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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:08 AM
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Default first concept of new camaro

i dont know what gm was thinking. but i think this concept looks better than the new production model. idk why but the new camaro looks like a 69 hit head on with a cts love both cars but not together.
and let me know what you guys think of this older concept of the new camaro i just found it online. dont know much about it. but i would drive this thing any day over the new camaro

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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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That's not a GM designed car. That picture isn't even real believe it or not. It's all digitally animated by someone over the internet, it just got around alot before the concept came out.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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The above picture is not grounded in reality and could not be produced at a decent price. Also it sits too low, a 100k ppl are not going to want something like that. Plus, that body could not fit on the chassis that the new M@RO sits on. It looks cool, but it could not be a real vehicle.

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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Z-ROC28
That's not a GM designed car. That picture isn't even real believe it or not. It's all digitally animated by someone over the internet, it just got around alot before the concept came out.
true statement^

it was popular among therorists, but GM doesnt accept outside designs. I think they came up with a winner though. Ill be happy next year.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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^ word. that one up top looks terrible imo. the new one- incredible, but to each his own.
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 02:40 AM
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yes to each his own i like the new camaro i just fell in love with this fake one i guess lol thanks for the knowledge tho i just like how it looks like someone caught the 69 on fire and it melted to the ground and is really wavy idk just an eye catcher.
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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I don't like that at all. Way too curvy. The current design is so much better and aggressive.
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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meh I still think this looks better


I WANT ONE
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Originally Posted by SparkyJJO
Too bad the 5th gen isnt going to look like that. The "production" headlights look like ***.
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1stunna
Too bad the 5th gen isnt going to look like that. The "production" headlights look like ***.

You are probably right.
I am also tired of the mystery surrounding the powertrain choices. If it comes down to whatever the G8 lineup has, I will be dissapointed. Don't get me wrong, the LS3 is badass but it shouldn't be the top motor.

Build a Shelby killer GM.
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Originally Posted by LS1stunna
Too bad the 5th gen isnt going to look like that. The "production" headlights look like ***.
The headlights in the ones running around are not the production headlights. They aren't going to let all of those cars run around in exact production form this far ahead of the planned release. You won't be disappointed don't worry.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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That 1st picture actually looks similar to the Solstice or Saturn Sky..Obviously the front is different, but from the front wheel back I can see it...
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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I remember when that first pic came out 4 or 5 years ago. I think it's uglier now than it was then. And back then I thought it was pretty damn ugly.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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I remember that so called "concept"... There's a green one too.. I personally think that it's fuggin' sexy.. It looks too short to be a Camaro and a little low, but I like the front design and roundness of the hood..
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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damn thats ugly and the front lights look like they were chopped off a 67 stang and its to bubbly

It like they took a first gen stang and put it under a heat lamp then slapped a bow tie on the front
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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the 2010's are f'ing ugly as hell
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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That pic was in a magazine i think popular hot rodding. Also don't slam the 2010 till it is in the show room. If the headlight's are what kills it for you buy new one's. I am sure there is going to be aftermarket headlight's I don't see them using the same sty;e headlight's in the V-6 as the SS or whatever the top model may be.
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by triggerjerk
You are probably right.
I am also tired of the mystery surrounding the powertrain choices. If it comes down to whatever the G8 lineup has, I will be dissapointed. Don't get me wrong, the LS3 is badass but it shouldn't be the top motor.

Build a Shelby killer GM.
Probably keeping that info closely held secret so not to tip off Ford in developing the 2010 mustang
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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That drawing was done by Kris Horton way back when, maybe 2003?
Oldie but a goodie.

He's done a ton more (various cars) since. All good stuff.
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I think these 2 concepts look a helluva lot better then the crap they are coming out with

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