Agreed. My GTO had the filler on the right. It took a little getting used to, but no biggie after that. But I also agree with the observation that it makes it easier to avoid bashing a safety post or some such when you open your door to hop out and gas up.

 

Is it okay to post in this thread if you aren't having an orgasm?


I've been contemplating this picture for the past seven hours without posting about it.

So here goes....

I like the grill better than the concept. And this pic shows the nice suface developement of the quarter panel and lower rockers better than any previous pic.


But holy cow, this really looks like a chunky, hefty car with a really high cowl. Too high. And the hoodscoop only enhances that effect. It sorta looks like a coffin on the hood.

It's okay, but I'm not creamin' in my jeans over it like everyone else in this thread......so flame away.

 

then dont buy one...problem solved
Its ok to think the car looks great, I promise.

Did you ever see the concept in person? I thought it too looked huge in all the pictures until I saw it with my own eyes. We have seen it parked next to mustangs, and it looked smaller than them too.

 

[QUOTE=Z284ever;5104542] But holy cow, this really looks like a chunky, hefty car with a really high cowl. Too high. And the hoodscoop only enhances that effect. It sorta looks like a coffin on the hood.

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Not flaming here, just pointing something out. That high cowl is the result of high safety standards. To attain 5 star ratings now, sleek, low, truly svelte lines are not possible. Now, GM could make it as low as they want, but it would sacrifice safety ratings. For cars like a Lamborghini Murcielago, low slung lines and minimal skin is okay because a one star side imact rating is feasable because anyone who can and is buying a car like that could care less about safety.

But the Camaro is going to be a mass market.

Look at the new Malibu. G8. CTS. They all have high sight lines, front, and rear ends.

 

WHY WHY WHY????????? PLEASE Change the headlights back, i dont like it. I love the concept.

 

....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbodfather

wrong headlamps -- pieces missing -- but you can see the new Camaro looks very much like the concept........

(read atwixt the lines....)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisL

From GM Fastlane blog...

The new Camro is quickly evolving into final form, but some of the details you see here (such as the headlamp design) may change before production begins this year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbodfather

all the lamps you see are essentially velcro'd and hot glued in place -- -- so we can continue to drive 'em at night............

 

Two words: Reading comprehension.

 

Beautiful. From everything I've seen so far of the preproduction model, it's actually BETTER looking than the concept. (IMO at least.)

Irregardless of what others might think about white, it is definitely my #1 choice when ordering my 5th Gen. I think it's looks amazing in white.

 

It IS a hefty car!

It weighs about 9 thousand pounds because none of us want it to succeed.

We want it to die.

so there.



(sorry - I've been up for way too long and I'm jetlagged to boot.......)

Let me ask you this: is there ANYTHING you like about this car?



Gotta tell ya -- I'm happy with what I'm reading on most of the sites -- including this one!

 

This is not a word.

However, I really like the purple bowtie.

 

I'm glad to hear that! I would hate to think the negative folks were skewing development away from an awesome concept.

 

I keep looking at that white car, but what I see when I squint isn't a 5th gen. What I see is a certain '68 SS convertible with just the right amount of black panels and trim. I watched that car almost daily for several decades: I knew when it was out and about, where it hid when it was stashed away, and when it got stuffed in the back of the garage for about a decade. That car always captured my attention - even though I don't care for white cars generally. The car had a balance in its look that made white work very well.

This new one strikes me the same way.

 

Personally Scott, I love everything that I have seen so far, except, the back-up light location......but this is the first time I have posted it. This car is as close to the concept as I think it could have been from a production standpoint. I'm no mathematician, but I think from the three Camaro forums I frequent, it's about 95+% positive on the car........you yourself had posted some time back that some things had changed that you were not happy about, but from the realistic point of view, there are always things that will have to change from a roadworthy, reliable and safety aspects on a vehicle concept. Do we all have to agree or like them? No, of course not. This car is gonna do well and as a current 68 owner, previous 91 owner and a future 2010 owner, thanks to you and the rest of the team for bringing the car that most of us want back to our hearts and garages, and most importantly, the road!! The ZR1 might be the King, but the new Prince is hopefully gonna be pounding on the throne...........

 

Wow, we actually made it to 7 pages and 92 replies before the girth of the car is questioned. GM can't please everyone and it seems that no matter what is done...you can not be pleased at all.

 

Scott, I must say you guys are really doing an excellent job with the new Camaro! Thanks for working so hard on it and turning such an awesome concept into reality. I can't wait to see them on the street.

And I have a feeling the production model will look really good in white.