Impressions from a busy news day.
09-09-2003, 11:16 PM
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Impressions from a busy news day.
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"Power pack: Rear-wheel drive and V8 engine
Opel’s engineers chose an all-new GM rear-wheel drive architecture being developed for future global products as the basis for the Insignia’s dynamic concept. With double wishbones and coil springs at the front and a five-link axle at the rear (decoupled for refinement), the Insignia delivers exemplary cornering behavior and high directional stability. Hydraulic load-leveling control compensates for changes in payload. In line with the dynamic character, the Insignia is powered by the Corvette’s 344-hp aluminum V8 engine, which gives it a maximum speed of 250 km/h (electronically controlled), with acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in under six seconds. "
....was probably the most significant news today.
Combine that with the Mustang spy pics....and we have a much better idea what the future Pony car might look like.
Is it possible that Camaro will ride on an honest to gosh 21st century chassis?
Will the base Mustang and Mustang GT have what is essentially a more rigid 3rd gen-esque F-car platform?
Can Sigma Mass be reduced in size to accommodate a Camaro?
The more clues we get...the more questions we have.
"Power pack: Rear-wheel drive and V8 engine
Opel’s engineers chose an all-new GM rear-wheel drive architecture being developed for future global products as the basis for the Insignia’s dynamic concept. With double wishbones and coil springs at the front and a five-link axle at the rear (decoupled for refinement), the Insignia delivers exemplary cornering behavior and high directional stability. Hydraulic load-leveling control compensates for changes in payload. In line with the dynamic character, the Insignia is powered by the Corvette’s 344-hp aluminum V8 engine, which gives it a maximum speed of 250 km/h (electronically controlled), with acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in under six seconds. "
....was probably the most significant news today.
Combine that with the Mustang spy pics....and we have a much better idea what the future Pony car might look like.
Is it possible that Camaro will ride on an honest to gosh 21st century chassis?
Will the base Mustang and Mustang GT have what is essentially a more rigid 3rd gen-esque F-car platform?
Can Sigma Mass be reduced in size to accommodate a Camaro?
The more clues we get...the more questions we have.
09-09-2003, 11:56 PM
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Maybe this is good news too.
Originally posted by Red Planet
....BECAUSE IF ONE PERSON BRINGS UP THE Z28 VS SS debate, I will NOT be responsible for my actions.
And before anyone starts to flame.....I, nor anyone, have made up our minds....let's talk about stuff that needs to be done to make the next car light years ahead........
....BECAUSE IF ONE PERSON BRINGS UP THE Z28 VS SS debate, I will NOT be responsible for my actions.
And before anyone starts to flame.....I, nor anyone, have made up our minds....let's talk about stuff that needs to be done to make the next car light years ahead........
09-10-2003, 12:16 AM
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If the car is gonna be advanced/way up to date, that's great. I'd like it to have a chassis that does not require SFC's right out of the showroom, stronger trans, rear, engines, everything LOL.
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