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Old 07-17-2006, 10:23 AM
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You may have already noticed, but Holden has just released the first Zeta platform car - http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/...dore-revealed/

There is talk of bringing this to the US as a Grand Prix, but from what I have read here, this is the foundation of the new Camaro as well. Does have some wimpy engines though

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Wow that car is beautiful
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I'd take one .

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I'm pretty sure that this has been discussed over and over again.

But that is a hot car, and if it comes over as the Grand Prix, my G6 will be getting replaced.
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I'm pretty sure that this has been discussed over and over again.
I know it has been discussed, but the first product is about to hit the road (publically finally). Zeta has been mere talk until now, and even though cars on the same architecture can differ by large amounts, this is one of the closests things to a production Camaro. Just something real to keep an eye on, instead of speculation.
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very nice car. Looks like the NSX
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How so?

I like these Holden cars. I think they are clean and modern... almost to a fault though, in the same way you can put a pontiac or buick badge on them and have them look good you could probably put ANY badge on them and have them look good.
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Originally Posted by Jeepnreb
You may have already noticed, but Holden has just released the first Zeta platform car - http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/...dore-revealed/

There is talk of bringing this to the US as a Grand Prix, but from what I have read here, this is the foundation of the new Camaro as well. Does have some wimpy engines though

Is that a football that lion is "holden"?
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If this is the platform that the Camaro is being based upon and this vehicle is ready for production, don't you think it was worked on a minimum of 2 years or more? If so, could this really mean that production of the Camaro is really closer than we think? If the platform is already there all that really has to be done is tool up the plant and get the contracts in order. I am willing to be this thing has been in the works since the 4th Gen went on Hiatus and the
5th gen will be out no later than early 08 as an 08 model.
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How so?

I like these Holden cars. I think they are clean and modern... almost to a fault though, in the same way you can put a pontiac or buick badge on them and have them look good you could probably put ANY badge on them and have them look good.
Agreed. Doesn't look a lot different than Mazda 6, or the new IS250/350, etc. Could be any number of imports, if you took off the badge and made people guess.

I do think it looks great though, either way, and I'd certainly drive it..with the LS2 of course.
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If this is the platform that the Camaro is being based upon and this vehicle is ready for production, don't you think it was worked on a minimum of 2 years or more? If so, could this really mean that production of the Camaro is really closer than we think? If the platform is already there all that really has to be done is tool up the plant and get the contracts in order. I am willing to be this thing has been in the works since the 4th Gen went on Hiatus and the
5th gen will be out no later than early 08 as an 08 model.
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It really makes you wonder, doesn't it? 1st the Zeta was shelved, then it's back, then the Camaro concept, now comes an actual Zeta car....so obviously the chassis development for the Zeta was alot farther along then people assumed. Considering all that, I'd be willing to bet that the Camaro makes an appearance by next fall of '07, as a late '07 or an '08. They'd be wise to make it the 40th anniversary and sell some as '07's.

Things can happen real quick when a company is pressed and can cut out the typical bureaucratic B.S. IMFO
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hmmm...sounds like what I may have said might...might come true...
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I don't think it was shelved, I think it just got pushed back so they could get the 900s... the money makers out.
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does anyone else see a little of the new malibu in this car or am i just a little crazy?
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does anyone else see a little of the new malibu in this car or am i just a little crazy?
I see it from the spy photos ive seen of the malibu it looks close.
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