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New Exterior Question

savage99ss
05-27-2008, 12:42 PM
Will the new Camaro have a 100% steel exterior, body panels, hood, etc.? I hope so, I did not enjoy the plastic/composite materials on the 4th gen.
skorpion317
05-27-2008, 12:50 PM
Will the new Camaro have a 100% steel exterior, body panels, hood, etc.? I hope so, I did not enjoy the plastic/composite materials on the 4th gen.

No. Having an all-steel exterior would increase the car's weight.

Come to think of it, I can't think of a single car nowadays that has an all-steel exterior.
mpilarZ281992
06-05-2008, 01:35 PM
Steel exteriors are a thing of the past. Its no longer economical and heavy. However, being a 3rd gen owner I liked the steel components of my Z. Im sure there will be plastic composites riddled on the 5th gen inside and out.
97z28/m6
06-07-2008, 03:56 PM
my guess is all steel except for the bumpers.
DAKMOR
06-09-2008, 04:29 PM
what do you mean, plastic/composite materials on the 4th gen? Bumpers? Cause I am under the idea that the main shell is steel.
Bradl1982
06-10-2008, 01:59 AM
what do you mean, plastic/composite materials on the 4th gen? Bumpers? Cause I am under the idea that the main shell is steel.

Fenders, hood, bumpers
jg95z28
06-10-2008, 10:59 AM
Fenders, hood, bumpers... door skins. :D
JeremyNYR
06-10-2008, 11:36 AM
... door skins. :D

actually the entire door shell! The 4th gen also had a composite roof panel. I don't see much if any weight savings though. The 3rd gen steel fenders are as light as a feather. The corrosion and dent resistance seem to be the real benefits
savage99ss
06-10-2008, 04:14 PM
Anyone that went to view the Camaro care to answer this question?
JasonD
06-10-2008, 07:11 PM
I don't think we know exactly how much so we cannot say. I remember the hood being very lightweight but that doesn't answer the question.

We just didn't get that deep into it. These pics will answer part of your question, though...
http://jalopnik.com/392589/2009-chevrolet-camaro-exclusive-production-pictures-seriously
savage99ss
06-11-2008, 12:32 PM
I don't think we know exactly how much so we cannot say. I remember the hood being very lightweight but that doesn't answer the question.

We just didn't get that deep into it. These pics will answer part of your question, though...
http://jalopnik.com/392589/2009-chevrolet-camaro-exclusive-production-pictures-seriously

Thanks.....I saw those pics earlier.....Just curious if GM will be using aluminum boby parts on the car to reduce weight. Makes me wonder.