5th Gen Camaro - Merged Threads - Survey, etc.

[Steel2686]

hey guys just kinda thinking out loud hear... you think if this sells well(like im postive it will) then just mabey we'll see a firebird concept too...?

Not likely. GM has basically stated the GTO will be Pontiac's RWD muscle car.

[78formula78]

but GM also stated that there is no market for a V8 RWD platform too. and when they relized just how wrong they were... well we got this concept.

[Injuneer]

It's hard to get excited about the prototype. But it really doesn't matter to me, because by the time the car comes out, I'll be too old to buy it. Hope they let me park my Formula at the old age home driveway

[Thomas L. Parker]

2007 Has Arrived!

Just saw this on the web!


http://us.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/funonwh...ept/index.html

Tom

[Mark B]

If they build it... Ill buy one!

[Jeff_in_Atl]

Yea if
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60109006/1057

[00 Ragtop Z]

My guess is yes they will, and it will be introduced as a 2008 model in mid 2007.

Just my guess

[Mark B]

Ive got wood.

[Al 96 Ram Air T/A]

It's hard to get excited about the prototype. But it really doesn't matter to me, because by the time the car comes out, I'll be too old to buy it. Hope they let me park my Formula at the old age home driveway

Now that's funny!!


Seriously though, I see alot of Chrysler in it too. A bit like the Crossfire with Charger undertones. After the wait, GM has got to do better. If the car cannot easily be identified as a Camaro, no one will buy it. Besides, by the time 2008 - 2009 roles around, the RWD craze will be past it's peak. GM needs to get on the ball earlier. If they release it now, it's got a chance. But the RWD muscle car craze is now two years old (with the news of the Hemi's return and new Mustang kicking it off). By the time this hits the street, it'll be 6 years old, and on the downturn. Once again...GM last to the party.

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

Once again...GM last to the party.

And last to stay... the drunk sketchy guy standing by himself in the corner with a creepy look on his face that no girls want to talk to.

[Axolot2]

They certainly did a much better job designing it than I thought they would. Looks great, and with a 6.0L engine, 20 and 21 inch wheels (probably going away) I would definatly buy one...... hugger orange ....

[78formula78]

well imma hope it sells well cause i've just seem my first glimps of the interior... and OMG that thing looks weird... i never have seen gauges like that or any like the inside of that camaro. it needs help bad

[Dave M]

well imma hope it sells well cause i've just seem my first glimps of the interior... and OMG that thing looks weird... i never have seen gauges like that or any like the inside of that camaro. it needs help bad

Keep in mind it's a concept. While the major lines and design will likely make it to production, concepts almost always lose their more outlandish design cues when going to production. Those 20 and 21 inch wheels will likely become 18 or 19 inch, and the interior will likely be softened to appeal to the masses.

[78formula78]

yea im hoping they soften the interior...or do some changes at least...

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

This was just posted on a Vette board... doesn't bode well for this making it to production at all.

Lutz states a hefty market requirement
http://today.reuters.com/news/newsAr...RS&srch=camaro

"Lutz said GM could make the new Camaro profitably if it could sell between 150,000 and 160,000 of the cars each year."