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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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Default The number of engine options? Just the #.

I have reviewed the threads in this section. OctaneZ28 is the guy with knowledge. Ive seen 5.3, L92, LS3, and so on. I like to know if the car is going to have one V8 engine in its regular line of trim models (z28, SS). This is killing me and I had to post. I know Octane is limited on the telling the info, but I like to know; i can live with waiting on the actual announcement on the exact engine. I want one, but the rumors are crazy, and is leading on buying a 2008 vette.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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I just read in one of the threads that the 2008 Vette and 2009 Camaro would be available with "premium" V8's making 450 hp from a 6.2L.... Sounds pretty good to me! If they keep the weight about the same as the current fbody cars, those things will fly. I'll be interested to see how to make a 450 hp car hook up with independent rear suspension though?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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1 or 2 V6s. 1 or 2 V8s.

I know that's grossly vague lol, but it's the best I got right now.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by OctaneZ28
1 or 2 V6s. 1 or 2 V8s.

I know that's grossly vague lol, but it's the best I got right now.
Thats what I like to know. Some idea of the #, im tired of hearing rumors about 3 or more or so. If someone knew, I knew you would. I hope the LS3 is the lower or only V8 so the average joe doesnt have to pay high 30s/ low 40s for a stripper model V8. As for the V6.. well, I just want as many of them as there are mustang v6s on the road. I like to see not more than 10k price gap between v6 and v8 models with similar options.
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