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Old 08-18-2007, 09:09 PM
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SNEAK PEAK!!! 2009 Camaro Convertible Cruising on Woodward! Video first time ever!

LSX TV got the 2009 Camaro Convertible Crusing at the Woodward Dream Cruise for the first time ever driving.... got a full video including an interview with a Chevrolet Top Dog Ed Peper about plans for the '09 release and upcoming models..

Some highlights..

.. got video of it driving
.. the running prototype had a 400 hp LS2 from the 07 vette (no surprise)
.. vehicles will be available at some dealers by end of 08 (coupe), convertible at end of 09
.. car looked sweet with 22"'s on it.. was slammed.. ride height as perfect
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those rims were hidious
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When the heck were they out cruising in that? I was there from 12-6 today and all I saw was the coupe sitting at the coney island. What crap...
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i live in royal oak and was there all day and didnt see it wtf??!!
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I like hearing that it'll have at least 400HP. I REALLY hope I can get the top model coupe for under $35,000. If not, I'm going to buy whatever the 2009 Shelby GT500 is (as long as it has at least 500HP - I believe the 2008 GT500 will have 540HP for around $45K).
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Originally Posted by QuickBowtie
I like hearing that it'll have at least 400HP. I REALLY hope I can get the top model coupe for under $35,000. If not, I'm going to buy whatever the 2009 Shelby GT500 is (as long as it has at least 500HP - I believe the 2008 GT500 will have 540HP for around $45K).
I think the '09 Camaro's are going to have inflated prices due to demand just lik the Shelby's for at least a year. I hope I'm wrong!
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i like this car alot except for that ancient looking dash.
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i like that car alot
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Currently has the LS2 with over 400 hp and a few suprises good stuff...
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Originally Posted by fortmyerspolice
those rims were hidious
You can say that again!
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Originally Posted by 99Z28vert
When the heck were they out cruising in that? I was there from 12-6 today and all I saw was the coupe sitting at the coney island. What crap...
It was Northbound on Woodward around 4:00 on Friday. We were Southbound in the curb lane when we saw a parade of cops on the other side of the street. I happened to be taping the cops when the Camaro came into view for about a second. Then a Semi thought it was a good time to get next to us and block our view.

This is all I got:
http://video.ls1tech.com/video/be442...8f00fe2f7a.htm
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the rims, the interior and the exhaust are all horrible!!!! WTF is GM thinking? I love the overall look of the car, but some of it just pisses me off.
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I am still getting use to the exhaust and back lights and I love the lack of leg room in the backseat, even the new maros back seats are just for show haha
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Originally Posted by hpjunky98
the rims, the interior and the exhaust are all horrible!!!! WTF is GM thinking? I love the overall look of the car, but some of it just pisses me off.
I agree to some extent; I really like the look of the car from the front and the side, but the rear end needs some work. The fugly exhaust and taillights are a bit too "spaceship" for me.
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Originally Posted by JohnnyC
I agree to some extent; I really like the look of the car from the front and the side, but the rear end needs some work. The fugly exhaust and taillights are a bit too "spaceship" for me.
I bet they wont keep those "fake" exhaust tips. I'm sure GM is fully aware of how people want to change their tips. As for the lights, I would think those are there to stay. I personally like them!
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Originally Posted by QuickBowtie
I REALLY hope I can get the top model coupe for under $35,000. If not, I'm going to buy whatever the 2009 Shelby GT500 is (as long as it has at least 500HP
Quit your bitching. So if the top of the line Camaro cost $40k, you'd rather have a $45k GT500?!!?? Still, a LS3 Camaro will mop up any 4000lb stang, especially one with that live rear axle.

I thought the Camaro looked a bit cartoon like in that vid, maybe it was the color though. Then again, I've never been partial to the 'vert either
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Rims are 'ehhh' but that dash just plain sucks. I really hope they change it before production.
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There was video footage of a guy riding around in the new Camaro awhile ago.
It was for a photo shoot, and although speed limited to 40mph, they did get on it some.
This was on a private track though.

This is certainly not the first footage of the new Camaro, interior and exterior and what it looks/feels like, but good post.
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IMHO.. I don't think I can see myself driving that. Not only because I can't afford it. I just don't know if I like it or not? Not saying the LS2 isn't a badass motor, or that Camaro isn't a badass car, I drive one haha. To me though it just doesn't seem like the original muscle car? Yes, I know it is a modern car, but im just not sure about it. But I LOVE the dash! I'm not trying to be a smartass or make anyone mad.
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Originally Posted by burnzilla
There was video footage of a guy riding around in the new Camaro awhile ago.
It was for a photo shoot, and although speed limited to 40mph, they did get on it some.
This was on a private track though.

This is certainly not the first footage of the new Camaro, interior and exterior and what it looks/feels like, but good post.
This is the first footage of the convertible!

There is plenty footage of the coupe.


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