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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN
Folks, an Altima is a FRONT WHEEL DRIVE with a MAXIMUM of a 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 (although the weight given is for a 4-cylinder version). Family-sized ECONOBOX.
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We covered that already...please
I simply made the reference to the Altima to show that nicely equipped modern mid-size cars can still come in weighing pretty light compared to some of the cars we are used to today. Again as I said before, I'd never expect a V8 muscle car to come in at 3,100 lbls.
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Originally Posted by cbass
Nah. You didn't come off wrong. I don't know why the new cars are getting heavier either (I hear crash testing standards), but the weight isn't just a camaro or Chevy problem. The big v8's just can't be put into the lightweight chassis that will house a I4 or even a v6. The other thing is we want less weight and more power. Then the EPA wants more mpg's and the NHTSA wants better crash testing. The the consumer wants cheap prices. It's not an easy situation to be in. You have to compromise somewhere.
I wonder what the next gen mustang and camaro will be able to accomplish with weight savings. Time will tell.
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You are right....these auto makers are being pulled right and left, up and down in an attempt to please everyone. It can't be easy at all.
I think the next gen of pony cars are going to be EPIC in the area of performance. Today's cars are already amazing enough. You know they are going to be lighter, and you can bet they will have as much or almost as much power. I can't wait.
The only question that remains if if they can come up with a design that looks as good.