5th gen Camaro news
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"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."
Me? I'd like to see a new Z28 with the 400bhp LS2 as standard and an LS7 SS version both featuring HUD and titanium exhausts and a weight loss programme from making the rear end a boot rather than a hatch. GM fear the Camaro will steal Vette sales - always have. All I want is a 4 seater Vette and that means a fast Camaro.
>> Edited by LuS1fer on Friday 9th September 20:54
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."
Me? I'd like to see a new Z28 with the 400bhp LS2 as standard and an LS7 SS version both featuring HUD and titanium exhausts and a weight loss programme from making the rear end a boot rather than a hatch. GM fear the Camaro will steal Vette sales - always have. All I want is a 4 seater Vette and that means a fast Camaro.
>> Edited by LuS1fer on Friday 9th September 20:54
With a famous name like Camaro I don't know which is more painful,
a)Waiting for ever and a day for the next model (Lotus Esprit) or
b)Watching the manufacturer devalue the name by putting it on some bloggsmobile saloon (Ford Thunderbird).
With very low margins on bread-and-butter cars GM would need to come up with something that looks the part to catch buyers attention. More Mini, Mustang, Charger and less Monaro, GTO.
Solstice is so slow into production it's becoming a joke.
a)Waiting for ever and a day for the next model (Lotus Esprit) or
b)Watching the manufacturer devalue the name by putting it on some bloggsmobile saloon (Ford Thunderbird).
With very low margins on bread-and-butter cars GM would need to come up with something that looks the part to catch buyers attention. More Mini, Mustang, Charger and less Monaro, GTO.
Solstice is so slow into production it's becoming a joke.
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