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*DGthe3* · 10-15-2009, 11:38 PM

I trust Junkie as a source for this sorta thing but we really need Number 3 or FbodFather to chime in. Speculation is all well and good (its pretty much what this site was founded on) But for the time being I will assume that its true.

I have to say that this is ultimately a good move for GM and the Camaro. I just hope they pair it with a nice I4 engine. CAFE regulation and rising fuel costs will require cars get more efficient. So if the choice is FWD I4 (possibly hybrid) Camaro or none ... I will reluctantly take the former. We just went through the better part of a decade with no Camaro on the market, I'd hate to see that happen again.

As a little aside, from reading these comments, its readily apparent to me that most of you are in denial about this whole thing. I can't believe that the fanboyism on this site is so strong that all of you wold take a statement like that as a joke. Most of you need to take a step back, take off the Chevy Orange tinted glasses, and have an objective look at the facts. This is a great idea and it needs to happen for a successful GM. You all want GM to be successful right?

Sure this is an enthusiast site and the majority of us want V8's, but we should know by now that we can't always get what we want. The modern 4 cylinder ecotec engines are not the iron pukes of the 80's. They make roughly as much power as some of the V8's of the late 2nd generation camaros and early third gens. Granted those engines had more torque and a lighter car, but at least we'll have the same power. But if its a FWD I4 it would be able to shed a whole lot of weight, maybe 200 lbs? 300? Plus it would be a lot cheaper, probably under $20,000. Its not all bad.

One other thing, this wouldn't be the first time a FWD Camaro has been considered. Remember the Beretta? It was originally conceived as a FWD replacement for the Camaro after the 3rd gen ended production. At least thats how I remember the story being told.

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10-15-2009, 11:38 PM	#21
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I trust Junkie as a source for this sorta thing but we really need Number 3 or FbodFather to chime in. Speculation is all well and good (its pretty much what this site was founded on) But for the time being I will assume that its true. I have to say that this is ultimately a good move for GM and the Camaro. I just hope they pair it with a nice I4 engine. CAFE regulation and rising fuel costs will require cars get more efficient. So if the choice is FWD I4 (possibly hybrid) Camaro or none ... I will reluctantly take the former. We just went through the better part of a decade with no Camaro on the market, I'd hate to see that happen again. As a little aside, from reading these comments, its readily apparent to me that most of you are in denial about this whole thing. I can't believe that the fanboyism on this site is so strong that all of you wold take a statement like that as a joke. Most of you need to take a step back, take off the Chevy Orange tinted glasses, and have an objective look at the facts. This is a great idea and it needs to happen for a successful GM. You all want GM to be successful right? Sure this is an enthusiast site and the majority of us want V8's, but we should know by now that we can't always get what we want. The modern 4 cylinder ecotec engines are not the iron pukes of the 80's. They make roughly as much power as some of the V8's of the late 2nd generation camaros and early third gens. Granted those engines had more torque and a lighter car, but at least we'll have the same power. But if its a FWD I4 it would be able to shed a whole lot of weight, maybe 200 lbs? 300? Plus it would be a lot cheaper, probably under $20,000. Its not all bad. One other thing, this wouldn't be the first time a FWD Camaro has been considered. Remember the Beretta? It was originally conceived as a FWD replacement for the Camaro after the 3rd gen ended production. At least thats how I remember the story being told. __________________ . Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ We've been down a very rough road, but believe me, GM is on the way back.......if America will give us a chance. - FbodFather __________________ did I get ya? __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum