2009 Camaro "GO" for production!
01-26-2006, 04:01 PM
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2009 Camaro "GO" for production!
DETROIT — The Camaro is back…if only in concept form. But it may be in your driveway by 2009.
General Motors scored a major hit with the world's automotive press on Monday, unveiling a stunning reborn version of the classic Chevy Camaro nameplate, but this time with 400 horsepower, 30 miles per gallon on the highway and — most famously — a totally new look.
Camaro loyalists should be even more pleased to hear, according to unofficial word from GM suppliers, that the company plans to revive production of the Camaro in early 2009. GM reportedly plans to build a version of the car on the so-called Zeta Lite platform, which itself is an evolution of the rear-drive Pontiac GTO chassis and should easily accommodate the small-block V8.
GM says the Camaro concept pays homage to the original 1967 Camaro with nods to aircraft like the YF-22 to make it "instantly recognizable as an all-new car."
Officials said the design features a long hood, short deck and wide stance to present a performance appearance, backed up by a 400-hp aluminum small-block V8. Surprisingly, this beast will also offer great mileage as GM's "Active Fuel Management" technology allows drivers to operate with only four of the eight cylinders during highway cruising. This technology is currently featured on GM's Chevy Impala sedan and several 2006 sport-utilities and trucks.
The unveiling was a story in itself as a local marching band led the way for a parade of classic Camaros that snaked through a massive crowd of journalists who lined up early for a good seat.
What this means to you: If you like pony cars, likely a whole lot. The muscle car is back.
Source:Edmunds.com
General Motors scored a major hit with the world's automotive press on Monday, unveiling a stunning reborn version of the classic Chevy Camaro nameplate, but this time with 400 horsepower, 30 miles per gallon on the highway and — most famously — a totally new look.
Camaro loyalists should be even more pleased to hear, according to unofficial word from GM suppliers, that the company plans to revive production of the Camaro in early 2009. GM reportedly plans to build a version of the car on the so-called Zeta Lite platform, which itself is an evolution of the rear-drive Pontiac GTO chassis and should easily accommodate the small-block V8.
GM says the Camaro concept pays homage to the original 1967 Camaro with nods to aircraft like the YF-22 to make it "instantly recognizable as an all-new car."
Officials said the design features a long hood, short deck and wide stance to present a performance appearance, backed up by a 400-hp aluminum small-block V8. Surprisingly, this beast will also offer great mileage as GM's "Active Fuel Management" technology allows drivers to operate with only four of the eight cylinders during highway cruising. This technology is currently featured on GM's Chevy Impala sedan and several 2006 sport-utilities and trucks.
The unveiling was a story in itself as a local marching band led the way for a parade of classic Camaros that snaked through a massive crowd of journalists who lined up early for a good seat.
What this means to you: If you like pony cars, likely a whole lot. The muscle car is back.
Source:Edmunds.com
01-26-2006, 04:19 PM
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400 horsepower, 30 miles per gallon, now all they have to say is base starting under 20k and theyll sell like hot cakes :) Are there any cards over 300-400 horsepower that get anything close to 30mpg?
01-26-2006, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by adamlowery
400 horsepower, 30 miles per gallon, now all they have to say is base starting under 20k and theyll sell like hot cakes :)
They will probably have a stripped down V6 for under $20,000. 
01-26-2006, 05:09 PM
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DaimlerChrysler will bring out the new Dodge Challenger quickly. Once it has been successfully on the market for a number of years, GM will finally bring back the Camaro.
Sound familiar? (the unknowing must scroll down!)
As in PT.... years....................... > HHR !!!
Sound familiar? (the unknowing must scroll down!)
As in PT.... years....................... > HHR !!!
01-26-2006, 05:27 PM
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This is the one they are bringing to market:
But THIS is the one I wish they would make:
I like the classing grille look of this concept that pays homage to the '69 Camaro. Forget that "modern" grille on the real concept...
Here are a couple more pics of it:
Don't you like this one better?
Oh well...
But THIS is the one I wish they would make:
I like the classing grille look of this concept that pays homage to the '69 Camaro. Forget that "modern" grille on the real concept...
Here are a couple more pics of it:
Don't you like this one better?
Oh well...
01-26-2006, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DJNateGnau
That orange one looks...I dunno, Japanese? Just a Lil...
It looks a little ricey to me also. I think Chevy nailed the design on the new Camaro. 
My only complaint is the grille. 
01-26-2006, 07:01 PM
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GM just reported a 4 billion dollar 4th qtr loss. Do you think that this would effect them for comming out this car in a few years?
02-01-2006, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by adamlowery
400 horsepower, 30 miles per gallon, now all they have to say is base starting under 20k and theyll sell like hot cakes :) Are there any cards over 300-400 horsepower that get anything close to 30mpg?