[LilAndyG23]

Originally Posted by Dr. Love2

You can't be a nominee if you aren't nominated.....

👍 makes sense... LOL samr thing I was thinking.

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by Denis

that's cool and everything, but does anyone else think its odd nominating a car for _____ of the year when the car isn't even on sale yet?

I agree as well. Seems like a car would have to be out a few months before it could be nominated. Maybe someone did a ride along at 'the ring'

[Posaune]

Why isn't the Mustang GT on the list?

*runs/ducks/hides*

[sdmcss]

The second paragraph says:

At the recent Frankfurt Auto Show, a list of nominees for the 2016 awards was confirmed. To be eligible, the cars must be new and available for sale on at least two continents during the time period between January 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016.

We already know it will be in the dealerships by the end of the year. So, it does meet the requirements to be nominated...

The Mustang was on last years list, not much has changed for it to be nominated again... Remember this is for 2016.

[citizennick]

Originally Posted by Posaune

Why isn't the Mustang GT on the list?

*runs/ducks/hides*

these awards are for all-new models. So it makes sense that the Camaro is on the list.

Nobody should get excited about the North American Car of the Year award.

[bhavyas]

The Type R is a phenomenal car from all the reviews I have read.. I dont know how the SS is going to perform... although the stats are in favor of a strong performance... But I think I would place my bets on Type R, C63...

R8??? Not sure if its not fitted with a cheating device to boost performance when on track..hahaha

[LAWMAN]

I think the Caddy CTS-V will be the winner,fine car all around,but also mighty pricey,THAT is the car I really want,but at around $95,000,...I DONT THINK SO,

[addisonpeterson]

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

It's on the 2nd Page of the article:

Below are the nominees for the 2016 World Performance Car of the Year:

Audi R8 Coupe
Audi RS 3 Sportback
BMW X5 M and X6 M
Cadillac ATS-V
Cadillac CTS-V
Chevrolet Camaro
Honda Civic Type R
Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR
Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe

How are they going to nominate a car that they haven't reviewed?......unless they did and they know it's spectacular!

[BRMike]

Seems to me that the award should be renamed to World Performance Vehicle of the Year since you have the X5, X6 and Range Rover Sport on the list.

I'm just nit picking though

[amerhash28]

Originally Posted by Zack46

Just found this from Motor Authority:

2016 Camaro has been nominated for World Performance Car of the Year and North American Car of the Year.

The top 3 finalists in each category will be announced at the next Geneva Motor Show in March 2016 and the the winners will be named at next year’s New York Auto Show in April.



World Performance Car of the Year Nominee list:

Audi R8 Coupe
Audi RS 3 Sportback
BMW X5 M and X6 M
Cadillac ATS-V
Cadillac CTS-V
Chevrolet Camaro
Honda Civic Type R
Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR
Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe


2016 North American Car of the Year Short List:

BMW 7-Series
Cadillac CT6
Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet Volt
Honda Civic
Kia Optima
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Nissan Maxima
Toyota Prius

well its its nominated but it doesn't stand a chance compared to the c63 or CTS-V.its good to have it on a list full of supercars and don't see any of its competition like the stang or challenger,it means this camaro is something serious

[amerhash28]

Originally Posted by BRMike

Seems to me that the award should be renamed to World Performance Vehicle of the Year since you have the X5, X6 and Range Rover Sport on the list.

I'm just nit picking though

the x6 M or range rover sport(supercharged)are as bit of a sport car the camaro or the caddy is . don't judge till you drive a car

[doc7000]

I am not 100% sure that it doesn't stand a chance of winning......

This isn't about which car is the fastest on the list (that would probably be the R8 out of these cars). However other factors are also considered, I don't know if price is considered or not and if it is I don't know how much of a factor it will be.

For all we know the 2.0T 1LT Camaro might get the win for us, at 3,339 pounds in base trim with auto it might be shockingly fun to drive (I know some people are going to swear but it doesn't have a V-8). The base Camaro is 12.1 pounds per horsepower and the Scion FRS with a base weight of 2,758 pounds and 200BHP has a power to weight of 13.7 pounds per horsepower. The Scion FRS is stated to be a really good driving car and fun to drive, if the LT Camaro can capture that fun to drive but with a slightly better power to weight ratio I think it can win.

[ilirg]

Originally Posted by amerhash28

the x6 M or range rover sport(supercharged)are as bit of a sport car the camaro or the caddy is . don't judge till you drive a car

No, they are not sports cars.

[bhavyas]

Originally Posted by amerhash28

well its its nominated but it doesn't stand a chance compared to the c63 or CTS-V.its good to have it on a list full of supercars and don't see any of its competition like the stang or challenger,it means this camaro is something serious

I am actually surprised there is no mention of GT350/GT350R. They are good cars irrespective of the fact that I am a camaro fan.. The Hellcat too seems to have missed out but I think thats because the hellcat was for the year 2015 (the 2016 isnt out yet, afaik)...