Commodore to get 3.0L V6

[kezzer]

yeh but the current v6 sedan wieghs close to 1700kg.

Would imagine the VF or VEII with a 3l would wiegh around 1500 if they stick to their guns and reduce wieght. The 3.6l DI at 1500kg would r**e real a$$.

[phillyc]

Originally Posted by kezzer

yeh but the current v6 sedan wieghs close to 1700kg.

Would imagine the VF or VEII with a 3l would wiegh around 1500 if they stick to their guns and reduce wieght. The 3.6l DI at 1500kg would r**e real a$$.

They are NEVER ever going to remove 200kg from the VE. Even aluminium panels (not chassis) would reduce weight by 50kg at the most. Still equals about 1650kg. A 6spd auto would weigh more than their 4spd too, increasing the weight.

The Rattletech/alloytech shares the same block, no matter what capacity. The weight of the engine will vary by a tiny amount.

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by phillyc

They are NEVER ever going to remove 200kg from the VE. Even aluminium panels (not chassis) would reduce weight by 50kg at the most. Still equals about 1650kg. A 6spd auto would weigh more than their 4spd too, increasing the weight.

The Rattletech/alloytech shares the same block, no matter what capacity. The weight of the engine will vary by a tiny amount.

Bingo. If they can keep the car at the same weight while adding more and making the engine more efficient then the job is done.