GM NEEDS TO GROW A PAIR AND MAKE SOME GREAT MUSCLE CARS WITH THE CAMARO - Page 3

PQ · 07-03-2012, 05:31 PM

PS - I'd have a Forged 427 in my car right now. I also would like to see a factory paint upgrade.

Norm Peterson · 07-03-2012, 05:38 PM

It ain't over yet, PQ, and 800's aren't that much more of a reach . . . the V12 biturbo AMG Mercedes puts out 738 ft-lbs right now - and it's only that low because it's electronically limited to that number.

Just sayin'

Norm

PQ · 07-03-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

It ain't over yet, PQ, and 800's aren't that much more of a reach . . . the V12 biturbo AMG Mercedes puts out 738 ft-lbs right now - and it's only that low because it's electronically limited to that number.

Just sayin'

Norm

Fair. I guess I'm talking about the lower end cars like Mustang, Camaro, etc............... Basically the affordable ones to more people.

To be honest I feel a little uncomfortable already. LOL

2ndCamaro79 · 07-03-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Fair. I guess I'm talking about the lower end cars like Mustang, Camaro, etc............... Basically the affordable ones to more people.

To be honest I feel a little uncomfortable already. LOL

I agree PQ, so being that this is probably the last generation to have crazy HP, would it not be sweet for the 2014 ZL1 to have a LS9

King Sun · 07-03-2012, 11:20 PM

im glad some of you guys are not gm decision makers........... hopefullly

PQ · 07-03-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndCamaro79

I agree PQ, so being that this is probably the last generation to have crazy HP, would it not be sweet for the 2014 ZL1 to have a LS9

Hell yes.

truth411 · 07-04-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

GM is making cars that the majority of the people want. People like the OP and myself have become the minority of Camaro owners. 5th gen owners and new Camaro crowd are a bunch of parking lot, dyno queen enthusiasts. Look at all the high HP cars on this site. Most have never seen a drag strip. Also look at the gaudy accessories and so called "mods" that people do to these things. I don't know what happened, maybe it was transformers, but the Camaro is no longer the "poor man's Corvette". It's a cruise night darling. GM has found a cash cow by catering to these people and I don't blame them. It sucks but if you want the General's best you need to step up to the Corvette. I was never a "Vette" guy but it's the only choice if you want a good platform and an LS engine.

Respectfully disagree, and the 1 LE Camaro is proof (cant wait to see how it performs) also I think folks tend to forget that GM started from scratch and only had one chasis to choose from (Zeta) and look at what they accomplish in just 3 model years. I Honestly think 1LE is going to surprise many people.

big hammer · 07-04-2012, 10:23 AM

i think we all want an ss 427.

where gm is lacking is offering a drag car. the zl1 and 1le are all well and good but we don't have a drag race purpose car, like the gt500.

an ss 427 or 427 z\28 would be fantastic.

truth411 · 07-04-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by big hammer

i think we all want an ss 427.

where gm is lacking is offering a drag car. the zl1 and 1le are all well and good but we don't have a drag race purpose car, like the gt500.

an ss 427 or 427 z\28 would be fantastic.

They do make a drag car, the copo Camaro... And placing the words Z/28 in the same context as a dragstrip car is a crime against humanity lol....

big hammer · 07-04-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by truth411

They do make a drag car, the copo Camaro... And placing the words Z/28 in the same context as a dragstrip car is a crime against humanity lol....

i mean i cheap street legal car. not a 100k race car.

they already screwed up the zl1 name. why draw the line at the z28?

THUMPER20X · 07-04-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by big hammer

i mean i cheap street legal car. not a 100k race car.

they already screwed up the zl1 name. why draw the line at the z28?

Someone has a crystal ball. Excellent points all around.

ToolFan66 · 07-04-2012, 11:03 PM

As far as sales with the Camaro I bet sales will drop off in the next year and I'm talking Camaros outside of the ZL1 (not every one can afford one) The hopeful Z28 will be the only thing to save the Camaro sales for the 5th gen IMO.

There is a ton of used 5th gens to be had right now and that alone is hindering new sales. The 5th gen IMO is on its way out.. GM should do a Retro Chevelle next..

FenwickHockey65 · 07-04-2012, 11:22 PM

Why...?

6th gen is coming mid-decade. The market for RWD muscle cars just isn't there anymore. Camaro is more than enough, adding the 2014 SS sedan is just icing on the cake.

OffseT · 07-05-2012, 03:44 AM

If you want to be different you have to buy and build an older car..

07-03-2012, 05:31 PM	#29
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	PS - I'd have a Forged 427 in my car right now. I also would like to see a factory paint upgrade. __________________

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big hammer Drives: 2002 ws6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: manitoba Posts: 1,202	i think we all want an ss 427. where gm is lacking is offering a drag car. the zl1 and 1le are all well and good but we don't have a drag race purpose car, like the gt500. an ss 427 or 427 z\28 would be fantastic. __________________ Bolt on 2002 ls1 Trans am--- 11.5 @ 121 (1.72) 2000 da

07-04-2012, 11:22 PM	#41
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Why...? 6th gen is coming mid-decade. The market for RWD muscle cars just isn't there anymore. Camaro is more than enough, adding the 2014 SS sedan is just icing on the cake. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-05-2012, 03:44 AM	#42
OffseT Maroboy2001 AKA Offset Drives: Boosted Trans Am Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,149	If you want to be different you have to buy and build an older car.. __________________

07-03-2012, 05:38 PM	#30
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	It ain't over yet, PQ, and 800's aren't that much more of a reach . . . the V12 biturbo AMG Mercedes puts out 738 ft-lbs right now - and it's only that low because it's electronically limited to that number. Just sayin' Norm

07-03-2012, 11:20 PM	#33
King Sun Casual Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Black LS V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 1,090	im glad some of you guys are not gm decision makers........... hopefullly

07-04-2012, 11:03 PM	#40
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	As far as sales with the Camaro I bet sales will drop off in the next year and I'm talking Camaros outside of the ZL1 (not every one can afford one) The hopeful Z28 will be the only thing to save the Camaro sales for the 5th gen IMO. There is a ton of used 5th gens to be had right now and that alone is hindering new sales. The 5th gen IMO is on its way out.. GM should do a Retro Chevelle next..

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