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Old 09-21-2014, 09:13 AM   #185
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Originally Posted by TheReaper View Post
The alpha chassis will gain weight to accommodate a v8 drive-train.
GM designed the Alpha to accommodate the ATS, CTS and gen 6 Camaro with weight reduction a primary goal. I'd expect it can accommodate a V8 and the weight increase we'll see over the ATS will be from the drivetrain itself, not scabbing on reinforcements "to accommodate" it.
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