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Originally Posted by ernie scar
A simple explanation for CAFE also the longevity of the V8.
Basically automakers are forced to produce a certain number of fuel efficient vehicles. The more of these vehicles (fuel efficient) that are produced, allows the automaker to produce more vehicles we like and want (cars and trucks with big gas guzzling V8’s). I think by 2016 the government has mandated that vehicles are going to have to get so many miles per gallon (US) or kilometers per Liter (CAN). When you see rumors of the Camaro coming out with a 4 cylinder engine (I hope this doesn’t happen) this is an example of CAFE regulations. If this happens they may have a 4 bagger turbo that makes 300HP that they will put into the Camaro. This allows GM to still make the car but get the fuel economy that the government wants.
I think some of the automakers are getting around this by adding 4 and 6 cylinder engines with turbos in their vehicle line up, for example, Ford eco-boost.
To be honest I don’t find the gas savings to be that great with this technology added to the vehicles. My wife has a Ford escape with the 2L eco-boost engine and it actually drinks the gas pretty good. Also who knows what the longevity of these engines are and if they break down how much is it going to cost you to fix?
I have also changed my opinion on the V8 as well. I don’t think this engine is going anywhere anytime soon, I can see though that it will be limited to certain vehicles. And if you want it as an option it’s going to cost a good chunk of coin to get it.
At least we are able to still get muscle cars with V8’s in them, 10 to 20 years who know if they will still be around. Could you imagine a ZL1,GT500, or SRT8 with a 4 banger turbo, someone shoot me now.
Sorry for going sideways on this post.
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This isn't a camaro but, it is pretty damn quick.
Just to give you an idea.
This what a real 4 banger does.
http://youtu.be/Xq4xQhL_s8w