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Exactly, China taxes based on displacement, like Japan. Though, it definitely helps Porsche with the CAFE numbers here in the US. The 2016 Carrera with 3.4L NA 350hp/287tq engine is only rated 21/28 mpg. The 991.2 Carrera with 3.0L turbo engine, 370hp/331tq is rated at 22/30mpg. Of course, a quick tune bumps those power and torque numbers up by 70+ each. Way more power, way more torque, and better mpg.
“CAFE” stands for corporate average fuel economy. GM makes relatively few Corvettes compared to the legions of econoboxes produced. Most everything Porsche produces is a gas guzzler, so do the math.
Soooo.... doesn't GM want to sell Corvettes to the Chinese?? And its not too limited as far as production. I think I read that Chevy is gearing up to crank out about 34K vettes/yr
Exactly, China taxes based on displacement, like Japan. Though, it definitely helps Porsche with the CAFE numbers here in the US. The 2016 Carrera with 3.4L NA 350hp/287tq engine is only rated 21/28 mpg. The 991.2 Carrera with 3.0L turbo engine, 370hp/331tq is rated at 22/30mpg. Of course, a quick tune bumps those power and torque numbers up by 70+ each. Way more power, way more torque, and better mpg.
Soooo.... doesn't GM want to sell Corvettes to the Chinese?? And its not too limited as far as production. I think I read that Chevy is gearing up to crank out about 34K vettes/yr
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My guess is no, at least not as a regular model, even in limited numbers. Success in China for GM is in big numbers. Success for Porsche is a boutique status brand.
After 3+ years of driving my 991.2 C2s I love the 3 liter twin turbo flat six engine. Yeah I guess they did the 3L to sell more cars in China, but I think the engine is a good fit for the car.
My guess is no, at least not as a regular model, even in limited numbers. Success in China for GM is in big numbers. Success for Porsche is a boutique status brand.
Agreed about the boutique status but there's nothing exotic about a 3.0L turbo charged engine.
As much as I enjoy my GTS, I salute GM's bold move to switch to a mid engine configuration with a naturally aspirated V8 setup...to hell with the Chinese market.
After 3+ years of driving my 991.2 C2s I love the 3 liter twin turbo flat six engine. Yeah I guess they did the 3L to sell more cars in China, but I think the engine is a good fit for the car.
And for better fuel economy and emissions. More torque, more power, better mpg. The only knock against the engine has been sound.
Agreed about the boutique status but there's nothing exotic about a 3.0L turbo charged engine.
As much as I enjoy my GTS, I salute GM's bold move to switch to a mid engine configuration with a naturally aspirated V8 setup...to hell with the Chinese market.
Best comment of the day, to hell with China regulations.
“CAFE” stands for corporate average fuel economy. GM makes relatively few Corvettes compared to the legions of econoboxes produced. Most everything Porsche produces is a gas guzzler, so do the math.
07-20-2019, 06:18 PM
Why does P have to have smaller displacement turbo motors and Chevy can keep....
