I think GM should make another SS Malibu

Muscle Master · 09-15-2008, 12:44 PM

GM should consider making an SS Malibu no with a V8 but wit the Supercharged 3800 V6 from the Grand Prix, and make it AWD

.....Anyone

Congoman775 · 09-15-2008, 01:32 PM

for what?

to compete with the Cobalt SS?

Hylton · 09-15-2008, 01:32 PM

What was in the 2006 Malibu SS?

Silverado · 09-15-2008, 01:58 PM

Forget that...use the 3.6DI from the CTS....of course, AWD would be sweet too...

bballr4567 · 09-15-2008, 02:40 PM

Why?? Just so they can have another sedan compete within its own brand?

Making it AWD would be amazing but then it would take away from the value of the car as it would raise the price. The 3.6 DI would be a GREAT top engine for the car. Im sure in a few years they will have it as the price drops considering its going into the Camaro and hopefully the G8 base.

The car is selling like a mother and they shouldnt mess with it.

headpunter · 09-15-2008, 02:42 PM

the 3.6 di isnt optimized to work in a FWD platform.

bballr4567 · 09-15-2008, 02:47 PM

Isnt GM making a smaller DI engine for a FWD car? Im not too up to date on the engine prototypes.

CHVY4LF · 09-15-2008, 03:42 PM

I agree, the malibu SS was a pretty nice car but i would count on it, now a malibu sport will most likely happen with a different bumper, ground effects, and a computer tune to add more hp but i wouldn't think they would put a supercharger, a V8 or even AWD.

Dave McFly · 09-15-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headpunter

the 3.6 di isnt optimized to work in a FWD platform.

you do know that the D.I 3.6 is in the new Chevrolet Traverse crossover and it is FWD/AWD and it will also go into the other "Lambada" crossovers the outlook, arcadia, etc? granted it only puts out 285hp in FWD guise but that is still a lot of punch for a front drive or awd car.

drivingincamaro · 09-15-2008, 06:00 PM

why not make the g8 with the 3.6 Di v6 engine

i would likely buy it

stovt001 · 09-15-2008, 06:05 PM

The G8 will get the 3.6 DI for the 2010 model year.

Actually, a Malibu SS would have a segment to compete in. Ford is planning a Fusion GT (or SVT, I've heard both names mentioned) with an ecoboost V6 and AWD.

SS4EVER · 09-15-2008, 07:22 PM

Malibu SS... = Not a good idea...

Now if the Malibu was RWD & considered a muscle car like it used to be.. then yes...
But now, no.

Just look at the last gen Malibu SS... The sedan was decent, but the Malibu Maxx SS... Yeah, I didn't know whether to laugh or vomit after seeing that thing...

SS4EVER · 09-15-2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bballr4567

Isnt GM making a smaller DI engine for a FWD car? Im not too up to date on the engine prototypes.

You mean the LNF. It's a 2.0L Direct Injected, VVT twin scolled turbocharged 4 cylinder engine. Produces 260hp & 260 ft lbs torque... Very nice engine actually.

GM is also coming out with another DI 4cyl engine arriving in the Chevy Cruze, which is a 1.4L DI Turbocharged engine which I believe is producing like 140hp or something...

bouncertime · 09-15-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS4EVER

Malibu SS... = Not a good idea...

Now if the Malibu was RWD & considered a muscle car like it used to be.. then yes...
But now, no.

Just look at the last gen Malibu SS... The sedan was decent, but the Malibu Maxx SS... Yeah, I didn't know whether to laugh or vomit after seeing that thing...

My mom owns a Malibu Maxx SS, it is a nice car and very comfortable to drive, but it is not an SS. My wife drives a Cobalt SS sedan, it to is a nice car, fun to drive, but also not an SS. The SS moniker needs to be saved for only the top performing cars in the line-up and I believe Chevy is doing that properly right now.

09-15-2008, 01:32 PM	#3
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09-15-2008, 02:42 PM	#6
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09-15-2008, 03:42 PM	#8
CHVY4LF Chevrolet For Life!! Drives: 07 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 351 View My Garage	I agree, the malibu SS was a pretty nice car but i would count on it, now a malibu sport will most likely happen with a different bumper, ground effects, and a computer tune to add more hp but i wouldn't think they would put a supercharger, a V8 or even AWD. __________________ *When You're Really Good In A Past Life, You Come Back As Yourself!* Future Plate: PNYHNTR Camaro of Choice: 2010 SS 6.2L 6M IOM Current Ride: 2007 Silverado Classic Ext. Cab 5.3L DBM

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09-15-2008, 06:05 PM	#11
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	The G8 will get the 3.6 DI for the 2010 model year. Actually, a Malibu SS would have a segment to compete in. Ford is planning a Fusion GT (or SVT, I've heard both names mentioned) with an ecoboost V6 and AWD. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

09-15-2008, 01:32 PM	#2
Congoman775 Drives: Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,314	for what? to compete with the Cobalt SS?

09-15-2008, 01:58 PM	#4
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	Forget that...use the 3.6DI from the CTS....of course, AWD would be sweet too...

09-15-2008, 02:40 PM	#5
bballr4567 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,256	Why?? Just so they can have another sedan compete within its own brand? Making it AWD would be amazing but then it would take away from the value of the car as it would raise the price. The 3.6 DI would be a GREAT top engine for the car. Im sure in a few years they will have it as the price drops considering its going into the Camaro and hopefully the G8 base. The car is selling like a mother and they shouldnt mess with it.

09-15-2008, 02:47 PM	#7
bballr4567 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,256	Isnt GM making a smaller DI engine for a FWD car? Im not too up to date on the engine prototypes.

09-15-2008, 07:22 PM	#12
SS4EVER Camaro Convert... Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, Mi Posts: 595 View My Garage	Malibu SS... = Not a good idea... Now if the Malibu was RWD & considered a muscle car like it used to be.. then yes... But now, no. Just look at the last gen Malibu SS... The sedan was decent, but the Malibu Maxx SS... Yeah, I didn't know whether to laugh or vomit after seeing that thing... __________________ 4 life! Currently Driving: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged

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