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But........ bottom-line - this is what we'd all like to see a repeat of: http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive...-wcdoty-award/ |
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*The GTO would have been a fine car, and the hate towards it would be less, had they called it something else. |
An interesting 6th Gen prospect in this photo.
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/.../Gen6Green.jpg |
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Personally, I'm just happy to hear that GM is in the planning stage for the 6th Generation Camaro. It wasn't too long ago ( 1 Decade to be exact ) that at the end of the 2002 Model Year the future for the Camaro looked dead when the plug was pulled on the 4th Generation Model. Today we hear, based on the success of the 5th Gen that there will be a 6th Gen in the making for Christmas 2015 or so. To me, this is simply AWESOME news ! :happyanim:
We have survived and will continue to prosper into the future as we look forward to what the Next Generation will have in store for us. I'm hoping the 6th Gen model will include a Z/28 version as well as a really cool 50th Anniversary Edition in 2017 as that will be most likely when I'll trade in my 2010. Until then, I wait in anticipation for the 1st Spy Photos to :drool: over. :thumbsup: Attachment 348050 Attachment 348051 |
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Some things come into play that involve economics more than vehicle design. Ford has run the Mustang platform for 9 years, while the Camaro will only be 5(6) years old in 2015. The longer you can run a platform, the more profitable the line. GM has a good looking vehicle with good sales, so expect that they will tinker around the edges with gen 6 to use as many existing components as possible. Mustangs are currently like hookers at Charlie Sheen's house, you can't turn around without tripping over one. GM can stay the course (with minor mods) on Camaros untill they reach the saturation point of the Mustang. Then again, I could be full of brown smelly stuff.
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Not gonna happen. It has been said already that the Gen 6 will be on the Caddy ATS platform which is now finished.
Completly new. Much effort went into each individual component to keep it light but still strong. Caddy folks have claimed it will be in under 3400 lbs at production. Please dont go Gen 2 on us, a revised version of this car with more 68' in it than 69' would be my preference. Gen 1 influences are the reason this car is doing so well. The new DI V8's will eventually reinvent the hot rodding world just as the LS motors have. The SS and Z cars should be an impressive package for their price point. GM, dont screw up the styling or price yourselves out of the intended market. Good stuff is coming! |
That rendering of that green thing looks like a corvett. I hope GM. wont mess with the styleing to much. Maby the way GM. did the 67, and 68. When you look at the auctions, Its the 69 that brings the big money. Its the style lines that looks so sexy. Doin't mess with a good thing GM.
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"Instead of remembering Pontiac as the car company that produced the sleek Trans Am, the muscular GTO, the popular Grand Prix, or even the innovative little Fiero, it will be forever associated with the horrible Aztek which to many people has become the definition of hideous." |
Who wants to hear from a GM exec who is scratching his head at this point in the game? The person in his position should already have a gameplan, god knows Ford probably does. "OMG what do we do?!!?!"....wrong answer pal!
From what I am hearing GM is going to downsize the powerplant of the camaro and sub that with a turbocharged echo friendly *****-mobile. I certainly hope that isnt the case here but this guy scratching his head and not offering any real answers has me concerned. One fact is true. Mustang will come out swinging. They didnt take any government money, have no agenda to ahere to and they can do pretty much what they want with little to no political pressure. Next time I read an interview with a GM exec about the future of the next gen Camaro, I sure hope to read something with vision and certainty. |
A CRITICAL SELLING POINT FOR MANY IS THE STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM- PLS HAVE IT SOUND BETTER THAN THE STOCK MUSTANG EXHAUST SYSTEM!
SUGGESTION.... something called a "SOUND SYMPOSER" which optimises the frequency of exhaust sound from the mufflers into the interior cabin with a function of a diaphram and valves. |
I'm 28 years old and now into classics as well as my current Camaro... A redesign of the 2nd Gen is the way to go. There really isn't much you can do to 5th Gen to make it look any better than it currently is. It's very clear that 2nd Gen's design lends more to weight reduction anyway. It makes more sense. It just needs to take ELEMENTS of it... like key areas such as the grille and overall silhouette of the entire car's exterior.
That's what I would expect and anticipate styling wise and I would bump up the interior... stop with the plastic and hard rubber. As far as engine... everyone is spot on about it... SS MUST be at a minimum 500hp ZL-1 must still exist Z28 Twin Turbo v6 in Jay Leno mold V6 for Cafe rules... I4 if you MUST for Cafe rules. |
So we say that the 5th gen is based on the 1st gen, then the 6th gen would be based off the 2nd gen?
Then the 7th gen is based on the 3rd gen, 8th gen based on the 4th gen. 9th gen based on the 5th gen which was based on the 1st gen??? Let's go with something all new this time!!! HA!! |
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If they continue to go retro... they better bring back T-tops!
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I just realised the camaro isnt as popular as I thought. In 1994 I bought my first Camaro and 119,799 Camaros were sold without a Transformers movie. That car is ugly too , At the time I loved it though especially with a procharged Lt4 355 !
At the time I bought it because it was a corvette with rear seats , 6 speed lt1:) The new car looks way better and so does the so called Ugly Mustang! Yes the Camaro is a better looking car but just because Jennifer Anderson is hotter than my girlfriend , that doesnt mean she is ugly :) In my opinion the 2005 Stang is way better looking than a 4th gen Camaro but it doesnt hold a candle to the latest ZL1. I may own a Ford today but a Camaro is in my future again :) Im a car guy and I just love cars! There is no way the Mustang is ugly! |
IMO, if you want to watch this model die (again) do a second generation retro look. I strongly believe that this would absolutly be the end of an era for the Camaro.
I love the look of the Gen2, 70-73 is actually my fav body style ever, but that is not the answer here. As it has been stated many times before, This car with slight redesign cues, on the ATS platform with the same LS3 heart would be so invigorating for this line. Exactly what the brass needs to do, ensure they reignite the appeal with the Gen6. Nothing about the 2015 model year can, or should, look like an afterthought. The fans will spot it, magazines will tear it apart and the sales will show exactly what we fear. The death of our Camaro. GM has some of the best designers in thier pocket, need to tap the resources within the company and ensure this redesign is the most thought out design ever. I feel this redesign is even more crucial to the company than the C7 Corvette. GM, AL, Scott, I have faith gentlemen just like everyone else on here. Please listen to the fans and supporters, we love the brand and model just as much as you do. |
6th Gen should bring back T-tops! I am in love with my 2011 2ss but still miss the T-tops my 82 Trans am had
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If it weren't for he V6s these cars would have died out long ago. Mustang AND Camaro/Firebird. |
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The ball is totally in Oppenhiemers court. Will he volley it back or slap it out of bounds?? Just remember Oppenhiemer..if it fails its ALL on you and I may be looking a Mustangs next.:drool: |
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Well shitz...go back to the 60s when they were sellling 240k of them a year. And mustang was still out selling them. |
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Remember the Gen5 was designed with having a convertible. |
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