They should make a Firebird that looks like this.
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01-14-2006, 09:42 AM
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Holy cow. I was fudging around with the Camaro concept car pic with the very intention of seeing what I could come up with last night, and it seems we shared the same philosophy behind the design cues.
I think the new Camaro is nice but I've always preferred the iconic status of the Trans Am, with the whole flaming bird thing and all the muscular in-your-face styling details. The split grilles, for instance. Also, the Firebirds were always a little more upscale (more $$) with nicer interiors and generally more comfortable seats, and a more upscale interior trim. I understand that the need for absolute speed would point one towards a lighter Camaro everytime but in my case I preferred to sacrifice some of that absolute speed in favour of a little more 'GT' type of performance.
The F-cars also sold best when they had distinct identities... the torquey big Pontiac motors in the T/A, the higher-revving small blocks in the Camaro. So a current Firebird/Camaro pair would probably benefit from unique powertrain choices: perhaps the LSx family in the Camaro and perhaps a supercharged Northstar powertrain in the Firebird? As much as I'd love the LSx motors being in both cars, it would provide something to cater to both pushrod lovers and haters...
Anyway, here's what I came up with last night, reminiscent of the late 70s gold Special Editions:
My wife mentioned I should try a black rendition, so here's that attempt:
I think the new Camaro is nice but I've always preferred the iconic status of the Trans Am, with the whole flaming bird thing and all the muscular in-your-face styling details. The split grilles, for instance. Also, the Firebirds were always a little more upscale (more $$) with nicer interiors and generally more comfortable seats, and a more upscale interior trim. I understand that the need for absolute speed would point one towards a lighter Camaro everytime but in my case I preferred to sacrifice some of that absolute speed in favour of a little more 'GT' type of performance.
The F-cars also sold best when they had distinct identities... the torquey big Pontiac motors in the T/A, the higher-revving small blocks in the Camaro. So a current Firebird/Camaro pair would probably benefit from unique powertrain choices: perhaps the LSx family in the Camaro and perhaps a supercharged Northstar powertrain in the Firebird? As much as I'd love the LSx motors being in both cars, it would provide something to cater to both pushrod lovers and haters...
Anyway, here's what I came up with last night, reminiscent of the late 70s gold Special Editions:
My wife mentioned I should try a black rendition, so here's that attempt:
01-14-2006, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TripleTransAm
Holy cow. I was fudging around with the Camaro concept car pic with the very intention of seeing what I could come up with last night, and it seems we shared the same philosophy behind the design cues.
I think the new Camaro is nice but I've always preferred the iconic status of the Trans Am, with the whole flaming bird thing and all the muscular in-your-face styling details. The split grilles, for instance. Also, the Firebirds were always a little more upscale (more $$) with nicer interiors and generally more comfortable seats, and a more upscale interior trim. I understand that the need for absolute speed would point one towards a lighter Camaro everytime but in my case I preferred to sacrifice some of that absolute speed in favour of a little more 'GT' type of performance.
The F-cars also sold best when they had distinct identities... the torquey big Pontiac motors in the T/A, the higher-revving small blocks in the Camaro. So a current Firebird/Camaro pair would probably benefit from unique powertrain choices: perhaps the LSx family in the Camaro and perhaps a supercharged Northstar powertrain in the Firebird? As much as I'd love the LSx motors being in both cars, it would provide something to cater to both pushrod lovers and haters...
Anyway, here's what I came up with last night, reminiscent of the late 70s gold Special Editions:
My wife mentioned I should try a black rendition, so here's that attempt:
I think the new Camaro is nice but I've always preferred the iconic status of the Trans Am, with the whole flaming bird thing and all the muscular in-your-face styling details. The split grilles, for instance. Also, the Firebirds were always a little more upscale (more $$) with nicer interiors and generally more comfortable seats, and a more upscale interior trim. I understand that the need for absolute speed would point one towards a lighter Camaro everytime but in my case I preferred to sacrifice some of that absolute speed in favour of a little more 'GT' type of performance.
The F-cars also sold best when they had distinct identities... the torquey big Pontiac motors in the T/A, the higher-revving small blocks in the Camaro. So a current Firebird/Camaro pair would probably benefit from unique powertrain choices: perhaps the LSx family in the Camaro and perhaps a supercharged Northstar powertrain in the Firebird? As much as I'd love the LSx motors being in both cars, it would provide something to cater to both pushrod lovers and haters...
Anyway, here's what I came up with last night, reminiscent of the late 70s gold Special Editions:
My wife mentioned I should try a black rendition, so here's that attempt:
Couple of suggestions tho, move the scoop on the rear fender to the front fender. Ditch the cowl hood, then add twin hood scoops (like the 2nd gen Formulas) Add a larger rear spoiler (pillar mount like the 3rd gens) Other than that they look sweet
01-14-2006, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 2K2WS6TA
They look fantastic (just like they are production ready)
Couple of suggestions tho, move the scoop on the rear fender to the front fender. Ditch the cowl hood, then add twin hood scoops (like the 2nd gen Formulas) Add a larger rear spoiler (pillar mount like the 3rd gens) Other than that they look sweet
Couple of suggestions tho, move the scoop on the rear fender to the front fender. Ditch the cowl hood, then add twin hood scoops (like the 2nd gen Formulas) Add a larger rear spoiler (pillar mount like the 3rd gens) Other than that they look sweet
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