I hope to hell this isn't a repost. I just stumbled on this post on GMinsidenews.com



Introduction:

Firebird enthusiasts around the world have been aching for a new Firebird ever since the discontinuation of the Camaro/Firebird twins in 2002. Hopes rise, then fall with each different piece of news. Agonizingly, Camaro fans got their wishes granted with the concrete announcement of the Camaro, eliminating the rumors and speculation surrounding that car. We've heard "Firebird's coming" and "No, there will be no Firebird". The latest news item the Firebird support team points to as evidence of a revival is the registration of the Firebird trademark. Wheather or not that holds merit is not the point. Unlike some others, we happen to believe that there is a business case to be made for the Firebird, if it shares high cost components with it's Camaro sibling. A new Firebird could bring excitement and passion to the Pontiac brand, a real "want" car that was affordable and available. Much like the mission set forth on the current Solstice. That car is accomplishing the goal of the GTO, yet, in small numbers. Pontiac needs a higher volume "want" car. Our Firebird is differentiated from the Camaro well, yet shares the greenhouse, engines and other important components. Something we felt was needed is a different interior, differentiated in the example set by the Solstice/Sky siblings. So here, we present our vision of a future Firebird, melding and blending cues from previous generations and presenting it in a new, way. Completely feasible, and easily doable, we present, the Firebird!

Specs Sheet:

Base Vehicle: Chevy Camaro
Engines, Greenhouse, Platform, Components
Engines: 3900 (3.9) V6 w/242 hp, 5300 5.3L V8 w/303 hp
Note: Various Other Options and Engine Packages
Transmissions: 5 speed manual, 6 speed Automatic



Introduction:

Given the notoriety and importance of the GTO, we felt it was important that it be better differentiated from it's Holden brother, so we gave the GTO it's own, dedicated body based upon the Zeta platform. We felt that, as Pontiac's "halo" vehicle, it was important that it had to have a strong connection to the past. Slotting above the Firebird, the GTO is a sporty muscle car that has fresh styling, presented in a retro light. Simply put, the GTO isn't GM's Challenger/Mustang fighter. We'll leave that to the Firebird. GTO is intended to sit at the top of Pontiac's lineup; the more expensive, higher end muscle car, positioned at a higher, less accessible price point then the Firebird. We believe it's a true GTO, paying homage to the past greats, but a car for the future. What the GTO would be like if it had continued all these years. The GTO's planned introduction date is late 2008, as a 2009.


Specs Sheet:
Base Platform: Zeta
Drive Wheels: RWD
Engines: 6000 6.0L V8 w/400 HP
Transmissions: 6 speed Automatic

Again I hope this isn't a repost. ANY truth to it?

Bob s.

 

Here is the link to the entire thread.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=37381

Also includes some other future pontiacs.

Bob s.

 

I don't think that's "official" (just because it says GM doesn't mean it is GM).

Unless something has changed, Firebird is still dead .

However, AFAIK, the GTO is being developed for a MY2009 release along with the Camaro (Zeta-based). I don't think it's "official" yet (unlike the Camaro) but I don't think it's a myth or rumour either?? I know I've read about it on another board.

 

Bird = Still dead.....all that was made up......

 

They're all PS's. Those are the GMI future possibilities. They are speculation at best, and they did this for Buick as well. Personally, I think anyone who thinks GM is going to bring back Camaro, Firebird/TransAm, and GTO are off their rocker. If you read the entire thread they didn't put Solstice in the future product as well.

 

Okay, I just responded with this thread, but can anyone give a clear reason why GM would want two cars competing against one another so closely and in the same division? We've seen a ton of badge engineering, but this is even beyond that. Sky and Solstice are pushing it. This keeps coming up, and I just don't know where people are coming from here.

 

Nothing more than photochops of the camaro.

 

I wouldn't be too surprised if we see a Firebird and GTO in showrooms together. But I would be very surprised if they were both on the same platform.

 

I like that GTO!

 

I like the current GTO a lot better than that beast. And I mean beast in the hideous way.

 

The Firebird. The GTO really nice.

 

I want a Bird, but if it looked like that pic, I WOULDN'T want it
I seriously doubt they will be making a Bird, but if they do, I want it to look like the other concept thats floating around.

 

Those are chops off of GMinsidenews.com

 

maybe that’s the idea. if they make them so hideous that no one will want them, then people will stop asking them to make it lol.

 

I hang around GMI alot, those are some chops that a few of the guys put together, just brainstorming some of the directions that Pontiac could go with.