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What year for the Camaro refresh? 2014?

Old May 22, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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I don't expect GM to spend any more money on the 5th gen.

The 6th gen is in very early development.
Do you mean the 6th Gen Camaro itself or just Alpha and thus including any RWD vehicle programs?
Old May 22, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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However based upon the current economy, if both GM and Camaro survive, I honestly think the 5th gen may be around longer than some expect.
Current political realities and personal oppinions (no disrespect intended to the IMOs) aside, is that a bad thing? As long as the F5 sells well I can't see a problem.
Old May 22, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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Current political realities and personal oppinions (no disrespect intended to the IMOs) aside, is that a bad thing? As long as the F5 sells well I can't see a problem.
I don't either. I actually think its a good thing.
Old May 22, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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I don't either. I actually think its a good thing.
Agreed, let the care mature, keep it fresh and dont rush the F6 out. Maybe its because I'm getting older???? But it seems silly to me to reinvent the wheel every 3 or 4 years. I dont mind new sheetmetal, but IMO a decade isn't all that long of a time for a chassis to be around, expecially if its good enough that only minor tweaks need to be done to keep it competitive.
Old May 22, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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In a 27.5 CAFE world with lower emissions standards I might agree with you. The Feds' new legislation changes a lot of plans.

Averages or not, it would be unwise to soldier on with a 3900 pound coupe circa 2016.
As long as GM sells plenty of Cruzes and Volts, the Camaro will never be a huge impact on CAFE. I honestly expect their to be performance development on the DI V6 that in a few years the V6 will have the power of todays V8s with better fuel mileage. Only time will tell though.
Old May 22, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 99SilverSS
Do you mean the 6th Gen Camaro itself or just Alpha and thus including any RWD vehicle programs?

Both.
Old May 22, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Yeah here is the 6th Gen prototype:




Old May 22, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Yeah here is the 6th Gen prototype:




I'm holding out for the convertible version in Hugger Orange....
Old Oct 29, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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Re: What year for the Camaro refresh? 2014?

And lose the Camaro DNA? I'll pass, besides one of the great things about a pony car is he ability to torture average size + adults you dont really like in the back seat.
Old Oct 29, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Re: What year for the Camaro refresh? 2014?

Originally Posted by cyberpine
I'd like to revive this old thread by asking GM to first never surrender RWD in the Camaro. But if we are going to see improvements it be in Rear head and leg room and to consider something better than a small truck or hatchback. IMHO, Something like this would be awesome. Also Lower those rear seats and let them recline way back.
ok your boarderline spamming here my friend. Nice concept and looks cool. And could work but not for anything like a Camaro. Maybe a new Nomad. But please dont put this in a bunch of threads or you will find the people here take it down real quick..

again really nice concept. But dont post it in every posting.
Old Oct 30, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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Re: What year for the Camaro refresh? 2014?

Er you do realize as configured that "concept" would have to be FWD?

Would the admins please ban this clown from the website for spamming every thread with this crap?
Old Oct 30, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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I thought the Camaro was getting an updated interior soon...is that still planned or has it happened already?
Old Oct 30, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Re: What year for the Camaro refresh? 2014?

Originally Posted by jg95z28
Er you do realize as configured that "concept" would have to be FWD?

Would the admins please ban this clown from the website for spamming every thread with this crap?
Not to mention not good at doing research

GM I am sure got the patents on that..and Cyberpine..your a few years to late to the idea. May I present to you the 2000 Pontiac Piranha Concept. coupled with the Envoy's sliding roof this is not something you can patent.



Old Oct 30, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Re: What year for the Camaro refresh? 2014?

I thin current Camaro will run untill at least 2015. The interior got a refesh this year, and with all the special editions, they have been able to keep the car a hit. I think Alpha is going to have a cost problem that will make GM push off moving to it untill fuel regs make it, or cost comes down. There is also the issue of styling...how do you follow up on the current car that has sold so well.
Old Oct 31, 2011 | 02:35 AM
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Re: What year for the Camaro refresh? 2014?

Wow.... another blast from the past.

Camaro's likely to get revised lights and new grille before it's completely redone.

Also, expect plenty of special and limited editions.

My guess for the replacement is no earlier than the 2016 model year.

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