GM needs to drop LS2 in a cheaper car

[mousetom78]

GTO is 31-33k depending on bargining with dealer. However, it is a heavy car. I want GM to bring back cheap Camaro 20-25k with a LS2 in it. 3400 lbs muscle car. It was great when you could pick up a stripper LS1 z28 for 19k.

[jmd]

Sales didn't justify production.

The "cheap" Gen IV powered vehicles are bound to be half-ton pickups. I don't know what they're slated to get though.

[VA2001SS]

Looks like the LS2 is bound for the SSR as well, the new GMHTP (PHR piggy back issue) has a little article about the LS2 going in the GTO and SSR. That news would stop me in my tracks if I was considering an 04 in either of those vehicles.

[deepbluZ]

The LS2 will be in the 2005 SSR. It will be rated at 390 HP...gotta keep the vette owners ego intact....TQ will be 405 FT LBS..just took a class on it along with tne new corvette.

[deadpool]

Also, along with the LS2, the SSR is going to get a 6 spd!!:D That vehicle is not for me, unfortunately, but let's see how the GTO progresses.:hmm:

[Goat LuvR]

I understand the stripper Z28 idea, but 31-35K for a car these days with leather, full power, nice sound system, and beefed drivetrain is pretty cheap. A half ton truck with most goodies is in the 31-35K range all the way up to 40K for a 2004 F-150 Lariat! That is a 1/2 ton!!! You can't buy much with power for under 30K anymore - unless you want a WRX or SRT-4 - the STI is over 30K. There is no such thing as cheap anymore...

[JamRWS6]

The 05 GTO WILL have the LS2....this is fact. Look for 400HP.