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one~Bad~SS · 02-16-2015, 11:22 PM

I don't know about you, but I have been dying to see what the new 6th gen will look like (I want to know if I will be buying one or buying another 5th gen). I mean I had hopes of seeing the car back in January in Detroit and now that Chicago has passed as well, makes me wonder if they are trying to up the anticipation or if they are scrambling to finish a few things..... either way I have high hopes for New York in April.

Red2014SS · 02-17-2015, 06:58 AM

Judging from the leaked photos of the car, I'd guess it's going to be smaller. I also think it will stray somewhat from the retro appearance, and become more Mustang-like. It will be probably be quicker, due to lighter weight.

velocity149 · 02-17-2015, 07:37 AM

I want to see the new car, but the more leaks that happen, the more the car looks like the current gen. I'm thinking simplified version of a 5th gen, slightly smaller, simplified body lines (no gills), etc. I do thing the interior is something that is going to get a complete rework. IMO, the interior will be the biggest change this generation.

ST1LE · 02-17-2015, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by velocity149

I want to see the new car, but the more leaks that happen, the more the car looks like the current gen. I'm thinking simplified version of a 5th gen, slightly smaller, simplified body lines (no gills), etc. I do thing the interior is something that is going to get a complete rework. IMO, the interior will be the biggest change this generation.

I think you are spot on. I see a smaller, global appealing, sleek 5th Gen rendition with HUGE interior improvements.

Red2014SS · 02-17-2015, 08:02 AM

I was surprised that Chevy didn't include a retro style automatic shifter in the 5th gens... I wonder if we will see one in the new models?

BlazeNGlory · 02-17-2015, 08:32 AM

The retro shifter would be a great mod to a 5th gen if made available...sorry to derail the discussion

gajagfan · 02-17-2015, 08:44 AM

I think it looks like the trunk is less pronounced / smaller in the 6th Gen vs the 5th Gen cars. It makes me think that the same transformation is underway that happened between the 1st Gen cars and the 2nd Gen cars ('69 vs '70 1/2). Deja vu?

19car69 · 02-17-2015, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cm3ohana

The retro shifter would be a great mod to a 5th gen if made available...sorry to derail the discussion

Like this?

Not mine, but I had seen it on the internet.

JR 1 · 02-17-2015, 08:58 AM

OP, you should check out the Camaro6 forum. There are lots of renders over there.

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396039

DevilsReject97 · 02-17-2015, 09:01 AM

The new 6th Gen will be about 350-400lbs lighter, but otherwise, I fully expect it to look like the 2015, albeit slightly smaller dimensions.

As said above, I expect the interior will be much refreshed, as will the powerplant for the SS. I fully expect a 450-470hp LT1 in the SS and expect the Stingray to get a 30-50hp bump with the same motor.....

Evergreen6 · 02-17-2015, 09:03 AM

My guess is the production version will be a little leaner, and a little meaner than the current gen. Chances are I'll end up liking it...all Camaro designs seem to grow on me one way or another.

All this seems to be happening rather quickly. Back when we were waiting to see the production version of the 5th gen, we had to wait 7 years uphill both ways in the snow, and it was 3 years between the first viable concept images and seeing the crazy bubble-wrapped test mules with those crazy looking pre-production headlights, on the road.

gajagfan · 02-17-2015, 09:06 AM

As a larger person, I have fears that I may have bought the last Camaro that I fit in. Hope that is not the case!

Red2014SS · 02-17-2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 19car69

Like this?

Not mine, but I had seen it on the internet.

That's what I'm talkin' about!! .. How did Chevy drop the ball on that?

Burt · 02-17-2015, 09:16 AM

I'm guessing a mofidied 5th Gen, basically. Unless GM is throwing us a curveball with all the mules we've seen, it'll look like a facelifted 5th Gen, only slightly smaller. I do agree that the interior will probably see a radical change, the more mainstream reviewers/buyers all harp on about it being outdated now, and it's an area GM has really been improving in.

As far as weight is concerned, as much as I'd like to see the Camaro drop 350-400 lbs, I just don't think that's realistic. The next Camaro will be on the Alpha platform, with the ATS, so the ATS is a good place to start. A V6 ATS coupe weiched by Car and Driver came in at 3,565 lbs, and a V6 Camaro weighed by Motor Trend came in at 3,771 lbs. That's only 206 lbs. Performance Camaros will have the additional weight of larger brakes/heavy duty suspension, which won't help them. Even if Chevrolet pulls out ~75 lbs relative to the Caddy with interior and sound deadening materials, I don't really see more than a 250-275 lb drop comparing current V6 and V8 cars to next-gen V6 and V8 cars. Granted, I'm thrilled about that loss, and if we get the 2.0T, I'd expect another 100 lb loss compared to the V6 model (a 2.0T ATS coupe weighs 3,463 lbs) so the driving dynamics should be excellent. Just don't go into it expecting C7 'Vette wieghts.

02-16-2015, 11:22 PM	#1
one~Bad~SS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS CGM LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 525	Any guesses on 6th gen appearance? I don't know about you, but I have been dying to see what the new 6th gen will look like (I want to know if I will be buying one or buying another 5th gen). I mean I had hopes of seeing the car back in January in Detroit and now that Chicago has passed as well, makes me wonder if they are trying to up the anticipation or if they are scrambling to finish a few things..... either way I have high hopes for New York in April.

02-17-2015, 06:58 AM	#2
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Judging from the leaked photos of the car, I'd guess it's going to be smaller. I also think it will stray somewhat from the retro appearance, and become more Mustang-like. It will be probably be quicker, due to lighter weight. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

02-17-2015, 07:37 AM	#3
velocity149 Drives: 2014 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Home of the Camaro Posts: 810	I want to see the new car, but the more leaks that happen, the more the car looks like the current gen. I'm thinking simplified version of a 5th gen, slightly smaller, simplified body lines (no gills), etc. I do thing the interior is something that is going to get a complete rework. IMO, the interior will be the biggest change this generation. __________________ Thank our veterans for peace today, Support our troops for peace tomorrow. RIP Dad, 1962-2012 SYOTOS

02-17-2015, 08:02 AM	#5
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	I was surprised that Chevy didn't include a retro style automatic shifter in the 5th gens... I wonder if we will see one in the new models? Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

02-17-2015, 09:01 AM	#10
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,438	The new 6th Gen will be about 350-400lbs lighter, but otherwise, I fully expect it to look like the 2015, albeit slightly smaller dimensions. As said above, I expect the interior will be much refreshed, as will the powerplant for the SS. I fully expect a 450-470hp LT1 in the SS and expect the Stingray to get a 30-50hp bump with the same motor..... __________________

02-17-2015, 08:32 AM	#6
BlazeNGlory Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: So Cal Posts: 216 View My Garage	The retro shifter would be a great mod to a 5th gen if made available...sorry to derail the discussion

02-17-2015, 08:44 AM	#7
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	I think it looks like the trunk is less pronounced / smaller in the 6th Gen vs the 5th Gen cars. It makes me think that the same transformation is underway that happened between the 1st Gen cars and the 2nd Gen cars ('69 vs '70 1/2). Deja vu?

02-17-2015, 08:58 AM	#9
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,247	OP, you should check out the Camaro6 forum. There are lots of renders over there. http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396039

02-17-2015, 09:03 AM	#11
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,439	My guess is the production version will be a little leaner, and a little meaner than the current gen. Chances are I'll end up liking it...all Camaro designs seem to grow on me one way or another. All this seems to be happening rather quickly. Back when we were waiting to see the production version of the 5th gen, we had to wait 7 years uphill both ways in the snow, and it was 3 years between the first viable concept images and seeing the crazy bubble-wrapped test mules with those crazy looking pre-production headlights, on the road.

02-17-2015, 09:06 AM	#12
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	As a larger person, I have fears that I may have bought the last Camaro that I fit in. Hope that is not the case!

02-17-2015, 09:16 AM	#14
Burt Cone Killer Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St. Albans, West Virginia Posts: 832	I'm guessing a mofidied 5th Gen, basically. Unless GM is throwing us a curveball with all the mules we've seen, it'll look like a facelifted 5th Gen, only slightly smaller. I do agree that the interior will probably see a radical change, the more mainstream reviewers/buyers all harp on about it being outdated now, and it's an area GM has really been improving in. As far as weight is concerned, as much as I'd like to see the Camaro drop 350-400 lbs, I just don't think that's realistic. The next Camaro will be on the Alpha platform, with the ATS, so the ATS is a good place to start. A V6 ATS coupe weiched by Car and Driver came in at 3,565 lbs, and a V6 Camaro weighed by Motor Trend came in at 3,771 lbs. That's only 206 lbs. Performance Camaros will have the additional weight of larger brakes/heavy duty suspension, which won't help them. Even if Chevrolet pulls out ~75 lbs relative to the Caddy with interior and sound deadening materials, I don't really see more than a 250-275 lb drop comparing current V6 and V8 cars to next-gen V6 and V8 cars. Granted, I'm thrilled about that loss, and if we get the 2.0T, I'd expect another 100 lb loss compared to the V6 model (a 2.0T ATS coupe weighs 3,463 lbs) so the driving dynamics should be excellent. Just don't go into it expecting C7 'Vette wieghts. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS - Sold Selling off my remaining wheels, tires, 27mm front sway bar, and MGW shift knob. Get them out of my house before my wife puts me out!