[Malbjey]

Originally Posted by genxer

The bucket handle greenhouse styling was bad. No to both. A very clean and open pass through to the trunk would fix a lot.

You really don't need the bucket handle on T-tops though. See the Porsche 911 targas, and the C8 Corvette coupe (not convertible). They both have removable tops without the handle.


EDIT: I'm an idiot. I always thought T-Tops and Targa were the same. Either way, I'd love to see the Camaro with the liftback and an optional targa/removable roof.

[gpskinzhut]

Originally Posted by Malbjey

You really don't need the bucket handle on T-tops though. See the Porsche 911 targas, and the C8 Corvette coupe (not convertible). They both have removable tops without the handle.


EDIT: I'm an idiot. I always thought T-Tops and Targa were the same. Either way, I'd love to see the Camaro with the liftback and an optional targa/removable roof.

You can look at the Trans-am Depot cars if you wanna see what a Gen6 T-top would look like. Personally there's something off about it with the side window. Could also be the retro look of it. Dunno, just not a fan. And I loved T-Top IROCs.

[plus1zero]

Originally Posted by armycop71

I wanted a toy and don't commute much any more, so an LT1 is in my future. But if I still had my long commute, the V6 and 10 spd auto would be my choice. The savings on gas are huge, 87 octane is much cheaper, and it's still decent. I test drove the 2.0T and didn't like the turbo lag. The V6 is a solid choice.

The savings on gas isn't "huge", on the highway you can easily get 26-28 in an SS. Both of mine did.

[ember1205]

Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

You can look at the Trans-am Depot cars if you wanna see what a Gen6 T-top would look like. Personally there's something off about it with the side window. Could also be the retro look of it. Dunno, just not a fan. And I loved T-Top IROCs.

While I -can- look at those cars, I don't want to... it hurts my eyes. lol

[zxspeedspec]

Originally Posted by Malbjey

You really don't need the bucket handle on T-tops though. See the Porsche 911 targas, and the C8 Corvette coupe (not convertible). They both have removable tops without the handle.


EDIT: I'm an idiot. I always thought T-Tops and Targa were the same. Either way, I'd love to see the Camaro with the liftback and an optional targa/removable roof.

I'd prefer a t-top for the gen 6. Would be super cool and throwback to the original pony car era. Targa works on the Vettes, but it's pretty Euro.

[ember1205]

Originally Posted by zxspeedspec

I'd prefer a t-top for the gen 6. Would be super cool and throwback to the original pony car era. Targa works on the Vettes, but it's pretty Euro.

When do you think "the original pony car era" was? T-tops weren't a thing until the 'vette introduced them in '68. They didn't show anywhere else until '76 (TA). Pony cars were long gone by the time the T-Tops became more mainstream with the Trans-Am.

[gpskinzhut]

Originally Posted by ember1205

While I -can- look at those cars, I don't want to... it hurts my eyes. lol

I'm not a fan myself, especially when people start clamoring on about them being real Trans-Ams, but just an example of how'd they'd look.

[redcoats1976]

Originally Posted by plus1zero

The savings on gas isn't "huge", on the highway you can easily get 26-28 in an SS. Both of mine did.

yep.friend of mine claims to get 26-28 in his SS,but has to keep it at 74 or under.seems kind of crazy to be passed by every corolla on the highway to get good mileage though.

[gpskinzhut]

Originally Posted by redcoats1976

yep.friend of mine claims to get 26-28 in his SS,but has to keep it at 74 or under.seems kind of crazy to be passed by every corolla on the highway to get good mileage though.

I make runs to MA from TN regularly. Average speed of 70, lots of playing around in between. 400 miles averaging 27-30. On par if not better than my V6 was and far fewer triple digit runs.

[HCI2000SS]

My V6 would routinely get 31-32 (best was 33) on the highway on 87 octane. The biggest savings was being able to run 87 with no real worry or penalty.

[gpskinzhut]

Originally Posted by HCI2000SS

My V6 would routinely get 31-32 (best was 33) on the highway on 87 octane. The biggest savings was being able to run 87 with no real worry or penalty.

My 2010 never came close to 30. Think it topped out at 27 or so. Averaged low 20’s otherwise. As far as savings, roughly $11/fill up at current prices here in TN.

[HCI2000SS]

Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

My 2010 never came close to 30. Think it topped out at 27 or so. Averaged low 20’s otherwise. As far as savings, roughly $11/fill up at current prices here in TN.

Yeah the lighter weight along with the 8 speed and cylinder deactivation probably make all the difference. Even at 80 mph it still only turns 1800 rpm

[gpskinzhut]

Originally Posted by HCI2000SS

Yeah the lighter weight along with the 8 speed and cylinder deactivation probably make all the difference. Even at 80 mph it still only turns 1800 rpm

No cylinder deactivation on the manual

[HCI2000SS]

Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

No cylinder deactivation on the manual

Right I meant on mine. My 3.0t AWD MKZ can't even come close. That's one thing I miss on the Camaro