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Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife
I think it's to early to assume anything about the LT1 fuel economy in the Camaro.
The industry trend as a whole is moving away from V8 powerplants and are moving to boosted 6's.
Beyond low production, >5,000 a year, it's going to be increasingly harder to get a V8 past 2025. In fact it wouldn't shock me if by 2025 the only GM product you will find a V8 in is the Corvette, and even then in HiPo versions.
Real world fuel economy means nothing at all to CAFE, it's all test cell numbers.
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Then why are you saying that V8's are gone because TTv6's get better gas mileage? You should practice what you're preaching! Real world mileage also goes to the NA cars over boosted cars, so you're incorrect on both accounts.
GM said the LT-1 got better mileage than a TTV6 in the C7. The C7 is also rated for 5mpg more than the ATS-V, but it does weigh 3-400lbs more.
Don't forget that boosted cars run at a richer AFR when you are in PE over a NA. Typically it's around 11.5 for boosted, 12.7 for NA
v8's getting worse mileage over a similar power TTV6 is only incorrect peoples assumptions.