H3 w/ V8 in near future?

[ChevyHighPerformance]

Originally Posted by Steve - SanJose

In short a V8 has the potential for slightly better highway mileage, that would be great. No way it's going to have better city or combined mileage though.

S.

This data is directly from the Chevy website for Silverado 1500 trucks. The 4.3 L V6 (195 HP, 260 lb-ft) 4x4 with a 4-speed auto gets 15/18 MPG city/highway.
The 5.3 L V8 (295 HP, 335 lb-ft) 4x4 with a 4-speed auto gets 15/19 MPG city/highway.

This is just one example of no loss in city MPG but better highway MPG.

Good to know about possible similar mediocre gas mileage with a V8. Key word is possible since Hummer aerodynamics and tire selections are unique which impact highway mileage. And all the 4wd trucks listed above have lower city mileage than the H3.

Note 2006 H3 EPA mileage (all H3's have 4wd as standard for a reason):

16/19 auto
16/20 manual


S.

[BigBill]

I was told by a friend of mine that the H3 will definitely get a V8 engine in Fall 2007. My friend works for GM in Detroit at the tech center, and he confirmed this information from the program manager for this line. Also there will most likely be another engine upgrade, E85 option, in 2010.

Bill

[blindzebra]

displacement on demand people!!!

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

I read in a BLOG that the H-3 would get a Rotary Engine option in 2008

RYD

[fourfourto]

Just get this now.
Lots of power


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[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by BigBill

I was told by a friend of mine that the H3 will definitely get a V8 engine in Fall 2007. My friend works for GM in Detroit at the tech center, and he confirmed this information from the program manager for this line. Also there will most likely be another engine upgrade, E85 option, in 2010.

Bill

Friend is incorrect...fall of 2007 is not a correct date.

[BigBill]

What is the correct date then?

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by BigBill

What is the correct date then?

Fall is in September, try Summer.

[BigBill]

Originally Posted by BigBill

I was told by a friend of mine that the H3 will definitely get a V8 engine in Fall 2007. My friend works for GM in Detroit at the tech center, and he confirmed this information from the program manager for this line. Also there will most likely be another engine upgrade, E85 option, in 2010.

Bill

I misquoted my own email and f5 corrected me on it!

July 2007 launch as a 2008 model.