Confirmation - 5th Gen Camaro Concept at Detroit NAIAS 2006!
08-05-2005 | 08:32 AM
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Confirmation - 5th Gen Camaro Concept at Detroit NAIAS 2006!
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=106732
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.
What this means to you: Guess it was just a matter of time and environmental awareness — the original definition of muscle cars doesn't fit well with new perceptions of what's best for the world...could there be a "green" muscle car in our future?
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.
What this means to you: Guess it was just a matter of time and environmental awareness — the original definition of muscle cars doesn't fit well with new perceptions of what's best for the world...could there be a "green" muscle car in our future?
08-06-2005 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by hllywd
Thats because GM doesnt have any imagination right now
08-06-2005 | 02:52 PM
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They need a company reform like nissan. Before I wouldn't even look or touch a nissan when I shopped for a car. Now they are making some pretty good cars.
All GM has that I'd consider is the Corvette. The impala is the only GM sedan that I like.
All GM has that I'd consider is the Corvette. The impala is the only GM sedan that I like.
08-06-2005 | 03:33 PM
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its true.. GM really doesnt have any imagination right now... everything that is coming out is cookie cutter crap.... with the exception of the vette........ i think they should try and design something off the 4thgen fbody instead of the 1st.... keep it more modern looking.... dont get me wron gi like the sorta retroness of the earlier camaro concepts, but i tink by the time that they would make that car a production vehicle the whol retro phase will be over-done..... it already is over-done..... i hate retro looking cars (other than new mustang and SSR)..............
GM should have Grant Photochop something based of a 4th gen......
GM should have Grant Photochop something based of a 4th gen......