I found this online, but I think it's from a real newspaper. Even I know what's wrong with this picture. :(

http://files.automotiveforums.com/attaches/534/3493.attach

That's on heck of a mistake. lol That's a Firebird. :) Still an F-Body but it's not a Camaro.

That is funny. I wonder if Camaro and Firebirds heads would argue over a mistake like that?:D

From my experience, most F body owners, both Firebirds and Camaros, have a mutual respect for each other

DOG

Question: what designated the "F" in F-body? was it just a random letter that was given to those cars, or do F-Body's have certain features, as in, are the only F Body's Camaro's and Firebirds?

The "F" in F-body is simply a letter designation of Firebirds and Camaros. Similarly, Corvettes are denoted as C-bodys, A-bodys are the old Chevelles, and G-bodys are the Grand Nationals. I have never seen any information with a specific reason behind these cars being labeled with an "F." I can tell you the term F-body was first used on Camaros and Firebirds that were produced in 1982.

Dog

I was always under the impression it meant "Formula". Sort of a higher performance firebird/camaro.

I could be mistaken, but I don't think that's correct. I think it refers to all Camaros/Firebirds from '82 on. Like I said, I'm not sure though, just what I've heard. Anybody else got any input?

Dog.

this goes to show you how stupid the media is

yea, that's so obviously a firebird, haha.

come on Geno.. bringin threads back from the dead isnt cool.... bet we see the lock..

what are you talking about?

when i didnt pay attiton to cars, i use to mistake camaro's for firebirds, now that i love camaro's i know the difference right away.

Yea it's easy, 3rd and 4th gen flip up lights = firebird. 1st and 2nd birds were sorta more roundish.... or you jus gotta know. And kaotik, huh?

just goes to show....the paper isnt always right

nope

The "F" in F-body is simply a letter designation of Firebirds and Camaros. Similarly, Corvettes are denoted as C-bodys, A-bodys are the old Chevelles, and G-bodys are the Grand Nationals. I have never seen any information with a specific reason behind these cars being labeled with an "F." I can tell you the term F-body was first used on Camaros and Firebirds that were produced in 1982.

Dog
I think someone doesn't know That the corvette is a Y-body and I love that F-body, The F stands for Formula Comment. It makes me feel special.

The reason they named it f-body because the dude who invented was named fisher

I know but I like the reason he made up better.

you didn't know!

What didn't I know?

its an honest mistake, look at all the effective camouflage...

I could be mistaken, but I don't think that's correct. I think it refers to all Camaros/Firebirds from '82 on. Like I said, I'm not sure though, just what I've heard. Anybody else got any input?

Dog.


its not 82 on.... my car is an F body.

And i heard it is a myth that they are called an F body because it was made by Fischer. I heard it is just a letter they picked.


EDIT: holy shit this thread is old.

I believe the "Fisher" thing is right

no..i dont think it is....cause there was a big argument in another forum about it and i think someone had proof that it wasnt.