GM to resume developing RWD large cars

After previously announcing that development on RWD cars has paused at GM because of fears of higher fuel economy, Vice Chairman Bob Lutz has now revealed that development will resume, but the cars may have to feature more fuel-efficient engine options. The announcement came during an interview with the GM product czar on Autoline Detroit, where he said “I think we’ll wind up concluding that we should go ahead and do the cars, albeit possibly with some different powertrain options and so forth.” Smaller and more efficient engines, including possible hybrid and diesel versions, would mean that GM’s CAFE levels could meet the impending raise in US fuel economy standards.
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bigTYME - 5/3/2007 11:58:00 AM

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GM should put six speed autos on most of their cars. Or at least five speeds. Get rid of the fours.

neutral - 5/3/2007 8:28:04 PM

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Problem is that GM has nearly no 5-speeds! I've been saying exactly what you just stated for years. I agree wholly. GM needs to develop 5 speeds, FWD/RWD/AWD, etc.

S4cabriofoxone - 5/6/2007 4:30:57 PM

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They just put in a six-speed, in many of their cars, last year. ZF, I believe.

AMGC55 - 5/3/2007 3:29:04 PM

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and about 10 years to late

bagwell - 5/4/2007 8:47:32 AM

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GM is freakin clueless, sad but true.

EnnNorak - 5/3/2007 4:28:56 PM

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Good move GM! Maybe I can finally get my RWD Roadmaster.

laurent - 5/3/2007 6:05:23 PM

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I can't believe what I see! They said two weeks ago that they were stopping this projet. And this was two weeks after telling that they were bringing back RDW cars!

I'm waiting for next week! Maybe they will annouce a new cavalier or Pontiac Aztec! They need a bold move like that. ha ha ha ha ha

I put my trust in GM. They deserves it! (sarcasm)

indoctrin8ed - 5/3/2007 7:38:56 PM

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Applause. Putz has successfully undid his bad decision.

Now if we can just get him to put a multilink independant rear suspension on the Corvette and lose the rubbermaid dash...

mp2dtw - 5/3/2007 11:34:23 PM

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He'll bring back the Corvair next.

S4cabriofoxone - 5/6/2007 4:32:02 PM

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My wife's first car was a Corvair Monza... beautiful. LOL.