Would you buy the new Camaro???

E90-4life · 02-15-2006, 10:53 PM

New info from Edmudns "Inside Line"... says the Camaro won't be out til' '10, but I doubt that as GM has the flex to churn a car out a lot quicker than that, especially given that the platforms and underpinnings are all GO.

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L Insider: More Details on 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

Date posted: 02-15-2006

DETROIT — Good news for bow-tie fans: The Chevrolet Camaro concept recently unveiled at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show is "extremely close" to the proposed production version that is close to winning the green light from GM brass.

The bad news: The program won't see the light of day until model-year 2010, according to informed sources in the supplier community.

GM designers and engineers continue to finesse details on the future Camaro and companion models, including a proposed rear-drive replacement for the Chevy Impala sedan, said to be inspired by the classic 1965-'67 Impala series.

Suppliers expect the corporate 3.9-liter V6 to be the base engine in both the 2010 Camaro and Impala, as well as proposed rear-drive sedans for Buick and Pontiac that are tentatively slated for model-year 2011. An optional 5.3-liter V8 would be offered in all models, and a six-speed automatic would be the standard transmission across the board, according to vendors who are familiar with the program.

The '10 Camaro also will likely offer the big-bore 6.0-liter small-block V8 as its top power plant, with the 7.0-liter engine apparently being reserved exclusively for the Corvette.

What this means to you: Will the red-hot Camaro concept still look as cool in another three-plus years as it does today? That's the risk GM is betting on.

shimshimhada · 02-15-2006, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

Nope. By the time the Camaro is out, the so called "Blue Devil" Vette will be out and running, w/ 700hp in talk, it's likely the current Z06's engine would be refined for more power to make space for a Camaro SS. I'd say tops for a Camaro SS in HP would be around 450, and that's w/out the carbon fiber body panels you'll find on the Z06.

sdorn · 02-15-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

I'd say tops for a Camaro SS in HP would be around 450, and that's w/out the carbon fiber body panels you'll find on the Z06.

I agree. I think it is possible a Camaro SS could have this kind of power given that the Shelby Cobra has 475. The base Vette will have to be up to 500hp before that will happen, though.

E90-4life · 02-15-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sdorn

I agree. I think it is possible a Camaro SS could have this kind of power given that the Shelby Cobra has 475. The base Vette will have to be up to 500hp before that will happen, though.

No, not if the SS is a specially produced car, meaning it's produced in limited numbers. Besides that there will be a ton of aftermarket mods available. I personally would bolt on some Lingenfelter turbo's.. we'll see....

sdorn · 02-15-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

No, not if the SS is a specially produced car, meaning it's produced in limited numbers. Besides that there will be a ton of aftermarket mods available. I personally would bolt on some Lingenfelter turbo's.. we'll see....

Lingenfelter . . .

E90-4life · 02-15-2006, 11:06 PM

Lingenfelter site

shimshimhada · 02-15-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

Lingenfelter site

I love how they throw in "$500 of free options".

younghov85 · 02-15-2006, 11:27 PM

That corvette looks like an nsx.

E90-4life · 02-15-2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by younghov85

That corvette looks like an nsx.

unfortunately.

younghov85 · 02-15-2006, 11:36 PM

lol, na the nsx is ok, just way too long and too expensive

shimshimhada · 02-15-2006, 11:41 PM

Do not say anything bad about the NSX. Ayrton Senna will kill you while you sleep...through your dreams.

ward · 02-16-2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

New info from Edmudns "Inside Line"... says the Camaro won't be out til' '10, but I doubt that as GM has the flex to churn a car out a lot quicker than that, especially given that the platforms and underpinnings are all GO.

you sure about that? I thought the independant rear suspension of the GTO was a big factor in it being too much $$$$$ and not selling well

sdorn · 02-16-2006, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ward

you sure about that? I thought the independant rear suspension of the GTO was a big factor in it being too much $$$$$ and not selling well

He said all "GO", not "GTO".

younghov85 · 02-16-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

Not familiar w/ the name, educate me?

Yenko is the 69' Camaro, but custom built by Don Yenko. In the movie 2Fast 2Furious, that was what the blue american car was. Here is one being sold on ebay.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-Ch...QQcmdZViewItem

shimshimhadababy · 02-20-2006, 03:56 AM

The car looks like it would be a great ride.

GM FTW!

BMW0 · 03-02-2006, 07:15 PM

Gotta give props and It looks cool but, going from BMW to Chevy is like jumping off a building from a bimmer owner's perspective.

sdorn · 03-02-2006, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW0

Gotta give props and It looks cool but, going from BMW to Chevy is like jumping off a building from a bimmer owner's perspective.

I would jump from a BMW to a Corvette (Chevy) in a heartbeat. I would love one of the new Z06 Vettes. They are faster than hell, and they cost a good bit less than $100k. You can find them on eBay for around $75k or so.

06330i · 03-03-2006, 07:05 PM

i hate the new camaro, its ugly and deff doesnt represent the old camaro, the challenger on the other hand is prolly the hottest gm car

sdorn · 03-03-2006, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 06330i

the challenger on the other hand is prolly the hottest gm car

Hottest GM car? The Challenger is a Chrysler product, not GM.

06330i · 03-05-2006, 06:51 PM

whoops my bad lol

younghov85 · 03-05-2006, 08:41 PM

I just hope GM keeps us informed consistently as production increases, just as it was done with the new corvette.

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