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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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Camaro '09

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=3124

This link includes a good photo and a small video clip. There are other photos out there if you care to look.
Lutz wants to green-light it for 2009. It's supposed to be 4 inches shorter than the original Camaro, and is yet another example of the retro design trend.
(i like the way older cars look, personally)

The biggest news is that they are planning to offer both a 400 hp LS2 version AND they want to sell a V8 model for 20,000 dollars. Perhaps the 5.3 liter engine from the Tahoe? You should also expect a V6 version for insurance and fuel mileage reasons.

I kinda like it.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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never will I own an american car agian unless it is a classic
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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big fan of the last gen camaro (nothing more incredible than the sound of the modded ls1 especially) not sure how i feel bout this one but i could see myself warming up to it.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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the rear end looks better than the front, imo.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...12&forum_id=80
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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i concur
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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Wow... I think it looks great! I'd love a Z06 powered Z28 version. It would own all...(in a straight line)
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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At first glance, my immediate thought was ack, yak...but after looking at it for a while. It doesn't look bad, except for the tail lights. A modern take on the 67-69 Camaro.
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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They should make the standard one have the 400hp V8 and give the SS the ZO6 engine
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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**** poor compared to the Mustang and the new Dodge Challenger. Looks to much like a cadillac coupe.
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Kordwood
**** poor compared to the Mustang and the new Dodge Challenger. Looks to much like a cadillac coupe.
My thoughts precisely.
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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The side windows on that concept car are too chopped, and need to be bigger.

Other than that, it looks pretty cool. But a bit too much like the charger.
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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those wheels look like the wheels on the concept of the evo X.
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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ahhhhh,,,,,,, I was really hoping for more. The front end needs to be flush and not pointy.


Loving this retro to new age design thing going on.

But they need to go with a more true body look of some of these muscle cars.

Like a first yr GTO,,,,, and a first year Charger....... these two didnt come close to hitting it out of the park.

The Challenger is the closest attemp to date.

I think if they stick with the exact same sheet metal of these cars,,,, and then go nuts on everything else bring them up to date performance wise....... The whole OLD to NEW design thing they have going on WILL WORK MUCH BETTER,,,,,,,

well for me anyways.
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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new mustang = win
new challenger = lots of potential
that = excriment
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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i'm not particularly sold on the details of this design, but I'm SO happy with the proportions. This and the Charger have that 'long hood' look and the muscular haunches. I love it. I think the Challenger is the best looking overall, VERY closely followed by the Mustang with the Charger and the Camaro tied for last, but even those two look pretty good to me.



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