What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
03-24-2006, 11:39 AM
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Re: What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
Originally Posted by HAZ-Matt
You can never get a cross plane V8 sound out of a V6... but you can get a 'different' good sound if the exhaust tuning is done right.
Like I said I honestly thought the G35 sounded good.....
But @ 298 hp the G35 may have a hard time keeping up....
Originally Posted by HAZ-Matt
18's on the base sounds interesting, and yet seems kinda of wrong at the same time. How much are those tires going to cost?
Originally Posted by HAZ-Matt
A high output V6 would be interesting, and would fit in with some of the other hypothetical threads that have been floating around. I would have to see the price point and the performance compared to the V8's before I pass judgement.
I love the idea..... I think it’s a much more modern (today) type option...
Yeah the mid level V8 sounded good in the 80's but I think a hi-po V6 is much more today’s standards....
Why buy a G35 for over 30 grand when you can basically the same car for 10 grand less?
Originally Posted by HAZ-Matt
I still don't think you'll ever see an LS7 (even with wet sump) in a Camaro because I don't think that motor will be around when the Camaro starts production.
03-24-2006, 12:08 PM
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Re: What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
Originally Posted by MasterEvilAce
Uh.. people buy ordinary cars and throw "bangin'" wheels on them all the time. If they can buy them bangin' from the factory, why wouldn't they?
Stars,
I also agree with the sound of some v-6's. However I don't see room for a H.O. V-6 and a mid-level V-8. I think one or the other will be more likely. Just out of curiosity what V-6 engines are rumored to be available say around 2009?
You are alot more "in the know" than I am.
03-24-2006, 12:17 PM
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Re: What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
Originally Posted by 95firehawk
Stars,
I also agree with the sound of some v-6's. However I don't see room for a H.O. V-6 and a mid-level V-8. I think one or the other will be more likely. Just out of curiosity what V-6 engines are rumored to be available say around 2009?
You are alot more "in the know" than I am.I dont know what the engines names are.....Ive just heard whispers of them....
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03-24-2006, 01:50 PM
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Re: What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
If the mid-level car gets a hi-po V6 I will be very disappointed, as Camaro should mean V8 to people that really know the car. Likewise, GM should make it possible so that the most V8's will be on the street as possible. If the V8 model is out of reach for most buyers, that will be uber-sad.
I'm preparing to be disappointed...
I'm preparing to be disappointed...
03-24-2006, 01:53 PM
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Re: What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
Originally Posted by Chris 96 WS6
If the mid-level car gets a hi-po V6 I will be very disappointed, as Camaro should mean V8 to people that really know the car. Likewise, GM should make it possible so that the most V8's will be on the street as possible. If the V8 model is out of reach for most buyers, that will be uber-sad.
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I'm preparing to be disappointed...
shouldn't we be going for volume this time around? Bigger volume = more potential sales.
Some people want the looks, etc. and don't really need the performance.
03-24-2006, 01:57 PM
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Re: What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
Cool. Lighter, brighter and longer lasting. Win, win, win.
03-24-2006, 02:34 PM
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Re: What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
Originally Posted by Chris 96 WS6
If the mid-level car gets a hi-po V6 I will be very disappointed, as Camaro should mean V8 to people that really know the car. Likewise, GM should make it possible so that the most V8's will be on the street as possible. If the V8 model is out of reach for most buyers, that will be uber-sad.
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Well unless you group the middle two....
And who said the V8 will be out of reach? Ford sells plenty of GT's for around 30 grand.....("around" above and below 30)
03-24-2006, 02:41 PM
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Re: What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
Originally Posted by stars1010
Yeah but its kinda hard to have a middle when there is not an odd number....
Well unless you group the middle two....
And who said the V8 will be out of reach? Ford sells plenty of GT's for around 30 grand.....("around" above and below 30)
Well unless you group the middle two....
And who said the V8 will be out of reach? Ford sells plenty of GT's for around 30 grand.....("around" above and below 30)
03-24-2006, 02:42 PM
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Re: What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
Originally Posted by 5thgen69camaro
Probably LED
03-24-2006, 02:51 PM
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Re: What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
Originally Posted by 5thgen69camaro
25k Mustang GT? Part of the GTO disadvantage aside from Mustang going retro, was being 5 K more than the GT and 3k more than the Premium at 27k Old numbers now but still applies...
Show me how many GTs go for less than 27 now
I expext our V8 model will be slightly more than Fords....but will out perform the heck out of it....
03-24-2006, 03:02 PM
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Re: What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
Originally Posted by Schismblade
LED Headlamps? I've never heard of any car having LEDs as headlamps. The ones on the concept do look like projectors.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/photos.c...ac-sts-sae-100
Also check out that powerplant.
03-24-2006, 03:14 PM
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Re: What do we know about the 5th gen so far?
LED's are not going to happen in 2008. Maybe swiveling HID's but not LED's. They will debut on Caddy's/halo Buicks before you see them on a Camaro. Even then, we are talking 2010-2012.