Bob Lutz denies Production Camaro will be bigger than concept
02-26-2007, 07:06 AM
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Bob Lutz denies Production Camaro will be bigger than concept
I hesitate to post this since it can be construed as self promotion (I'm 50% partner in the forum I'm about to post a link to), but this is huge news so get over it:
Straight from the Horse's mouth, Lutz says the Camaro isn't growing:
http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229
Straight from the Horse's mouth, Lutz says the Camaro isn't growing:
http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229
02-26-2007, 07:25 AM
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Let me make it a bit easier for people to get the info here...
From:
http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229
Thanks for putting that one to bed.
And I have been saying basically what you posted here for a long time:
Thanks, Charlie and Chris!
From:
http://www.automochatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Alright, all of this talk about the Camaro growing compared to the concept has caused great consternation - namely from me.
I contacted Bob Lutz, to hear his comments on the matter. I respect the confidentiality of private communications, so I waited until I recieved his personal permission to publicly post his message.
To which Bob Lutz responded:
And there you have it!
I contacted Bob Lutz, to hear his comments on the matter. I respect the confidentiality of private communications, so I waited until I recieved his personal permission to publicly post his message.
Hi Bob,
There is some info circulating around the internet regarding the length of the upcoming Camaro. It seems to have grown compared to the Concept. I understand the need for 5 star crash ratings and limitations with Zeta's architecture, really I do. But a Camaro the same size as my 5 passenger, 4 door, CTS, is very disappointing to me. If true, my excitement for the car has been diminished.
Thanks for listening
Charlie
There is some info circulating around the internet regarding the length of the upcoming Camaro. It seems to have grown compared to the Concept. I understand the need for 5 star crash ratings and limitations with Zeta's architecture, really I do. But a Camaro the same size as my 5 passenger, 4 door, CTS, is very disappointing to me. If true, my excitement for the car has been diminished.
Thanks for listening
Charlie
Originally Posted by Bob Lutz
Worry not. The production car is trimmer looking and no bigger than the concept that was shown. In fact, other than a more realistic roof height, I have to look at the door handles to see which is which; concept, or production?
And I have been saying basically what you posted here for a long time:
Originally Posted by Chris 96 WS6
I think Lutz & Co. know they have to get this car right. You don't screw millions of loyal fans by killing off their cars, then sit out the game for 7 years, and come back with anything less than a grand slam home run.
02-26-2007, 07:31 AM
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Great feedback! 
Thanks for bringing that question up the line for us, Charlie 
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After having seen both the Challenger & Camaro concepts again at the Toronto auto show this past weekend, I can honestly say I'm still pumped about the Camaro, and the Challenger is definitely HUGE!!!
Would have "liked" to see the orange convertible concept, but I was happy to see the red car (a color, instead of silver!
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Well, back to waiting patiently!! 
Thanks for bringing that question up the line for us, Charlie .After having seen both the Challenger & Camaro concepts again at the Toronto auto show this past weekend, I can honestly say I'm still pumped about the Camaro, and the Challenger is definitely HUGE!!!
Would have "liked" to see the orange convertible concept, but I was happy to see the red car (a color, instead of silver!
)Well, back to waiting patiently!!
02-26-2007, 08:01 AM
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Thx Jason. 
I'm more excited about this car now than I think I was at NAIAS when they unveiled it. The idea each one of us will be able to essentially buy a fully functional copy of the concept....its just plain awesome.
I'm more excited about this car now than I think I was at NAIAS when they unveiled it. The idea each one of us will be able to essentially buy a fully functional copy of the concept....its just plain awesome.
