I'm not sure if it was a typo or what but in a new motor trend article they said gm green lighted the drop top camaro and said it will likely debut a couple of months after the coupe goes on sale in 2006. Either thats a typo or gm has been hard at work. I personaly think it's a typo but if its not thats sweet. And after seeing it is going to be in the transformers movie maybe it isn't. Guess we will have to wait and find out.

 

What issue was this in? I want to see that.

 

It's in the new one with the gt 500 on the cover. They also said the ls7 being put in the top of the line camaro is a no brainer because of the gt 500.

 

That'd be nice, but yeah that's a typo. Or just plain misinformation.

 

God I wish it was true. I saw the new camaro at the Gathering this past weekend. That car is awesome. Looks much better in person.

 

Can anyone scan that article? I am over in England, and all the magazine's over here could care less about a camaro Thanks!!!

W

 

With how secretive Gm has been I wouldn't be surprised if we saw it about mid 2007. I dount however that we would see Ls7's as they are a very limited production. I'm sure they'll have something peppier than the ls2 tho.

 

GMHTP stated no camaro until 09 as a 2010 model.


that stated this as fact. their info is usually accurate.

 

The LS7 will not be a halo engine for long with the LS9 in the 600HP supervette coming out, thank God!!! Mass produce those 7.0's!!!

W

 

I kind of like his idea

 

that would be freeking amazing a SS camaro around 30-35k w/ 500HP that would be heven and i garente that if they can do it and make a profit it will most cirtainly save GM

-Josh

 

Which month was this in? I was looking for the article, did anyone ever get clarification on what was really meant by the article?

 

Here you go!!!!!!!!!!

 

Danka!!!

W

 

I am not excited about hearing about the 6.2 from the Escalade. That is not the type of engine for our camaro.

SHAME ON ******* GM FOR EVEN THINKING ABOUT A 3500-3600 lb camaro!!! WTF!!! That is entirely too friggin heavy. I do not want a whale that gets bad fuel economy and worse turning performance!!! GM is messed up in the head, I really wish there was a competitor I could turn to !!! AGH!!!

W

 

How much does your 4th gen weigh? Mine weighs over 3400 lbs. Most if not all V8 4th gens weigh somewhere between 3400-3550 lbs. The 5th gen will probably weigh 100-150 lbs. more than your 4th gen, have a much stiffer, safer structure, IRS, and 100 more hp. What's your problem?

 

It'll still be better than the 4000 lb gt 500. Even more so if we do get a Ls7 powered camaro.

 

I'm still on the "I'll believe it when I see it" theory.

 

Information published in car mags is basically 3-4 months old by the time it hits newsstands. Not very accurate at all.

Neither GMHTP or MT were accurate, they just guess, and poorly.

3500 is too heavy? My 2001 tipped the scale at 3567 in stock form.
I don't see the 5th Gen being any lighter, but not much heavier either.

 

LOL All you people thought my 93 Dodge Stealth TT was heavy. What was that you guys called it? Oh thats right a "PIG".