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be stupid to use the 2.8 when a 3.0L turbo would be better.... cheaper in the long run?

I don't know about "cheaper". There is no reason to believe that the 3.0 DI Bi-turbo will be cheaper than the 2.8 port injected engine with a single turbo. The problem is that the 2.8 is a surgy powerplant that is problematic in service. Cheaper or not, the 2.8 has to go.

The 3.0 is probably going to be between 300 and 360 hp. To maximize its potential, it'll need a new automatic transmission with a greater torque rating than the 6T75 (300 lb-ft). Without it, the 3.0TT will be pretty close to the new LFX 3.6 in output (318~323 hp / 275~278 lb-ft). Yes, it'll have a flatter torque curve and maybe 20~25 lb-ft more twist, but that's a slim difference to try to sell the extra cost, weight and maintenance worries of a pair of turbos and a myriad of IC plumbing on.

This a nice Regal coupe would make, thinks I.

It would be nice to see a coupe version of the new Malibu also with it's own design and name--Monte Carlo, anyone?

be stupid to use the 2.8 when a 3.0L turbo would be better.... cheaper in the long run?

While I understand the point you are making, you have to realize that people are taxed on the size of their motor, so a 2.8 turbo is cheaper than a 3.0 turbo.

Nice mid luxury coupe for Buick.

With those fangs it could be Vlad the Opeler

be stupid to use the 2.8 when a 3.0L turbo would be better.... cheaper in the long run?

They're not gonna use the 2.8T. They are moving away from that engine. I would expect it to be a 3.0T which is going to be going into other Buicks also.

The roofline reminds me of the Pontiac G6 Coupe...

That's a cute little thing...it'll make a fantastic Buick, too!!

The return of the 2-door Regal.

That's a cute little thing...it'll make a fantastic Buick, too!!

be stupid to use the 2.8 when a 3.0L turbo would be better.... cheaper in the long run?