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Old 08-15-2012, 01:11 PM   #98
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Originally Posted by fastball View Post
The Impala DOES NOT nor will it EVER have a V8.

The 6.2 will not fit into any front wheel drive architecture.

That engine will be used in the upcoming rear wheel drive Chevy SS.

GM has no "medium sized" V8s in production now. They only have one mainstream V6 now too, the 3.6 LLT. There is no need for a "medium sized" V8 when the 3.6 LLT is as powerful if not moreso than other small V8s. A 3.6 equipped car would leave even the Northstar equipped Cadillacs in the dust off the line and in top speed.
In the past, Impalas were available with a v8. In fact, the 2014 marks the beginning of the 10th generation of Impala. In these previous 9 generations, only gen 8 was not available with a v8 at some point during production.

The looks of this car are not bad. I think this car must weigh quite a bit though. With over 300 hp, the car can only muster a 6.8 s 0-60 time.
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