So the LT and LS both have the V6 and no Z28 in sight. I wonder how the fuel efficiency differs in the city between the V6 and V8.
The V6 models (standard 300 BHP across the board) are said to do 27 MPG on the highway with the stick, the spec sheet there says 26 MPG with the automatic. Given its relationship to the CTS DIG with the same engines and transmissions, somewhere around 18/19 MPG in the city seems like a reasonable estimate as well. Oddly enough, only about 1 MPG lower than my Celica.
The V8 models on the other hand (400 BHP and 422 BHP respectively) will differ a bit. It sounds like the L99 V8 (that's an LS3 with cylinder deactivation, only available with the automatic on the SS) is scheduled to get 23 MPG on the highway, which seems a bit low. My guess is that with the stick and the regular LS3 heads, it'll likely see 25 MPG. City estimates are low too, probably down in the 15/16 MPG range.
I was under the impression that the LT would have a V8 package, but clearly, I was wrong. Quite frankly, it would have made the most-sense to offer the 6.0L L76 in the LT, but I don't get to make those decisions. Nevertheless, it appears as though they've got their choices well sorted, and with the Turbocharged 2.0L coming down the pipe as well, that should make things very interesting.
Also!
The RS package will be able to be applied to the SS model, meaning that dreams of a return of the RS/SS model is finally happening. Sweet!
No word on pricing yet either, but when they say "competitive," my guess is that we're looking at a $27K start point for the V6 models, probably right at $30K (or just north of it) for the SS version. That, basically, means that they've got the Mustang square in their sights.
Notice the rear diffuser? That should give some downforce, not that PD would ever acknowledge that in a GT game.
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