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Old 07-23-2019, 04:57 AM   #29
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No, with the huge investment and low price of the C8 Corvette we will be lucky to even see another Gen Camaro. Now I see why Chevy may be canceling the next Gen Camaro.
This! Now after reveal of the C8 I honestly understand that GM is unsure what to do with the Camaro and why some rumors say they cancelled the 6th Gen Z/28 pretty early. Most critic on the 6th Gen is all about bad practicality, so it seems this is the thing they have to fix first.

But at the same time they have to increase performance, update materials, add modern features like ACC and still nail the price to $40k-$50k for full equipped 2SS models when your 3s midengine monster awaits unter $60k (and the 1LT Corvette already offers a lot of nice features).

I defenitely see room for offering a new frontengine Camaro starting at $35k in the future, but the C8 would definitely ruin the market for any further ZL1 models. They basically ruin the market for every other sportscar that starts around $60k.
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Old 07-23-2019, 05:59 AM   #30
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Old 07-23-2019, 06:03 AM   #31
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LOL, I would have to agree it’s a bad idea.
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Old 07-23-2019, 07:04 AM   #32
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Where would the other two or 3 seats go? The engine would be in their spot.
You don't mean that generously upholstered cargo shelf behind the driver and passenger seats?
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Old 07-23-2019, 08:40 AM   #33
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I'd be cool with another Fiero, but the camaro can stay as is for me.
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Old 07-23-2019, 09:37 AM   #34
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If they would be making a mid engine Camaro, the front hood would get a lot smaller since they would to move the whole cabin FWD to make some room for the engine. Then you'd be struck with the same issue.. no room in front.
How big is the Trunk in the front of a Camaro now?
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Old 07-24-2019, 02:15 AM   #35
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I don't know why this thread caught me. The mid-engine idea is good in spots. I liked the Fiero then. Buick could use an exciting model for whatever their orange car is.

I hate the idea of the Camaro tracking (no pun) too close to the Corvette. The Vette is just a different animal.

I hope they will see good breathing room for the Camaro: keep the manuals, add awd, keep lower tech/cost available, make Z28 & LT5 trims. If they give a 7th gen a go: last sentence stands, use a C5/6/7 rear trans, save costs in spots (rear leaf spring, stamped control arms, etc.), cleaner styling keeping a nimble size, less racecar driving position, better trunk lid, platform mate sporty SUVs (Chevy & GMC).
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Old 07-24-2019, 04:41 AM   #36
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No.

But I think a mini-me Corvette, like a MR2-sized car, with a 4-cyl turbo that would destroy Miatas and FRS/BRZs would be cool.
Interesting.

IMHO a mid-engine Camaro will only be accused of being a C8 copycat wannabe. The Gen7 will have to be something else.
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Old 07-24-2019, 06:11 AM   #37
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A mid engine Camaro?
Maybe then something would fit in the back seat....
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Old 10-29-2021, 10:25 PM   #38
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Smile Mid Engine Camaro Spotting??

I was watching the movie Free Guy, which is loaded with GM products. I noticed in the last scene what looks like a Camaro with 5th gen styling, but wider and shorter dimensions. I am wondering if this catches anyone else's eye.

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Old 10-30-2021, 04:54 AM   #39
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This simple post shows the Corvette envy that has always been a part of the Camaro community.

Giddy everyone was when the Camaro got Corvette engines.

That being said, does GM need 2 mid engine cars? Now that Corvette sales are where GM thinks they should be and they are going global do you think for a half second they would use the C8 architecture and do a cheaper version? GM would give people an opportunity to pay LESS for a mid engine car? Or give one more half second and think would GM take a car that's sales are tanking to the point there is no rumor of a Gen7 and go spend the money on a completely new architecture for a mid engine Camaro?

At one point you might have seen a Cadillac off of the C8 architecture, but with Cadillac pretty much going all in on EVs you will only see an electric version.

Sorry to be the fun governor on this one but NGH, Not Gonna Happen
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Old 10-30-2021, 05:21 AM   #40
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I'd by a C7 before I'd by a C8, so that tells you what I think about a mid engine Camaro. If I wanted an Italian sports car, I'd buy one.
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Old 10-30-2021, 06:27 AM   #41
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I'd by a C7 before I'd by a C8, so that tells you what I think about a mid engine Camaro. If I wanted an Italian sports car, I'd buy one.
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Old 11-01-2021, 01:04 AM   #42
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I wouldn't mind an AWD ZLE if we're dreaming.
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