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News about the new Camaro! A concept is coming! Yay!!!

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Posted by: 91RS

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/d...rticleId=106732

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Chevy Camaro Concept Slated for '06 Detroit Show, '09 Debut

Date Posted 08-04-2005

DETROIT — Chevrolet plans to take the wraps off a concept Camaro at the 2006 Detroit auto show in January.

Also, Inside Line has learned the automaker is evaluating proposals to revive the classic performance-car nameplate in 2009-2010 on a new low-cost rear-wheel-drive platform.

Among the scenarios under discussion inside General Motors is the development of a lower-cost version of the Sigma rear-drive platform that underpins the Cadillac CTS and STS sedans. Another proposal would take the new rear-drive platform that's being developed in Australia for the next-generation Holden Commodore sedan and spin off a low-cost variant for North America.

GM planners are said to have targeted several body styles for the Chevy and Pontiac brands on a new rear-drive platform, including a sport sedan, a sporty coupe and a convertible. The Camaro and GTO badges could be used on those vehicles, according to company sources.

Across town, Chrysler is said to be preparing a concept Dodge Challenger for the '06 Detroit show, to test the market for a proposed two-door performance car it wants to introduce around 2008-2009 as a potential competitor to the Ford Mustang.

What this means to you: Guess it was just a matter of time and environmental awareness — the original definition of muscle cars doesn't fit well with new perceptions of what's best for the world...could there be a "green" muscle car in our future?


Good news! Will be RWD and will be a coupe! I really hope they don't disappoint, I can't wait for Jan!


Posted by: 911op

for gm's sake, hopefully they keep the price of the vehicle low.


Posted by: 91RS

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Originally Posted by 911op
for gm's sake, hopefully they keep the price of the vehicle low.


It says they're using a new low cost RWD platform, so I would think it'd be less than 30k.


Posted by: TheRupp

I'm actually thinking GTO --> Camaro, since they're killing off the GTO. Hopefully they don't bastardize it like some of the pics I've seen have shown. Or like any of the other cars brought back from the grave.


Posted by: WoNGsTeR

hmmmm darn.. no pix.... would be interesting to see...


Posted by: TheRupp



Looks like they'd bring back the hide-away headlights that were on the 1st generation Camaro's in the late 60's.





It honestly just looks... ghetto to me. I don't know how to describe it. It looks like something that you'd see slapped on to the cover of Lowrider magazine. But..it looks that way stock..


Posted by: INNOVA

I don't think the mullets will approve of that concept.


Posted by: WoNGsTeR

not bad.. dont like the front though....back kinda reminds me of a corvette the shape that is...


Posted by: 91RS

That picture has been going around for ages, that it most likley not the new Camaro.

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Originally Posted by INNOVA
I don't think the mullets will approve of that concept.





Posted by: Skylinepilot

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Originally Posted by 91RS
Will be RWD and will be a coupe!

Would it be anything else?

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Originally Posted by TheRupp


Looks like they'd bring back the hide-away headlights that were on the 1st generation Camaro's in the late 60's.


Thats one of the many concept drawings not made by GM... don't count on that being the final design.


Posted by: TheRupp

It's something that GM WOULD do though. Look at the SSR or the HHR


Posted by: NextelsOnly

I hope it is styled nicely. That is the major selling point of this car. That will decide it. Also, that new Challenger has potential, as long as the Diamler Chrysler that is on crack cocaine who designed the new Charger isn't on the assignment.


Posted by: alpha tag

didn't they make a concept a while ago to replace the discontinued camero and trans am with the SS concept (designed by the PT cruiser guy)


Posted by: TheRupp

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Originally Posted by alpha tag
didn't they make a concept a while ago to replace the discontinued camero and trans am with the SS concept (designed by the PT cruiser guy)


We don't need any more designs by him. I heard he drew up the design for the PT while in the waiting room of the optometrist :rolleyes2


Posted by: NextelsOnly

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Originally Posted by TheRupp
We don't need any more designs by him. I heard he drew up the design for the PT while in the waiting room of the optometrist :rolleyes2


Sure it wasn't a psychiatrist?


Posted by: INNOVA

The concept looks sexy. I'd buy the ******* in a second if it was under 30k and around 400hp.... if I didn't have kids


Posted by: B0000rt

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Originally Posted by NextelsOnly
I hope it is styled nicely. That is the major selling point of this car. That will decide it. Also, that new Challenger has potential, as long as the Diamler Chrysler that is on crack cocaine who designed the new Charger isn't on the assignment.


I don't think it matters if the Charger flops

The 300 has already redefined what an American sedan is, and will be the benchmark for all other sedans in the future




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