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 Aug 10 2006, 03:45 PM
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http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet...amp;docid=27934
QUOTE The all-new Camaro will begin with early production versions at the end of 2008 and will go on sale in the first quarter of 2009. “The new Camaro will be almost identical to the concept, a thoroughly modern interpretation of the 1969 model, considered by many to be the best design of the car’s first generation,” said Ed Welburn, GM's global vice president of design, who owns a 1969 Camaro SS. The front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sport coupe will feature an independent rear suspension, and will be offered in a variety of models with the choice of manual and automatic transmissions and V-6 and V-8 engines. I hope it doesn't weigh 4K lbs and come with skinny tires. It sure is ugly as a dog though IMO. I don't think retro shows any creativity at all. I want a new looking car. |
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Aug 10 2006, 07:08 PM
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This morning they had a special announcement ceremony at GM Tech center here in Detroit. Here are some pics http://www.motownmuscle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31444
I'm sure alot of you twisty guys will be happy with the IRS but I still have mixed feelings. Whats kind of funny is the new generation Shelby mustangs/cobras have a solid axle now, while the new/next gen Camaro and Charger will be IRS. Everyone went 180 degrees from their previous platform. |
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Aug 11 2006, 02:26 AM
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QUOTE (QUASAR @ Aug 10 2006, 02:08 PM)  This morning they had a special announcement ceremony at GM Tech center here in Detroit. Here are some pics http://www.motownmuscle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31444 I'm sure alot of you twisty guys will be happy with the IRS but I still have mixed feelings. Whats kind of funny is the new generation Shelby mustangs/cobras have a solid axle now, while the new/next gen Camaro and Charger will be IRS. Everyone went 180 degrees from their previous platform. These days, IRS=heavy. 3200# will be 'light', then. Too bad, just another DC copy, heavy, no tire capability, but some HP, as long as you can get past the drive-by-wire. And I was actually hoping for something. :-( Guess I'll keep the 3rd Gen. |
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robz71lm7 The new Camaro is a go Aug 10 2006, 03:45 PM
beuke23 I'm very happy it's back. While I'd ra... Aug 10 2006, 04:05 PM Chris 96 WS6 If you think its retro you should see the other co... Aug 10 2006, 04:07 PM
rmackintosh QUOTE (Chris 96 WS6 @ Aug 10 2006, 11:07 ... Aug 10 2006, 04:09 PM
robz71lm7 QUOTE (Chris 96 WS6 @ Aug 10 2006, 12:07 ... Aug 10 2006, 04:48 PM Shortcutsleeping Oh please, dear In-Charge-Of-Production guy, pleas... Aug 10 2006, 04:47 PM y5e06 Amen to that !!!
QUOTE (Shortcutsleep... Aug 10 2006, 04:56 PM robz71lm7 QUOTE (Shortcutsleeping @ Aug 10 2006, 12... Aug 10 2006, 05:04 PM BigEnos QUOTE (Shortcutsleeping @ Aug 10 2006, 10... Aug 10 2006, 08:18 PM AndyJ QUOTE (BigEnos @ Aug 10 2006, 03:18 PM) D... Aug 10 2006, 08:35 PM Shortcutsleeping QUOTE (BigEnos @ Aug 10 2006, 03:18 PM) 3... Aug 10 2006, 09:23 PM robz71lm7 QUOTE (BigEnos @ Aug 10 2006, 04:18 PM) L... Aug 10 2006, 09:43 PM BigEnos QUOTE (robz71lm7 @ Aug 10 2006, 03:43 PM)... Aug 11 2006, 02:41 PM rushman Irs may not be a huge advantage in itself, but if ... Aug 11 2006, 05:06 PM sgarnett I really wish they'd ditch the fishmouth conce... Aug 10 2006, 05:26 PM AndyJ They still gonna build it in Oz? Aug 10 2006, 06:02 PM robz71lm7 QUOTE (QUASAR @ Aug 10 2006, 03:08 PM) Th... Aug 10 2006, 07:38 PM axoid I'm happy!!
I'm looking to buy ... Aug 10 2006, 07:58 PM trackbird I'm hoping it grows on me enough by then to co... Aug 10 2006, 08:00 PM slowTA Yeah, I would definately wait a year or two before... Aug 11 2006, 12:56 AM LT4Firehawk Having had several IRS cars (including 92 Vette an... Aug 11 2006, 02:40 AM Eugenio_SS CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company) called me toda... Aug 11 2006, 03:31 AM Rob Hood I'm still not totatly convinced it's the r... Aug 11 2006, 04:48 AM sgarnett QUOTE (Rob Hood @ Aug 11 2006, 12:48 AM) ... Aug 11 2006, 11:11 AM Spooner QUOTE The key to the Camaro's success has alwa... Aug 11 2006, 02:07 PM Guardsman QUOTE (sgarnett @ Aug 11 2006, 06:11 AM) ... Aug 29 2006, 06:06 PM axoid QUOTE (Guardsman @ Aug 29 2006, 12:06 PM)... Aug 29 2006, 07:42 PM Absolut Speed It's still 2.5 years away and my bet is that i... Aug 11 2006, 05:55 AM SM95Z28 I'm thinking that this car will be more of a c... Aug 11 2006, 11:04 AM pknowles I'm going to wait and see what it looks like i... Aug 11 2006, 01:05 PM poSSum While I fully expect to buy a convertible in ... Aug 11 2006, 01:28 PM rpoz-29 I give a FRA* about it's appearance. Just give... Aug 11 2006, 05:28 PM Blainefab Styling doesn't matter much to me - put some b... Aug 12 2006, 08:24 AM rmackintosh QUOTE (Blainefab @ Aug 12 2006, 03:24 AM)... Aug 12 2006, 04:38 PM robz71lm7 QUOTE (Blainefab @ Aug 12 2006, 04:24 AM)... Aug 14 2006, 05:44 PM Chris 96 WS6 Oh it will be a pig to the FRRAX standards. There... Aug 14 2006, 09:45 PM sgarnett FWIW, I liked the C5 from day one, and yes, an ine... Aug 15 2006, 02:20 AM robz71lm7 QUOTE (Chris 96 WS6 @ Aug 14 2006, 05:45 ... Aug 15 2006, 03:35 AM LT4Firehawk I like the look of the car, but I honestly don... Aug 16 2006, 04:04 PM prockbp wouldn't a 3800-4000lb car get worse fuel mile... Aug 16 2006, 11:36 PM Chris 96 WS6 QUOTE (prockbp @ Aug 16 2006, 11:36 PM) w... Aug 17 2006, 12:49 PM prockbp QUOTE (Chris 96 WS6 @ Aug 17 2006, 07:49 ... Aug 17 2006, 11:19 PM Chris 96 WS6 Sedans have 4 doors, coupes have 2 doors. The num... Aug 18 2006, 02:54 PM prockbp QUOTE (Chris 96 WS6 @ Aug 18 2006, 09:54 ... Aug 18 2006, 10:58 PM pknowles I understand that cars are getting heavier, but I ... Aug 17 2006, 01:14 PM rpoz-29 QUOTE (pknowles @ Aug 17 2006, 07:14 AM) ... Aug 27 2006, 11:54 PM Chris 96 WS6 http://www.5thgen.org/forum/showthread.php?t=501
... Aug 17 2006, 09:37 PM marka Howdy,
Well, it'll be interesting to see what... Aug 18 2006, 03:07 PM robz71lm7 QUOTE (marka @ Aug 18 2006, 11:07 AM) How... Aug 19 2006, 01:10 PM JKnight QUOTE Sedans have 4 doors, coupes have 2 doors.
T... Aug 18 2006, 04:17 PM beuke23 it's a coupe sedan... Aug 18 2006, 11:22 PM slowTA I can't believe this conversation has come dow... Aug 19 2006, 01:29 AM Eugenio_SS News on the Camaro going to the Oshawa powerplant.... Aug 23 2006, 01:29 AM Foxxtron If I may redigress to the "sedan vs. coupe... Aug 27 2006, 10:57 PM firehawkclone Well the Challenger is a go, and it will get a Hem... Aug 28 2006, 01:19 AM |
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