Hello everyone, I've decided to post some of my opinions on what I feel a 5th gen F-body should be like. Bear with me, I know some of it my be unrealistic but, it's a start.

First off a few guidelines...

1. Do NOT make it a retro 1st or 2nd gen. They were great cars but if I wanted a 1st or 2nd gen that bad I'd go buy one. We also don't want to play copycat with the mustang.

2. Make the car comfortable and user friendly. The ergonomics should be good too and the interior materials shouldn't be crap. Keep in mind we don't need lots of high tech gizmos or a car to cuddle us, but it should still be nice.

3. This should go without saying, but RWD and V-8's are a REQUIREMENT. Yes, let the bases use V-6's, but V-8 versions need to be available.

4. 4 speed autos and 6 speed manuals should be available, with your choice of ratios (like how you used to be able to order close or wide ratio) And several rear end ratios be available

Now here is what I think the lineup should be...

1. Base Camaro/ Rally Sport: Should be just like the other base cars with the options of a "Rally Sport" apperance/performance package. This package should include at least unique wheels, spoiler, and a unique front valance. The 5.3 Liter V-8 from the truck lineup should be an option on the Rally Sports, figure around 270 hp.

2. Super Sport: Yes this should be next, when the Camaro first got started the Z/28 was the top dog, it should be that way now. The SS should be around the same level horsepower wise as the Z/28, but be more of a boulevard cruiser than a all out race car like the old Z/28's should be. 12 bolt rear ends should be optional also. A 325 hp LS1 would work nicely

3. Z/28: This should be available with or without the RS apperance package. Should have maybe 20 hp or so more than the SS. The Z/28 should be able to be ordered as stripped down as the buyer wants, but most options should also be available, if wanted. a 12 bolt should be standard

4. ZL1: Yes that's right I said ZL1. The ZL1 should be available with at least a 450 horsepower LS6 engine. Think 2003 Cobra killer! Sure it'd be expensive but it could be our low volume answer to the blown Cobra.

Well that's a pretty wide open opinion there. Yea I know it'll pry be impossible to have all that but it's just some wishful thinking. Anyone have any opinions?

 

might want to post that in the 5th gen forum. I'll make alot of freinds over there will qwick.

Major flow in your theory, the ZL1. Camaro will not be a corvette killer.

 

Then they should make corvette faster

 

From what I understand, once the new Mustang chassis comes out, the Cobra is going to be a higher dollar vehicle. Therefore, GM can't really have a Camaro that would compete with it. It would be the exact same market as the Vette.

 

Moving to the 5th Gen/Future Vehicles forum.

 

This topic has been covered plenty of times. Next time use the search option and add your 2 cents to one of the threads.

 

This is REALLY playing with my head! Eric, what did you do? Post in 2 communities???

Since both ended up here, do us a favor & delete this one.

Please!