Spied: Best closeups yet of 2016 Chevy Camaro prototype (April 7) - Page 8

Clearly_Canadian · 04-08-2015, 08:37 PM

I have a feeling we are getting 3rd gen iroc meets new stingray front end. I can see them getting rid of the top grill and opening up the bottom one more.

Clearly_Canadian · 04-08-2015, 08:39 PM

And who says they need to "correct" front and rear ends for the "real world" testing of these cars. They can test the real front and rear ends in the wind tunnel and fine tune them after the reveal.

TJ91 · 04-09-2015, 12:26 AM

Just look at the preproduction stages of the Gen 5, nothing was drastically changed when it was revealed.

The key factor? Its all in the details....which GM has a way of knocking out of the park as always.

Now, I just hope they have something breathtaking for the rear. The front end will look great, that much is obvious.

Side profile looks good, would say great but the 5th gen spoiled me

Now the rear, I can't really envision something with those housing lines for the rear tail lights.

If you had stuck the Stingray tails on this rear (which seemed like the natural evolution of the 2010-2013 tail lights) it would be a home run

Bretts · 04-09-2015, 02:30 AM

Got hammered with a bud tonight his favorite part of our car was the f... all window on its approach f ya! , sorry guys but the mean look is gone its evolution the race is for a smaller package of light weight machines

TJ91 · 04-09-2015, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bretts

Got hammered with a bud tonight his favorite part of our car was the f... all window on its approach f ya! , sorry guys but the mean look is gone its evolution the race is for a smaller package of light weight machines

Go Home Bretts, your drunk

LOL

Anwro · 04-10-2015, 03:57 AM

I can see it now, after an hour in photoshop I think there is a little bit of a c7 in its design , under the doors panels too , alot in this particular bumper which I believe its the v6 bumper

Jugdishian · 04-10-2015, 02:36 PM

Well, this is based on the alpha frame which is currently used in the cadillac ats. I have a friend with an ATS and it is a small car on the inside and out. I am glad that I am getting a 2015 1le....I could change my mind after the reveal...of course.

Angrybird 12 · 04-10-2015, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jugdishian

Well, this is based on the alpha frame which is currently used in the cadillac ats. I have a friend with an ATS and it is a small car on the inside and out. I am glad that I am getting a 2015 1le....I could change my mind after the reveal...of course.

Just because its based on a certain platform does not mean it cannot have its dimensions tweaked for a different car. GM has done it before.

SuperSound · 04-10-2015, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jugdishian

Well, this is based on the alpha frame which is currently used in the cadillac ats. I have a friend with an ATS and it is a small car on the inside and out. I am glad that I am getting a 2015 1le....I could change my mind after the reveal...of course.

And the Alpha is used for the CTS, which is bigger. Couple that with 70% of the chassis is tailored just for the Camaro and you have quite a different car than either the CTS or ATS.

54Oramac · 04-10-2015, 03:47 PM

Does anyone else think we could get surprised by a liftback Camaro, similar to the Corvette?

Bhobbs · 04-10-2015, 03:51 PM

No, I don't see the Camaro getting a hatchback. If you look at the camo pics, the gaps in the camo for door and hood openings are pretty big. Looking at the trunk, you can clearly see the gap run up to the base of the rear window and go no higher. Either it's a regular trunk or they don't ever plan on opening it if it is a hatch.

Number 3 · 04-10-2015, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSound

And the Alpha is used for the CTS, which is bigger. Couple that with 70% of the chassis is tailored just for the Camaro and you have quite a different car than either the CTS or ATS.

Mostly from the longer wheel base and the larger wheel/tire combination. So wheelbase is longer and track is wider but the basic architecture isn't modified.

Number 3 · 04-10-2015, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Oramac

Does anyone else think we could get surprised by a liftback Camaro, similar to the Corvette?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

No, I don't see the Camaro getting a hatchback. If you look at the camo pics, the gaps in the camo for door and hood openings are pretty big. Looking at the trunk, you can clearly see the gap run up to the base of the rear window and go no higher. Either it's a regular trunk or they don't ever plan on opening it if it is a hatch.

No, for several reasons.

One the Corvette still has a unique structure that has enabled a coupe and convertible from the same basic hydroform rails since Gen 5. A hatchback would be worse structurally in a car built from a more conventional architecture. Meaning a V6 would be nice, but the high performance versions would suffer compared to the Mustang. To even meet the stiffness targets for the hatch would take a big chunk of the weight savings.

Oh and hatchbacks don't sell.

Jugdishian · 04-10-2015, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSound

And the Alpha is used for the CTS, which is bigger. Couple that with 70% of the chassis is tailored just for the Camaro and you have quite a different car than either the CTS or ATS.

Actually, the CTS is based on the Sigma platform which is bigger than the Alpha. The ATS is based on the Alpha platform which is what is what the new camaro will use.

04-09-2015, 12:26 AM	#101
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Just look at the preproduction stages of the Gen 5, nothing was drastically changed when it was revealed. The key factor? Its all in the details....which GM has a way of knocking out of the park as always. Now, I just hope they have something breathtaking for the rear. The front end will look great, that much is obvious. Side profile looks good, would say great but the 5th gen spoiled me Now the rear, I can't really envision something with those housing lines for the rear tail lights. If you had stuck the Stingray tails on this rear (which seemed like the natural evolution of the 2010-2013 tail lights) it would be a home run __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

04-09-2015, 02:30 AM	#102
Bretts SS Drives: 2015 2ss rs Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Alberta Posts: 911 View My Garage	Got hammered with a bud tonight his favorite part of our car was the f... all window on its approach f ya! , sorry guys but the mean look is gone its evolution the race is for a smaller package of light weight machines __________________ CCW sp16a track set, BTR stage 3 cam and kooks longtubes with high flow catsLocks@7.5 degrees castor and radius arm inserts, Ride Tech 2coilovers JDP upper control arm bushings BMR lower knuckle bushing Bo White throttle body3.91 gears Spohn del-sphere toe link and trailing arms Prothane subframe bushings

04-10-2015, 03:57 AM	#104
Anwro Red 2SS Drives: Camaros Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kuwait Posts: 314	I can see it now, after an hour in photoshop I think there is a little bit of a c7 in its design , under the doors panels too , alot in this particular bumper which I believe its the v6 bumper Attached Images __________________ 2010 Camaro 2ss L99 Red - Kooks+Corsa+VR+Ebiach LowerKit- 2002 Camaro SS LS1 Black - Kooks+SLP+Hurst- 2009 Escalade Pearl White - Corsa -

04-10-2015, 03:47 PM	#108
54Oramac Drives: Camaro 45th AE 2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 43	Does anyone else think we could get surprised by a liftback Camaro, similar to the Corvette? Attached Images

04-10-2015, 03:51 PM	#109
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	No, I don't see the Camaro getting a hatchback. If you look at the camo pics, the gaps in the camo for door and hood openings are pretty big. Looking at the trunk, you can clearly see the gap run up to the base of the rear window and go no higher. Either it's a regular trunk or they don't ever plan on opening it if it is a hatch. __________________

04-08-2015, 08:37 PM	#99
Clearly_Canadian Drives: 2017 2SS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: British Columbia Posts: 366	I have a feeling we are getting 3rd gen iroc meets new stingray front end. I can see them getting rid of the top grill and opening up the bottom one more.

04-08-2015, 08:39 PM	#100
Clearly_Canadian Drives: 2017 2SS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: British Columbia Posts: 366	And who says they need to "correct" front and rear ends for the "real world" testing of these cars. They can test the real front and rear ends in the wind tunnel and fine tune them after the reveal.

04-10-2015, 02:36 PM	#105
Jugdishian Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Neverneverland Posts: 65	Well, this is based on the alpha frame which is currently used in the cadillac ats. I have a friend with an ATS and it is a small car on the inside and out. I am glad that I am getting a 2015 1le....I could change my mind after the reveal...of course.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password