How Will GM Repeat Success with 2016 6th Gen Camaro? Al Oppenheiser Weighs In - Page 15

CWI · 11-14-2012, 07:20 AM

Won't happen!

CAFE is going to have a lot to do with the design of all cars in a couple more years. I think the Camaro will be somewhat smaller and lighter to meet those standards and will have to offer a smaller FI engine.

colingordon · 11-14-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cpanthers85

As long as my headers and supercharger will bolt right in... I'll be happy. PLEASE NO ECOTECS IN THE CAMARO!!! I dont care if it's turbo charged.

GM Should just offer different engines to get around CAFE regulations and charge a gas guzzler tax on 5.7L/400HP or Above

1) A high gas mileage V6 matted to a 7speed auto
2) A performance V6
3) A gas mileage V8 matted to a 7spped Auto
4) A 302 Z28
5) 6.2L (or 5.7L if they have too..) SS
6) ZL1

If they are going to ruin the Z28 with a 302 like they did in the 70s with the 305 they might as well not even have the Z28 come back at all IMO

AdamEL · 11-15-2012, 01:20 AM

The birth of the Gen5 Camaro was such a huge deal, I know that GM won't take that lightly. The story behind the creation of our Camaros is truly awesome, and I know that the next gen will live up to the hype. And I highly doubt that it will be taken off the 2nd gen platform, but that's just my opinion.
And to each his own, but I don't think the 6th gen Camaros could be any sexier than the current ones. I'd love to be proven wrong, but I don't think that's gonna happen. If it surpasses the Gen5, I'd buy one. But I'm going to be hard to sell on that. I will not get rid of my Gen5 for it, though. I'm way too attached at this point...

CoV · 11-15-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Please stop with the resign ideas. Move the current styling forward towards a smaller more futuristic look. Let the older models rest in peace. Trying to use those as a benchmark is a recipe for disaster. The 5th gens styling did borrow from the 60s cars but I think it was a bit lucky, it could have easily looked terrible.

You have a design here that is widely considered to be an amazing looking car, dont ruin it by trying to go backwards.

I feel the same!

Bhobbs · 11-15-2012, 03:06 PM

If the gen 6 is based on the gen 2, I'd buy a Mustang instead. I hate those cars.

Honestly, it should be a development of the 5th gen but smaller and lighter. I don't think we will see much of a HP bump. I unless GM puts out a few more V8s, I don't see how they will have a SS and Z/28.

Angrybird 12 · 11-15-2012, 03:11 PM

I feel the 6th gen will still use some of the same styling cues the 5th uses. But even more modern interpretations in a smaller lighter package.

Chuckster · 11-15-2012, 06:37 PM

Chevrolet did a great job with 5th generation of creating a car that younger are attracted to while still appealing to those that remember and love the '67 to '69 models. There is a lot of speculation that the anticipated drastically changed next generation Mustang will lose a lot of its baby boomer followers. Hopefully Chevy can continue to appeal to all markets.

Bonanza7 · 11-15-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kmorpheus

Where are all the designers from Pontiac. In my opinion they are the only ones that can take something as successful as the Gen 5 and one up it.

BUT...They were probably all fired and now work in China.

Angrybird 12 · 11-15-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kmorpheus
Where are all the designers from Pontiac. In my opinion they are the only ones that can take something as successful as the Gen 5 and one up it.

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

BUT...They were probably all fired and now work in China.

I don't think we want the designers of the Aztek designing the next Camaro do we?

The IOM Ninja · 11-15-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I don't think we want the designers of the Aztek designing the next Camaro do we?

No, but we don't want the same F***tards screwing that did the 5th gen interior screwing up the 6th Gen interior with Fisherprice plastic...

The IOM Ninja · 11-15-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I think we are talking about the same people

More than likely....

The IOM Ninja · 11-15-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pistolgripcopo1

Talking about the Gen5. camaro being stuck in the 60's, What year is the current Mustang based on? just asking.

It depends on what year of Mustang you are talking about. The 2013's taillights are designed after the 1971.

1971

2013

The 5th gen Mustang has jumped between certain styling cues.

urbancamarofan · 11-15-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I feel the 6th gen will still use some of the same styling cues the 5th uses. But even more modern interpretations in a smaller lighter package.

I Know that's right.

tdp1 · 11-16-2012, 02:10 PM

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