Are you concerned about the Government putting an end to V8's?

98_Camaro · 08-14-2009, 02:12 PM

I kind of am. I fail to see why we need fuel efficient cars when the average Joe is going to buy a more fuel efficient car than a V8 sports car or truck anyways. It's dumb to take away the very thing that makes a sports car a sports car in an effort to get good fuel economy out of cars.

That's not stopping me from popping an LS7 inside my future LT/RS though. I'll fight it to the end if I have to.

Banshee · 08-14-2009, 02:16 PM

That is EXACTLY why I took a risk with a first year Camaro at 426 hp. One of 2 things will happen soon. A premium added to V8's and/or reduction in horsepower.

I'll take my 2010 Camaro with or without problems.

nova · 08-14-2009, 02:19 PM

Yep, thats why I'm buying mine sooner rather than later...

Alarick · 08-14-2009, 02:24 PM

I think a ban, HP or displacement restriction is coming down the tubes for V8's, just a matter of when...

So, get your pre-ban Camaro SS's Before it's too late!

rmpackers · 08-14-2009, 02:27 PM

No, I think it will be like cigarettes. They'll just tax the V-8 into extinction!

irocnroll · 08-14-2009, 02:33 PM

This whole Fuel Economy to cut down on Global warming is BS. There is no proof that this is causing the global warming issue. If that were the case, why are Mars Ice Caps melting as well?

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...s-warming.html

cab2g · 08-14-2009, 02:34 PM

As long as Chrysler is still selling their 13 mpg city / 18 mpg hwy SRT8 models the 16/24 MT Camaro is safe... I mean it gets 20% better city mileage.... I figure the SS will stay as is for at least a few years.

jpsuperman81 · 08-14-2009, 03:15 PM

I really doubt they will quit making them. maybe they will limit the power but thats about it. Its you look at history cars of the 60's and early 70's were beasts and had all kinds of HP then gas was scarce and stuff happened and that power went away remember those 135 or 150HP V8's in some of those late 70's camaro, or whatever the number were. And really late 70's to approx. the 80's there wasn't a lot of power in cars was there? So if they limit us in the next few years we should at least be back to normal by 2025 or 2030. Everything runs in cycles.

Ranger 75 · 08-14-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alarick

I think a ban, HP or displacement restriction is coming down the tubes for V8's, just a matter of when...

So, get your pre-ban Camaro SS's Before it's too late!

AGREE

Speedfreak · 08-14-2009, 03:26 PM

Maybe we can get somebody in office to represent real Americans who believe in freedom........................

wullger · 08-14-2009, 03:28 PM

ssump29 · 08-14-2009, 03:30 PM

When did the government say they were banning V-8s??????

my2010camaross · 08-14-2009, 03:38 PM

like the guy said a couple post above me, there is no way they'll stop making a v8, however restrictions and/or taxes will be a definent increase.

greenrail · 08-14-2009, 03:43 PM

This will be one interesting area to watch for the future.

A lot will depend upon fuel economy numbers, fuels used (E85 or whatever may come down the pike).

I wouldn't say any direct bans as mentioned earlier) but the market will eventually put its imprint on this one way or another.

Personally, I could care less as long as the vehicle I wanted had the type of performance the 2010 Camaro SS has.

08-14-2009, 02:12 PM	#1
98_Camaro Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365 View My Garage	Are you concerned about the Government putting an end to V8's? I kind of am. I fail to see why we need fuel efficient cars when the average Joe is going to buy a more fuel efficient car than a V8 sports car or truck anyways. It's dumb to take away the very thing that makes a sports car a sports car in an effort to get good fuel economy out of cars. That's not stopping me from popping an LS7 inside my future LT/RS though. I'll fight it to the end if I have to. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1998 Bright Purple Metallic Camaro 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS Convertible 2016 Summit White 2SS Coupe M6, NPP, & MRC Now Driving: 2016 Torch Red Corvette 2LT, NPP, MRC

08-14-2009, 02:16 PM	#2
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	That is EXACTLY why I took a risk with a first year Camaro at 426 hp. One of 2 things will happen soon. A premium added to V8's and/or reduction in horsepower. I'll take my 2010 Camaro with or without problems. __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

08-14-2009, 02:19 PM	#3
nova Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, VR, PW, WR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 838 View My Garage	Yep, thats why I'm buying mine sooner rather than later... __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, M6,VR,White Rally's,Polished Wheels Mods: skip shift eliminator (hey everybody's gotta start somewhere ) crappily painted engine cover...

08-14-2009, 02:27 PM	#5
rmpackers Ride this Chevy Drives: 2010 RJT RS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,575	No, I think it will be like cigarettes. They'll just tax the V-8 into extinction! __________________ NFL OWNR I love the smell of new car in the morning!

08-14-2009, 03:28 PM	#11
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,575 View My Garage	__________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

08-14-2009, 02:24 PM	#4
Alarick Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coral Springs Florida Posts: 356 View My Garage	I think a ban, HP or displacement restriction is coming down the tubes for V8's, just a matter of when... So, get your pre-ban Camaro SS's Before it's too late!

08-14-2009, 02:33 PM	#6
irocnroll Drives: '91 RS Vert, '11 Grand Cherokee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,343 View My Garage	This whole Fuel Economy to cut down on Global warming is BS. There is no proof that this is causing the global warming issue. If that were the case, why are Mars Ice Caps melting as well? http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...s-warming.html

08-14-2009, 02:34 PM	#7
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	As long as Chrysler is still selling their 13 mpg city / 18 mpg hwy SRT8 models the 16/24 MT Camaro is safe... I mean it gets 20% better city mileage.... I figure the SS will stay as is for at least a few years.

08-14-2009, 03:15 PM	#8
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	I really doubt they will quit making them. maybe they will limit the power but thats about it. Its you look at history cars of the 60's and early 70's were beasts and had all kinds of HP then gas was scarce and stuff happened and that power went away remember those 135 or 150HP V8's in some of those late 70's camaro, or whatever the number were. And really late 70's to approx. the 80's there wasn't a lot of power in cars was there? So if they limit us in the next few years we should at least be back to normal by 2025 or 2030. Everything runs in cycles.

08-14-2009, 03:26 PM	#10
Speedfreak Drives: 1999 30th Anniversary Trans Am Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 681	Maybe we can get somebody in office to represent real Americans who believe in freedom........................

08-14-2009, 03:30 PM	#12
ssump29 LOL at most people here. Drives: 2005 GTO,2006 M6, 2007 300 Touring Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI Posts: 1,331 View My Garage	When did the government say they were banning V-8s?????? __________________ Number 5952. oh yeahhhhhhh

08-14-2009, 03:38 PM	#13
my2010camaross ss Drives: all black ss Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: texas Posts: 331	like the guy said a couple post above me, there is no way they'll stop making a v8, however restrictions and/or taxes will be a definent increase.

08-14-2009, 03:43 PM	#14
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	This will be one interesting area to watch for the future. A lot will depend upon fuel economy numbers, fuels used (E85 or whatever may come down the pike). I wouldn't say any direct bans as mentioned earlier) but the market will eventually put its imprint on this one way or another. Personally, I could care less as long as the vehicle I wanted had the type of performance the 2010 Camaro SS has. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

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