g8 officially coming back as a chevy
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because i can tell it wouldnt look anything like a chevelle. At least the charger has the wide hips like like ones from the late 60s and early 70s but the way GM made the impala like wtf this car looks nothing like an impala at all. no type of features what so ever are like the ones from back in the day
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Well don't worry much about the V8 cars in the future. Gm is already talking about putting a turbo V6 in the next SS. I hate to say it man. It hurts. V8's will be extinct in the next 4 or 5 years except for trucks and exotics. Theres gonna be a whole lot of ***** motors out there. I don't know about you guys but I love the sound of a V8. No sixer is the same and forget about the ricer 4's with the GD fart cannons. I don't care if they make a fast as hell turbo six, it wont be a V8. You're best bet is to go get yourself a non numbers matching 70 or 72 Chevelle with a big *** 396 or 454 in it. Or my favorite the 70' Roadrunner 440. These gas prices will kill the modern muscle car not to mention pressure from our crap government with these CAFE requirements 
Well don't worry much about the V8 cars in the future. Gm is already talking about putting a turbo V6 in the next SS. I hate to say it man. It hurts. V8's will be extinct in the next 4 or 5 years except for trucks and exotics. Theres gonna be a whole lot of ***** motors out there. I don't know about you guys but I love the sound of a V8. No sixer is the same and forget about the ricer 4's with the GD fart cannons. I don't care if they make a fast as hell turbo six, it wont be a V8. You're best bet is to go get yourself a non numbers matching 70 or 72 Chevelle with a big *** 396 or 454 in it. Or my favorite the 70' Roadrunner 440. These gas prices will kill the modern muscle car not to mention pressure from our crap government with these CAFE requirements
That all said, I don't think V8s are going anywhere anytime soon. They may be a bit rarer in non-truck applications due to our BS supply-side CAFE standards, but advancements like direct injection, VVT, and HCCI (variable compression) will keep V8's under our hoods for years to come.
Just my .02.
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I guess everyone is different, and while I prefer a V8 in a performance vehicle, I can also accept and appreciate going fast other ways. While I'm not a fan of any motor that needs a lot of revs to make power, there are plenty of non-V8 engines that have a ton of torque. Obviously, I'm biased because my other car is a Grand National, but I've also driven some pretty stout stuff like the Turbo Cobalts (260 HP/260 lb-ft), the newer BMW 335i (300 HP/300+ lb-ft). Even the V6 Camaro with 312HP feels strong, though it won't ever be confused with an LS3, either.
That all said, I don't think V8s are going anywhere anytime soon. They may be a bit rarer in non-truck applications due to our BS supply-side CAFE standards, but advancements like direct injection, VVT, and HCCI (variable compression) will keep V8's under our hoods for years to come.
Just my .02.
That all said, I don't think V8s are going anywhere anytime soon. They may be a bit rarer in non-truck applications due to our BS supply-side CAFE standards, but advancements like direct injection, VVT, and HCCI (variable compression) will keep V8's under our hoods for years to come.
Just my .02.
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I guess everyone is different, and while I prefer a V8 in a performance vehicle, I can also accept and appreciate going fast other ways. While I'm not a fan of any motor that needs a lot of revs to make power, there are plenty of non-V8 engines that have a ton of torque. Obviously, I'm biased because my other car is a Grand National, but I've also driven some pretty stout stuff like the Turbo Cobalts (260 HP/260 lb-ft), the newer BMW 335i (300 HP/300+ lb-ft). Even the V6 Camaro with 312HP feels strong, though it won't ever be confused with an LS3, either.
That all said, I don't think V8s are going anywhere anytime soon. They may be a bit rarer in non-truck applications due to our BS supply-side CAFE standards, but advancements like direct injection, VVT, and HCCI (variable compression) will keep V8's under our hoods for years to come.
Just my .02.
That all said, I don't think V8s are going anywhere anytime soon. They may be a bit rarer in non-truck applications due to our BS supply-side CAFE standards, but advancements like direct injection, VVT, and HCCI (variable compression) will keep V8's under our hoods for years to come.
Just my .02.
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even for an older mock up ... that still makes me want to **** in it ... chevy is just going to have to accept the fact that they've alienated anyone who enjoys driving, and can afford the gas mileage that comes with a high performance car ...
i wouldnt drive a new camaro ss unless you gave it to me
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even for an older mock up ... that still makes me want to **** in it ... chevy is just going to have to accept the fact that they've alienated anyone who enjoys driving, and can afford the gas mileage that comes with a high performance car ...
i wouldnt drive a new camaro ss unless you gave it to me
I mean whats vastly different that Chevy's got than Ford or mopar?
Dodge has the Charger and Challenger (viper is going away)
Ford has the Mustang and the SHO Taurus
Chevy has the Vette and Camaro and soon 4 door performance car.
Buick has the new Regal GS thats pretty good performance.
Caddy is up there to.
Im just not sure where you going with this?
Well, the G8's were RWD, available in Manual, with over 420hp...you realize the G8's had more HP per pound than a 3000lb/300hp car, right? Unless you're worried about gas mileage? If that's the case I heard Honda has a nice lineup...
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How do you figure? the Camaro was the sales hit of 2010 so saying its alienated anyone it just seems its a small few. It beat Mustang and crushed Challenger. As far as cars GM is still Chevy Buick and Caddy for cars. You got many offerings to chose from for performance and more in the pipe. If you likes the G8 whats not to say the new Chevy badged holden will not be as good or better? Along with the performance Buicks comming out with and the Caddy V-series cars. GM and Chevy have had some amazing cars come out and still comming out.
I mean whats vastly different that Chevy's got than Ford or mopar?
Dodge has the Charger and Challenger (viper is going away)
Ford has the Mustang and the SHO Taurus
Chevy has the Vette and Camaro and soon 4 door performance car.
Buick has the new Regal GS thats pretty good performance.
Caddy is up there to.
Im just not sure where you going with this?
I mean whats vastly different that Chevy's got than Ford or mopar?
Dodge has the Charger and Challenger (viper is going away)
Ford has the Mustang and the SHO Taurus
Chevy has the Vette and Camaro and soon 4 door performance car.
Buick has the new Regal GS thats pretty good performance.
Caddy is up there to.
Im just not sure where you going with this?
and i wont argue that the 2012 regal gs is fairly exciting, looks and performance, and im sure it will be messed with in short order ( but its no GN )
the V series of cars, no argument there ... but if you can afford any of the V series of cars then more power to you ...
i guess what im getting at is ... i wish for the days of the muscle car wars, if just a little bit, where manufacturers were shoehorning the largest displacement engine they had available into the smallest car, solely for the sake of making a street racer and selling it with a warranty ...
if i could have a car, that is produced now ... it would be a Holden Sportwagon SS-V redline ...
i dont know where im going with it ... do i have to have a point just to continue a discussion ???
EDIT - i can honestly say ive never driven a G8 ... sure i like the looks ... i even liked the old GTO ... and would love to have a 05/06 goat with the 6.0 ... but thats still a good couple thousand more than my car for the same year ...
i guess if anything, my point is ... as far as affordable performance goes ( and that can argued until the internet ends or until jesus comes back ) ... i dont feel there are any really exciting new cars available ... nothing im sitting in the dealer drooling on until the sales rep asks me to leave ...
Last edited by DrJesus616; Jan 8, 2011 at 08:40 PM.
Government regulations for fuel mileage is what's stopping them from putting big engines in cars, which is why most of them don't have V8's. And with the cost of fuel today most people want a car that gets good mileage, which is another reason why there isn't many cars with V8's.
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Government regulations for fuel mileage is what's stopping them from putting big engines in cars, which is why most of them don't have V8's. And with the cost of fuel today most people want a car that gets good mileage, which is another reason why there isn't many cars with V8's.
( dont get me started on the nanny state bullshit )
im going to come back out to your house one day and pay you give me a ride in the G8 ...
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i personally think that the muscle car was started back up with the introduction of the ls1 in the camaro and the 4v cobras. if anything i think theyre hotter than they have been in my lifetime at least.
im surprised your head doesnt rub the ceiling in your monte at 6'8. im 6'1 and i only have a couple of inches. i personally like the interior of the camaro. its a huge leap from the ls1 car, and ive driven the car and i havent had to fold myself in half to get in it, my buddy has one and hes 6'2 with no issues. then again your not exactly the average male height either.
i hate the back of the car, but the rest of it is pretty good. theres a company that makes a different rear for it that uses the 69 tail lights, but the bumper on it is horrible. now if they had those tail lights from the factory id be happy with the car.
im surprised your head doesnt rub the ceiling in your monte at 6'8. im 6'1 and i only have a couple of inches. i personally like the interior of the camaro. its a huge leap from the ls1 car, and ive driven the car and i havent had to fold myself in half to get in it, my buddy has one and hes 6'2 with no issues. then again your not exactly the average male height either.
i hate the back of the car, but the rest of it is pretty good. theres a company that makes a different rear for it that uses the 69 tail lights, but the bumper on it is horrible. now if they had those tail lights from the factory id be happy with the car.
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i personally think that the muscle car was started back up with the introduction of the ls1 in the camaro and the 4v cobras. if anything i think theyre hotter than they have been in my lifetime at least.
im surprised your head doesnt rub the ceiling in your monte at 6'8. im 6'1 and i only have a couple of inches. i personally like the interior of the camaro. its a huge leap from the ls1 car, and ive driven the car and i havent had to fold myself in half to get in it, my buddy has one and hes 6'2 with no issues. then again your not exactly the average male height either.
i hate the back of the car, but the rest of it is pretty good. theres a company that makes a different rear for it that uses the 69 tail lights, but the bumper on it is horrible. now if they had those tail lights from the factory id be happy with the car.
im surprised your head doesnt rub the ceiling in your monte at 6'8. im 6'1 and i only have a couple of inches. i personally like the interior of the camaro. its a huge leap from the ls1 car, and ive driven the car and i havent had to fold myself in half to get in it, my buddy has one and hes 6'2 with no issues. then again your not exactly the average male height either.
i hate the back of the car, but the rest of it is pretty good. theres a company that makes a different rear for it that uses the 69 tail lights, but the bumper on it is horrible. now if they had those tail lights from the factory id be happy with the car.
I can't front it looks good. Out of them all i would have to say i still like the Challenger even if it is a pig