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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by aliwantsnss
I just cant help but think it looks like a XLR mixed with something else. After seeing the Camaro and Challenger next to each other at the auto show last year, I hate to say that Chrysler did a better job....
I disagree. I've seen both the Challenger and the Camaro in person a few times now, and the Challenger looks huge by comparison. The Challenger also has boring slab-sided sides, with very little curves. I like the tail lights on the Challenger better, but that is about it. I was hoping this convertible concept might have some wider 1969-inspired tail lights, but it appears they kept the same ones that everyone complained about last time.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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Well...lets see now....

I have a hardtop '92, a t-top '99.... and it would appear that I will be getting myself a convertible '09.

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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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I liked the 4th gen better and would rather see a supped up 4th gen/Buggatti Veyron hybrid.

The new Camaro looks to much like a prototype/concept car.

I haven't seen it in person though so I can't put out a great opinion.

Considering the fact that I thought the Viper looked like a Nike shoe with a Hot Wheel paint job. After seeing it in person though I shut right the hell like I should have.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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L92 please, not LS2!
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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Keep dreaming!

My wife will be happy if it gets the 400 hp LS2 and not a 335-345-365 hp LS something like the new Grand Prix gets.

I hope they don't stinkball the 5th gen with less than 400 hp on a 6.0 and stick the Z28 with a 5.3 and give the SS a 6.0.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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What I'd like to see:

300hp V6

400+hp Z28

500hp SS

and hope to God that everyone rises to the challenge.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Nice damn car. However, I'd like to see it with the top up. Normally, cars look hideous with the rag top. Unless of course its a retractable hardtop. I dont know why theyd make anything else these days?!
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 02:07 AM
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Looks pretty good, but way too much like the Volt
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Droptop Snake
What I'd like to see:

300hp V6

400+hp Z28

500hp SS

and hope to God that everyone rises to the challenge.

Does GM even make a 300hp NA v6?
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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Ditto! Those gauges look like ***!


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WTF? Those are the gauges? Hope all the models aren't like that. Wonder how those will fare after I spill my soda on them or something.



That is a gauge cluster, courtesy of the 2007 911 Turbo.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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Back on topic.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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I would like to see one with t-tops myself.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by silverboy02
I would like to see one with t-tops myself.

Kudos, to be honest though I think that T-Tops would look like crap. They should definately go with a T-Top, complete Targa like the Corvette. The shape of the 5th gen just doesn't have a small enough roof for a twin set-up.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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I'd love to see a targa top. I'd settle for a nice big power sunroof though.
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Put me down for one rag top. That same orange with black is just fine with me.

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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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that'd be sweet if they did a t-tops version...I'd like to see concepts of that!
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Looks real nice but I am still going to buy the hardtop version.
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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I am with nine ball though I would really like to see a targa top version. I dont think t-tops would look right on the new body style.
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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the more i look at this the more i want it..
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Having owned one many years ago, when I first saw the new Camaro, I was reminded of my old '73 Celica with two fewer headlights:



Hate to go against the faith, but I like the looks of the new Challenger better.

I'd actually be happy if car makers would start using wheels smaller than 26" or so .
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