Larger Camaro?

blahzay · 07-16-2014, 03:47 PM

I may be on my own with this one but I think I may the only one who is hoping the camaro gets a bit bigger or just remains the same size. I see A LOT of people saying the hope it gets smaller but being a tall guy myself, every inch is precious. I mean if it gets any smaller then we are talking Cruze numbers :-/

MikeT · 07-16-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blahzay

I may be on my own with this one but I think I may the only one who is hoping the camaro gets a bit bigger or just remains the same size. I see A LOT of people saying the hope it gets smaller but being a tall guy myself, every inch is precious. I mean if it gets any smaller then we are talking Cruze numbers :-/

Or original Camaro numbers.

Let's not forget that the '67 Camaro was 184" long.

LuSe4 · 07-16-2014, 04:14 PM

I would not buy a smaller Camaro. So..........this might be my only Camaro.

K1SSRSS · 07-16-2014, 04:16 PM

Personally I am not looking forward to a smaller Camaro either, but I would take some weight reduction.

sticks88 · 07-16-2014, 04:19 PM

Smaller would not please me either.

LOWDOWN · 07-16-2014, 04:22 PM

Folks, if it's smaller, doesn't it depend on where it is smaller? And where/how the BODY is configured? And how TALL/short the seat tracks are? And myriad other dimensions?

Thought so...

If it has a shorter trunk, but the trunk itself is deeper and actually carries more, would that work for most of us? If the hood length was slightly shorter, but crash protection and engine placement actually improved, would that be acceptable? If the cabin actually looked a bit smaller, but window sizes increased for better visability in all directions, would that work? If the dash was lower in height, would that be a bad thing? If the seat track was slightly lower, but legroom and thigh support remained the same and headroom improved, can we get a "Yeah!"?

blahzay · 07-16-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LuSe4

I would not buy a smaller Camaro. So..........this might be my only Camaro.

I with you on that note. Every time I read a comment saying they hope is gets smaller, I just cringe because IF it does then not sure what car I'll end up getting. Being that Ive already owned a 5th Gen, I have patiently been waiting on the 6th. Im not talking about Challenger length (although that is a spacious sports car) but nothing smaller then the current 5th gen PLEASE!

sswiss3000 · 07-16-2014, 04:43 PM

You guys do realize that the outer dimensions of a car do not necessarily have to correlate 1 to 1 to its interior dimensions. Point and case are the 5th gen Camaros. For the size of this car we should be able to use them as a moving truck.

If I had to guess I would say not much will change on the head or leg room the driver has even once the over all size is reduced to fit on the new frame being used on the 6th gen Camaro.

notmidlife · 07-16-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sswiss3000

You guys do realize that the outer dimensions of a car do not necessarily have to correlate 1 to 1 to its interior dimensions. Point and case are the 5th gen Camaros. For the size of this car we should be able to use them as a moving truck.

If I had to guess I would say not much will change on the head or leg room the driver has even once the over all size is reduced to fit on the new frame being used on the 6th gen Camaro.

What he said ^.

sonnydurden · 07-16-2014, 04:59 PM

I don't see it getting bigger on that ATS platform

AZCamaroFan · 07-16-2014, 05:38 PM

the Cruze is 9 inches shorter than the current Camaro , so even taking a couple inches off the Camaro is not going to put it in Cruze territory. But not to worry . Every generation of Camaro is supposed to be smaller and somehow ends up not to be.

AZCamaroFan · 07-16-2014, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeT

Or original Camaro numbers.

Let's not forget that the '67 Camaro was 184" long.

the first gen felt noticeable tidier in dimensions while driving it.

i2disturbedSS · 07-16-2014, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by notmidlife

What he said ^.

What they said.^

Losing ibs is good though

ssrs2lt · 07-16-2014, 06:25 PM

I'd like same or bigger not cruze size.. im currently renting a cruze the cock pit is tiny..im 5'10 200 .. its a no go.. ats inside is too small also.. the cruze is a 2014 lt with switch blade key that damn near hit the ignition with my knee...

07-16-2014, 03:47 PM	#1
blahzay Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 228	Larger Camaro? I may be on my own with this one but I think I may the only one who is hoping the camaro gets a bit bigger or just remains the same size. I see A LOT of people saying the hope it gets smaller but being a tall guy myself, every inch is precious. I mean if it gets any smaller then we are talking Cruze numbers :-/

07-16-2014, 04:14 PM	#3
LuSe4 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,058	I would not buy a smaller Camaro. So..........this might be my only Camaro. __________________ -2013 Summit White over Inferno Orange 2SS RS- -2014 White Diamond Silverado Z71 Crew Cab Short Box-

07-16-2014, 04:16 PM	#4
K1SSRSS Chief Many Camaros Drives: A paid off Camaro!!! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,863 View My Garage	Personally I am not looking forward to a smaller Camaro either, but I would take some weight reduction. __________________ 504hp/478tq Performance: Kooks LT, 3'' Exhaust, V-Max TB, Roto-Fab CAI, Custom Ported/Port Matched Heads and Intake Suspension: BMR Adjustable LCA's, BMR Trailing Arms, Poly Bushings, BMR Toe Rods Coming Soon (still in the box): Procharger F1R, G-Force Axles, 3:91 gears w/Eaton Truetrac

07-16-2014, 04:19 PM	#5
sticks88 Drives: 2014 2LT/RS ,2014 Rav4 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: sault ste marie,ontario Posts: 190	Smaller would not please me either.

07-16-2014, 04:22 PM	#6
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Folks, if it's smaller, doesn't it depend on where it is smaller? And where/how the BODY is configured? And how TALL/short the seat tracks are? And myriad other dimensions? Thought so... If it has a shorter trunk, but the trunk itself is deeper and actually carries more, would that work for most of us? If the hood length was slightly shorter, but crash protection and engine placement actually improved, would that be acceptable? If the cabin actually looked a bit smaller, but window sizes increased for better visability in all directions, would that work? If the dash was lower in height, would that be a bad thing? If the seat track was slightly lower, but legroom and thigh support remained the same and headroom improved, can we get a "Yeah!"?

07-16-2014, 04:43 PM	#8
sswiss3000 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Vert, L99 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dekalb IL Posts: 360 View My Garage	You guys do realize that the outer dimensions of a car do not necessarily have to correlate 1 to 1 to its interior dimensions. Point and case are the 5th gen Camaros. For the size of this car we should be able to use them as a moving truck. If I had to guess I would say not much will change on the head or leg room the driver has even once the over all size is reduced to fit on the new frame being used on the 6th gen Camaro.

07-16-2014, 04:59 PM	#10
sonnydurden Drives: ‘16 1SS & ‘19 1LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 2,086	I don't see it getting bigger on that ATS platform

07-16-2014, 05:38 PM	#11
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,460	the Cruze is 9 inches shorter than the current Camaro , so even taking a couple inches off the Camaro is not going to put it in Cruze territory. But not to worry . Every generation of Camaro is supposed to be smaller and somehow ends up not to be.

07-16-2014, 06:25 PM	#14
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	I'd like same or bigger not cruze size.. im currently renting a cruze the cock pit is tiny..im 5'10 200 .. its a no go.. ats inside is too small also.. the cruze is a 2014 lt with switch blade key that damn near hit the ignition with my knee...

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