Engine finally goes all aluminum.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/08/2...e-loses-120-p/
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Engine finally goes all aluminum.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/08/2...e-loses-120-p/
550hp is retarded.
The new GT350 is going to have close to that amount.
But that car will be 20k more easily!Originally Posted by Steddy
2008 Victory Red Cobalt Sport-Injen Cai-Eibach Pro kit-Tint-ZZP shorty header-SLP Loudmouth-SS/TC cluster-SS/TC seats-SS/TC Wheels-4th Gen Projectors-6k/6k Hids-The New DD
2000 Eclipse GT 5 spd (New project! 3.8 swap plus more coming soon!)
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. Hope this helps!
So you are going to try to convince me the GT500 is going to be a 40k car?But that car will be 20k more easily!
A Camaro SS optioned out is a 40k car
Jussayin
well GT500s are on lots right now below sticker. But even without that GT350s are starting at 63,000. MSRP on a GT500 does put it closer to 47k.So you are going to try to convince me the GT500 is going to be a 40k car?
A Camaro SS optioned out is a 40k car
Jussayin
But the GT500 is seeing a number of upgrades this time around that are well needed. So we will see.
2008 Victory Red Cobalt Sport-Injen Cai-Eibach Pro kit-Tint-ZZP shorty header-SLP Loudmouth-SS/TC cluster-SS/TC seats-SS/TC Wheels-4th Gen Projectors-6k/6k Hids-The New DD
2000 Eclipse GT 5 spd (New project! 3.8 swap plus more coming soon!)
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. Hope this helps!
too expensive for a mustang lol and thats coming from a saleen owner.
Ford needs a proper Corvette competitor, and I mean one that isn't sold in highly limited numbers for a couple of years either.
Why exactly does Ford need a corvette competitor?
That would be like saying Audi needs to make an M3 competitor
Competition.
Bragging rights.
How is it the same, and AUDI doesn't directly compete with the M3 because they don't make RWD only cars.
Well Ford doesn't make THE American made sports car.
They make the pony car though.
Expect to be like that for a very long time.
Last edited by Steddy; 02-09-2010 at 08:58 AM. Reason: I am not awake yet
I will agree with that.
GM to invest in EcoTec's
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/18/g...cotec-engines/
GM To Invest $494 Million In U.S. Manufacturing For Next-Generation Ecotec Engines
o Three plants involved in project: Tonawanda, NY; Defiance, OH and Bay City, MI
o Project results in nearly 550 jobs
o Next generation Ecotec engines will continue to provide the right combination of fuel efficiency and performance to meet customer expectations
DETROIT – General Motors will invest more than $494 million and create nearly 550 jobs in three U.S. plants to produce the next generation fuel efficient Ecotec engine. The project consists of the following:
* Tonawanda -- $425 million site investment will add capacity for the next generation Ecotec engine at 370,000 per year and bring about 470 jobs to that community
* Defiance – $59 million site investment will support precision sand cast block at a capacity of 188,000 annually and result in about 80 jobs to that community
* Bay City – $10.5 million site investment will bring new product to the plant (Ecotec connecting rod) and will create about 15 jobs for that plant.
The investment includes facility renovation, new machinery, equipment and special tooling to support this engine program at the three plants.
"GM is transforming its product portfolio to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and the next generation Ecotec engine is an integral part of that transformation," said Denise Johnson, vice president – labor relations. "The investment in state-of-the-art four-cylinder engines is another example of GM's commitment to replace larger-displacement engines with more compact, advanced four-cylinder engines that optimize fuel savings and performance. We look forward to working with our union partners at these three plants to make this investment a success."
The investment in Tonawanda, supported by the investments at Defiance and Bay City, will go toward producing two next-generation Ecotec engines. The new engines will have additional capabilities to improve fuel efficiency and improve performance through advanced design and by adding technology.
The Ecotec engine family is known for its reliability, fuel efficiency and performance. GM Ecotec engines have been on the forefront of delivering leading edge technology including direct injection, variable valve timing and turbocharging. Direct fuel injection, a hallmark of many Ecotec engines since 2007, is just now becoming mainstream technology in the industry.
The current Ecotec 2.4L with direct injection and variable valve timing in the Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain was recently recognized as one of Ward's Auto World magazine's 2010 "Ten Best Engines" for North America based on several factors, including power, fuel efficiency and new technology. The Ecotec is currently available in 2.0L, 2.2L and 2.4L displacements.
"This investment is important because it supports manufacturing in the United States," said Cal Rapson, vice president and director, UAW International Union. "All three plants have a strong reputation for building quality and focusing on the needs of our customers."
For competitive reasons, specifics about the engine capabilities as well as product applications will be shared at a later date.
Snazzy. This is for production of the rear breathing iron block style ECOs though. Like the 1.4L Turbo and the 1.8L.
Have you heard anything through the grapevine about future improvements?
On the L850/L880(2.0/2.4)? No, just further use of direct injection and turbos. Expect the ECOs we know to be mainly used in larger vehicles, essentially as replacements for the OHV V-6s. And the smaller iron block ECOs to become the "new" 4cylinder choice.
iron? >_<
The Euro Tecs have been always
That and rear breathers.
to keep cost down?
Nah just the way they've been made
Iron block = boost friendly
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