this thing is very, very RETRO along with also containing the worst of MODERN.

Who drew this crapper, anyway?

Did a drawing by some old fart with a comb-over make it to GM.
or
Was it one of the versions of a '60's conception drawing that had been discarded and long forgotten when the 70's models made their debute?

I think it looks like someone had a '67 firebird body and hood w/scoop, installed with a '67 camaro grill and lower facia; gutted out the headlights, installed some aftermarket round blue-halogens and slapped heeps of bondo on all the edges and the sharp edges then rounded or smoothed flat. Then topped off with some obnoxiously oversized ghetto rims.

 

one thing is for sure.. those that don't like the concept's styling feel just as strongly as those that do like it..

i guess bold styling is pretty decisive.. good thing the vast majority are on the side that likes the concept

 

hmmm thats a pretty good way of puting the design. but the car still looks retro there is no way around that. but i like it

 

[sarcasm]I like this guy.[/sarcasm]

Hey, everyone's entitled to an opinion, right?

 

Yes, but that doesen't make it worth discussing. How about we all quit bumping this, and let it sink to the bottom where it belongs.


Yes, Im aware of the irony of "dont post anymore" post.

 

I was actually saying they should use the round rear lights of the early 2nd gens. Not to mention all the Chevy's that wear em', including the Corvette. O.K. so they're not.....exactly round. I still like em', and they have the option to go more round on future models. I agree with Mike, SFireGT98......well said! Damn, I'm still mad about missing Carlisle, but thankfully I got to see it up close, at the last PowerTour stop at Englishtown N.J., and......I NEED this car! You have to see this car in person it is BADASS , I WILL have one, atleast one! Tremendous job on the car! Have I said that before? Love it! Pictures do not do this car justice. You must see it in person. I could care less about retro, non-retro, whatever you call it, I'm going to get it. It IS a REAL CAMARO, IMHO.

 

What a fool

 

I went a little overboard on the smiley's! Take it as a sign of my enthusiasm for the car.

 

If I remember correctly, you were a big adversary of the new Camaro when we first got a look at it. I'm glad to see your impressions have changed and you're now completely for it.

 

You said it yourself. Influence. Park it next to a 69 Camaro and you can see the influence however it is not a complete recreation of the 69 as it has current styling influences that are seen in both the Corvette and modern Cadillacs. Do the same with the current Mustang and a 68 Fastback, or the new Challenger and the original and a majority of laypersons couldn't tell the difference.

That is the difference between retro-styling and heritage influence.

 

I think you've got me confused with someone else. I've loved it from the get go! About the ony thing I wasn't big on was the guages protruding into the dash. They basically did, damn near everything I wanted them to, on it!

 

Yeah, Sorry to say it but the new camaro is ugly. The fourth genereation is alot more attractive. The 2nd and 1st generation is also alot more attractive. This car is lack luster basicly it is shiny and is copy of ford's mustang retro-idea. GM just is not a very bright company like scrapping there alternative fuel program boy that was a great idea. I think I will buy another 4th generation before I buy one of the 5th generaion. However, this is just my personal opinion if others think the car is beautiful great in the end it is the individual who decides if the car looks great or not.

 

I think I'd buck at the knees if I saw it in person... !!!

 

IMHO, the pictures don't do it justice. I was a little weak in the knees, looking at it up close. It just has this presense about it! Hunkered down, mean like its gonna goble up anything in site, very much as does the C6....... also IMO! I just can't wait for it.

 

I think the writer of this post was trying to get people fired up...in the deep down you are prolly like F*** YEAH! That things is awesome. But until you admit when you walk up to it in person....then keep your opinion, your opinion. The majority of Camaroz28.com gives it a huge!!