Camaro convertible concept revealed!

NAIDANAC A · January 4th, 2007, 10:14 PM

ZOMG

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GM is trying to keep the buzz around its retro-futuristic 2009 Chevy Camaro alive with the debut of the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible concept. The company will showcase the new concept at this year's Detroit auto show in just over a week. Gallery after the jump…

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Ok these are awsome and a half...look at that awsome interior. This needs to be made.

How do I make them small again?

NecroJoe · January 4th, 2007, 10:17 PM

That car is SOOOOOOOOO not going to have the guages by the hifter...not to mention that shifter won't make it to production...

NAIDANAC A · January 4th, 2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NecroJoe

That car is SOOOOOOOOO not going to have the guages by the hifter...not to mention that shifter won't make it to production...

Ya thats wat I am upset about.

But the buckles are fantastic.

Peter3hg · January 4th, 2007, 10:37 PM

The back almost looks like it should be the front if you know what I mean.

swek · January 4th, 2007, 10:41 PM

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CAMARO CONVERTABLE CONCEPT REVEALED!!!!!!

I think your CapsLock key got stuck there. Spellchecked and fixed it for you.

FATMOUSE · January 4th, 2007, 10:44 PM

Curses, they forgot the roof.

YF19pilot · January 4th, 2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by swek

I think you CapsLock key got stuck there. Spellchecked and fixed it for you.

CapsLock is the cruise control to cool.

I know there's a lot of things that won't make it (like those mirrors), but I just hope they don't cheapen the whole thing. I know there is a lot of talk about making it cheaper to compete with the Mustang, but GM, if you know what's good for ya, don't, please don't change a thing!

NAIDANAC A · January 4th, 2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by swek

I think you CapsLock key got stuck there. Spellchecked and fixed it for you.

Sorry I got excited. images/smilies/tongue.gif

geeman · January 4th, 2007, 10:51 PM

Yet another american car I like, or would like if they wouldn't screw it up before it goes in to production images/smilies/mad.gif

BlaRo · January 4th, 2007, 10:57 PM

Boy, is that interior going to be a MAJOR disappointment when it hits production. Let's face it, it's not a concept anymore, they've already announced production, so a flashy interior like that is just setting up people for a letdown when they see it in showrooms.

Also, it looks like a cartoon character, and that's what I love about it. Definitely can't wait for it to be built, with a Corvette engine and 4 seats and similar performance it makes you wonder what the point of the base Corvette is. images/smilies/wink.gif

jetsetter · January 4th, 2007, 11:09 PM

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guages by the hifter...not to mention that shifter won't make it to production...

Don't be so sure. The 1967-1969 had the same gauges down by the shifter.

NAIDANAC A · January 4th, 2007, 11:26 PM

wait those are guages? Do you have any idea what the old ones were for?

jetsetter · January 5th, 2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NAIDANAC A

wait those are guages? Do you have any idea what the old ones were for?

This was an option on the 1968-1969 Camaro.

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RoamingGnome · January 5th, 2007, 12:39 AM

Personally I could do without the retro dash, but in all, man that is an absolutely beautiful ride from every angle. Especially in those colors. images/smilies/cool.gif

No Boss · January 5th, 2007, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by NAIDANAC A

But the buckles are fantastic.

Everytime I buy a car, I always make my final decision based on the asthetics of the buckles.

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NAIDANAC A · January 5th, 2007, 02:00 AM

Come on they are retro and cool.

klutch · January 5th, 2007, 02:02 AM

Wow...the most over-hyped car of the new century. Convertible concepts already being developed, and the hardtop isn't even in production yet.

Regarding cost; they won't be able to match the Mustang price point with the new platform, unless GM decides to sell at a loss. Even a V6 version would be tough to match the GT.

British_Rover · January 5th, 2007, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by klutch

Wow...the most over-hyped car of the new century. Convertible concepts already being developed, and the hardtop isn't even in production yet.

Regarding cost; they won't be able to match the Mustang price point with the new platform, unless GM decides to sell at a loss. Even a V6 version would be tough to match the GT.

Ehh IRS plus the 6 speed manual plus a better platform might be worth the price differance.

Ehh what am I saying people aren't going to pay a premium for that because they don't know what it means. Which is unfortunate because that means the Camaro will never sell in the volume that is needed just like before so it will probably get canceled again.

jetsetter · January 5th, 2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by British_Rover

Ehh IRS plus the 6 speed manual plus a better platform might be worth the price differance.

Ehh what am I saying people aren't going to pay a premium for that because they don't know what it means. Which is unfortunate because that means the Camaro will never sell in the volume that is needed just like before so it will probably get canceled again.

The Camaro never outsold the Mustang and it still lasted for 30+ years. I don't think GM is trying to outsell the Mustang, just take some sales away from the Mustang. They know that their vehicle is more expensive.

jetsetter · January 5th, 2007, 02:51 AM

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