Not Done Yet: Lutz says 'perhaps' to twin-turbo Camaro
Jay Leno's Twin Turbocharged 2010 Chevrolet Camaro V6 - Click above for high-res image gallery
Apparently, if you put Bob Lutz in a room filled with journalists asking pointed questions about specific vehicles, you won't get the industry-standard "we don't comment on future product" line. Following Maximum Bob's recent revelations about the CTS-V Sport Wagon and Coupe, along with a hybrid Chevrolet Impala, Buick Regal GS and a Caprice SS, when InsideLine asked Lutz about a twin-turbo version of the Chevrolet Camaro he simply responded "perhaps."
In addition to confirming a production version of the limited edition Camaro Synergy shown at SEMA and murdered-out Camaro, Lutz hinted at the possibility of a production version of the boosted, 425-hp V6 Camaro GM created for Jay Leno for this month's SEMA show. While it's far from a confirmation – and we all know how these things go with Lutz – it could be an indication that Chevrolet may be looking to beat Ford to the punch by offering a turbo'd version of its pony car. The only question now is when we'll receive an email from GM's PR team issuing the prerequisite denials... or an announcement that Fritz Henderson will require Lutz to wear a ball-gag at all future media events.
Gallery: 2010 Chevrolet Jay Leno Camaro
[Source: InsideLine]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
James Shaw 8:12PM (11/16/2009)
I'm sure he has Jay Leno on speed dial and if so, WHY HASN'T JAY TOLD HIM TO KEEP THE G8/CAPRICE
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Lar7789789 8:59AM (11/17/2009)
Is GM ever going to stop copying Ford?
I mean I am not surprised, once Ford says something or does something, a few weeks later you hear a press release GM is going to do the same thing.
bakka 10:56AM (11/17/2009)
Perhaps the G8 was killed off because GM didn't want the Camaro to lose sales to the Pontiac? Just a thought.
t_bracelin 8:23PM (11/16/2009)
1. I think Lutz just likes to send everyone into chaos, and by perhaps he means "I'd never thought of that before, we could, but I'll let you think something is going on when it really isn't."
2. I would totally buy a twin turbo V6 Camaro over an SS, but only if it has more power and better milage, if not then it's pointless. It has to be able to beat the guys in the SSes that laugh at the V6 at the lights.
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Scott 8:25PM (11/16/2009)
The Camaro is very appealing, but I'm not sold. A turbo 6 would sell me though.
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Need More Lutz For GM 8:43PM (11/16/2009)
The Camaro is too cartoonish for me to buy one. I like everything else about the car though.
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fixitfixitstop 9:02AM (11/17/2009)
even it's awkward trunk?
Tony 8:44PM (11/16/2009)
Yup I figured the Camaro would try and give the Mustang a run for its money with special editions, tuner packages and lots of hype. I pity the poor person who ponies up big bucks for any edition only to have a more powerful version come out tomorrow. Good luck to all Camaro owners.
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Eric 8:57PM (11/16/2009)
The Camaro's sightlines out of the car are it's biggest weakness. Who can enjoy a car you can't even see out of?
As a tall person it is even more important. I can't see stop lights out of a Camaro or a Corvette. That's why I enjoy my 911 so much. It is a nice place to spend a lot of time.
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HotRodzNKustoms 12:33AM (11/17/2009)
See as a short guy I feel like I can't see out of the 911, but it's an easy thing for me to forgive, racing formula cars you learn to rely pretty much solely on your mirrors.
dieselpj 8:59PM (11/16/2009)
y do people keep building cars for gay leno? does he pay for these cars or what? and how come he always gets the first 1 of everything?
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chconline 9:04PM (11/16/2009)
1. He is famous.
2. He haa a load of cash.
It's something you and I don't have.
xtasi 9:04PM (11/16/2009)
@dieselpj: a little jealous there?
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Clavius 9:12PM (11/16/2009)
Say what you will about Lutz but he definatly knows how to keep peoples eyes and ears pointed torward GM in regards to future product. That and regardless if it will happen or not, I'm sure there will be some form of debate and opinion that GM will look out for to see how the reception is and gauge if there is a "case" for it.
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sw 9:11AM (11/17/2009)
I respectfully disagree. Now anytime Bob Lutz says anything, I write it off as a lie and wait for the marketing dept at GM to release an official statement. He's had some good ideas in the past but as of late he's been coming off more and more as a flim flam man.
maestro340 9:14PM (11/16/2009)
Why do the official pictures make the car look so much cooler? (honest question)
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UCJR 10:56PM (11/16/2009)
The same way photographers have been making models look hot for years: airbrushing (PhotoShop for you young'ns)
vespid82 10:06AM (11/17/2009)
Plus the high end studios they shoot the vehicles in. :)
2001 altima aka Jessica 9:16PM (11/16/2009)
wow GM. stop trying to squeeze so much out with one Camaro model. I means its a great car, especially the SS, but look for the next gen or go for another segment. But GM has come far after the down turn and its really improving itself to the consumers. GOOD JOB GM BUT MAYBE TRY SOMETHING ELSE NOW....
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Mark 10:03PM (11/16/2009)
uhh what? 2 engines, possibly adding a third, and turboing the first and they're squeezing alot out of it?