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Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Weight loss just means money was spent to design it better and less overkill. Silly engineers, making **** heavy.
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Fifth gen was based on an preexisting chassis designed for large vehicles, the G8/SS/Commodore and even larger cars like the Caprice.
It is hard to make a big car small and keep focused on weight. It's the issue BMW has with the current 5 series as it is based on the same platform as the current 7, and now the 5 is one of the heaviest cars in it's class with a dramatic drop in the "ultimate driving" aspect.
This Sixth Gen is based on a small, rear-drive platform that was designed to underpin a lightweight sports sedan for Cadillac and has been expanded to accept a larger midsized car.
The Sixth gen will take advantage of an American designed, American developed, and for the first time since 1992, an American Made Camaro.
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Originally Posted by NastyEllEssWon
I just wish they would get away from the hideous 5th gen design and produce something mean looking. Judging from the camo covered shots it looks like its going to be very similar looking with gaudy taillights. Why buy this car when you can get 5th gens for half the price.
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While your opinion has been noted, you must accept the fact that the Fifth Gen Camaro is one of the best selling Camaro generations, and that a car like this sells based on how it attaches to people's emotions and feelings.
Your feelings do not align with the general population.
Why buy this car? I believe Bishop explains it very well.
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Originally Posted by The_Bishop
Er, off the top of my head: weight loss, power train improvements, handling improvements, interior improvements, looks like visibility may be improved.
Yeah, no reason to buy one.
Also, if I'm laying out that kind of cash, I'd rather have a new muscle car, not one that has a questionable history.
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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
Gen V platform (Am I referencing that correctly, Al?) should be a really nice addition. Seems to be doing ok in the c7.
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Platform tends to be associated with the chassis, so you can just say LT1 or Gen V small block.