1.5LofFury

the 2012 Regal GS is really starting to look better and better.

270bhq/295btq bone stock from a 2.0L Ecotec, with a 6-speed stick.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/15/2...-than-planned/

yes it's kinda heavy, 3700lbs is the estimate. but it's only like 200lbs heavier than my LT1 with 5bhp less and 30btq less (but packing that torque from 2400-4900rpm). i'm guessing mid-low 14's with triple digit traps bone stock, and tune/exhaust cars breaking into the 13's.

sounds like a sleeper to me.

thoughts???

Snakebite64

I to like the look but I believe the performance numbers you stated are low. I will check my Consumers Report tomorrow am

Soldier GT

Yeah I agree.. It's gonna surprise alot of people.. I'm kinda surprised Buick's not bringing back the Grand National tho.

1.5LofFury

CS is still saying it's rated 255bhp fyi

Stone629

Is it the same turbo ecotec as the Cobalt? If so, it good to go.

83gtragtop

Car looks great but personally I think the only thing that stands out about it in its class in regards to performance is that its making that kind of power from a turbo'd 4 and it offers a stick. Most V6 midsize cars (Fusion, Camry, Accord) these days are capable of mid 14's and make similiar power. Wish it were RWD.

1.5LofFury

Trifecta is already working on a tune for them. could see bumps as high as 30whp from just a tune.

83gtragtop

Rumor is that Ford will be putting the Ecoboost 2.0L in the Mustang in 2014. Chevy should put this thing in the Camaro, be pretty sweet matcup IMO.

Stone629

I know the 260bhp turbo Ecotec that the Cobalt has can lay down 330whp with just a tune and some basic exhaust work. If the regal is anything like that, and if the 6-speed offsets the weight, then the regal may be just as impressive.

simpsonfan13

GN or gtfo.
but as DD it looks like a pretty good deal. whats the prices looking like?
also: no AWD?