These are some of the questions from the chat today. I took the liberty of deleting some of the stuff we already know, like "what does RS stand for?" I got these from Camaro5.com, GM is supposed to post the complete transcripts later, along with answers to questions they didn't have time for.

10:00 - 11:00

lyndalu: When are we going to see pictures of the SS?

JohnFitzpatrick: Stay tuned...

blackoutj: LOTS!!!!! Any news on if the HUD will be an available option?

JohnFitzpatrick: Not at start of production. Can not comment beyond that...

nancygrl2002: Is there a plan for a Z28?

JohnFitzpatrick: I'm sorry, I can not comment on future product plans.

bioterrorist2004: Who is the core customer? How will the Camaro be marketed?

JohnFitzpatrick: Our research indicates that Camaro will appeal to a wide range of customers. Both people who have a passion for their cars, and people who want to exhibit style or suprise their social group. Specific marketing plans will be unveiled later.

jpastorius: What are the motorsport plans for the new Camaro?

JohnFitzpatrick: We do have motorsports plans for the Camaro, however, we are not ready to share them at this time.

wareagle900: Will there be any other color choices? bumblebee perhaps?

JohnFitzpatrick: We have 10 colors available for the Camaro. Go to Chevy.com/Camaro under "gallery" to view available colors. Regarding Bumblebee, stay tuned...

jpastorius: Would Chevrolet consider releasing a 1LE version some day?

JohnFitzpatrick: Perhaps.... Per the motorsport message earlier, we'll discuss specifics on motorsports at a later time.

BitchinCamaro: When will dealerships start taking orders?

JohnFitzpatrick: Ordering information will be provided to the dealers in the Fall.

kworthin: Will there be a true hugger orange color down the road?

JohnFitzpatrick: We will offer an orange, but it will not be a true hugger orange. We think you'll like the "Inferno Orange" we'll be offering.

gss9909: is the slit on the ss functional?

JohnFitzpatrick: No, the slit is for appearance only.

gss9909: wit production staring in febuary when will dealers get them and how will allocation be decided?

JohnFitzpatrick: Allocation plans are underdevelopment at this time. Those plans will be shared with dealers in a couple of months. The 2010 Camaro should start to appear by the end of the first quarter of 2009.

lyndalu: I thought we would get better gas millage than 26mpg since my 4th gen gets 30mpg on the highway. Hows that

JohnFitzpatrick: Remember, gas mileage is based on a federal government approved method. Actual gas mileage will depend on driving condition and use. If you get 30 with your 4th gen, you'll probably do even better with the 2010.

MrToad: Is the price range going to be close to a Corvett?

JohnFitzpatrick: When pricing is announced later this year, you'll find that our price is competitive with comparable Mustangs and Challengers.

puder1: What will the marketing department do to bring female customers?

JohnFitzpatrick: Our plans are still under development, but we recognize that female customers are important. We'll take steps to comunicate our great features in unique and different ways to different audiences.

mattruss: So if I want the V8 and the Halo lighting I will be ordering the RS/SS, is that correct?

JohnFitzpatrick: Yes, that is correct..

BitchinCamaro: What models is the USB port available on, and is it just for iPods?

JohnFitzpatrick: I believe any jump drive can fit in the USB. It will have to have MP3 files to be read, however.

wplangan: Nav system available?

JohnFitzpatrick: The Camaro will feature the optional OnStar Direction and Connection Package that will feature the most advanced navigational system available.

RandyCorkett: Can the car be ordered and pick up from the factory

JohnFitzpatrick: No plans that we can announce at this time. The issue we have is that Camaro will be produced in Oshawa, Canada, which makes it a little more difficult to offer the delivery system Corvette now offers.

gss9909: will there be a conquest or loyalty rebate or some kind of incevtive on this car? I hope.

JohnFitzpatrick: Incentive plans - if any - will not be announced until after the Camaro begins to arrive at dealerships in 2009.

wareagle900 to JohnFitzpatrick: Any plans for a green color option? when will we see pictures of the stripes offered?

JohnFitzpatrick: We'll continue to review consumer demand for future colors. Stripes will be available from both the factory and GM Accessories. More details later date.

 

10:30 - 11:00

blackoutj: Is the light ring shown in the ignition video going to be available? Can you change the gauge lighing colors similar to the mustang?

MikeAndJeff: The light ring around the gauges is standard on all vehicles. In addition, there will be ambient light across the instrument panel that flows into the doors that matches the rings around the gauges. We do have two colors - ice blue and red - however, you can not dial a different color like the Mustang.

nancygrl2002: I noticed the 3 different wheel/tire configurations for the 3 different models. Are the wheels/rims the same appearance but in the different sizes? Or are there 3 different style wheels/rims????

MikeAndJeff: We have 18, 19 and 20 inch wheels in the Camaro wheels and they all have individual appearances. We have 20 inch wheels for the SS and V6 and V8 RS packs.

MrToad: I've seen pictures on the interior, I see lights on the a lot of the buttons, will those lights be changeable?

MikeAndJeff: No, they will always be ice blue.

421Tempest: The concept Camaro exhibited a slit/opening in the hood however the Camaro demonstrated at yesterdays unveiling did appear to have this feature. Has this been changed?

MikeAndJeff: The detail slot above the grill is a feature we saved for the SS

wareagle900: Can you tell us the difference between the RS and the base model tail lights?

MikeAndJeff: Tail lamps are the same across all models.

wplangan: With so many other manufacturers offering retractable hard tops, andthis being a modern spin on a classic, why go rag top?

MikeAndJeff: The main reasons are simplicity and use of a rag top and the mass decision for performance (hardtops are very heavy). It's also a commitment to keep the car affordable.

gss9909: why was the slit on the ss not made fuctional? I was really hoping for forced are.

MikeAndJeff: It's a visual design feature. The reason it's not functional is it requires a large structural element behind it.

jamesmcd: How much of the design was done in Australia?

MikeAndJeff: Theming for both the exterior and the interior was done here in North America, which is the spiritual home for the Camaro design, but the execution and engineering development was done in Australia. The team down there handled all the development including testing and are now heading back to North America for production.

MikeAndJeff: That's the value of having a global design organization.

MrToad: How many people will fit inside? And are the back seats comparable to the Mustang?

MikeAndJeff: The backseat design is more expressive than the Mustang (bolsters), and it's got more knee and head room than the Mustang. It's a better package.

MrToad: Will the interior have a different color, depending what color is on the exterior?

MikeAndJeff: The customer will be able to choose what color. We will offer all black, gray, gray option, tan option and the accent pack color which is a red-orange. The color will be on the A surface of the seat and the IP and door insert.

gss9909: the rs package discription said rs specific headlight and tail lights could you illaberate?

MikeAndJeff: Headlights are a specific design with an HID function and halo light ring. The tail lamps have the same appearance with a slightly darker internal finish, but essentially, they have the same exterior design.

dvanduse396: Will it be a 4 or 5 passenger vehicle?

MikeAndJeff: Four passsenger.

Bama69: Houndstooth Interior?

MikeAndJeff: Believe me, we thought about it. It's not planned for production right now. Maybe down the road, a modern Houndstooth?

jdpickering: In the concept car the seats had the old style stiching and had a real old car seat look. Will this be an option at all specifically the stiching?

MikeAndJeff: Both the cloth and the leather seats have strong accent stitching. Our goal was to capture some of the detail of the heritage cars but do it in a contemporary fashion.

dvanduse396: Enough leg and head room for a 6'4" driver to be comfortable?

MikeAndJeff: The real test was putting Rick Wagoner into the vehicle. He's 6'6" and he was comfortable.

wareagle900 to MikeAndJeff: Will there be an option for blue or red bowties? (we like colored bowties)

MikeAndJeff: No option for bowties.

ws6w72: I've noticed the car is devoid of spoilers and other aero devices- are there any plans to offer such items other than the rear spoiler?

MikeAndJeff: There's a decklid spoiler on the RS pack and the SS which you saw on the Web release last night. The car doesn't have a need for large ground effects. It works well in standard form. We will have an accessory appearance pack that will come along a little bit later.

kworthin: Did the addition of the B pillar change the shape of the top too?

MikeAndJeff: The B pillar was added to the car to help the structure but didn't affect the shape of the vehicle. If you compare the concept to the production car you saw last night, you'll see there's almost zero difference to the profile of the car.

gss9909: what are the body panels made of ie hood fenders , composite ect?

MikeAndJeff: Te car is essentially steel, although for lighter efficiency, the hood is alloy. Throughout the car, particularly in the suspension, there are lighter materials.

gss9909: do the tail lights achieve the same "after burner effect as thw concept?

MikeAndJeff: (the afterburners effects we're talking about on the concept car). The LED detail on the concept car which we reproduced on the lens material on the production vehicle. They sparkle in the same way.

11:00 - 11:30

jdpickering: Back in Aug of 2007 there was a GM press release of a Small-Block v-8 with Direct Injection. The Camaro V-6 is a DI engine is there a reason the DI V-8 wasn't used as well for the Camaro SS could of got more HP and marginal MPG increase?

DougHoulihan: It’s a multi-port fuel injection.

garfin: Can you please explain what control the driver has over how the traction control/stability control works.

DougHoulihan: StabiliTrak stability control system and traction control are standard on all models. Competitive/sport modes for the stability system are offered on the V8 SS models, including launch control on SS models equipped with the six-speed manual transmission.

DougHoulihan: You can go into the Driver Information Center (DIC) to activate the competitive sport mode and launch control as well as deactivate all to do some cool burnouts.

DougHoulihan: The V6 and V8 automatics have paddle-shifters on the back side of the steering wheel to allow the customer complete control of their shift points.

DougHoulihan: The V6 has dual exhausts with quad catalytic converters and 75 mm "through fascia" exhaust tips.

 

Good info. This is the first I've heard of launch control.

 

The articles on chevy's site yesterday mention the launch control on the M6 SSes as well.

 

So the hood is alloy. Interesting.

 

You forgot to post when someone asked what RS stood for

 

paddle shifters on both V6 and V8 auto trans models confirmed... nice

 

Interesting info.

Too bad they could not incorporate more fiberglass and engineered plastics to cut down some weight. All steel means more dents too from the disrespectful careless a$$hats of the world.