Lutz said there would only be one V6.

“Lutz said GM has dropped plans to offer a low-priced, entry-level Camaro with one of GM’s low-tech V6s. GM will position both the V6 and V8 versions of the Camaro as premium cars compared to the Camaro’s chief rival, the Ford Mustang.”

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200803191538/FREE/86927553

Expect prices to be similar to the Challenger so 23k for the base, 29k for 400hp and 39k for 500hp. Not including options of course. Being lighter than the Challenger this will be a very good performance bargain.

If they have cylinder deactivation on the 400hp V-8 I’ll still get that. Hell I get V-8 mileage now with only 232hp.

Remember the adage “speed cost money, how fast do you want to go?”

People will still pay for speed when they won’t pay for trucks. Think of it this way. Half the cost of a 911 and faster.

The info about the powertrain is wrong… but this should still cheer you up.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/03/camaro-confirmed-for-europe-may-not-be-branded-a-chevy/

For 2010 there are 2 engines available:
-3.6L DI HFV6 (290-310hp)supposedly staring near $21,000 USD.
-6.2L LS3 (under)rated at 404hp like the G8 GXP and should sticker at $29,000 USD.

Also, it has been rumored that the Z28 badge will become the “Camaro’s Z06″ and thus it will be on the supercharged model. This means that the LS3 version will be sporting the SS badges.

As far as the Z28’s motor goes, there has been no official word on whether it is the LSA or LS8. Last I heard the LS8 is a ‘cheapened’ version of the LSA that is less costly to produce and should have an output of around 525hp.

The expected weight of the cars is:
V6: 3500 (with 50/50 weight distribution)
SS: 3800-3900
Z28: 3900-4000

Apparently during testing the SS ran 12.7 in the 1/4 and the V6 ran low 14’s. No times for the Z28 yet but considering its weight advantage over the CTS-V expect it to be that fastest car for $40,000.

While all 3 models sound exciting I am most excited about the V6. Cadillac V6 with DOHC and direct injection, 300hp, +28mpg highway, independent rear suspension, 50/50 weight distribution, 6 speed manual or auto and of course those killer looks. All of this for around $21,000 means this car is more concerned with being a 350Z killer than a V6 mustang / challenger beater. Considering that 80% of Camaro’s will come with a V6 it is very important that GM gets this model right.

Then they start rebates, and call the whole thing off. The only real question is – what will they blame it on?

The only modern muscle cars I see on the road have “D” on the license plate, indicating that the dealership still owns it.

Yeah, I assume TriShield is right and that “LS8″ is a typo.

My bad. Text amended.

Also interesting to note that the LSA, at least in the CTS-V, doesn’t utilize forged pistons. I find that a bit odd in a factory forced induction motor….though my (aftermorket) supercharged LS1 Corvette has had no durability issues. And it gets 32 mpg at 70 mphin 6th gear.

With some tweaking the LSA will be putting down monsterous power and in normal driving it will return fuel economy superior to most SUVs, trucks and crossovers polluting our roads.

If I had to fill up with gasoline every few days I’d rather fill up a muscle car than a truck. Thankfully with my LS2/six-speed combo I only fill up once a week and average 17-19mpg in all city traffic.

Hardly bank breaking and really quite good for 400hp and the thrills it provides.

While I can see a few Chrysler or Ford fans paying big bucks for a Challenger SRT8 or GT500, I can’t imagine many GM lovers ponying up the same amount for a new Camaro SS instead of a Corvette.