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KMPrenger · 12-31-2013, 05:40 PM

I would be pretty surprised to see both the LF3 and the LT1 in the 6th gen, as I don't see how the LF3 would be any cheaper to produce than the LT1 and the power would be fairly close as well.

I guess GM could offer a smaller turbo V6 like a 3.0 or something like that and rate the power at say 350hp/350TQ, but again I doubt it would be cheaper to produce, and thus couldn't really sell it at a cheaper price than the LT1.

If I was a betting man I'd bet on a lineup similar to the new Mustang. Turbo 4, V6, and V8. What I can't decide on just yet is if the turbo 4 would be considered the base and the V6 the optional or the other way around. For me, it really depends on how much power and efficiency these next generation V6s GM is developing are capable of.

Otherwise, I guess you could make a case for turbo 4, small displacement turbo V6, and the LT1 V8.

12-31-2013, 05:40 PM	#97
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,969	I would be pretty surprised to see both the LF3 and the LT1 in the 6th gen, as I don't see how the LF3 would be any cheaper to produce than the LT1 and the power would be fairly close as well. I guess GM could offer a smaller turbo V6 like a 3.0 or something like that and rate the power at say 350hp/350TQ, but again I doubt it would be cheaper to produce, and thus couldn't really sell it at a cheaper price than the LT1. If I was a betting man I'd bet on a lineup similar to the new Mustang. Turbo 4, V6, and V8. What I can't decide on just yet is if the turbo 4 would be considered the base and the V6 the optional or the other way around. For me, it really depends on how much power and efficiency these next generation V6s GM is developing are capable of. Otherwise, I guess you could make a case for turbo 4, small displacement turbo V6, and the LT1 V8. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)