Work is likely well underway for the seventh-generation Chevrolet Camaro. Although the focus remains on the sixth-generation car and what the team has in store for its remaining lifecycle, a nugget of information provides clues as to what may be in store for the nameplate’s next iteration.
Video from LethalGarage cites a consumer survey GM sent to owners, likely Camaro owners, fishing for input on future powertrains. In the video, two hybridized engines are listed: a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 6.2-liter V8 engine. The questionnaire asks, “Which of the following engine options would you most like choose” when considering a new “sport couple like the Chevrolet Camaro.”
Listed as basic specs for the four-cylinder hybrid is a 365 horsepower output, 30 mpg combined and a 0-60 sprint in 4.4 seconds. In comparison, the figure is 90 hp more than the current Camaro Turbo, which makes 275 hp currently.
Moving along to the eight-cylinder option, the engine displacing 6.2-liters would allegedly make 545 hp and return 24 mpg combined while clocking a 0-60 mph dash in just 3.7 seconds.
The survey doesn’t go into any greater detail, but it does provide potential pricing, too. The four-cylinder hybrid would allegedly cost $4,000 more and the eight-cylinder electrified powertrain would carry an $8,000 premium.
GM has been quiet regarding the future of its sports cars and powertrains, though rival Ford plans to hybridize the Mustang next decade. Hybrid systems are likely the next logical step to add power and meet fuel economy and emissions regulations.
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GM has hybrid vehicles for sale, getting almost 50% better MPG while never losing any performance value. I have test driven hybrids sedans and they drive as good as the gasoline only versions. SO, GM, build the Camaro hybrids soon before Ford takes over the domestic hybrid performance market, or the imports take over the same market.
If GM is looking to add the 2.7 liter turbo on the Camaro lineup, why not in the Colorado/Canyon and secure the midsize market. Go ahead GM.
$8k is a deal killer for most.
That is the down fall of these systems. They work well but the cost stops people from moving to them.
Here is the deal. This is a performance car that is not cheap to start. The people buying are more interested in affordability vs mpg or saving the planet. That $8k could buy a lot of performance parts
Get the price to the same level they may pay attention.
V8 HYBRID I GUESS
While a hybrid was always a possibility to develop a high mileage Camaro beyond the 31 mpg of the LTG with automatic transmission; but given that General Motors has developed the Buick Enspire which has 550 horsepower and a 370 mile range, Chevrolet could skip a hybrid model of the Camaro and jump directly to a Camaro EV.
I think the problem with a EV Camaro is the sound. People buy performance cars to go fast and blast the neighborhood with that v8 exhaust!
I love the part about going faster but this is not fast enough in terms of a large enough jump. What would get people to spend the extra 8k is if it blew the regular v8 out of the water! Like low 3.0 seconds 0 to 60.
IMO, 8k is not a deal breaker. Look at Lexus, BMW, Porsche, and Kia.that kind of HP – 20k less is a bargin. Now, if you compare this 8k with a domestic, yeah, it would be a tad high for 545 hp, since it would compete with other GM products and the other 2 Detroit makers.
I heard that alot of respondents chose “None of the Above” and stated as their reason being “Where is the V6 ?”.
Kind of ironic that people thought the V8 was going the way of the dodo bird when gas prices spiked years ago. Looks like the V6 will be a rare sighting on new vehicles in the future.
Even the V6 will disappear as electric motors generate more HP and torque at lower speeds than any gasoline powered combustion engine, and do it for less energy and noise (lost energy).
Modern Camaro fans don’t need all the racket, they want the “rocket”!