I hope this isint a repost here is some info on the new verano.

2013 Buick Verano First Look - Motor Trend

 

Lnf!

 

its a cool looking for and it has the no lift shift. only thing i can see hurting it is this car is porky 3500 pounds! lol

 

and its got a 6 speed. nice

 

6-speed + cobalt sc or tc + swap

Everyone is thinking it. It'll happen

 

maybe in a year or more when these cars start selling and a couple end up in junkyards or something. but im def looking forward to seeing a swap

 

It is

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/loun...turned-280820/

but whos really watching

 

im digging this

 

Better this then a 4 banger Impala

 

I am really digging on the Verano and am wondering if this thing will be able to accept a GMS1 level of output via tune. I really don't want to sacrifice much in the way of speed when it comes time to upgrade. Any info on the actual engine yet?

 

i found this

Engines
Ecotec 2.4L DOHC I-4
Ecotec 2.0L DOHC I-4 Turbo

Application:
std on Base, Convenience, Leather
std on 1ST equipment group (late 2012 availability)

Displacement (cu. in. / cc):
145 / 2384
122 / 1998

Bore and stroke (in. / mm):
3.46 x 3.85 / 88 x 98
3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86

Block material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum

Valvetrain:
overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing for intake and exhaust
overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing for intake and exhaust

Ignition system:
individual coil-on-plug
individual coil-on-plug

Fuel delivery:
direct injection and electronic throttle control
direct injection and electronic throttle control

Compression ratio:
11.2:1
9.2:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
180 / 134 @ 6700 rpm *
250 / 187 @ 5300*

Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):
171 / 232 @ 4900 rpm *
260 / 353 @ 2000*

Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded or E85
premium recommended, but not required

Emissions controls:
close-coupled, catalytic converter; continuously variable valve timing; positive crankcase ventilation evaporative system
close-coupled catalytic converter; continuously variable valve timing; 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; wide-range O2 sensor

EPA -estimated fuel economy (city / hwy):
21 / 32
TBD

Estimated 0-60 time (sec.):
8.6
6.2

Transmissions
Hydra-Matic 6T45 6-speed automatic
f-40 6-speed manual
Hydra-Matic 6T50 6-speed automatic

Type:
six-speed transverse, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transmission
Six-speed front-wheel drive manual transmission
six-speed transverse, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive

Application:
2.4L (std)
2.0L Turbo (opt)
2.0L Turbo (std)

Gear ratios (:1)
First:
4.58
4.17
4.58

Second:
2.96
2.13
2.96

Third:
1.91
1.32
1.91

Fourth:
1.45
0.95
1.45

Fifth:
1.00
0.75
1.00

Sixth:
0.75
0.62
0.75

Reverse:
2.84
3.75
2.94

Final drive:
3.23
3.55
3.23

 

best part of the whole thing when thay said this hahaha

There is no GS badging, or T-Type, or any other Buick boy-racer nomenclature. Also absent are great yawning grille openings to gobble up engine-intake and brake-cooling air. The urge to fit dubs with rubber-band-sidewall tires has also been resisted

 

It's a shame I know dick about gearing but that the Verano has a sixth gear it gives me hope that I can see enhanced or at least equal fuel economy to the ss/tc. Commuting with the engine at 2300-2400 rpms has, since the beginning, made me wonder what kind of mileage would be attainable with just one more gear. I am guessing this is going to be an LHU engine code. Any one know of the tuning options first hand?

 

Nice the 6 speed stick has a 3.55 final drive. not bad for cruising, but a 4.05 swap would wake it right up i bet.

 

got to 11.00 into the video you will hear the gm tech guy talking about the cobalts 2.0T

2012 Buick Regal GS Turbo 6 Speed Manual, On The Road - YouTube

 

cool vid, thanks

 

stop that. The LNF doesn't exist anymore, stop calling it that.