[SEVEN-OH JOE]

Originally Posted by shaffe

This is a way out there guess, but only reason I could see it being on CTS alpha is maybe that the CTS alpha already has enough of the chassis stiffening/heavier duty components that might be needed to handle the V-8 powertrain???

CTS Alpha is on a 114+" WB. And the Camaro needs that? What strengthening that's added to CTS-V does not require such a massive floor to accomplish. It can simply (?!) be adapted to an ATS-sized (roughly) pan. And, the smaller the pan, the more rigid it will be without resorting to as much weighty "assistance".

[HuJass]

Originally Posted by dmginc

the first fail in that article is that they labeled the picture of the 2014 SS a ZL1...that being noted i did see this pic the other day which if it were a Camaro prototype would certainly be on a long wheel base.

This is the first I'm seeing of this new pic.
Where did it come from? Who did it?

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by SEVEN-OH JOE

CTS Alpha is on a 114+" WB. And the Camaro needs that? What strengthening that's added to CTS-V does not require such a massive floor to accomplish. It can simply (?!) be adapted to an ATS-sized (roughly) pan. And, the smaller the pan, the more rigid it will be without resorting to as much weighty "assistance".

And there is the answer from someone more knowledgable than me lol.

[lbls1]

It might be good news for v8 fans, in that the current cts platform is getting itself ready for the return of the cts-v. If the CAFE rules do not seriously constrict the use of the v8, we could have another series of heavy hitting camaros.

I am wondering how long can Chevy and GM can go with producing the high horsepower, (relatively) lower fuel efficient engines. At some point, as the mpg fuel requirements become more stringent, we may start to see less potent v8s, and more fuel efficient power platforms.

The other area of concern is, of course, the design. I am hoping that Chevy will guess right and really produce a hot design for this generation. Anything less than stellar could be fatal for Camaro's future.

[PYROLYSIS]

Originally Posted by lbls1

It might be good news for v8 fans, in that the current cts platform is getting itself ready for the return of the cts-v. If the CAFE rules do not seriously constrict the use of the v8, we could have another series of heavy hitting camaros.

I am wondering how long can Chevy and GM can go with producing the high horsepower, (relatively) lower fuel efficient engines. At some point, as the mpg fuel requirements become more stringent, we may start to see less potent v8s, and more fuel efficient power platforms.

The other area of concern is, of course, the design. I am hoping that Chevy will guess right and really produce a hot design for this generation. Anything less than stellar could be fatal for Camaro's future.

I believe if the requirements get really bad they will just limit the number of V8s produced by price gouging rather than build an anemic V8 again.

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by HuJass

This is the first I'm seeing of this new pic.
Where did it come from? Who did it?

Just a concept from someone who did an internship with GM helping to design interiors. After finishing with GM, they did this 6th gen Camaro concept....

...not from GM. I posted up more on this in of of the other threads in this section...can't remember which at this point.

[FenwickHockey65]

And Number 3 pointed out how it would make for a pretty terrible production car.

[HuJass]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Just a concept from someone who did an internship with GM helping to design interiors. After finishing with GM, they did this 6th gen Camaro concept....

...not from GM. I posted up more on this in of of the other threads in this section...can't remember which at this point.

While I realize this isn't a production vehicle, I still like it. And maybe not as a Camaro, but as something else. Would like to read more about the design & seeing more angles of it if they're available.

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by HuJass

While I realize this isn't a production vehicle, I still like it. And maybe not as a Camaro, but as something else. Would like to read more about the design & seeing more angles of it if they're available.

Here is a bit more info for you.

Back and sides are not as nice if you ask me.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...5&postcount=87

[HuJass]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Here is a bit more info for you.

Back and sides are not as nice if you ask me.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...5&postcount=87

Thank you.

You're right. The front & rear are not nearly as nice. Disappointing.

[GroundhogSS]

Yeah, from the back it looks like that awful Chrysler coupe, the Cross-stitch or something.

[hotlap]

Originally Posted by HuJass

You're right. The front & rear are not nearly as nice. Disappointing.

Put the current Camaro front and a Stingray inspired rear on it and I say winner. The side profile is really nice. The dished in doors look similar the the current cars lower door section.

Rear hatch like gen 3 and Stingray would be an improvement over the current car

[HuJass]

Put this front end on it



Then do a more Camaro-ish rear end.
Then a larger rear quarter window.
And finally a more manufacture-able door, then I think we'd have a pretty awesome 6th gen.

[CarGarage]

I was told by my insider that is has to do with aftermarket support