Yes, it looks like it's starting to happen. I'm sure by now everyone has heard about Diamler Chrysler's upcoming hemi-powered rear-drive (RWD) sedans. Well, I've been hearing rumours for a couple years that GM has been considering offering some lower-cost RWD cars. It looks like these rumours are getting closer to reality. I just ran a crossed this little snip of info:
"FRANKFURT -- General Motors is expected to decide by year end whether to build a range of V-8 powered, rear-wheel-drive cars in North America."
The vehicle being talked about is a five-door RWD hatchback with a
340ish horsepower 5.7 liter.I think GM is going to do it, and here's why. BMW's upcoming 1 Series is expected to be a low $20K RWD car. Porshe is also considering building a "low-cost" sedan, to probably compete with BMW's 1 series. Plus, I think Detroit has realized that in order to beat/compete Accords and Camrys you need to offer something they don't have. And that something is RWD.
Thoughts...?
Patrick '93 Cobra '83 LTD