How Will GM Repeat Success with 2016 6th Gen Camaro? Al Oppenheiser Weighs In - Page 13

2cnd chance · 03-25-2012, 08:06 PM

Whoa!

Kahdir · 03-26-2012, 12:13 AM

If Chevrolet can produce a Camaro that is 90% it's current size & weight with progressive (leaner/meaner) looks of the 1st + 5th gen. and powered by direct injection 340hp V6, 460hp na V8 SS (470hp na V8 Z-28) & 720hp V8 ZL-1... they'll continue to sell as well, if not better than they do now.

Upgrade all lighting to LED w/o the euro (sunglasses) taillights... design something that can pass world standards, yet look appealing to your largest customer base, the US market.

Add some gimmicky things like a mild cam engine sound and factory exhaust cut-out options.

Try to keep entry pricing at current levels +/- inflation...

jonny5cam · 04-20-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bada

I hope its not the 2nd gen. I thought the were ugly.

Have you ever seen a 70 1/2' steel split bumper camaro? Yes the later plastic bumper stuff wasn't the most appealing, but the steelies were beutiful.

Blu Ray · 04-20-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

I believe it will/should be an evolution of the current/original design. It was a hit then, it is a hit now, and it can continue to be a hit into the future.

Agree....

tdp1 · 04-20-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 76z28

Go 2nd gen! I'm already growing tired of seeing at least 1 5th gen at EVERY stop light. I wish it was like when they first came out "Oh look a camaro!" now you see quite a few(around here at least) teenage girls out driving them around and it just gets old....

With all the color and options availabe, you shouldn't have any trouble being unique in this Camaro. An amazing pallet for anyones imagination imho! Maybe some subtle changes in looks for the sake of having something new, but not too much. Don't mess with success Chevy!

JKBUMBLEBEE · 04-20-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior85

What GM really needs to keep in mind is that ford is going to come out swinging

just like they are doing with this upcoming Shelby GT500.

GM is at a handicap because they can't make the Camaro faster and more powerful without also upgrading the vette. While Ford has just there one car to worry about.

Just the same, if GM doesnt come out the gate with 500 hp for the SS, I dare say they will be behind Ford.

i agree

JKBUMBLEBEE · 04-20-2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kahdir

If Chevrolet can produce a Camaro that is 90% it's current size & weight with progressive (leaner/meaner) looks of the 1st + 5th gen. and powered by direct injection 340hp V6, 460hp na V8 SS (470hp na V8 Z-28) & 720hp V8 ZL-1... they'll continue to sell as well, if not better than they do now.

Upgrade all lighting to LED w/o the euro (sunglasses) taillights... design something that can pass world standards, yet look appealing to your largest customer base, the US market.

Add some gimmicky things like a mild cam engine sound and factory exhaust cut-out options.

Try to keep entry pricing at current levels +/- inflation...

its a good idea but the camaro is already a pretty wide car it'd be interesting to see how they would pull that off without being wider than a suv

sprtplt · 04-20-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam#7

Your lucky to have the rariest of all rare cars, a '76 Z28.

There was no z-28 in '76. It returned in '77.

_Nick_ · 04-20-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

This would do it....

Go complete retro, '69 Camaro in pro touring style.

Keep the traditional V-8, no AFM, at least 5.7L. Direct injection and a variable cam timing to improve mpgs. 3400ish lbs. SS version with the big V8. A V-6 version for the economy segment... More 1st gen size.

I'd bet if they went really retro, all the way toward a '69 like this, 100,000 + in sales volume easily.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BU_Gingerneer

+ a BIG one. Couldn't agree more.

+ a BIG two.

It will never happen, but I can dream.

GhostRS · 04-20-2012, 03:15 PM

Whatever happens, looking forward to these next coming years

Nessal · 04-20-2012, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell James

This would do it....

Go complete retro, '69 Camaro in pro touring style.

Keep the traditional V-8, no AFM, at least 5.7L. Direct injection and a variable cam timing to improve mpgs. 3400ish lbs. SS version with the big V8. A V-6 version for the economy segment... More 1st gen size.

I'd bet if they went really retro, all the way toward a '69 like this, 100,000 + in sales volume easily.

No doubt. I will sell my SS for that on the spot.

scooter9909 · 04-20-2012, 03:34 PM

They did amazing job on the 5th gen. Love mine! Not sure what a retro 2nd would do for me.

And as others have said, who cares about Mustang. That is and has always been one fugly car...IMO ;-)

davidcroft · 04-20-2012, 07:03 PM

what about a retro modern 4th gen?

_Nick_ · 04-20-2012, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidcroft

what about a retro modern 4th gen?

Good idea. A retro modern Sebring, that's what everybody wants.

03-26-2012, 12:13 AM	#170
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	If Chevrolet can produce a Camaro that is 90% it's current size & weight with progressive (leaner/meaner) looks of the 1st + 5th gen. and powered by direct injection 340hp V6, 460hp na V8 SS (470hp na V8 Z-28) & 720hp V8 ZL-1... they'll continue to sell as well, if not better than they do now. Upgrade all lighting to LED w/o the euro (sunglasses) taillights... design something that can pass world standards, yet look appealing to your largest customer base, the US market. Add some gimmicky things like a mild cam engine sound and factory exhaust cut-out options. Try to keep entry pricing at current levels +/- inflation... __________________ SEPA5.COM – South East Pennsylvania Camaro Owners Last edited by Kahdir; 03-26-2012 at 01:10 AM.

04-20-2012, 03:34 PM	#180
scooter9909 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port Moody, BC Posts: 75	They did amazing job on the 5th gen. Love mine! Not sure what a retro 2nd would do for me. And as others have said, who cares about Mustang. That is and has always been one fugly car...IMO ;-) __________________ 2011 2SS/RS

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davidcroft Sellin Chevy's since '06 Drives: 18ZL1 02Z-28 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DIRTY SOUFTH Posts: 1,461 View My Garage	what about a retro modern 4th gen? __________________ '19 Z06-7Speed and lowered on stock bolts '02 Z28-Kooks true dual headers/TSP heads&cam/full suspension & Kmember sub40K orig miles. https://youtu.be/h6faSdcvNew TRADED!'17 ATS-V Coupe w/ Carbon Black pkg https://youtu.be/GH_t-R-TJV0 SOLD! '18 ZL1 Mosiac Blk SOLD!'16 SS Sedan-Forgestars/ARH/rotofab TRADED!2014 SS Sedan SOLD! 2013 Blue Ray1SS/1LE 1of20. TRADED! 2012 White 1SS/RS

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