[PYROLYSIS]

They are trying their hardest to tempt me into a sixth gen. Had a blast with my 1LE at the track last weekend and am excited about the prospect of something even better becoming available. I would love to keep my fifth gen and add a V6 sixth gen for a daily driver.

[maddoggyusa]

plastic suspension pieces? I'm all for saving weight... but I hate using plastic for structural parts... looks like my old Green Machine handle... which broke

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_smVBx1O3ze...hine%2B037.jpg

[RaceAir]

All my brothers, please be careful about all the moaning about an interior. Remember that the majority of interior accoutrements are not optional from Chevy.They jack up the price of a vehicle and are harder to clean (and modify). Keep the engineers focused on power and handling, not about silly accents in the dash or stitching on a seat.

Never forget the Camaro is a muscle car. Lose sight of that and you get a diluted mess of a "world car" like the Mustang (which has seriously lost its way). Fight the urge to rice it up, Chevy, and keep our prices (and curb weights) low.

[SuperSound]

Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

plastic suspension pieces? I'm all for saving weight... but I hate using plastic for structural parts... looks like my old Green Machine handle... which broke

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_smVBx1O3ze...hine%2B037.jpg

FYI composite doesn't mean plastic. An M1 Abrams tank armor is made of composite materials.

[iPODFAN11]

Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

plastic suspension pieces? I'm all for saving weight... but I hate using plastic for structural parts... looks like my old Green Machine handle... which broke

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_smVBx1O3ze...hine%2B037.jpg

Think sway bar end links like the one pictured by GM. Most of their small and midize cars use composite sway bar end links. You won't see composite a-arms or suspension sub frame work (which they said the suspension framing is aluminum).

[Jbryant910]

Originally Posted by SuperSound

Look at the caption for the first picture on the right in the gm article. Specifically says "curb weight"

Ok, thanks!

[Camaro_Corvette]

Originally Posted by RaceAir

All my brothers, please be careful about all the moaning about an interior. Remember that the majority of interior accoutrements are not optional from Chevy.They jack up the price of a vehicle and are harder to clean (and modify). Keep the engineers focused on power and handling, not about silly accents in the dash or stitching on a seat.

Never forget the Camaro is a muscle car. Lose sight of that and you get a diluted mess of a "world car" like the Mustang (which has seriously lost its way). Fight the urge to rice it up, Chevy, and keep our prices (and curb weights) low.

I'm sorry but if I'm paying 40+ grand for a car, it better have a damn fine interior in it. I'm not even going to get started with the muscle car comment. Those IMO were made in the 60's.

[ilirg]

This is great news. -200 lbs curb weight and 455-465 horsepower lt1 this thing is going to be a blast to drive.

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I'm sorry but if I'm paying 40+ grand for a car, it better have a damn fine interior in it. I'm not even going to get started with the muscle car comment. Those IMO were made in the 60's.

This

At least means that in certain trims the minimum expected savings is 200 pounds and in some configurations it could be more. I would not interpret this to mean 200 as the best comparison with some being less.

[maddoggyusa]

Originally Posted by iPODFAN11

Think sway bar end links like the one pictured by GM. Most of their small and midize cars use composite sway bar end links. You won't see composite a-arms or suspension sub frame work (which they said the suspension framing is aluminum).

I've installed lots of sway bar links... I'd never buy some cheap crappy looking plastic parts like they show. what they save... 2 ounces for a crap looking part? it's a cost savings sold as some weight savings miracle... hopefully they put that crap on the V6's.

[69RSSS]

Are we ready to start guessing at the cost of the 6th gen? The thing sounds like it is going to be amazing. With an updated interior (we're hoping for), and the lighter weight (more expensive materials???), do we think GM will be able to keep the Camaro at the same price point it has been at?

[396ssrat]

A 3500lb weight would put in classic Muscle Car territory.
I'm not too worried about design changes because I'm thinking Chevy wants to continue selling more cars than the rest but when I read all the whining that went on because of the tail light improvements on the
'14-'15 models I can only imagine what's coming in May. If you already have an earlier model and think it's the Cat's Meow then keep it but models do change over time save for the old VW's and perhaps the 911 Porsche which remained the same forever. Keep up the good work Chevy!

[redjerry]

Originally Posted by Cody6.2

Comparing two cars that aren't even in production yet, awesome.

hahahahahaha!!!!! noice

[v6sonoma]

Originally Posted by JaxChris

The PR post specifically says "reduce total curb weight for the new Camaro by more than 200 pounds". My curiosity is whether they are referring to each variant from 2015 to 2016 or if only the top model or bottom model has shaved over 200 lbs. Those with the composite suspension members will have the most weight savings, but those probably only come with the heavier/stiffer pistons on the performance variants to keep them highly competitive on paper.

Personal note 1: Looks like the center console will be going to a more traditional affair with a normal center stack in the dash. I think this is a good thing. I'm looking forward to something more ergonomic and easier to customize.

Personal note 2: My fear that Gen6 is going to end up looking like a Scion FR-S competitor have not yet been quelled. I hope it has all been epic misdirect with the front clip, hood and those lights. "Body by Veilside, lights by APC, bred for the '95 Eclipse, now available in American RWD"? ;o(

My thinking is/was that the composite pieces are for the V6 or lower trim levels as I would think they are weaker compared to the aluminum.