GM's powertrains are the least of their problems.
Look at the engine in my HHR SS: 2.0L(!) Direct Injected Turbo producing 260hp and gets 30 miles per gallon on the freeway!
And of course, no one needs to point out the LS7, LS9, etc... Another poster posted the fuel economy of the current Cobalt, and it's spot-on for its class as well. Sounds like the 1.4L Turbo in the Cruze may be class leading.
I agree that the DOHC V8 could be a problem for Cadillac. But if you have a good enough V6 (maybe twin turbo) it may be a non-issue in the future -- especially if you can spin it in a "eco-friendly" manner. I don't personally give a rat's ass about the eco-friendly angle, but I know a lot of people do. Make it a hybrid of some kind and you can get good press.
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Originally Posted by mgescuro
All these powertrain development labs and we still can't get a fuel efficient engine out in a reasonable time frame... we can't get a high tech DOHC V8... And we can't get a quiet, refined engine across the board.
I mean really GM... quit managing by PR release!!
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2008 HHR SS 5 speed.
2008 Chrysler T&C, Signature Series.
2007 Mustang GT Vert, 475bhp Saleen SC.
Previously:
2006 Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition
2005 Dodge SRT-4
2004 Cadillac CTS
1998 Honda Accord
1997 LS1 Corvette