Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 Forum - View Single Post - In Terms of V6 Engines, Why Doesn't GM Simply "Go 4 It?"

FenwickHockey65 · 02-10-2010, 10:38 AM

If I'm not mistaken, Holden fixed the 3.0L's torque problem, but the EPA won't let GM use it in the states or whatever. Nevertheless, the 3.0L NEEDS more torque at lower RPMs. Most drivers won't notice a thing, but it hurts fuel economy a lot. The 3.0L CTS gets the exact same fuel economy rating as the 3.6L, 27 MPG highway. One of our Australian members at GMI managed over 30 MPG in a 3.0L equipped Commodore.

02-10-2010, 10:38 AM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	If I'm not mistaken, Holden fixed the 3.0L's torque problem, but the EPA won't let GM use it in the states or whatever. Nevertheless, the 3.0L NEEDS more torque at lower RPMs. Most drivers won't notice a thing, but it hurts fuel economy a lot. The 3.0L CTS gets the exact same fuel economy rating as the 3.6L, 27 MPG highway. One of our Australian members at GMI managed over 30 MPG in a 3.0L equipped Commodore. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)