Since the 6th gen Camaro is going going to be based off of the Alpha platform, the car will undoubtedly be a lot smaller than it is today. I think GM needs to get away from the retro look. The 6th gen should definitely "look" like a Camaro, but I think GM should try something more futuristic and modern rather than look to the past for design cues.

I personally thought that GM made a huge mistake when the dumped the first generation for the secnd generation. I hope that they do not repeat this mistake. Harley-Davidson can show the way to GM. To the casual observer, Harleys never change, those of us that own them, ride them and love them know differently. Though they appear to be the same with the same classic styling, any presently produced model, when compared with the original will look the same but will be in reality totally different and improved. When a company hits on a classic design, it is best to stick with it. I think that GM delivered a home run with the Gen 5 and I fear that the only thing that they can do to it is to ruin it. Give us more power, correct a few flaws like the passenger seat, up the quality quotient, but please do not ruin it!

Like one guy said already, follow the Porsche model and not do any drastic design changes. Its changed already since the car will be much smaller and lighter, but no need to have completely different looking car.

Give it more power, sustain the current look with refinements and upgrade the material used for the interior.

Don't forget about the cool stylings of the 1978-1983 Dodge Challenger... Classic.

http://www.amcarguide.com/wp-content...allenger-2.jpg

As for the Camaro, I could ask for:

1. The accounting department to stay out of the design department. Don't try to save $11 on a part by giving it a redesign because it is more economical but then loses visual appeal. Just charge me an extra $11. Remember chrome? I can't think of any reason any car from the 1930's to the 1960's needed any, but could you imagine a '59 Caddy without that grill?

2. Don't over-correct. Find a way too improve that doesn't make the car lose a.) Visual appeal b.) Performance. Example: maybe there is a flaw in the design that makes the gills get pecked by road grit. Please don't correct by bringing in the wide body style too far.

3. Don't get too gadgety. I remember a time in the mid 1980's when every car manufacturer thought they needed a soothing female voice to tell me the "Door is ajar", or "Lights are on". We didn't need it, much like many gadgets that they put in cars today. It's just added weight and cost that I think most people could live without. I have not done a poll, but I doubt that an option like cruise control was the purchase deciding factor for most Camaro buyers.

If a design is great, it doesn't need many changes. Keep the changes simple, moderate. Unless were' talking engine... I could tolerate the return of the big block. 2012 Camaro SS 454? Yes, please!

Hey Chase, I'm not sure how everyone else feels but pretty happy with 5th Gen styling. Maybe some hideaway head lights or retro tail light shapes of 1st Gen 69 model. Just tweaks in the current model.

+1 I'd trade mine in tomorrow for a car like that.

I would like a 4th Gen look. I am wondering what it would look like.

Continue with the current styling but with some updates.

I disagree. One of the main reasons I dislike porche is because if its overall shape. The same, boring, rounded off object. :iono:

Try something new guys imho....

Given that that statement is true (which it is) the car is going to lose some room- most likely in the trunk- which will put it in the category of useless just like the GTO is/was. I would venture to guess that you will notice very little change on the exterior when the platform switch occurs. Too much change at once is probably not the greatest of ideas. Personally, I would LOVE for them to figure out how to bring T-tops back and hold the structural integrity they are forcing themselves to maintain for crash tests. That's really my only wish for a "change".

How will the upcoming CAFE standards affect it?

I believe that is a lot of the reason why they are going to the new platform, to reduce size and weight. Weight is the enemy of performance and fuel economy so it's good on both fronts.

I'd also only slightly tweak it for even more 1st gen style cues, most noticeably the front facisa and rear taillights. I'd love to see a modern version of hideaway R/S style headlights, and 1st gen taillights.

I wouldn't mind a design based on the '70 1/2 - '73 Camaro. Since it will be on a smaller platform, the low, wide, smooth look of the first 2nd generations would work well, I'd think.
Or just have a brand new design all it's own that still has Camaro heritage cues..