GM leaks Camaro concept sketches

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GM leaks Camaro concept sketches

Reply #60 – December 14, 2005, 11:42:53 AM

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It looks like the the CTS-V's rear suspesion, which will handle the power no problem. As long as they make a LSx motor and a manual trans, the "high end" one will sell. They really need to get the base model spot-on though, I hope they use that LaCrosse V6. GM needs to keep the price competitve with the Stang as well. I can't wait for the NAIAS. The Shelby production GT500, the 07 Challenger, and the 08 Camaro concept will all be there. There's also rumour of a VW Corrado Turbo and Toyata Supra Turbo to compete with the Nissan GTR.

The price point is a good one. Which means they very well may not use the DOHC unit and would likely go with the cheaper 3.5L pushrod. Still. That's 211hp vs 210hp. If they keep the weight down, that will put the Chevy on par with the base Mustang. Not that hp has anything to do with the decision, for those who would buy the V6.

GM leaks Camaro concept sketches

Reply #61 – December 14, 2005, 11:13:45 PM

IMHO this whole retro-styling new age muscle cars is a joke. The mustang does resemble the 67-70 a little bit. I am big into 60s and 70s muscle cars and if you study the lines the 05 stang looks nothing like the old ones. There are way to many curves for my taste and the tailights need to be pushed in the middle not pushed out. The new Challenger sketches are perfect. That is a car worthy of the name Challenger especially if it has to live up to a 70s muscle car reputation.

GM leaks Camaro concept sketches

Reply #62 – December 15, 2005, 10:03:40 AM

I prefer the modern identities of the new Mustang and Camaro (sketches). Making an all out replica shows ZERO imagination on Chryslers part, and feeds the 'stuck in the past' beef people have with the former big three.

I think it's cool as hell, but I wish they had gone modern with some heritage cues, like Ford and Chevy did.

GM leaks Camaro concept sketches

Reply #63 – December 15, 2005, 07:33:12 PM

Chrysler already did the new design thing on the 300, Magnum, and Charger. And what did people yell? Make us an exact copy! So that's what they're doing. I could really care less about the Shelby, new SS, or whatever else comes out. I WILL buy one of those Challengers. That car is shag on wheels, and for somebody like me that can't afford an actual muscle car, it's perfect. I think they will sell every last one they make. I'll be getting a Black/Black 425 HP SRT/6Speed version the day it's available to order. Chrysler will actually price it reasonably unlike Chevy. (Though I do have to admit, the 400HP GTO at $33K is a STEAL. I almost bought one twice now. Then I saw the Challenger pics and it was over).