96_Camaro_B4C

No way on the wheels or the ground effects, especially how the ground effects have that kickup just behind the door.

However, I do like how the blacked out lower panel visually "thins" the body of the vehicle in the side profile. That makes the glassainted panel ratio look more in proportion. Except that what should have been is to have the side glass be taller by having its bottom edge be farther down into the door. In other words, don't make the car taller, just make the ratio of glass : paint higher. Then the sides wouldn't be so tall, the car wouldn't look as thick / "fat", the proportions would be better, and you might actually be able to see out of the car and not feel so claustrophobic inside.

This is the one area I was really hoping would differ slightly from the concept car, which was too extreme. But the stylists kept the proportions very, very much like the concept, which is a bit too much IMO.

(I wouldn't kick one out of my garage though. )

2010_5thgen

im claustrophobic. and in no way do i feel like it when im sitting in the car. its way too late for changes. even for the next few years, i dont see the windows changing.

ws6transam

I like the wheels and the lower valence trim but agree that the exhaust tips could use some work. I'd really like to see a larger disc in those wheels though. Maybe add another inch onto the diameter of the rotor and cross-drill or slot them. If they do that, it'll be just about perfect, IMHO.

96_Camaro_B4C

Uh, yeah, I don't expect them to change. I'm just saying I wish they were like that (as highlighted by the ground effects package).



And I don't literally mean claustrophobic as in I expect drivers to have panic attacks or anything, but clearly you have to admit the car feels pretty closed in. Many of the reviewers have commented on it. My brother said the visibility basically sucked in the V6 car he tested (and loved). It isn't just the Camaro; lots of newer cars have this problem, though it seems particularly acute in the Camaro.

The styling is amazing; the car looks almost like it came from another planet when you see it sitting in the flesh, so to speak. I just think they could have left the rest of the lines basically alone while adding just a bit more glass / less sheetmetal and it would be about perfect. For me, at least. And it would have the added benefit of better visibility.

I do wonder how the bathtub effect is going to affect sales of the V6 car. Women drivers, who are generally shorter to begin with, might especially feel the effects of the super high beltline.

Anyway, back on topic.

2010_5thgen

have you ever drove a 300c or a charger? they are the same way.short windows and windshield rake. it was kinda akward driving the 300 but then i got used to it and i loved the way the roof line is.

JeremyNYR

most, if not all new vehicles have much higher doors than they used to. Every time I've seen the topic brought up, it's been attributed to current side impact standards.

Big Als Z

Nevermind, its just the camera.

The red car is just about what I want, sans the near 5 grand for gfx and wheels.
Id rather spend that money on that 500rwhp package that someone posted up...mmm yeah