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ron10 · 05-12-2010, 01:40 PM

don't think that is correct information.

AlSuwaidi · 05-12-2010, 01:43 PM

thats with their new 4 cyl TT right?

mfr1950 · 05-12-2010, 03:24 PM

Gonna be made outta balsa wood and styrafoam....

levi1922 · 05-12-2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfr1950

Gonna be made outta balsa wood and styrafoam....

They are also switching a tin foil engine, it runs off white out.

hollywoodGU · 05-12-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIGHOCTANE

Hey why not? Here is a 2800# Viper.
LOL
It would take a very SERIOUS diet...

I have to wonder...would that really make the car quicker...seems like it would create so much more drag that it would lose the advantage it gained from removing everthing.

hollywoodGU · 05-12-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeSVX

2017 the keyfod will have a button that will make the car fold up into a 4 x 4 x 1/16 inch cube so you can carry it in your wallet. Though that feature may be delayed for safety reasons related you accidently pressing the button while it is still in the wallet.

or worse yet while you are in the car! haha

trm0002 · 05-12-2010, 03:40 PM

We already went through this. FBF said flat out they could remove a bunch of weight from the car but it wouldn't pass the crash tests like they want (need) it to. It was bad enough that some of the initial tests were one level worse than expected. There is no way to remove significant weight from this car or they would surely have done it.

Now, as for the 3.73 rear end... I'm in.

shank0668 · 05-12-2010, 04:54 PM

Worrying about 2017? We are all dead in 2012

Cam#7 · 05-13-2010, 07:54 AM

1,000 lbs does seem a bit unrealistic, but 500 or little more will certainly be in reach. I have a full size Altima that weighs 500 lbs. less than the Camaro.

The future CAFE emmissions will make the Gen5 Camaros a short run of 3-5 years. This is great because this is the best generation since Gen2. Speaking of which, google "Camaro SS70". I hope this is Gen6.

I will be ordering my 7th Camaro once I see a limited edition of the V6 for the 2011 model. To push the V6s, Chevy should offer a power pack package of 20 extra horses by tweaking the exhaust, cam, and use of a higher octane of gas. I would pay another thousand or two for that limited run. The V6 is really a 350 equivalent from the past.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-13-2010, 08:32 AM

1000 lbs? No way...

hollywoodGU · 05-13-2010, 09:27 AM

that ss70 is awesome! I seriously might like it better than the 5th gen

Bond · 05-13-2010, 10:25 AM

Gen 6.
2014.

Even with the new platform, I doubt 1000lbs is realistic.
5-600 maybe.

Inferno Man · 05-13-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hubcap

It is possible..i dropped 1000 lbs off my subaru

sorry...i couldnt help it.

I am sorry.......I CANNOT stop laughing!!!!!!!!!

CamaroScotty · 05-13-2010, 11:38 AM

I think I read that too....

05-12-2010, 03:40 PM	#49
trm0002 VIN #2G1FT1EW6A9100074 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS RJT VIN 00074 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo,NY 'burbs Posts: 4,216	We already went through this. FBF said flat out they could remove a bunch of weight from the car but it wouldn't pass the crash tests like they want (need) it to. It was bad enough that some of the initial tests were one level worse than expected. There is no way to remove significant weight from this car or they would surely have done it. Now, as for the 3.73 rear end... I'm in. __________________

05-13-2010, 08:32 AM	#52
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	1000 lbs? No way... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

05-13-2010, 10:25 AM	#54
Bond Heritage Hanger Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, Black. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,152	Gen 6. 2014. Even with the new platform, I doubt 1000lbs is realistic. 5-600 maybe. __________________ Keeping The Spirit Alive!

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05-12-2010, 04:54 PM	#50
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05-13-2010, 07:54 AM	#51
Cam#7 Drives: 2011 2LT IBM / SIM stripe 6M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: STL Posts: 863	1,000 lbs does seem a bit unrealistic, but 500 or little more will certainly be in reach. I have a full size Altima that weighs 500 lbs. less than the Camaro. The future CAFE emmissions will make the Gen5 Camaros a short run of 3-5 years. This is great because this is the best generation since Gen2. Speaking of which, google "Camaro SS70". I hope this is Gen6. I will be ordering my 7th Camaro once I see a limited edition of the V6 for the 2011 model. To push the V6s, Chevy should offer a power pack package of 20 extra horses by tweaking the exhaust, cam, and use of a higher octane of gas. I would pay another thousand or two for that limited run. The V6 is really a 350 equivalent from the past.

05-13-2010, 09:27 AM	#53
hollywoodGU Drives: 1999 Firebird Formula Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Monmouth, OR Posts: 656 View My Garage	that ss70 is awesome! I seriously might like it better than the 5th gen

05-13-2010, 11:38 AM	#56
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	I think I read that too....