OMG!!! Look what Scott just sent me!!!
08-15-2002, 09:24 AM
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OMG!!! Look what Scott just sent me!!!
OMG, I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!!! 
One of the guys in the CICC is taking his 1969 Sunoco Replicar to Woodward to park beside this beauty!! It's soooooooooooooo cooool!!
http://www.indycamaro.com/images/DreamCruise_Z28.jpg
Good morning, all,
For those of you attending the Woodward Dream Cruise, be looking for one of
our newest project cars......and, for those of you attending the Fcar
Gathering at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, we're hoping to
have both the Camaro and Firebird project cars on display......
Vehicles provide a sneak peak at the division's capabilities.
WARREN ? GM's new Performance Division will unveil two partnership show
vehicles at the 2002 Woodward Dream Cruise that symbolize the heritage of
the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Created solely for
show purposes, the entire project was completed in just eight weeks with
parts donated by GM Powertrain, GM Performance Parts, and GM Design Center.
"This venture truly epitomizes the wonderful relationship that will
continue to flourish as a symbol of GM divisional cooperation on future
projects and will serve as a great send off for the exciting 35-year
heritage of both the Camaro and Firebird," said Mark Reuss, GM's Executive
Director for Performance Division. "We wanted to start building employee
enthusiasm with our division partners and I think these were two perfect
cars to help achieve that goal."
The GM Performance Division 2003 Z/28 emulates the 1960s and 70s
Penske-Sonoco stock TransAm race team vehicles. Complete with a classic
high dome cowl induction hood, egg crate grill, aggressive front fascia,
and a rear spoiler. The dark metallic blue exterior and yellow graphics
make for a visually striking appearance and the 427 c.i., C5R, aluminum,
race motor pumps out 600 horsepower. It is mated with a six-speed manual
transmission. The fenders are modified to accommodate the 315/30/18 tires
in the front and 335/30/18s in the rear. The interior has the look and feel
of a race car where the midnight black upholstery contrasts a bright
yellow, full roll cage. The bucket seats are equipped with a five-point
harness and the instrument cluster has oversized racing gauges and carbon
fiber throughout.
The GM Performance Division 2003 TransAm is reminiscent of the 1970-71
original production Pontiac Firebird TransAm. This vehicle is a modern
interpretation of the classic, with a white exterior accented with blue
racing stripes and classic shaker hood. The front and rear spoilers were
modified to mimic the original muscle car along with front and rear wheel
aero spats. The interior appointments come complete with all the amenities
of the original and include a Hurst shifter, perforated heliocone blue
leather seats and a DNA white perforated leather headliner. The steering
wheel is also leather wrapped in blue to match. The 427 c.i. powerplant,
matched with an automatic transmission, supplies 455 horses to the
285/30/ZR20 inch rear tires. The front wheels are fitted with 265/30/19
high performance tires.
[This message has been edited by Doug Harden, Pres CICC (edited August 15, 2002).]
One of the guys in the CICC is taking his 1969 Sunoco Replicar to Woodward to park beside this beauty!! It's soooooooooooooo cooool!!http://www.indycamaro.com/images/DreamCruise_Z28.jpg
Good morning, all,
For those of you attending the Woodward Dream Cruise, be looking for one of
our newest project cars......and, for those of you attending the Fcar
Gathering at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, we're hoping to
have both the Camaro and Firebird project cars on display......
Vehicles provide a sneak peak at the division's capabilities.
WARREN ? GM's new Performance Division will unveil two partnership show
vehicles at the 2002 Woodward Dream Cruise that symbolize the heritage of
the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Created solely for
show purposes, the entire project was completed in just eight weeks with
parts donated by GM Powertrain, GM Performance Parts, and GM Design Center.
"This venture truly epitomizes the wonderful relationship that will
continue to flourish as a symbol of GM divisional cooperation on future
projects and will serve as a great send off for the exciting 35-year
heritage of both the Camaro and Firebird," said Mark Reuss, GM's Executive
Director for Performance Division. "We wanted to start building employee
enthusiasm with our division partners and I think these were two perfect
cars to help achieve that goal."
The GM Performance Division 2003 Z/28 emulates the 1960s and 70s
Penske-Sonoco stock TransAm race team vehicles. Complete with a classic
high dome cowl induction hood, egg crate grill, aggressive front fascia,
and a rear spoiler. The dark metallic blue exterior and yellow graphics
make for a visually striking appearance and the 427 c.i., C5R, aluminum,
race motor pumps out 600 horsepower. It is mated with a six-speed manual
transmission. The fenders are modified to accommodate the 315/30/18 tires
in the front and 335/30/18s in the rear. The interior has the look and feel
of a race car where the midnight black upholstery contrasts a bright
yellow, full roll cage. The bucket seats are equipped with a five-point
harness and the instrument cluster has oversized racing gauges and carbon
fiber throughout.
The GM Performance Division 2003 TransAm is reminiscent of the 1970-71
original production Pontiac Firebird TransAm. This vehicle is a modern
interpretation of the classic, with a white exterior accented with blue
racing stripes and classic shaker hood. The front and rear spoilers were
modified to mimic the original muscle car along with front and rear wheel
aero spats. The interior appointments come complete with all the amenities
of the original and include a Hurst shifter, perforated heliocone blue
leather seats and a DNA white perforated leather headliner. The steering
wheel is also leather wrapped in blue to match. The 427 c.i. powerplant,
matched with an automatic transmission, supplies 455 horses to the
285/30/ZR20 inch rear tires. The front wheels are fitted with 265/30/19
high performance tires.
[This message has been edited by Doug Harden, Pres CICC (edited August 15, 2002).]
08-15-2002, 09:32 AM
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AWESOME! That car looks great! Any pics of the Firebird?
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-Joshua
1997 Bright Red Trans Am WS6 M6
I was thinking dagger. -Steve Nash
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-Joshua
1997 Bright Red Trans Am WS6 M6
I was thinking dagger. -Steve Nash
08-15-2002, 11:03 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Z284ever:
I LOVE IT!
Someone must have heard all my yammering about the Z/28 (...that's ZEEE SLASH TWENTY EIGHT).
Thank You GMPD! </font>
I LOVE IT!
Someone must have heard all my yammering about the Z/28 (...that's ZEEE SLASH TWENTY EIGHT).
Thank You GMPD! </font>
08-15-2002, 11:13 AM
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Did anybody else notice that the picture appears to be a true coupe, not a hatch back? I wonder if the real thing will be that way as well, or maybe I'm just seeing things?
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-Joshua
1997 Bright Red Trans Am WS6 M6
I was thinking dagger. -Steve Nash
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-Joshua
1997 Bright Red Trans Am WS6 M6
I was thinking dagger. -Steve Nash
08-15-2002, 11:46 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Sixer-Bird:
Did anybody else notice that the picture appears to be a true coupe, not a hatch back? I wonder if the real thing will be that way as well, or maybe I'm just seeing things?
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Did anybody else notice that the picture appears to be a true coupe, not a hatch back? I wonder if the real thing will be that way as well, or maybe I'm just seeing things?
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08-15-2002, 05:27 PM
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Very nice! Love ditching the hatchback and side exhaust (wheels are great, too!). I wonder if GM will offer any of this look as a kit from the parts dept like they did with the Grand Am SC/T.
When is the F-body gathering at the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green? I'd love to see this ~2003~ Camaro and the TA in person.
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-JERRY-
'02 Impreza WRX
'88 Fiero Formula
Formerly owned: '93 Firebird Formula
When is the F-body gathering at the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green? I'd love to see this ~2003~ Camaro and the TA in person.
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-JERRY-
'02 Impreza WRX
'88 Fiero Formula
Formerly owned: '93 Firebird Formula
08-15-2002, 05:32 PM
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Oh yeah, and if GM had offered this freshened up 4th gen as a production '03 model (obviously not as race-ready and with higher output LS1/6), it would have certainly had my interest. I bet this project didn't even cost an arm and a leg.