp in 1967. dropping two cyl, and the displacement in half, and still getting almost twice as much hp... well... you cant argue with that.

    besides, the mustang had an i4 in the 70's............. when it was a pinto......

    Gus, have no worries, I really think fords going to kill the 4L and put the 3.5L in the mustang for 2010. I thought you had the GT?

  6. By Gus #6, Posted: 5/23/2008

    I do have the GT, with 300 hp, and 320 torques.
    I'm just wondering how much power this engine puts out and how low and with what efficiency.
    If it gets better mileage, makes the same torque down low and the same power up top as my V8 with a liter less displacement, two less cylinders, on regular gasoline, that is quite an accomplishment...

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