Dream 5th Gen ....
Re: Dream 5th Gen ....
Originally Posted by falchulk
40k is still too much for even all that.
. My single biggest want is this: Actual differentiation between the models. I'm talking motors, suspensions, brakes, wheels/tires, exterior and interiot bits, the whole works. I don't want to spend 40k on a loaded camaro only to have the same engine/tranny/brakes/etc... as a 26k model. Gimme something different.
Re: Dream 5th Gen ....
Originally Posted by Gold_Rush
So you'e saying the next 5th gen should/will have the chassis/suspension and overall handling dynamics of an E46 M3?
That's no small task and would give the vette a serious run for its money.
That's no small task and would give the vette a serious run for its money.
Re: Dream 5th Gen ....
Originally Posted by falchulk
40k is still too much for even all that.

Full load 4th gen's were over $50K Canadian.
Factor in the extra equipment and some inflation and we'll be pushing $60K Canadian by the time '08 or '09 rolls around. I just converted that to US dollars as a reference.
Re: Dream 5th Gen ....
simply put.. like how the C5 -> C6 is what I would want a F4 -> F5... (although the whole chassis itself would need to be redesgined from scratch)
Maybe a little less overhang, but not as drastically cut like the C6 (which the rear sometimes looks a little too cut sometimes to me)
And the suspension tested and tuned on "the Ring", or its equiv.
and factory roadracing support..
Maybe a little less overhang, but not as drastically cut like the C6 (which the rear sometimes looks a little too cut sometimes to me)
And the suspension tested and tuned on "the Ring", or its equiv.
and factory roadracing support..
Re: Dream 5th Gen ....
v6 = 318
RS = 325
Z28 = M3
SS = M3 with all the toys
ZL1 = M3 CSL
When I see a CSL at a show I stop and drool. Its not just your average BMW. Or even your average M3. Its not fooling around. A limited edition "ZL1" would just be absurd. And look! We already have a 427 engine that would fit in the same space as a standard small block! What luck!
Edit:
427.
6spd.
HUD.
Strong rear.
T-tops.
Black with Stripes.
RS = 325
Z28 = M3
SS = M3 with all the toys
ZL1 = M3 CSL
When I see a CSL at a show I stop and drool. Its not just your average BMW. Or even your average M3. Its not fooling around. A limited edition "ZL1" would just be absurd. And look! We already have a 427 engine that would fit in the same space as a standard small block! What luck!

Edit:
427.
6spd.
HUD.
Strong rear.
T-tops.
Black with Stripes.
Re: Dream 5th Gen ....
Originally Posted by Ken S
simply put.. like how the C5 -> C6 is what I would want a F4 -> F5... (although the whole chassis itself would need to be redesgined from scratch)
Maybe a little less overhang, but not as drastically cut like the C6 (which the rear sometimes looks a little too cut sometimes to me)
And the suspension tested and tuned on "the Ring", or its equiv.
and factory roadracing support..
Maybe a little less overhang, but not as drastically cut like the C6 (which the rear sometimes looks a little too cut sometimes to me)
And the suspension tested and tuned on "the Ring", or its equiv.
and factory roadracing support..

Re: Dream 5th Gen ....
Originally Posted by Indelibility
No Camaro should cost more than $35K...ever.
Originally Posted by poSSum
Full load 4th gen's were over $50K Canadian.
Re: Dream 5th Gen ....
Originally Posted by poSSum
I'd be happy to pay less. 
Full load 4th gen's were over $50K Canadian.
Factor in the extra equipment and some inflation and we'll be pushing $60K Canadian by the time '08 or '09 rolls around. I just converted that to US dollars as a reference.

Full load 4th gen's were over $50K Canadian.
Factor in the extra equipment and some inflation and we'll be pushing $60K Canadian by the time '08 or '09 rolls around. I just converted that to US dollars as a reference.
Re: Dream 5th Gen ....
How bout...
More power than the Mustang
Better handling than the Mustang
Lighter than the Mustang
Better looks than the Mustang
Better interior/interior space than the Mustang
... all at a Mustang price
More power than the Mustang
Better handling than the Mustang
Lighter than the Mustang
Better looks than the Mustang
Better interior/interior space than the Mustang
... all at a Mustang price
Re: Dream 5th Gen ....
For me...
A base V8 (not Z/28 or SS) with about 300 HP
IRS and a 6 speed manual tranny
A Trunk!
A little more interior room
A longer wheelbase (about 108" would do)
A little bit shorter than a 4th Gen in total length
Less windshield rake
A modern design with subtle heritage aspects throughout
NO ONSTAR!!!
CD player, A/C, Cruise Control...
Cloth interior
I would be happy with that for about $23,000 - $24,000.
If Chevy doesn't have a base V8, I would rather have a I5 (
) or any I6 as the base engine instead of a v6 and a price around $21,000....
A base V8 (not Z/28 or SS) with about 300 HP
IRS and a 6 speed manual tranny
A Trunk!
A little more interior room
A longer wheelbase (about 108" would do)
A little bit shorter than a 4th Gen in total length
Less windshield rake
A modern design with subtle heritage aspects throughout
NO ONSTAR!!!
CD player, A/C, Cruise Control...
Cloth interior
I would be happy with that for about $23,000 - $24,000.
If Chevy doesn't have a base V8, I would rather have a I5 (
) or any I6 as the base engine instead of a v6 and a price around $21,000....


