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Old May 10, 2003 | 12:35 AM
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Here's a pic of Chevy's proto 05 sub-$25,000 performance car!

While this is just a picture of a concept I believe this will be very similar to what Chevy will be offering in 2005 as its affordable performance coupe/hatchback.

http://www.j-body.org/~dave/cavconcept.jpg



Yes, its a supercharged 4cyl. FWD (Delta platform) Calvalier replacement pumping out over 200HP.

NOTE: this pic is most likely just another good photoshop job of an Opel so take it for what ever its worth

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Old May 10, 2003 | 12:51 AM
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They can keep it. And if any1 at Chevrolet is reading, TAKE THAT bar OFF OF Chevy CARS. And keep it far away from the 5th Gen Camaro. Learn how to make nice cars again already!!

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Old May 10, 2003 | 01:01 AM
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so ugly
Old May 10, 2003 | 01:04 AM
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Originally posted by IZ28
They can keep it. And if any1 at Chevrolet is reading, the TAKE THAT bar OFF OF Chevy CARS. And keep far away from the 5th Gen Camaro. Learn how to make nice cars again already!!
Ay, but why be so harsh? I've yet to recall a positive review from you on GM cars looks like you won't be getting a GM anytime soon in the future.

The car reminds me of Celica quite a bit. To tell you the truth, I don't know if I like it or hate (meaning the direction in which this car is taken). I remember when new JBody came out in 95 I disliked them profusely. I thought that they ruined a perfectly good car, the previous gen Cavalier/Sunbird. What do you know, I have come to like Cavalier (actually Z24) even to this day, and the older ones simply don't do anything for me anymore. They are just old, styling is old. I am sure that this is how I will come to view Cavalier's replacement and current Cavalier in 5 years' time.
Old May 10, 2003 | 01:09 AM
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More Delta-platform Ion Quad-coupe pics that hint to all of GMs sub-$25,000 performance cars. I really think what going on at Saturn is a preview of what Chevy and Pontiac will be doing in the next year or two. Like it or not FWD (maybe AWD) fourbangers is all GM will be offering in car-based performance for around $20,000.

2004 QC Redline with 200HP+ for around $20,000 - http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/dat...04ST_IN013.jpg (Thankfully the wing is optional)


Twistecs after market turbocharger with ram induction hood for Ion Quad-coupe - http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/dat...ion-qct-01.jpg

Saturn’s aftermarket aero kit, wing, and wheels, and etc to be sold at local Saturn dealers- http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/dat...efxsema-05.jpg

Blue Quadcoupe with 17inch chrome rims - http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/dat...oncoupe-05.jpg

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Old May 10, 2003 | 01:24 AM
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I don't think it looks bad for what it is...
Old May 10, 2003 | 01:36 AM
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I am not sure what, but there is something in this ION coupe that doesn't cut it for me. I have yet to figure out what it is.

My neighbour 3 houses over just bought ION 4-door sedan. Somehow it reminds me of 60's Citroen - no pleasant lines, ugly "made-in-third-world-country" front end, and styling that is not proportional.

Yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I do not happen to be that beholder.
Old May 10, 2003 | 01:41 AM
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Re: Here's a pic of Chevy's proto 05 sub-$25,000 performance car!

Originally posted by johnsocal

NOTE: this pic is most likely just another good photoshop job of an Opel so take it for what ever its worth
The car is actual the "Opel GTC Geneve" from the 2003 Geneva show. http://www.autoguide.ee/eng/news/opel-gtc.php
Old May 10, 2003 | 01:41 AM
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Nice all-glass roof.
Old May 10, 2003 | 01:42 AM
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Nice all-glass roof.
Wow, I would have gone the rest of the night w/out even realizing that...
Old May 10, 2003 | 01:45 AM
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At least it's not "Chevy bland".
Old May 10, 2003 | 01:50 AM
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Looks like a focus hatchback meets that pontiac suv <- whatever that ugly thing is called ...

At any rate, it's hideous...
Old May 10, 2003 | 02:09 AM
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Man, specifically:

I really like this car and want to see more photographs of it. If this is the new Cavy I'm all for it.
Old May 10, 2003 | 06:45 AM
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I happen to find the car quite beautiful. I like the swooping sides, the jetlike nose and the wide stance. Maybe it will have some kind of removable top like the Corvette!
Old May 10, 2003 | 08:54 AM
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THat car isn't to bad (not my style though)

If they could make it turbo AWD I think it would do Damn good against the Evo, WRX, and next gen AWD SVT Focus, it looks A LOT better than all of those cars



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