New bodystyle Chevy Camaro

[Bud Williams]

I thought I saw a new bodystyle Camaro last night?

Was I dreaming or are they in fact out already?

This was in Canton, GA

Looked pretty nice, Black and they were driving pretty fast.

 

[Dave S 2]

I don't believe so. Supposed to be released this spring as a 2010 model.

 

[Bill Barber]

Not yet ,JMO they are really Fuggly.

 

[gary s]

could be, but unlikely.



imo, NICE !!!!!!!

i wouldn't mind one in my garage

 

[Chris Huffmire]

You want to see the new Camaro??? Check out the new Transformers movie, Thats the same model that will be released. or check the link

 

[Tommy VanNess]

Yeah, I think the only change from the Transformers version is the intake on the front hood/grille. They are getting rid of that which does change the appearance.



Took them long enough to come out with it. I saw this concept like 4 years ago.

 

[Chad Merry]

There are a bunch of them on the road now, they are all test vehicles.

 

[Joe Turner]

Hopefully it won't be as big a POS as the last model. And WTF is with 2010? First it was an 08, then 09, now 2010?!

 

[Dan Chatten]

I have to say its pretty nice looking.

 

[David Hiatt]

The six cylinder version is 300 horse....maybe ford should take notes since the mustang gt for 2010 is only about 15 horse better.

 

[Travis Munday]

Very possible. While full-on production isn't until March, limited production has already happened. Could be some big dealer or tuner or got their hands on one a bit early.

 

[Jimmy Lavoie]

Yes, they are out. I saw one the other day in Ft. Lauderdale - Orange. Sweet lookin car! :wub:

 

[Shaun Tucker]

I saw one up here in London ON even. They must be out by now.. gorgeous car if you ask me.

 

[Carey Frennier]

Ford will probably put the Ecoteck 3.5L dual turbo charged v6 in the 2010 production Mustang. It gets around 24-26mpg and packs 355bhp. Turbo cars are insanely fun. My dream vehicle is a 69 396 RS/SS Camaro but I'd buy a 3.5L Mustang over the V6 2010 Camaro anyday lol.

 

[Alan Peters]

By 2011 70% of all Fords cars will have turbo's.......



The fact GM kept delaying production is turning a 70K concept car into a 30K consumer car. I have a feeling it will bomb similar to the PT Cruiser did. Huge demand for a couple of years, then discontinued.

 

[Thomas Rogers]

Big Al said:

I have a feeling it will bomb similar to the PT Cruiser did. Huge demand for a couple of years, then discontinued.

Bomb? Actually, that sounds like a good business plan. If GM and Ford could tighten up the concept, planning and design phases and bring new, unique models to market cheaper and faster, than they could have a few years run of a new model then retire it.



The problem with "new and unique" is that a bunch of people jump onto the band wagon and buy because they want that "look". Then, once you start seeing more and more of the new and unique vehicle on the road, then the buying community is on to something else.



Limited runs of 3 or 4 years is about right for the new and unique, IMHO. But Detroit has to figure out how to deliver the new and unique faster and with less cost.



TJR

 

[Les]

I have a feeling it will bomb similar to the PT Cruiser did. Huge demand for a couple of years, then discontinued.

About 1million sold since being introduced in 2000. I'm sure GM & Ford would accept this level of failure.

 

[Alan Peters]

I agree with you TJR. My point with the PT was they created a great concept, produced it, created all this market buzz, but could not do it with any other model, unless you look at the 300. Dealers could not sell them in the end. Demand fizzled, no interest, buyers went else where. Look at the Mustang brand, you have the standard, GT, Saleen, Shelby, Rousch, etc. Some which are limited numbered, but this creates its own market buzz and demand. For the Camero, I remember the basic model and the z28. That's it. If GM markets the car, creates off brand excitement, I do think it has a chance at making huge dollars.

 

[gary s]

get a v-6 and add a few minor mods, watch out mustang gt

 

[buzz worth]

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Just sold the orange Z28 to a guy in CA. Gonna miss that one, but I want to finish up the vert before spring.

New one doesn't strike me as "retro".....too little, too late. GM needs to go back to the days of Harley Earl, Vince Piggins, and Pete Estes.



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