What?  Yeah, that's what we said.  We had a good idea that the forthcoming Chevrolet Camaro had a good chance of being harnessed to a V6, but a turbo 4-banger?  That's a novel idea for such a car.  It's been almost 20 years since we've seen a 4-cylinder engine (production) come in a pony car.  Now, for Lutz to drop this bombshell, the boost fans and eco-minded might just have reason to take another look at this latest-generation Camaro.

Rising costs of fuel, a recessed economy, and internal flux surrounding the final powertrain for the car have all influenced the sudden change of heart for the Camaro.  The 2.0 liter turbocharged engine under scope is the same direct-injected heart of the Pontiac Solstice & Saturn Sky.  Lutz, you might want to up the boost a tad before installation...last we checked, those two cars look like paperweights when compared to the size of the new Camaro.

The other [eco] alternative to the LSx powerplant everyone drools over is the 3.6L DOHC V6, a la Cadillac CTS, that is rated at 304 horsepower.  The hopes these multiple choices to burn fossil fuels are to bring aim at offering a value-based alternative to the top-end models; AKA, something to compete with the entry level Ford Mustang and the recently announced SE version of the Dodge Challenger.

"We are going to be above Mustang," Lutz said. " We have a very sophisticated suspension system and, frankly, a much nicer interior. We are not going to try and match the Mustang on price. We are going to be premium-priced compared to the Mustang."

We'll see, Bob.....we'll just have to see.