CNN predicts downfall of V8 muscle car

[wylde1]

Originally Posted by BigDan

Strictly talking engines here

I am impressed with Hyundai's first ever V8 in a production car engine that puts down 364whp at 6,250rpm with only 5.0L's and through an automatic. Which is more impressive (to me) then what GM's 6.2L factory powered automatic Camaro's and G8's are putting the wheels and they have had a 55 year head start putting V8's in 4 door auto's.



But I do agree with some of your points.

If they put this motor in the new Genesis Coupe, I will have to go drive one. I actually test drove a Genesis GT(or whatever the sport one is called) and was pretty impressed. But I wanted a V8.

[wylde1]

Originally Posted by BigDan

Honda is on the leading edge of engine technology and their V10's absolutely scream at 18,000rpm.



I would love it if Honda put something like this to compete against Toyota V10 powered LFA. Nissan/ Infinity/ Hyundai/ Toyota/ and Lexus all have impressive 400hp V8's now so why arnt they getting any coverage?

And it has to be said, Honda was never that competitive on the F1 circuit with that enigne either. Renault makes arguably the best F1 engine out there today (maybe second to mercedes) but they don't really make any famous sports cars, which is kind of puzzeling. I don't really have a point to make there haha Just an interesting thought.

[rez333]

Originally Posted by Nightfall

ON THAT NOTE........

how does showing a vintage charger with a Japanese 4 banger installed prove your point?

[5thGenOwner]

Originally Posted by bthomp01

That whole piece reads like, "Why Detroit sucks at making cars".

They've missed the point of each and every one of those vehicles. Great "reporting".

I'm not defending the writer, but...

CNN did this story as well...

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/autos/1108/gallery.cars_save_detroit.fortune/index.html


...so you arn't seeing the whole picture. (it's a pretty blurry picture, but they tried to have 2 sides to it.)

Originally Posted by wylde1

If they put this motor in the new Genesis Coupe, I will have to go drive one. I actually test drove a Genesis GT(or whatever the sport one is called) and was pretty impressed. But I wanted a V8.

If they put that V8 in the Coupe... they will sell!