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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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Re: New Impala to be built on Camaro platform

Well I hear the production model will not be as wide as the concept.....but that’s prob obvious to a lot of us here.
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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Well I hear the production model will not be as wide as the concept.....but that’s prob obvious to a lot of us here.
well there goes the preportions(sp).
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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Here's a better question:
Does it make sense for Camaro to be a midsize?

Technically, the 1st and 2nd generation cars, believe it or not, were considered SMALL.

But, that's back when a Caprice was considered a midsize...
Well, it shouldn't be the size of a GTO inside, which I guess is fullsize... But it shouldn't be a Cobalt either... Its gotta be usable, while Ive seen big interior compartments in small cars I don't know if that can be done with the proportions everyone wants... Or the ones they have seen.
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 97z28/m6
.. preportions(sp).
proportions
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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I just hope the back seat is bigger than an Aveo's, unlike the last Camaro
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Re: New Impala to be built on Camaro platform

Originally Posted by PacerX
Here's a better question:
Does it make sense for Camaro to be a midsize?

Technically, the 1st and 2nd generation cars, believe it or not, were considered SMALL.

But, that's back when a Caprice was considered a midsize...
I dont think Caprice has ever been considered a midsize car, its always been the largest Chevy. A new smaller size appeared in 1977, but was still considered the full size Chevy. Chevelle was your midsize.
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by IMPALA64
I dont think Caprice has ever been considered a midsize car, its always been the largest Chevy. A new, smaller size appeared in 1977, but was still considered the full size Chevy. Chevelle was your midsize.
The Caprice in question was a midsize.

The C and D bodies were the big cars. Caprice was a B body. A D body Cadillac or a C body Buick dwarfed the Caprice.
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Good Ph.D
Well, it shouldn't be the size of a GTO inside, which I guess is fullsize... But it shouldn't be a Cobalt either...
GTO fullsize? I'd compare the interior closer to that of the SN95 Mustangs with perhaps a bit more legroom in back. Its much smaller than the current Impala. Actually the GTO internally is very Camaro-like in proportions IMHO. I agree it should be useable.

However I think some people making a mountain out of a molehill if the next gen Impala and Camaro actually are built on the same platform. Platform does not equate to overall proportions and certainly does not mean they'd be sister cars. Plus the current Impala is much smaller than previous incarnations. Heck the current Impala is smaller than the 4th gen Camaros.

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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by PacerX
The Caprice in question was a midsize.

The C and D bodies were the big cars. Caprice was a B body. A D body Cadillac or a C body Buick dwarfed the Caprice.
Ok, the Caprice was the full size car for the Chevrolet brand. Not for all of GM. We're both right.
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by PacerX
All things being equal, I'd like to see the car end up a bit shorter.

But, they don't consult me for such things for a reason.

Where would you take length from? I was under the impression there was no more to take. Mustang which is longer is very compact unless you were to remove the rear seats or trunk.
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jg95z28
GTO fullsize? I'd compare the interior closer to that of the SN95 Mustangs with perhaps a bit more legroom in back. Its much smaller than the current Impala. Actually the GTO internally is very Camaro-like in proportions IMHO. I agree it should be useable.
Well the GTO feels roomy on the inside. Not to say the Camaro should be small, but it should... fit, hold you to the seat and what not. I was really aware of the space in the GTO and Im 6'8" 265lbs...

Maybe its just that ergonomically superior to my 4th gen.
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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proportions
i was close.
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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Re: New Impala to be built on Camaro platform

Originally Posted by PacerX
All things being equal, I'd like to see the car end up a bit shorter.

But, they don't consult me for such things for a reason.
I agree! Right now, I'm just hoping it doesn't grow. (which it might )
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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I agree! Right now, I'm just hoping it doesn't grow. (which it might )
Well I’m a bit split on it growing in length….

I’m tall so the more leg room the better…..but how that negatively affects styling and performance may not be worth it…
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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Well I’m a bit split on it growing in length….

I’m tall so the more leg room the better…..but how that negatively affects styling and performance may not be worth it…
Well....you wouldn't get anymore legroom out of it's growth.



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