Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 Forum - View Single Post - So maybe the N/A V6 isn't quite dead after all?

KMPrenger · 04-05-2013, 07:17 PM

New MT article states GM, along with new I-3 and I-4 engines, is working on a family of next gen V6 engines.

http://wot.motortrend.com/gm-investi...#axzz2PdYCPHqM

I for one, feel the N/A V6 is in more danger of going MIA than the V8, as modern Turbo 4s are producing horsepower levels well in the acceptable range of a decent V6, and torque levels greater than high-performance N/A V6 engines. V8s on the other hand, still have a big purpose in the world of trucks and sports cars and I don't see them going away anytime soon.

So with that in mind, the above article got my attention. I'm wondering if the new 4.3 V6 is considered as the first of the new "family" of next gen V6 engines. I'm betting we see cylinder de-activation across the line, which is what the 4.3 also has.

I've been hoping for a good V6 offering in the 6th gen. Offering a strong, good revving 340 - 350 HP, 280 - 300 TQ V6 engine for sedans and the next gen Camaro would be awesome in my mind, and with cylinder deactivation would achieve great mpgs. (just make it so that if we put her in sport mode....there is NO cylinder de-activation!

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The 4.3 with its greater torque range would remain for truck duty.

I'm looking forward to seeing more about this.

04-05-2013, 07:17 PM	#1
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,969	So maybe the N/A V6 isn't quite dead after all? New MT article states GM, along with new I-3 and I-4 engines, is working on a family of next gen V6 engines. http://wot.motortrend.com/gm-investi...#axzz2PdYCPHqM I for one, feel the N/A V6 is in more danger of going MIA than the V8, as modern Turbo 4s are producing horsepower levels well in the acceptable range of a decent V6, and torque levels greater than high-performance N/A V6 engines. V8s on the other hand, still have a big purpose in the world of trucks and sports cars and I don't see them going away anytime soon. So with that in mind, the above article got my attention. I'm wondering if the new 4.3 V6 is considered as the first of the new "family" of next gen V6 engines. I'm betting we see cylinder de-activation across the line, which is what the 4.3 also has. I've been hoping for a good V6 offering in the 6th gen. Offering a strong, good revving 340 - 350 HP, 280 - 300 TQ V6 engine for sedans and the next gen Camaro would be awesome in my mind, and with cylinder deactivation would achieve great mpgs. (just make it so that if we put her in sport mode....there is NO cylinder de-activation! ) The 4.3 with its greater torque range would remain for truck duty. I'm looking forward to seeing more about this. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)