7th Generation Camaro to be EV?

vikingrinn · 12-07-2018, 01:11 PM

considering recent developments at gm and any potential 7th generation camaro launch timeframe coinciding with gm’s road map, will the “final variant of this generation of camaro” be the last of the conventional gas powered camaros? 💩

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gm has not "ruled out in the future that we [could] have performance cars that are electrified."...

Mark R · 12-07-2018, 01:17 PM

A performance hybrid might be interesting. An electric Camaro - NO THANKS.

Quinten_33 · 12-07-2018, 02:04 PM

No, the 7th generation will be the of the last gas-powered Camaros. After that, GM is going full electric.

samurai · 12-07-2018, 02:08 PM

Gen 7 will most like still use the V8 from the upcoming Vette. The survey showed that they might add a Hybrid to compete with the announced Mustang Hybrid. But full electric, I guess that's up the Gen 8.

DenverTaco07 · 12-07-2018, 02:10 PM

I don't know, the idea of a Porsche 918 is pretty sweet, so I don't think that's a bad thing for GM to consider.

RacerX78 · 12-07-2018, 02:14 PM

Short of a global event that forces automarkers hands, like in the 70's. We have a while Before any reasonably priced sports car goes full EV. I can see the camaro going away for a while again before they make a full jump the EVs Its easier to make that work on higher volume crossovers & Suvs. While saving development cost and doing smaller displacement FI V8 like in the MB AMG cars.

Gen6_1Le · 12-07-2018, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YARBIE 1

This is why my 17 2SS is my last car I'm buying. I love the sound and power.
If you've ever rode in a Tesla, it suxxxxxxxxxxxxx ass.

We're in the last decade of muscle cars with badass V8's which really really sux.

I don't consider a Camaro a muscle car but they have had a great run with bad ass V8s . I have been lucky enough to be part of a great run and seen them come full circle ,but for the love of speed and performance i can't wait to see what's next. Don't count the future out yet .

SpeedIsLife · 12-07-2018, 03:42 PM

Pure EV? No..

EV sub-model? Yes

The Mustang is doing the same thing

Deakins · 12-07-2018, 08:16 PM

EV's aren't quite the slam dunk that many want to make them out to be. There's a lot more to it than just running out and buying the car.

redcoats1976 · 12-07-2018, 08:20 PM

much as i like the idea of automotive progress,can you imagine whats going to happen to the grid when all the electric cars plug in at once?

ChickenPoop · 12-07-2018, 08:48 PM

There's a whole laundry list of reasons why this EV crap ain't gonna take off no time soon. Say what you will, but oil still runs shit around here, and will for a long time to come.

protovack · 12-07-2018, 09:54 PM

Count me among those who are extremely skeptical of the wild claims about GM going "all electric" within the next 5-10 years. I don't buy it. There is zero infrastructure for that and these things don't happen overnight. Also as was pointed out, no shift will occur until gasoline becomes more expensive than electricity.
It'll happen eventually, but it'll be a while longer. 7th gen camaro will have a V8 and a hybrid option. Possibly a full electric in 8th gen. I'd really like to see a full ethanol flat plane crank 6 cylinder at some point.

CoolbreezeNJ · 12-07-2018, 11:15 PM

Electric vehicles right now are cheaper to run then gas and gas will go up. I'm no where near buying a new car but I drove a Bolt and I can see it as long as it can handle like the Camaro. I love my V8 but I can change and the electric cars are fast and there is something to be said about the quiet power. The thought of not going to gas stations or changing oil works for me!! Many of the cars will be charged at night which is easier on the grid and many places lower the per kilowatt rate at night as well.

I used to laugh when I took my kid to his baseball games. Parking lots full of huge SUV's and Minivans yet people still only have two kids. Nothing could be more expensive then that all the while getting what 14 mpg around town??

There are wide open holes in the marketplace for EV's and for once it sounds like GM might not be the last to the market with that idea. It is all about execution. Market needs a Civic type EV. Market needs a "Hot Hatch" EV. Market needs an upscale sedan in the $40K to $50K range. Really could use a SUV EV but I guess the power/range isn't there yet.

bpang1234 · 12-08-2018, 12:55 AM

I wouldn't mind them moving up to the 48v electrical system and using the alternator to provide mild hybridization. Similar to the Ram's new V8s.

12-07-2018, 01:11 PM	#1
vikingrinn Drives: ZL1/1LE/A10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Isla de Muerta Posts: 12	7th Generation Camaro to be EV? considering recent developments at gm and any potential 7th generation camaro launch timeframe coinciding with gm’s road map, will the “final variant of this generation of camaro” be the last of the conventional gas powered camaros? 💩 GM Going All-In on Electric, Working to Ready 20 New Cars by 2023 Chevrolet Camaro eCOPO: Don't Bother With the Volume for This Electric Burnout Here Are the Cars GM Killed Today With Its Global Restructuring Plan Longtime Camaro Boss Al Oppenheiser Will Lead EV Development at GM gm has not "ruled out in the future that we [could] have performance cars that are electrified."... Last edited by vikingrinn; 12-07-2018 at 01:55 PM.

12-07-2018, 02:08 PM	#4
samurai Drives: C8 Corvette Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 641	Gen 7 will most like still use the V8 from the upcoming Vette. The survey showed that they might add a Hybrid to compete with the announced Mustang Hybrid. But full electric, I guess that's up the Gen 8. __________________

12-07-2018, 02:10 PM	#5
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	I don't know, the idea of a Porsche 918 is pretty sweet, so I don't think that's a bad thing for GM to consider. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

12-07-2018, 09:54 PM	#12
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	Count me among those who are extremely skeptical of the wild claims about GM going "all electric" within the next 5-10 years. I don't buy it. There is zero infrastructure for that and these things don't happen overnight. Also as was pointed out, no shift will occur until gasoline becomes more expensive than electricity. It'll happen eventually, but it'll be a while longer. 7th gen camaro will have a V8 and a hybrid option. Possibly a full electric in 8th gen. I'd really like to see a full ethanol flat plane crank 6 cylinder at some point. Last edited by protovack; 12-07-2018 at 10:54 PM.

12-08-2018, 12:55 AM	#14
bpang1234 You can only YOLO once. Drives: '16 2SS & '15 Subaru Forester Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 1,677	I wouldn't mind them moving up to the 48v electrical system and using the alternator to provide mild hybridization. Similar to the Ram's new V8s. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2ss -Summit White / Ceramic White -8A, NPP, MRC, Ceramic White package plus knee pads, black bowties. -1st Car to have the "full" SEMA High Performance Graphics kit from 6LEDesigns. -1st Car to have the 6LEDesigns Blade Spoiler. -Borla S-Type w/ custom H-Pipe -Procharger P-1X Stage 2

12-07-2018, 01:17 PM	#2
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 948	A performance hybrid might be interesting. An electric Camaro - NO THANKS.

12-07-2018, 02:04 PM	#3
Quinten_33 Drives: Silverado Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Above ground? Posts: 214	No, the 7th generation will be the of the last gas-powered Camaros. After that, GM is going full electric.

12-07-2018, 02:14 PM	#6
RacerX78 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 51	Short of a global event that forces automarkers hands, like in the 70's. We have a while Before any reasonably priced sports car goes full EV. I can see the camaro going away for a while again before they make a full jump the EVs Its easier to make that work on higher volume crossovers & Suvs. While saving development cost and doing smaller displacement FI V8 like in the MB AMG cars.

12-07-2018, 03:42 PM	#8
SpeedIsLife Drives: Current Camaro-less Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,242	Pure EV? No.. EV sub-model? Yes The Mustang is doing the same thing

12-07-2018, 08:16 PM	#9
Deakins Drives: 2017 2ss, m6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 231	EV's aren't quite the slam dunk that many want to make them out to be. There's a lot more to it than just running out and buying the car.

12-07-2018, 08:20 PM	#10
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	much as i like the idea of automotive progress,can you imagine whats going to happen to the grid when all the electric cars plug in at once?

12-07-2018, 08:48 PM	#11
ChickenPoop Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Plum Crazy Scat Pack Charger Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Ga. Posts: 263	There's a whole laundry list of reasons why this EV crap ain't gonna take off no time soon. Say what you will, but oil still runs shit around here, and will for a long time to come.

12-07-2018, 11:15 PM	#13
CoolbreezeNJ Drives: '18 Hotwheels 2SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 117	Electric vehicles right now are cheaper to run then gas and gas will go up. I'm no where near buying a new car but I drove a Bolt and I can see it as long as it can handle like the Camaro. I love my V8 but I can change and the electric cars are fast and there is something to be said about the quiet power. The thought of not going to gas stations or changing oil works for me!! Many of the cars will be charged at night which is easier on the grid and many places lower the per kilowatt rate at night as well. I used to laugh when I took my kid to his baseball games. Parking lots full of huge SUV's and Minivans yet people still only have two kids. Nothing could be more expensive then that all the while getting what 14 mpg around town?? There are wide open holes in the marketplace for EV's and for once it sounds like GM might not be the last to the market with that idea. It is all about execution. Market needs a Civic type EV. Market needs a "Hot Hatch" EV. Market needs an upscale sedan in the $40K to $50K range. Really could use a SUV EV but I guess the power/range isn't there yet.

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