A Camaro Concept... Could it be true? (Yes!!!)

roguegeek · December 11, 2005, 11:00:46 AM

If you're a fan of this car, then you know of the countless number of fake concept drawings and sculptures put out in the last couple of years. Well with it being a near certainty of a concept being released during the 2006 North American auto shows, there's a good chance the following pics are very real. These images have been circulating around the next since last week and there's a very good chance they're real.

http://www.projectrich.com/blog/2005/12/09.html#a729

Having owned several of these cars already and living in a Camaro family, I'm estatic to think this may be real. The Camaro is probably the biggest mystery going into the LA and Detroit Auto Shows in January. I have my fingers crossed.

More pics at the link above.

vtlion · December 11, 2005, 11:21:30 AM

ah yes, the Chevy camaro. I have owned two of them, an 87 and a 92.

Ford killed the Camaro a few years back when the Mustang dominated them so badly that GM pulled the F-body cars from the lineup entirely.

I just have to wonder if the market for gas-guzzling muscle cars is really there anymore like it used to be. As much fun as those V8 power plants were, I certainly wouldn't buy one today.

roguegeek · December 11, 2005, 11:32:15 AM

Quote from: vtlionah yes, the Chevy camaro. I have owned two of them, an 87 and a 92.

Ford killed the Camaro a few years back when the Mustang dominated them so badly that GM pulled the F-body cars from the lineup entirely.

I just have to wonder if the market for gas-guzzling muscle cars is really there anymore like it used to be. As much fun as those V8 power plants were, I certainly wouldn't buy one today.

I absolutely hear ya there. My hope is to see GM's displacement-on-demand technology incorporated into the design on whatever V8 they decide to go with. V8 power when you need it. I4 fuel milage the rest of the time. For me, though, my love is so strong for that car that I wont mind the fuel milage.

Jeppy · December 11, 2005, 11:36:59 AM

That is so flippin sweet! I want one!!!!

Mr.7 · December 11, 2005, 02:26:00 PM

Quote from: vtlion

I just have to wonder if the market for gas-guzzling muscle cars is really there anymore like it used to be. As much fun as those V8 power plants were, I certainly wouldn't buy one today.

tell that to Ford and Chrysler. They just released two of them (the Mustang and 300C) which are doing quiet well. I can see why chevrolet is now reconsidering the camero. If the Camero looked like those concept pics, then the general would have a succes on thier hands. Whether or not it can gain back all of it's lost market share is yet to be seen

70 Cam Guy · December 11, 2005, 04:27:35 PM

those LS1 Camaro's actually got around 30mpg on the freeway and my buddy's old LT1 got around 28 with the 6-speed. Around town mileage depends on how heavy your foot was

maybe a new one wouldn't be so bad on the gas card

if it isn't rear wheel drive, I'll probably have a heart attack

roguegeek · December 11, 2005, 10:28:18 PM

Quote from: 70 Cam Guythose LS1 Camaro's actually got around 30mpg on the freeway and my buddy's old LT1 got around 28 with the 6-speed. Around town mileage depends on how heavy your foot was

maybe a new one wouldn't be so bad on the gas card

if it isn't rear wheel drive, I'll probably have a heart attack

It will be RWD. It will have the Camaro formula for sure.

As for the mpg, I have a '98 (LS1) and a '93 (LT1) and those definitely don't get 30mpg. It's closer to 19mpg. They're bone stock except for a K&N filter charger on the '98.

AgentNitz · December 11, 2005, 10:36:40 PM

the dang thing reminds me of a mustang?!

:x :x Seeing how it is just a concept and a rumor, who knows what the final product's gonna look like. But if it has but a hint of mustang in it, there WILL be hell to pay! :guns: :guns:

Blueknyt · December 11, 2005, 10:38:40 PM

gotta wonder, is it a rolling concept chassis? the jackstands under the frame near the wheels look strange, the front lower cowling/airdam doesnt seem right, and the tail lights look Photoshoped on. while it looks as if they are takeing alot of cues from the 67,68,69 body style and cockpit, i cant really say i care for the nose too much, the styleing up top and tail lends more to the Dodge charger then any year GM Fbody

but hey, thats just my opinion

RVertigo · December 12, 2005, 10:14:06 AM

What they need to do it stop making 8-12 MPG cars and make some really damn cool looking 35-50 MPG cars...

I'd bet something that looked like that and got 30 MPG would sell like hotcakes.

Jake D · December 12, 2005, 10:43:24 AM

Maybe put a turbo V6 in it? That would be cool! Ever wonder why you still see buick t-types and Grand Nationals with super high re-sale?

Anyway, I think it looks more like the Challenger concept than a Mustang.

Like so. . .

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22765

roguegeek · December 12, 2005, 11:53:06 AM

Hmm. It looks distinctly Camaro to me. The high hips. The open faced grill with round headlights pushed all the way to the sides. The deck lid and hood. Even the front fog lights. Looks like a very modern Camaro with first-generation hints all over the place.

scratch · December 12, 2005, 11:54:54 AM

Looks like a '65 Mustang.

roguegeek · December 12, 2005, 11:58:09 AM

Quote from: AgentNitzthe dang thing reminds me of a mustang?!

Quote from: Blueknytthe styleing up top and tail lends more to the Dodge charger then any year GM Fbody

Quote from: Jake DI think it looks more like the Challenger concept than a Mustang.

Quote from: scratchLooks like a '65 Mustang.

:x You guys are blind!

scratch · December 12, 2005, 12:30:26 PM

The only area that looks like a '67-68 Camero is aft of the front wheel to the front part of the rear fender. The rest just looks like...a '65 Mustang, with the skirting of an '90 Mustang, the squared off rear end of a '65 Mustang, the pointy front end of a '69-70 Mustang...sorry, we've been inanduated by Mustangs...they're everywhere!

I see Mustangs, they're everywhere, they don't even know they're Fords...

Turkina · December 12, 2005, 01:42:49 PM

So if this would come out, it would probably coincide with a redesign of the GTO/Holden Monaro. Cause we all know the GTO definitely needs an attitude transplant.

Whatever, I want a G35 coupe, I have no need for American muscle... :nana: And that would sit beside the Subie

Jake D · December 12, 2005, 01:48:26 PM

I'm going slide into a WRX when my lease is up in July. I can't wait.

But finally the Big 3 are starting to get it.

roguegeek · December 12, 2005, 02:08:51 PM

I'm definitely with all of you. The G35 has just an awesome powerplant and a WRX is a great deal for the performance. The only American cars I'd want to buy right now would be a Corvette C6 or even a Chevy HHR, but if a new Camaro does get released, I will be buying it.

Jake D · December 12, 2005, 02:26:14 PM

Quote from: TurkinaSo if this would come out, it would probably coincide with a redesign of the GTO/Holden Monaro. Cause we all know the GTO definitely needs an attitude transplant.

Whatever, I want a G35 coupe, I have no need for American muscle... :nana: And that would sit beside the Subie

Pontiac SHOULD take the Camero concept and do a Trans Am and/or Firebird. Expect cladding of some sort and stickers and a hood scoop.

Mr.7 · December 12, 2005, 02:55:58 PM

Quote from: roguegeekThe only American cars I'd want to buy right now would be a Corvette C6 or even a Chevy HHR, but if a new Camaro does get released, I will be buying it.

I think that the Ford GT, Saleen S7, and Viper SRT10 all quallify as American cars that nobody would object to owning.

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