Originally Posted By: ls1mike
I listen to the other folks here talk about other 2.0 turbos and they make nowhere the horsepower and torque of the GM 2.0.
I think it's worth venturing past the quoted peak HP/torque figures and looking at actual torque curves. For example, 2.0T in this Camaro doesn't reach its peak torque of 295 lb-ft until 3,000 rpm. By comparison, a GTI reaches its peak torque at only 1,500 rpm. Also, it looks like VW severely underrates this engine. Supposedly it delivers over 300 lb-ft, instead of the quoted 258.
With that said, I still agree this 2.0T Camaro appears to be a lot of car for the money, and it looks great.