Camaro concept - up in smoke!

[Twin Turbo]

Even leaking coolent, this car looks superb!

[GTS Turbo]

that looks the nuts! want one!

[Joe Rotax]

A friend of mine got to drive the new Camaro a few weeks ago as part of some research group. He seemed quite pleased about it.

Can't say as I like them that much though; if I was going to spend that kind of money I'd rather build one of these:

Edited by Joe Rotax on Wednesday 20th June 03:30

Edited by Joe Rotax on Wednesday 20th June 03:31

[dilbert]

I liked those pictures so much, I had to find the rest of them;

[LuS1fer]

Hardly a valid comparison though. Stripped out racer vs four seater GT. I'll take the Camaro.

[Twin Turbo]

Or both

[scottiedog]

Oooooo, I am soo excited! Anyone have a rough idea how much one of these will be? Need to plan out how mong its going to take to save up for one of these!

[Joe Rotax]

Here are a couple of snaps that have been making the rounds lately:

[steve-p]

I prefer the look of the Challenger, but the Camaro will probably be available here in right hand drive with a proper warranty, and an inflated price tag of course.

[Twin Turbo]

With the VXR8 retailing at circa £35k, I reckon you're looking at £40k for a Camaro. Hopefully it'll always be cheaper than the Corvette....especially as the 'Vette is GM's halo car.

I can't wait to see it in the flesh. If it's at Goodwood tomorrow (in the Supercar/concept car padock) I'll be a very happy bunny.

I'll take mine in black

Edited by Twin Turbo on Thursday 21st June 14:19

[Stig]

It's a fine looking car alright. Be interesting to see how they price it and whether they make it available in RHD from the get go.

Paul - I'll be at Goodwood tomorrow, so keep an ear out for the Mustang

[Twin Turbo]

I'll certainly keep a lookout.....or an earout

[LuS1fer]

I'll take mine LHD, as an import and with £180 pa road tax not £300. Like I've said before, how can they sell it here - as a brand in itself because it certainly ain't no upmarket Daewoo. It will also kill sales of the VXR8 dead in RHD form as the rumours are it's being developed by Holden.

[Twin Turbo]

LuS1fer said:

I'll take mine LHD, as an import and with £180 pa road tax not £300. Like I've said before, how can they sell it here - as a brand in itself because it certainly ain't no upmarket Daewoo. It will also kill sales of the VXR8 dead in RHD form as the rumours are it's being developed by Holden.

I wonder what would happen to the value of LHD imports if Daewoo, sorry I mean Chevrolet, sell them officially with RHD and warranties. As it is, and I can't remember where I read it, but Bob Lutz said there were about 4000 RHD for Europe. They'd come in limited numbers and get SVA'd...as this would get around the European pedestrian laws that the car can't pass. Summink like that anyway.

RHD/LHD, official or unofficial, it'll still be one of the meanest looking mutha's on the road

[LuS1fer]

It's official, that's not coolant, it's the lad under the bonnet drooling over the LS7....

[eldudereno]

Been keeping an eye on the numerous Camaro forums and the general consensus is that US pricing should be something like this.

Base V6 Camaro
MSRP* $ 21,750.00 (base price) to $ 31,560.00 (fully optioned)

Standard Options:
• Active Handling System: improves traction and enhances vehicle stability w/ IRS
• Brakes: four-wheel antilock disc standard
• Engine: 310 hp 3.9L 3900 V6 HF
• Tires: front and rear, P235/40-17,
• Wheels: 17- x 8.5-inch front and rear, five-spoke, silver-painted, aluminum
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Air conditioning
• Power windows
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Cruise control
• Cloth bucket seats
• CD player
• OnStar

Optional Base V6:
• PREMIUM PACKAGE- includes dual-zone air conditioning, automatic power seating and Head-Up Display with on-board computer (MPG, outside temp, compass etc.) $875
• Leather seating with heated 6-way power driver seat $1015
• LIMITED SLIP REAR DIFFERENTIAL $195
• Automatic Transmission $850
• XM Satellite Radio $200
• Bose Monsoon Premium sound system with in-dash 6 CD changer and MP3 connection $600
• Wheels: 17- x 8.5-inch front and rear, five-spoke, polished, aluminum $600
• Convertible $4000
• Power Sunroof $1200
• Floor mats: carpeted $75
• RALLY SPORT PACKAGE- 18" aluminum polished wheels with P245/40ZR-18
tires, RS badges, fog lamps, body-color grille inserts, front and rear fascia extensions, chrome tail pipes $2000


Super Sport Camaro (SS)
MSRP* $ 28,145.00 (base price) to $ 38,485.00 (fully optioned)

• Active Handling System: improves traction and enhances vehicle stability w/ IRS
• Brakes: four-wheel antilock disc standard
• Engine: 430 hp 6.2L 6200 V8 LS3 with DOD
• Duel exhaust
• Tires: front and rear, P245/40ZR-18,
• Wheels: 18- x 8.5-inch front and rear, five-spoke, silver-painted, aluminum
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Air conditioning
• Power windows
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Cruise control
• Cloth bucket seats
• CD player
• OnStar
• XM Satellite Radio
• Fog lamps
• SS grille
• SS hood with scoop
• SS front and rear fascia
• SS Spoiler
• LIMITED SLIP REAR DIFFERENTIAL
• Floor mats: carpeted

Optional SS:
• PREMIUM PACKAGE- includes dual-zone air conditioning, automatic power seating and Head-Up Display with on-board computer (MPG, outside temp, compass etc.) $875
• Leather seating with heated 6-way power driver seat $1015
• PERFORMANCE PACKAGE- performance handling suspension with stiffer springs, stabilizer bars, performance axle ratio, chrome tail pipes $2000
• RALLY SPORT PACKAGE(RS/SS)- 18" aluminum polished wheels with P245/40ZR-18 tires, RS badges, body-color grille inserts, front and rear fascia extensions, chrome tail pipes $1000
• 6-speed Automatic Transmission $850
• Bose Monsoon Premium sound system with in-dash 6 CD changer and MP3 connection $600
• Wheels: 18- x 8.5-inch front and rear, five-spoke, polished, aluminum $600
• Convertible $4000
• Power Sunroof $1200


Z28 Camaro (Limited Production)
MSRP* $ 39,250.00 (base price) to $ 43,740.00 (fully optioned)

• Active Handling System: improves traction and enhances vehicle stability
• Brakes: four-wheel antilock disc standard
• Performance large cross drilled rotors
• performance handling suspension with stiffer springs, stabilizer bars, performance axle ratio
• Engine: 525 hp Supercharged 6.2L 6200 V8 LS9
• Special Z28 exhaust outlets, polished, four-inch stainless-steel tips
• Tires: front, P275/40ZR-19,
• Tires: rear, P295/40ZR-19,
• Wheels: 19- x 9.5-inch front and rear, five-spoke, silver-painted, aluminum
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Air conditioning
• Power windows
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Cruise control
• Cloth bucket seats
• CD player
• OnStar
• XM Satellite Radio
• Fog lamps
• Z28 grille
• Z28 hood with scoop
• Z28 front and rear fascia
• Z28 Spoiler
• LIMITED SLIP REAR DIFFERENTIAL
• Floor mats: carpeted

Optional Z28:
• PREMIUM PACKAGE- includes dual-zone air conditioning, automatic power seating and Head-Up Display with on-board computer (MPG, outside temp, compass etc.) $875
• Leather seating with heated 6-way power driver seat $1015
• XM Satellite Radio $200
• Bose Monsoon Premium sound system with in-dash 6 CD changer and MP3 connection $600
• Wheels: 19- x 9.5-inch front and rear, five-spoke, polished, aluminum $600
• Power Sunroof $1200

Edited by eldudereno on Thursday 21st June 21:23

[V1PER]

Challenger all day.....
Even going out to NY when they are realised

[V8 EOL - Rich]

V1PER said:

Challenger all day.....

Agreed styling wise... just not sure about the Hemi as opposed to a LS engine.

[twistedsanity]

i want one now dot com
i shall be selling everything i own to buy one

[LuS1fer]

V1PER said:

Challenger all day.....
Even going out to NY when they are realised

Fantastic styling, let me make that quite clear, but you're buying a 4000lb old E class Merc in a designer tracksuit. The Camaro will murder it.