New 2005 Chevrolet Roadster Pic

Here is a pic of a new Chevrolet Roadster based on the Solstice Platform. But no word about a V6 or V8, just 4cylinder.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/spy_reports/2003/1/detroit_spy_report/

I hope they keep the Nomad's grillwork. :D

Why does Chevrolet need another roadster? How about a 4 seat convertable, or better yet a 2+2 V8 RWD coupe.

I'd still be all for a modern day Monza.

Heck... bring back the Corvair! :D

I think having a Chevy version of the Solstice will only take sales away from the Solstice (and vice-versa).

IMO it would be better if Chevy were to use the Solstice platform and make a nice, sporty, affordable, 2 seat COUPE out of it. Then it wouldn't be just a Solstice with a Chevrolet styling option ;)

If Pontiac were to offer a coupe version of the Solstice, I'd be in line to buy one today :D

Actually I do see a market for both. Make the Solstice come standard with all the bells and whistles. Then make the Chevy version come stripped with options up to the same level as Solstice.

A cheap and inexpensive two-seat roadster for the masses. It would be the prefect weekend 2nd or 3rd car. (Or in my case ... seventh. :p )

that gto looks like it belongs to saturn, ahhhahaha:lol:

Originally posted by rcdonner
Here is a pic of a new Chevrolet Roadster based on the Solstice Platform. But no word about a V6 or V8, just 4cylinder.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/spy_reports/2003/1/detroit_spy_report/

I hope there are significant changes. I don't care for rebadged clones of other bands. Saturn's getting a Vauxhall Lightning-inspired roadster also. How about showing off the platform with more variants? A sporty coupe or hatchback perhaps; something more imaginative. Maybe another shot at a Bel Air.

"Son of Corvette" sounds intriguing, but the Corvette will already have a step-son in Solstice.

Hey the more sporty Chevy cars, the better! If they do keep the prices different, they can pull it off with both. But once again, like I've always said, if GM possibly allows Chevy to have a sporty Kappa coupe, (hopefully) a certain 2+2 pony car, and the Vette, I dont see why Pontiac cant have a Firebird slapped in between Solstice and GTO (there is a considerable 15,000 dollar gap to fill).

Corvette
Camaro (or whatever)
Chevy Roadster
:think:

Now I can see where each of these have their own markets, but do they all have to be in the same brand name? Thats getting a little crowded I think...

I'm happy though if they do have a version of the Pontiac Solstice. When manufacturers put out too many sports/muscle cars, whos the real winner? :)

Saw this a while ago, Chevrolet Solstice. :) Check out the GTO "redesign," pretty good.

Like I reported here a month a ago the Chevy Sportster will have the drivetrain as the Solstice.

This would be a bad idea in my opinion. They'd be better off doing the Nomad.

I say call it the chevy 210 :D if you know what that was...

or monza..sounds pretty cool..or the new Chevy VEGA!!

Originally posted by Caps94ZODG
I say call it the chevy 210 :D if you know what that was...

or monza..sounds pretty cool..or the new Chevy VEGA!! How about Nova? :lol:

Chevy II?

.... for some reason I like Chevrolet Deuce

You know, every GM division having the virtually SAME lineup can do more harm than good...

Why does Chevy need a 2-seat cheapo roadster?

Why does Saturn need large cars?

Why does everyone need a Trailblazer clone?

Does GM really need so much overlap? It would be cheaper and wiser for GM corporate to build fewer models of better cars. Do the dealers run the company or something?

Originally posted by CaminoLS6
This would be a bad idea in my opinion. They'd be better off doing the Nomad.

I agree 100%


Originally posted by Caps94ZODG
I say call it the chevy 210 :D if you know what that was...
or monza..sounds pretty cool..or the new Chevy VEGA!!

wasn't the Vega a huge pile of crap? I think that name better stay dead.

how bout this...call it .............



Cavalier???? :D


Think about it....
The name has alot of draw to it..it moves a little upscale as a roadster..the Cobalt takes its place as what it was and the Cav makes a new place at Chevy as an intro roadster..

Originally posted by Caps94ZODG
I say call it the chevy 210 :D if you know what that was...

or monza..sounds pretty cool..or the new Chevy VEGA!!

those are mexican market cars. with scooter wheels.

Originally posted by WERM
You know, every GM division having the virtually SAME lineup can do more harm than good...

Why does Chevy need a 2-seat cheapo roadster?

... Does GM really need so much overlap? It would be cheaper and wiser for GM corporate to build fewer models of better cars. Do the dealers run the company or something? Simple... look at all the manufacturer's with 2-seat roadsters powered by 4 cylinders.

Chevy could enter the market at the lower-end and grab all those young buyers that can't afford the high-end import version.

Keep it cheap and lightweight, but offer a ton of options so folks can customize it to suit their needs. If its cute and has a catchy (or historical) name, it could be a huge seller. :D

I thought they were trying to get a little more brand distinction, and also trying to make pontiac look a little more sportier than chevy in general so why this?

If it has a better front than pontiac I might be interested. I really dont like the pontiac front end. Also a V6 and AWD would be nice like the Audi TT.

I like it.

But i would see it as pointless without some serious differentiation between it and the pontiac model. By differences, i don't mean body panels alone.