Whats with the new camaro?

[ar0ck]

I know they just announced a new convertible model, but whats going on with this car? Its starting to make me wonder if they are seriously ever going to make it! For some reason I remember back when they were going to introduce the new Z06 there were tons of spy photos and test vehicles on the road at least a year & a half before it actually came out. How come we haven't seen any test shots, spy photos or any new production pictures? All i keep seeing is the same drive-able silver car. I'm honestly loosing interest in the car itself, what gives?

I just feel like GM rushed us a concept car to satisfy our hunger for a new camaro, but they aren't even close to being ready.

Maybe Al can chime in here!

[alamantia]

exactly... i think GM was surprised with the publics interest in the charger and mustang and decided to jump on the band wagon, not having the new camaro ready for productiuon they keep leaking photos and such so people hold off on buying the fords and doges and wait for the camero (im cynical by nature) im a fan of chevy but the mustang, that thing is hot, the new camaro... eh

[BigAls87Z28]

I know they just announced a new convertible model, but whats going on with this car? Its starting to make me wonder if they are seriously ever going to make it! For some reason I remember back when they were going to introduce the new Z06 there were tons of spy photos and test vehicles on the road at least a year & a half before it actually came out. How come we haven't seen any test shots, spy photos or any new production pictures? All i keep seeing is the same drive-able silver car. I'm honestly loosing interest in the car itself, what gives?

I just feel like GM rushed us a concept car to satisfy our hunger for a new camaro, but they aren't even close to being ready.

Maybe Al can chime in here!

As we speak, there are hand built pre-production cars running around Australian for tuning. There wont be any production cars because, errr....there is no production car to take pictures of!! Oshawa is still busy making W bodies. If you are losing interest now as a concept, whats gunna happen when you buy the car for 4-5 years and it sits in your driveway?
I still smile from ear to ear when I see the silver concept, and I smiled even harder when I saw the vert.

[Savage_Messiah]

As we speak, there are hand built pre-production cars running around Australian for tuning. There wont be any production cars because, errr....there is no production car to take pictures of!! Oshawa is still busy making W bodies. If you are losing interest now as a concept, whats gunna happen when you buy the car for 4-5 years and it sits in your driveway?
I still smile from ear to ear when I see the silver concept, and I smiled even harder when I saw the vert.

it'll sit in his driveway not running, like the current one :-P

[BigAls87Z28]

exactly... i think GM was surprised with the publics interest in the charger and mustang and decided to jump on the band wagon, not having the new camaro ready for productiuon they keep leaking photos and such so people hold off on buying the fords and doges and wait for the camero (im cynical by nature) im a fan of chevy but the mustang, that thing is hot, the new camaro... eh

Thats possible. I mean, I can see the attraction to the Mustang. Solid rear, 300hp V8, 5spd manual, rear wheel drive, under 30k. I mean, who wouldnt want a car that can just keep up with a 5 year old fbody? No-Brainer!!
And the Charger!! Oh man, nothing gets me more excited then 2+tons of sports car..errish...thing, 2 TONS OF HEMI POWERED SOMETHING!!

[BonzoHansen]

So, the car showed up last winter as a concept car, they annouced this past summer (what, 7 months ago?) they are building it the for 2009 model year, and you wonder if they are gonna make it because you haven't seen it driving around? What did you expect, instant car, suddenly bumped up 18-24 months early?

Save your pennies, I bet it will arrive spring 2008. So a year + from now. that's record time for GM.

[Knipps]

So, the car showed up last winter (not even 12 months yet) as a concept car, they annouced this past summer (what, 7 months ago?) they are building it the for 2009 model year, and you wonder if they are gonna make it because you haven't seen it driving around? What did you expect, instant car, suddenly bumped up 18-24 months early?

Save your pennies, I bet it will arrive spring 2008. So a year + from now. that's record time for GM.

that's what i was thinking...

[qwikz28]

So, the car showed up last winter (not even 12 months yet) as a concept car, they annouced this past summer (what, 7 months ago?) they are building it the for 2009 model year, and you wonder if they are gonna make it because you haven't seen it driving around? What did you expect, instant car, suddenly bumped up 18-24 months early?

Save your pennies, I bet it will arrive spring 2008. So a year + from now. that's record time for GM.

i believe production starts fall/winter 2008. thats really not as far away as it seems

[ar0ck]

Im just saying, considering the time fraim they are giving us, how come we haven't seen or heard anything new?

[Savage_Messiah]

how come there was no public (outside of GMI) knowledge of the concept?

same reason bubba... surprise

[alamantia]

maybe is gonna be electric....

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070107/bs_nm/autoshow_volt_dc

[Knipps]

maybe is gonna be electric....

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070107/bs_nm/autoshow_volt_dc

:twak: NO!

[misterjuice]

maybe it'll be powered by an Iron Duke....or a Quad 4 ;)

[LS1Hawk]

I just hope it comes out soon. Gonna need a new daily driver, probably by the end of this year or early 2008.

[Firebird67dude]

I can't drive for a long time anyway so it doesnt matter to me. I think the wait for this car is no problem, it is so worth it.

[Knipps]

i'm buying myself one as a graduation present
[in 2012 :rofl:]

[ar0ck]

it'll sit in his driveway not running, like the current one :-P

Hows your car these days? ;-)

[qwikz28]

i heard some rumors about a diesel

[V]

i heard the sucker's nuclear

[qwikz28]

i hate me

[BonzoHansen]

i heard the sucker's nuclearThis one is.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/Cars/th_BM_2_IMG_2085.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/Cars/BM_2_IMG_2085.jpg)


Atomic powered turbines. 8-)

[WayFast84]

it sucks, Im getting a mustang peace.

[Knipps]

it sucks, Im getting a mustang peace.


:ban:

[Tru2Chevy]

it sucks, Im getting a mustang peace.

.....and you think you get made fun of now. This is gonna be funny.

- Justin

[Fast92RS]

Im definetly gonna buy one when it comes out. My wifes lease will be up and I get the Camaro and she gets the truck..... hopefully :-P

[WildBillyT]

it sucks, Im getting a mustang peace.

Just remember that the fastest Mustang from every year it has been in production has been slower than the fastest F-Body from the same year. :D

[qwikz28]

Just remember that the fastest Mustang from every year it has been in production has been slower than the fastest F-Body from the same year. :D

...until 2003 :(


but in any event, ford still blows my crotch

[WildBillyT]

...until 2003 :(


but in any event, ford still blows my crotch

No F-body in 2003 to compare.

[Knipps]

No F-body in 2003 to compare.

:orlyflag:

http://www.2002firehawk-c26.net/HeritageFBody.html

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Fast92RS]

Thats pretty bad ass....
http://www.2002firehawk-c26.net/HeritageFBody/2003HeritageCamaro30.JPG

[WildBillyT]

:orlyflag:

http://www.2002firehawk-c26.net/HeritageFBody.html

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Even if we count those- GM still wins the comparison.

[01ws6TA]

it sucks, Im getting a mustang peace.

i hear those fox body mustangs make great drift cars....

[Knipps]

Even if we count those- GM still wins the comparison.
:nod: :nod: :nod:

i hear those fox body mustangs make great drift cars....

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
i was waiting for that...

[chevyt454]

I'm just hoping some insurance company is crazy enough to take a chance on me when the new Camaro is available!

[Knipps]

I'm just hoping some insurance company is crazy enough to take a chance on me when the new Camaro is available!

i'm hoping i don't have any more major screw ups between now and then

[BonzoHansen]

http://www.ls1tech.com/09CamaroSite/index.htm

Here, this user at Pro Touring is a GM employee.

Official press release here; http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/04/chevy-camaro-convertible-concept-rolls-into-detroit-early/

Damn thing was born to be a convertible. Absolutely beautiful.

I actually got to see the real thing in person a few weeks ago over at Design Center. It's even better looking in person.

So, the new Camaro has been seen, just not by us yet...

[Savage_Messiah]

No F-body in 2003 to compare.

NO ****?!?!?!?!!!!?????!?!?!?!?!!?!?!??!!111111


:lol: