[MrChrisLS3]

Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

I don't know.. I feel that most of the stuff it gets will have already been on other GM cars. I'm not too worried about getting the first model year in this case.

Exactly, the engine is not first year, the chassis is not first year, nothing really "new" other than they way it's being packaged, which we don't know yet. Will it be Closer to the ATS or the CTS?

I am curious about the drivetrain. Driveshaft, one piece or two? Transmission, Seven speed manual, front or rear mounted? Will it have rev match?

The real question is, will it be THAT much better than the 5th Gen? So much so that it will be worth giving up the incentives on the outgoing 2015's? I'm betting that it will be.

[DenverTaco07]

Originally Posted by MrChrisLS3

...I'm betting that it will be.

yup - at this point I have no doubt. 5th Gen is a great car, but my impression is that the 6th Gen has gotten a lot more attention from GM, than the 5th did - again, I have no doubts at this point.

I am aware the possibility exists that I will be thoroughly disappointed - I just don't have any fear that will happen.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by MrChrisLS3

Exactly, the engine is not first year, the chassis is not first year, nothing really "new" other than they way it's being packaged, which we don't know yet. Will it be Closer to the ATS or the CTS?

I am curious about the drivetrain. Driveshaft, one piece or two? Transmission, Seven speed manual, front or rear mounted? Will it have rev match?

The real question is, will it be THAT much better than the 5th Gen? So much so that it will be worth giving up the incentives on the outgoing 2015's? I'm betting that it will be.

The Camaro version of the Alpha will be 70% unique.

[ChefBorOzzy]

^I'm not worried about it falling apart.. I'd be more worried with a new engine, transmission, electronics, etc.. But, most of those have already been on other GM cars for a few years.

[90503]

The 5thGen still has some life and some time to go....

...Just thought I'd post this in here in case someone hasn't seen it, instead of starting a new thread...The 5thGen still lives!....Congrats to Chevy.

2015 Indy 500 Festival Camaros
The Festival Event cars were handed out yesterday. This year 100 Camaros! There are 17 for the Speedway, 33 for Festival Commitee members, and 50 going to area dealers available for purchase now! These do have a factory Z4Z SPECIAL INDY 500 FESTIVAL PKG. with the Z4Z code on the SPID. (They all arrived with their graphics. Normally a Summit White Commemorative Edition would have a silver stripe, but these use the black normally on the red or silver CE.)

http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway...-festival-cars


Chevrolet Camaros Presented as 500 Festival Cars; Also Available To Public for First Time

April 02, 2015 | By IMS

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Chevrolet carried out a longtime tradition leading into the month of May when the 33 directors of the 500 Festival received 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertibles on the main straightaway of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The presentation was made as part of a 100 Camaro drive-away where the 500 Festival directors, officials from Indianapolis Motor Speedway and 50 Indiana Chevrolet dealer representatives took possession of the cars and experienced a lap on the famed oval.

The “Festival cars” have reminded Indianapolis-area residents of the upcoming Indianapolis 500 since the 1960s, and this year’s fleet of unique Camaros will certainly turn heads as they are driven around Central Indiana.

“One sure thing that indicates the month of May is almost here is seeing the Indianapolis 500 Festival cars around the city and state for the first time,” said J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. “This year’s Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible is gorgeous and will definitely get fans geared up for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on May 24. The distribution of Festival cars is a long-standing tradition and it’s one that definitely reinforces the strong relationship between the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the 500 Festival and Chevrolet.”

This year’s 500 Festival cars are based off the 2015 Camaro Commemorative Special Edition, which goes on sale this spring and is powered by a 400 hp 6.2L V-8 L99 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission with tap shift.

The exterior features of the Commemorative Edition include unique 20-inch wheels; exclusive stripe; body-color front splitter; ZL1 rear spoiler and Commemorative Edition fender emblems. The Festival cars feature a Summit White exterior with a black convertible top and adrenaline red and black leather interior. A black stripe with a red accent outline incorporates the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 graphic on the doors and includes the iconic IMS wing and wheel on the quarter panels.

Additionally, the 500 Festival Camaros will receive a unique array of accessories including a full body-colored ground effects package, red engine cover, and special floor mats.

For the first time ever, 50 additional special-edition Camaros have been provided to dealers across the state and are available for purchase. Several dealers within the networks of Central Indiana Chevrolet Dealers, Wabash Valley Chevy Dealers and Northern Indiana and Ohio Chevy dealers will be offering these distinctive vehicles in the metropolitan Indianapolis, Terre Haute and Fort Wayne areas respectively.

“The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500 are very special to Chevrolet, and we are proud to continue this longstanding tradition with the 500 Festival board members as they serve as ambassadors in their communities and use these special Camaros to generate excitement leading up to the race,” said Jeff Chew, Chevy Racing manager of strategic planning and operations. “In addition, we are excited to make available 50 of these special Camaros to local Chevrolet dealers for sale to the public.”

“As a nonprofit organization committed to enriching lives and celebrating the impact of the Indianapolis 500, our board members travel the state in the Festival cars, participating in various community outreach programs and in the numerous events we produce that draw in excess of 500,000 people annually,” said Bob Bryant, president and CEO, the 500 Festival. “We’re proud of our longstanding partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Chevrolet and look forward to using the Festival cars to further promote the festivities of May.”

The 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race will take place on Sunday, May 24.
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[Rockin'UU]

Originally Posted by Jeb114

They have a performance model, Z/28 no ones buying them!!!!

Because they are 75k, when I heard what it was going to be I figured it was going to be around the mid 50's not 70's. And I guess I wasn't the only one who felt that way.

[90503]

Update for April....

April 2015 Camaro Sales Figures (and vs. Mustang & Challenger)
April 2015 Delivery (sales) Stats:

Camaro April 2015 Deliveries (actual sales):6,909 -24% (Pr Ye)

Compared to Competition:

Mustang April 2015 Delivery (sales):13,144 +82% (Pr Ye)
Challenger April 2015 Delivery (sales):6,771 +32% (Pr Ye)

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by Rockin'UU

Because they are 75k, when I heard what it was going to be I figured it was going to be around the mid 50's not 70's. And I guess I wasn't the only one who felt that way.

No it's because people don't understand what the car is.

[HDRDTD]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

No it's because people don't understand what the car is.

Also because it's a TRACK CAR that happens to have a VIN and is legal to drive on the street, not s street car you can take to the track.

Everyone that I've talked to about buying a Z/28 with no intention of tracking it, just to keep it as a garage queen basically, has warned me that I would not like driving it on the street. Rides much to harsh to ride on city streets.

[rayhawk]

Originally Posted by 90503

Update for April....

April 2015 Camaro Sales Figures (and vs. Mustang & Challenger)
April 2015 Delivery (sales) Stats:

Camaro April 2015 Deliveries (actual sales):6,909 -24% (Pr Ye)

Compared to Competition:

Mustang April 2015 Delivery (sales):13,144 +82% (Pr Ye)
Challenger April 2015 Delivery (sales):6,771 +32% (Pr Ye)

Wow, those are incredible numbers for the Mustang and the Challenger. Camaro numbers are low as expected but these are the best sales seen in at least 5 years for the Mustang.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

Also because it's a TRACK CAR that happens to have a VIN and is legal to drive on the street, not s street car you can take to the track.

Everyone that I've talked to about buying a Z/28 with no intention of tracking it, just to keep it as a garage queen basically, has warned me that I would not like driving it on the street. Rides much to harsh to ride on city streets.

People said the same thing about the 1LE but I drive mine every day. I've never once thought the ride was too harsh. I'm not sure how much stiffer the Z/28 is over the 1LE but I doubt it will vibrate your teeth out.

[HDRDTD]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

People said the same thing about the 1LE but I drive mine every day. I've never once thought the ride was too harsh. I'm not sure how much stiffer the Z/28 is over the 1LE but I doubt it will vibrate your teeth out.

The Z/28 is FAR more a track car than the 1LE. And yes the ride will be much different as well.

[SuperSound]

Originally Posted by 90503

Update for April....

April 2015 Camaro Sales Figures (and vs. Mustang & Challenger)
April 2015 Delivery (sales) Stats:

Camaro April 2015 Deliveries (actual sales):6,909 -24% (Pr Ye)

Compared to Competition:

Mustang April 2015 Delivery (sales):13,144 +82% (Pr Ye)
Challenger April 2015 Delivery (sales):6,771 +32% (Pr Ye)

So the Camaro took back 2nd place from the Challenger. And another 13k month for Mustang. Impressive to say the least. I wonder how few are V6s still.

[90503]

Originally Posted by SuperSound

So the Camaro took back 2nd place from the Challenger. And another 13k month for Mustang. Impressive to say the least. I wonder how few are V6s still.

It will be interesting and more of a truer, up to date picture once 6thGen Camaro sales are in the mix.....All in all I'd say the 5th Gen is holding it's own against the newer offerings of Mustang and Challenger....I actually was surprised Camaro sales were up about 1K over March...