2008 Camaro!

Hawk312 · #1 01-09-2006, 10:44 PM

Not sure how many have seen it, but the 2008/2009 Camaro concept was unveiled today! It would be nice to see a kit soon, but how about we see a scratchbuilt one for AFMOY 2007?

The design possibilities are endless, though I don`t know if you would be able to borrow any parts from any other kit.
These pics were posted on "the other board", and are creating a stir on both sides of the fence!

D_LaMz · #2 01-09-2006, 10:48 PM

LOL I remember when pics spreaded all over the net and GM wanted those pics down.

white97ex · #3 01-09-2006, 10:56 PM

the cat is out of the bag now. it was unveiled this morning at the NAIAS in detroit. I like it.....sort of. they could have done better. the back end really bugs me.

redstang423 · #4 01-09-2006, 10:57 PM

yeah those have been out for at least a couple days... picture of a red version http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...3&page=1&pp=20

more views... http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...threadid=25124

Jaymes · #5 01-09-2006, 11:24 PM

those rims look like the ones on the 06 350z's

sweet looking concept though

fwdfreak · #6 01-10-2006, 02:16 AM

the american car industry is really aiming for the oldschool look.. i have to say i think this is the coolest of the new-old musclecars

primera man · #7 01-10-2006, 08:30 AM

Looking like a "make-over" on '68 MODEL!!
I'm liking very much

'97ventureowner · #8 01-10-2006, 01:24 PM

Saw the story on CNN Headline news this morning. They stated it is a concept car,and means that GM may or may not decide to actually build it. And if they do, it could look different than the actual concept vehicle. If GM had any brains left, they would take this car and immediately put it into production, jumping on the bandwagon as Ford, and Dodge have done. This may possibly be one of the vehicles that pulls them out of the doldrums, and keeps them afloat.

Jaguar D-Type · #9 01-10-2006, 04:04 PM

redstang423,

Do you have a Corvette C5-R like this?

The new Camaro will likely use a revised Holden Zeta chassis and will go into production in 2009. The Camaro concept is around 10 inches shorter, in length, when compared to the new Dodge Challenger concept.

Another Camaro video

http://gmtv.feedroom.com/iframeset.jsp?ord=17940

Another video

http://ls1lt1.vidiac.com/Player.aspx...B-C174CE5DCA0B

more pics

30 mpg

http://www.camaroz28.com/

willimo · #10 01-10-2006, 07:03 PM

The back is fun-kay and the lines are too busy trying to mimick the old cars. Tone it down a bit so it doesn't look like it's spazzing out and it'll be cool. And what's with the knightrider slit in the front?

Hawk312 · #11 01-10-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaguar D-Type

The new Camaro will likely use a revised Holden Zeta chassis and will go into production in 2009. The Camaro concept is around 10 inches shorter, in length, when compared to the new Dodge Challenger concept.

I haven`t seen any weight info yet. Anyone heard how heavy it will be?

ma51 · #12 01-10-2006, 11:24 PM

I sometimes wish automakers would start looking to the future more than the past. But hey, if Chevy feels compelled to look back, this concept ain't a bad way to go -- looks pretty sweet. Not quite the presence of the Challenger concept, but both could change considerably before they're produced.
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Jaguar D-Type · #13 01-11-2006, 04:14 AM

I haven't heard how heavy it will weigh, but I hope it will be under 3,600 pounds or at least less than the new Dodge Challenger. The new Challenger concept actually had this thing attached to it.

The Camaro concept has a leather dash which won't make it to production. The gauges are too hard to read easily.

By 2009 or 2010, the Corvette will likely be refreshed with new wheels, brakes, an engine or two (the new hand-built LS7 is awesome, but a rumored supercharged LS9 is on the way), a revised interior, and what not.

I was at the L.A. auto show last Friday and they showed a red Camaro concept there a coupe of days ago! Ahhhhh!

Jaguar D-Type · #14 01-11-2006, 05:09 AM

First generation (1967-1969) Camaros for reference.

The greatest car to race in the Trans-Am Series, the Sunoco Camaro Z/28 (also the greatest Camaro race car ever made).

According to the GM video I posted a link to above, a real 1969 Z-L1 (the Z-L1, if I'm not mistaken, is an L88 motor [racing engine] from the 1967 Corvette L88 [one of twenty] with aluminum heads for over 500 gross hp along with disc brakes)

Z/28 with a small-block 302 with solid lifters built for the Trans-Am Series (used in race cars)

1969 SS

redstang423 · #15 01-11-2006, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaguar D-Type

redstang423,

Do you have a Corvette C5-R like this?

No, the version I'm building is the Yellow/White one, although I like the one in those pictures a little better.

As far as the camaro goes, I'm somewhat nuetral on the styling. The lines look sexy as hell, but the front bumper/grille just doesn't seem to fit the rest of the car to me. Luckily those are most likely to be changed to the production vehicle. I might be a little partial to the mustangs, but right now I'm pulling for any American car company to start making money. Unfortunately, I don't see this concept, or any Camaro, being a life saver we are hoping for. As we saw with the last generation Mustang and Camaro, even if the Camaro is significantly faster, its not gonna put up a big fight against the Mustang. I'm not sure on the exact figures, but didn't the last Mustang outsell the Camaro/Firebird combined around 3 to 1? I'm not trying to start any wars here or get anyone riled up I'm just saying what I fear is the truth. Mustang fans are a pretty loyal group and I just don't see this Camaro stealing away those Mustang fanatics.

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