Fifth generation Camaro

AmErIcAnMuScLe813 · #1 01-20-2003, 06:28 PM

Does anyone know anything about the next generation camaro? All I've heard is that it cant be built for two years due to rules under the autoworker union. Has anyone heard anything?

SuPeRcAr_MaN · #2 01-20-2003, 07:48 PM

As of 2004, there is no Camaro. It is being replaced. Good move to get rid of this outdated style.

AmErIcAnMuScLe813 · #3 01-20-2003, 08:27 PM

Chevy stopped making the camaro in 2002. What are u talking about 2004?

SuPeRcAr_MaN · #4 01-21-2003, 02:32 PM

Sorry. It is the Firebird that is being dropped for 2004. Or maybe 2004 is when the replacements for these two models is coming... I'm confised.

Scott 02 · #5 01-21-2003, 02:39 PM

Hmm i always thought the Last year for the Camaro is 2002. Maybe it is the firebird. Will there be a next generation Camaro?

AmErIcAnMuScLe813 · #6 01-22-2003, 04:50 PM

Both camaro and firebird production stopped in 2002. I don't know what's going on in 2004 though, so...

TexasF355F1 · #7 01-22-2003, 06:38 PM

I've heard that there is a possibility for the return of the Camaro and Firebirds several years from now. Supposedly, GM is going back to the drawing board to create a Mustang stomping Camaro/Firebird. I really hope so, cuz mustangs although i like their looks, i hate Ford!

SuPeRcAr_MaN · #8 01-22-2003, 07:59 PM

Yea, I also hate Ford and I hope GM does make the Stang-Stompers. I also hope they are completely redesigned. One of the reasons they got rid of these models was their outdated styling.

2004 Firebird replacement photos are in the Firebird Thread of the Pontiac section.

bowtiebandit · #9 01-22-2003, 09:23 PM

as far as I've been told the F-body is done..for now. The GTO is taking the place of the Firebird and the SSR is replacing the Camaro, at least in sales. The Chevy SS will probably come along soon as is the Chevy Bel-Air. Yes the Bel-Air is coming back,hopefully, to rival the Thunderbird and it is a very nice lookin ride. See my pics in the non-specific area for new rides. I am a little dissappointed in the Y-car though since this is all I work on I hate to see it wear the Caddy emblem!!

Scott 02 · #10 01-22-2003, 09:35 PM

Yeah, i hope that GM has something that will stomp the new 2005 mustang with a "blower". I think the camaro should be the car with the older style front end than the mustang.

TexasF355F1 · #11 01-22-2003, 10:51 PM

No way, the car company's need to leave the older styling back in the 60's, the new mustang is absolutely atrocious. They need to come up with a new design and leave all old design elements out of the new car. As for the Bel-Air, I haven't seen pics, mainly b/c I'm not too interested in it. I hope the styling is good. The Thunderbird is just ugly to me. I do like the GTO and Chevy SS hope they make them faster than the 'stang, otherwise GM is gonna lose my business and I'm sure others too.

SuPeRcAr_MaN · #12 01-23-2003, 02:52 PM

The Bel-Air is not that great and will not be put in production. I see what you are saying about leaving old styles in the past, but I think it is good to go back to a time where American cars were about style and power and not fuel efficiency and "conservative" styling. The new GTO is great but should have brought back some of the old styling of the original Goats. That is why you bring back a legend, not to name some new piece of crap a GTO just so it sells. All manufacturers are being smart these days, mixing new edge with classic style. Dodge/Chrysler with their Hemis, Ford with their Mustang concept, and Pontiac with their GTO. They are taking a step forward while not forgetting their roots.

Scott 02 · #13 01-23-2003, 02:56 PM

Yeah, your right...american cars are starting to bring back the 60-70's styles and a good example of this is that dodge has a HEMI out in its trucks. I wont be suprised if they put one in a car in the near future

AmErIcAnMuScLe813 · #14 01-23-2003, 04:54 PM

All I can say is I hope they bring back a sweet looking camaro with a high displacement V8 and the power to put the rustangs in their place. By the way I personally think all these new retros look awfull - especially the new mustang concept. And the GTO concept has to be one of the most bland cars I've ever seen. Perfect example of why so few people buy american cars these days.

Scott 02 · #15 01-23-2003, 09:38 PM

AmErIcAnMuScLe813, I couldn't say on how much i agree with you, I hope the new Camaro don't have the old style with the new. That makes it look like 2 cars in one. I don't see the reason to wast that kind of money making it look that way. Oh like how you call mustangs "rustangs"

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