March 19, 2008
GM Considers a 4-Cylinder Engine for the Camaro = LAME
"NEW YORK — General Motors is considering a four-cylinder engine for the new Chevrolet Camaro as a response to rising fuel prices. Speaking on the sidelines of the New York auto show, GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said the drivetrain under consideration for the Camaro is the same high-performance one used in the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky roadsters. It's a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected four-cylinder rated at 260 hp. Lutz said that if fuel prices continue to climb, the four-cylinder Camaro could see production."
Listen, I can understand the tempation in putting a 4-banger into the Chevy Camaro. More fuel efficient, possibly relatively "zippy". But the average Camaro buyer WANTS, nay NEEDS a big-freaking-block under the hood of his ride. Pony Cars are supposed to be BIG engine, cheap cars. That's the definition. It's not a suggestion. Anything otherwise then just do us a favor and don't call it a Camaro. I think Fiero is available…