That makes sense. The looks are loosely based on the 1969 model, and this Camaro weighs half a ton more than that car did. The weight shows. I still love it, but I bet I could get a '69 in good shape for a lot less .
I thought the Mustang was big, but this is just ridiculous. They could have made it smaller and lighter. No ones going to use the backseats on a coupe anyways, so why make it so big and heavy?
What the hell is it with all these new muscle cars coming out and appearing to be massively bigger than the originals but in fact aren't, but still gain a shit ton of weight?
And why do they need to have 18's+ just to look decent?
The V6 cars will be available in two basic trim levels: the base LS steel-wheel car and the relatively well-equipped LT. The engine can be bolted to either an Aisin six-speed manual transmission or a Hydra-matic 6L50 six-speed automatic. Both carry 3.27:1 rear gears. Dodge offers only a four-speed automatic with its V6.
What the hell is it with all these new muscle cars coming out and appearing to be massively bigger than the originals but in fact aren't, but still gain a shit ton of weight?
I thought the Mustang was big, but this is just ridiculous. They could have made it smaller and lighter. No ones going to use the backseats on a coupe anyways, so why make it so big and heavy?
It comes from a childhood fantasy. Once I got a ride in one, my fantasy was shattered, the car was awful to be in. I still keep the name as a joke, though.
It comes from a childhood fantasy. Once I got a ride in one, my fantasy was shattered, the car was awful to be in. I still keep the name as a joke, though.
I thought the Mustang was big, but this is just ridiculous. They could have made it smaller and lighter. No ones going to use the backseats on a coupe anyways, so why make it so big and heavy?
Well they did start developing it years ago, when gas prices weren't as much of a concern as they are now. Not that that's an excuse. They said they wanted to move it upmarket, and it is loosely based on a sedan chassis but for fucks sake, the G8 with its iron V8 isn't much heavier. Anyway, I agree with you and I wish they would've gone back to basics in more areas than just looks. Ford has made clear that they want to lighten their cars, both for gas mileage and performance. GM would do well to follow the same path. If only fucking Congress (and the EU) would lay off with all the vehicle legislation.
He probably got a ride in an unloved 1980 model with it's mind boggling 7.7 0-60 time and suspension that only knows how to lose grip in any direction but forward! :lol:
I'm not too keen on all these new "old" cars from america but if i had to choose, i'd take the Challenger. However, of all the classic american muscle, i think the Corvette is the best looking today.
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