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Originally Posted by DGthe3
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: a turbo 4 makes great sense if you don't plan on using V6's (or V8's). But designing an engine bay to accomodate 3 different engine configurations is a bit of a pain, which ultimately adds cost & weight to the car (not to mention, a turbo4 in and of itself probably costs & weighs more than a V6). IMO, a small, efficiency tuned V6 should manage similar fuel economy numbers to a turbo4 of comparable output.
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I don't see an inline 4 weighing more than a DOHC v6 in most cases. A good starting off point would be to compare the LNF to the 3.6 in the camaro if anyone has those figures. I doubt 3 different engines would be available, a turbo 4 would likely be a v6 replacement.
I think it's quite plausible we'll see this happen in both cars. The SVO mustangs were fantastic cars in their time and a turbo 4 could bring in a market the camaro and mustang have never really been able to tackle. I don't know why anyone would be upset about this. The v6 is in an awkward place. It doesn't respond as well to mods as most similarly powered turbo 4s, will get slightly worse fuel economy in most cases, it will make less torque than most turbo 4s, and it's not like you would be losing the v8 sound by switching from 6 to 4. You also don't have many of the, "I only want a v8" guys for the v6 mustang/camaro. If the LNF went in the camaro it would be a very potent setup. The LNF in current form with a different factory tune could go into the camaro with ~325hp/350tq without sacrificing MPG from the v6.