[Number 3]

Originally Posted by newb

Not arguing, but I don't think camo cars means the interior must be complete. They could still tweak that stuff while doing the driveline and suspension testing. Checking for wind noise and other exterior related tests. We haven't seen any indication of a complete interior. And I thought the CTF process was to test finalized design. Not the test cars we have seen to date.

With that being said, you certainly may know more about it than me.

Yes, Tweaking is done during prototype. That is why you do it. But prototype is done to validate the production intent design. When you start your production tools you aren't changing and tweaking. Go online and see how long it takes to get a design tooled and through PPAP. So right about now they are looking for every area of the design that doesn't meet requirements and changes will be made. But they don't expect the prototypes to need changes. A lot of up front work is done to minimize that.

[YoungGun1993]

Originally Posted by Number 3

Your hypothesis is so full of hope.

Fbodfather's posting is nothing more than him taking the time to do what he loves which is interact with the Camaro faithful......and hopeful.

GM has a car for the spring and summer selling season and that is the 2015 Camaro.

Most of these "teasers" aren't from GM. Go back in time and you will see these leaks from suppliers and parts and photos is rampant as cars approach prototype and launch. There is nothing in these leaks that suggests any more than GM is tooling up for a new Camaro.

Again, historical Internet timing from all OEMS has spy shots to production being about a year and a half. We will be lucky to see a car in a Chevy dealership before Winter. Now GM could leapfrog the industry and cut huge chunks out of the development process........just don't bet on it.

I wanted to clarify my point..my question is a marketing one, not a production one. I know that the 15 Camaro is GM's Camaro for summer of 2015, and I know that production models won't hit till late fall (more likely winter). I'm familiar with GM's GVDP and an OEM chopping that much time out of their process is virtually unheard of.

However, when GM marketing decides to reveal the Camaro's design and specs (which, as we've established, are pretty set) is an entirely different question and the one I'm focused on. For example, we saw the ATS-V 8 mos. before it was scheduled to hit.

I wasn't saying GM was behind the leaks but was saying they give us a general idea of where GM is in product development. My point is this: I imagine the car is ready and GM can show the car prototypes at an auto show as soon as they want. I'm looking for reasons to believe (or not believe) that it'll be soon. Production is still a LONG time away regardless.

[2014v6]

3-25-14
Z28 announced as indy pace car!

My guess is the gen 6 will be announced as the 2015 indy 500 pace car! Jmho!! Could be weeks away!!

[iSHOOTtheMOON]

Originally Posted by Jeb114

Auto manufacturers calculate everything. If it cost them money they will not do it. They know the minute that car is revealed the gen 5 model takes hit in the price. And it will be harder to sell without incentives. lets face it from then on the gen 5 will be referred to as the old style!

I agree with you, for the most part. During end of the year clearance sales, the trucks, cars, SUVs etc from the previous model year sell much more than the new models that are on the lot at the same time. Sure, many of the people who can afford it will wait for the new one. But the VAST majority of people who are barely affording the car anyway, will take advantage of the previous gen borderline closeout prices.
At least where I come from, there are not many Camaros in the new car lot. It is dominated by pickups ans SUVs.
I thinks it's a matter of silent majority, you notice the new cars more so it seems like they sell more.
Just my $0.02.

[TJ91]

GM announced that they would be revealing the Spark at NY as well as the Malibu at the Manhattan Expo

So where does that leave the Camaro?

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by TJ91

GM announced that they would be revealing the Spark at NY as well as the Malibu at the Manhattan Expo

So where does that leave the Camaro?

It leaves it being revealed somewhere other than New York, probably a few months from now.

[fradaj]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

It leaves it being revealed somewhere other than New York, probably a few months from now.

I read somewhere that the C6 will be at the Camaro Fest in August, whether we see it before then only the godfather knows.

[ilirg]

I'm calling it now, May 1st. Based on absolutely nothing but my imagination.

[PoorMansCamaro]

I'm calling April 1st.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by fradaj

I read somewhere that the C6 will be at the Camaro Fest in August, whether we see it before then only the godfather knows.

C6 refers to the 6th generation Corvette, which is already out.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by newb

And the plant is slowing production to prevent too much overlap of stock. Having a 14-15 side by side is bad enough. But having 5th gen beside 6th gen is a problem. We know the 6th gen is coming so it's expected production will slow then stop. Especially since 5th gen sales are already slowing.

What do you mean 5th gen sales are slowing? Figures show a increase in sales the last couple months over the previous years sales..... So they are holding pretty steady.

[Red Chief]

GM just announced the Spark will be shown in New York as well. So that's 2 new models being shown there.

The Camaro isn't GM's flagship car(that would be the Corvette) and it's a low-volume seller...I don't see why they can't show it in NY along with the other two.

[Bhobbs]

Because they only have a short period of time to show the models, discuss them and answer questions. I'm guessing they want a reveal where the Camaro will be the focus, similar to the private reveal of the 5th gen.

[HuJass]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

C6 refers to the 6th generation Corvette, which is already out.

I wish people wouldn't refer to Camaro as C5 and C6 and so on.
Those refer to Corvettes.

If you want to give a generation code to Camaro, call them F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, and F6.
I know, the 5th & 6th gens are not technically F-bodies, but Camaros are well known as F-bodies, and there is an "F" in the VIN.