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

[Jake D]

What about cars that are affordanble that an enthusiast would enjoy?  Can't think of many.  GTO might the be on example.  C6, cha-ching.  Cobalt SS, maybe.  New Mustang, is the best example.  There are many affordable performance type imports.  The Big 3 need to recognize.  The Charger, 300C, Magnum line might qualify.  SRT-4 is a good one. Focus SVT (why not sell the Focus RS here, huh?).   Crossfire SRT-6 is pricey.
Why not do a Focus RT AWD?  Compete directly with the R32 and WRX STi?  That would be a sweet ride!!!  

Or do an updated GTO and sell a Judge Package?  

[Mr.7]

Bring back the Feiro GT. they finnaly got that car right and then killed it. That is the General for ya

[roguegeek]

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.

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

I would. For those prices, you can get much better European or even Japanese vehicles.

[roguegeek]

What about cars that are affordanble that an enthusiast would enjoy?  Can't think of many.  GTO might the be on example.  C6, cha-ching.  Cobalt SS, maybe.  New Mustang, is the best example.  There are many affordable performance type imports.  The Big 3 need to recognize.

I probably wouldn't throw the GTO into affordable. Most people can't afford a $35k+ vehicle. The one vehicle that screamed to me when you said affordable for the enthusiasts was the Pontiac Solstice. That's an amazing car for the price.

[tab]

mustang, lol, where?  get your eyes checked people!

i see a camaro....gimme one!!!!


camaro:


mustang:

[GeeP]

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

No thanks, I'd rather have another cheap CA '83 VW Diesel.  

Driving half a million miles a year I can't afford "GM reliability", "Ford tough".  "Ram tough" never kept me off the side of the road either.   :lol:

[pantablo]

take a good look at those pictures...

the left and right side show different (slightly) treatments to the body, particularly noticable on the front 3/4 shots. I'd say its still at least a year away and is not a rolling chassis but a full size mock up of the bodywork. splitting the design L & R is a common way to look at different designs in auto design, from what I saw at Art Center...

[tab]

here's the 05 mustang:

mustang, lol, where?  get your eyes checked people!

i see a camaro....gimme one!!!!


camaro:


mustang:

[Mr.7]

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

No thanks, I'd rather have another cheap CA '83 VW Diesel.  

Driving half a million miles a year I can't afford "GM reliability", "Ford tough".  "Ram tough" never kept me off the side of the road either.   :lol:

Don't get me wrong, I don't really support american vehicles either. But who could so no to GT. I guess for the same money I could try to get on the waiting list for the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage. It's only beauty on wheels :kiss:

[roguegeek]

mustang, lol, where?  get your eyes checked people!

+1 You guys are on crack! That things screams Camaro and I'll be the first to put my name down on the waiting list.

[RVertigo]

I can see how the two seem very similar...  They are different, but not that different...

Now here is a sweet piece of engineering:



Soooooo cool!  AND it gets great gas mileage.  

[roguegeek]

Those have always been and always will be sweet vehicles. I was looking in craigslist for a nice one just this morning. Maybe a Karman Ghia instead.

[RVertigo]

I was never really into the Ghias...  But, you can easily sneak a Porsche engine in there...  and WHOOP!!! :mrgreen:

I really like notch-backs, but they're impossible to find and cost WAY too much. :dunno:

[pantablo]

I prefer the notchbacks too. screw the porshe engine, just drom a 2180cc dual carb'd vw motor and you're good to go. I had a 66 with an 1835cc in it in high school. stinger exhaust sticking straight back horizontally, car dropped to the ground...mmmm...

[RVertigo]

Yeah...  Even a 17xxcc sucka would friggen rule...  2180 would be rediculous!  

And... Porsche engines are only cool in Ghias...  'cause they're just Porsches with a VW logo. :lol:

Some of these Notchbacks are soo damn sweet.

[Jake D]

I helped a friend of mine build a Ghia in high school.  It was awsome until the fuel line let go and started a fire.  We managed to get the stero out before it turned into a big fire ball on the side of the road.  Talk about a sick to your stomach feeling. . .watching all that money and work burn on the side of the road.  

[roguegeek]

Same here with the notchbacks. Gotta love em. Fastbacks are sweet too. I could do without the squarebacks. Still, the Ghia is my fav. Would love to find a nice reliable one in cherry condition.

[roguegeek]

I helped a friend of mine build a Ghia in high school.  It was awsome until the fuel line let go and started a fire.  We managed to get the stero out before it turned into a big fire ball on the side of the road.  Talk about a sick to your stomach feeling. . .watching all that money and work burn on the side of the road.  

Every damn time I see a car fire on the side of the road, it's always a VW Bus or Bug. Once saw a Thing all lit up too. Unfortunately, it feels very common to me.

[RVertigo]

I had, not one, but TWO fire extinguishers in my bug.    

[roguegeek]

Might be old new for some people, but it hasn't been posted here yet so I need to share. The concept is officially out. As soon as they give an official ok for a production version, I'm laying down my deposit. Most of the following images are linked to larger ones.