[robz71lm7]

http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet...amp;docid=27934

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.

[prockbp]

wouldn't a 3800-4000lb car get worse fuel mileage than a 3400lb car? it seems like a 20-25mpg sports sedan would have a bit of trouble selling 100,000+ units per year...
unless the target customer is old people that have money, but when has that ever been the case for sport sedans?
old people that have money buy real sports cars

This post has been edited by prockbp: Aug 16 2006, 11:36 PM

[Chris 96 WS6]

wouldn't a 3800-4000lb car get worse fuel mileage than a 3400lb car? it seems like a 20-25mpg sports sedan would have a bit of trouble selling 100,000+ units per year...
unless the target customer is old people that have money, but when has that ever been the case for sport sedans?
old people that have money buy real sports cars

Well first of all its not a sedan, it is a coupe; and for that matter its not really a sports car by the classic definition.

Second, with cylinder deactivation and a 6 speed auto with 2 overdrives or a t56 I expect 28-30mpg out of the V8 versions. Expect the V6 to get 30mpg easily.

Weight has more of an impact on in-town MPG since you're accelerating more mass at every green light, but its not as detrimental to steady cruise on the highway.

[prockbp]

Well first of all its not a sedan, it is a coupe; and for that matter its not really a sports car by the classic definition.

Second, with cylinder deactivation and a 6 speed auto with 2 overdrives or a t56 I expect 28-30mpg out of the V8 versions. Expect the V6 to get 30mpg easily.

Weight has more of an impact on in-town MPG since you're accelerating more mass at every green light, but its not as detrimental to steady cruise on the highway.

sedan: a 2- or 4-door automobile seating four or more persons and usually having a permanent top

coupe: a 2-door automobile often seating only two persons; also : one with a tight-spaced rear seat

are you telling me that the new camaro doesn't have a rear seat?... and if it does have rear seating then it fits the definition of a sedan...


since when did people stop driving in town?

This post has been edited by prockbp: Aug 18 2006, 03:12 AM