2014 CTS-V gets a twin turbo V-6...humm

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Number 3

If that was the case it would be 3.0 L TT. 3.6 doesn't help overseas.

a 3.6 is taxed the same as a 6.2?

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

LF3 FE isn't that much better than LT1. At least comparing CTS Vsport vs C7.

Better reason is displacement tax in overseas markets.

If that was the case it would be 3.0 L TT. 3.6 doesn't help overseas.

In China over 3.0 gets hammered. Over 4.0 is almost double again.


China Passenger Car Tax Rates


Displacement Current rate Adjusted rate

≤1.0L 3% 1%
>1.0L, <2.0L 5% 5%
>2.0L, <3.0L 9% 9%
>3.0L, <4.0L 15% 25%
>4.0L 20% 40%

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

a 3.6 is taxed the same as a 6.2?

Just posted. 4.0 would be the same as a 6.2. But a 3.6 is much worse than the 3.0. 25% and 40% respectively

The sweet spot is 2.0 for any kind of power in a car of reasonable size.

[DGthe3]

Huh. Learn something new everyday. And I thought CAFE was screwed up

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Huh. Learn something new everyday. And I thought CAFE was screwed up

I think Europe double dips CO2 and displacement. Oh and in London during peak hours you can't burn gas at all during peak hours. Not sure on all the details but if is crazy