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xl1200r · 11-10-2008, 09:04 AM

How big of a car is the Camaro?

I was looking up specs and it looks like the Camaro is a few inches longer, a few inches wider, and only a half inch or so lower than a current Mustang, and I happen to think that the Mustang is a little big for what's needed.

I know the Camaro has a wildly different shape than the Mustang, and the rear fender shape and high beltline does help it to appear smaller and lower in photos - but for those who have actually seen and sat in one, how large does the car feel? Do you feel like you're sitting low to the ground, or is it just average? I'm more concerned with the height than anything else.

I have wanted a Camaro since I first the concept photos, and I've only ever seen the convertible concept in Detroit a few years back. I really can't wait to see one in person.

*radz28* · 11-10-2008, 09:37 AM

Have you seen a Challenger yet? If so, it isn't bigger than that

Technical Specs: Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight MT - Not Listed
Curb Weight AT - 4170
Ground Clearance - 4.8"
Height - 57.1"
Length - 197.7"
Top Type (Standard)Hard Fixed
Top Type (Optional)Not Applicable
Track (Front) - 63.0"
Track (Rear) - 63.1"
Weight Distribution AT (Front) - 56%
Weight Distribution AT (Rear) - %44
Weight Distribution MT (Front) - Not Listed
Weight Distribution MT (Rear) - Not Listed
Wheelbase - 116.0"
Width - 75.7"
Doors - 2

*KILLER74Z28* · 11-10-2008, 09:43 AM

If you have a chance to see the Camaro in person do it. It really does not seem any bigger than a 4th gen but that’s just me...

*The_Blur* · 11-10-2008, 10:05 AM

I saw Bumblebee, and that car doesn't seem very big at all.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-10-2008, 10:10 AM

I felt that it was comparable to the Mustang in terms of physical size. But it's proportions and design features give it a larger presence than the Mustang; which is a good thing, imo -- who will you look at first?

It really isn't big. The Challenger...is big. I can tell the difference by trying to lean on the roofs. The Camaro, my arm angles down (significantly, and I'm only 5'11"). On the Challenger...my arm angles up or at the very least its level....huge difference!

StoutFiles · 11-10-2008, 10:16 AM

It's a four seater with a big engine and a pretty good trunk...I'm not sure how small you want it to be.

xl1200r · 11-10-2008, 11:12 AM

It's not so much how small I want it to be, I just don't want it to be larger than needed.

Some cars sizes don't really bug me - like a G8 - it's a big car, but I don't look at it and think "that's too big for a full-sized sedan".

I'm just going to have to reserve judgement until I can lay my hands on one. I'm really hoping the shape makes it seem smaller...

djm96z28 · 11-10-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I felt that it was comparable to the Mustang in terms of physical size. But it's proportions and design features give it a larger presence than the Mustang; which is a good thing, imo -- who will you look at first?

It really isn't big. The Challenger...is big. I can tell the difference by trying to lean on the roofs. The Camaro, my arm angles down (significantly, and I'm only 5'11"). On the Challenger...my arm angles up or at the very least its level....huge difference!

^ That's a little reassuring. I finally saw a Challenger up close and was amazed how wide it seems. The trunk lid has a big surface area and the hood looks large because it has no slope to it--just straight out from the windshield. I'm hoping the Camaro doesn't seem so bulky.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-10-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djm96z28

I'm hoping the Camaro doesn't seem so bulky.

Definitely not. I think the term thrown around to describe the Camaro is..."svelte".

diddiyo · 11-10-2008, 12:28 PM

when i saw the camaro for the first time on saturday i was like "i like big butts and i can not lie"

it's not a small car, but nothing compared to the challenger. it's reasonable.

MerlinZero · 11-10-2008, 12:39 PM

When i saw it yesterday i was very suprised. It wasn't as tall as i thought it would be, neither was it as wide. the chasis wasnt without the fender flares isnt all that large.

all in all the car looks great.

headpunter · 11-10-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerlinZero

When i saw it yesterday i was very suprised. It wasn't as tall as i thought it would be, neither was it as wide. the chasis wasnt without the fender flares isnt all that large.

all in all the car looks great.

are you meaning the Bumble bee roller at the Seattle show? that is much larger then the production car

NSCRFN3 · 11-10-2008, 02:41 PM

I saw the one they had at the state fair in Texas and I must say imo in one word.....PERFECT!!! Well as perfect as it could be with a hard top anyway!

briannutter · 11-10-2008, 02:58 PM

I saw it at SEMA. The Nissan GTR and Challenger are HUGE in comparison. The Camaro is just right.

11-10-2008, 09:04 AM	#1
xl1200r Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cohoes, NY Posts: 109	For those that have seen one in person... How big of a car is the Camaro? I was looking up specs and it looks like the Camaro is a few inches longer, a few inches wider, and only a half inch or so lower than a current Mustang, and I happen to think that the Mustang is a little big for what's needed. I know the Camaro has a wildly different shape than the Mustang, and the rear fender shape and high beltline does help it to appear smaller and lower in photos - but for those who have actually seen and sat in one, how large does the car feel? Do you feel like you're sitting low to the ground, or is it just average? I'm more concerned with the height than anything else. I have wanted a Camaro since I first the concept photos, and I've only ever seen the convertible concept in Detroit a few years back. I really can't wait to see one in person.

11-10-2008, 09:37 AM	#2
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	Have you seen a Challenger yet? If so, it isn't bigger than that Technical Specs: Exterior Dimensions & Weight Curb Weight MT - Not Listed Curb Weight AT - 4170 Ground Clearance - 4.8" Height - 57.1" Length - 197.7" Top Type (Standard)Hard Fixed Top Type (Optional)Not Applicable Track (Front) - 63.0" Track (Rear) - 63.1" Weight Distribution AT (Front) - 56% Weight Distribution AT (Rear) - %44 Weight Distribution MT (Front) - Not Listed Weight Distribution MT (Rear) - Not Listed Wheelbase - 116.0" Width - 75.7" Doors - 2 __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

11-10-2008, 09:43 AM	#3
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11-10-2008, 10:05 AM	#4
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11-10-2008, 10:10 AM	#5
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I felt that it was comparable to the Mustang in terms of physical size. But it's proportions and design features give it a larger presence than the Mustang; which is a good thing, imo -- who will you look at first? It really isn't big. The Challenger...is big. I can tell the difference by trying to lean on the roofs. The Camaro, my arm angles down (significantly, and I'm only 5'11"). On the Challenger...my arm angles up or at the very least its level....huge difference! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-10-2008, 10:16 AM	#6
StoutFiles Drives: Black/Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 733	It's a four seater with a big engine and a pretty good trunk...I'm not sure how small you want it to be.

11-10-2008, 11:12 AM	#7
xl1200r Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cohoes, NY Posts: 109	It's not so much how small I want it to be, I just don't want it to be larger than needed. Some cars sizes don't really bug me - like a G8 - it's a big car, but I don't look at it and think "that's too big for a full-sized sedan". I'm just going to have to reserve judgement until I can lay my hands on one. I'm really hoping the shape makes it seem smaller...

11-10-2008, 12:28 PM	#10
diddiyo Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 3,053	when i saw the camaro for the first time on saturday i was like "i like big butts and i can not lie" it's not a small car, but nothing compared to the challenger. it's reasonable.

11-10-2008, 12:39 PM	#11
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	When i saw it yesterday i was very suprised. It wasn't as tall as i thought it would be, neither was it as wide. the chasis wasnt without the fender flares isnt all that large. all in all the car looks great.

11-10-2008, 02:41 PM	#13
NSCRFN3 Drives: 2010 Camaro RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 36°13′12″N 82°20′17″W Posts: 492 View My Garage	I saw the one they had at the state fair in Texas and I must say imo in one word.....PERFECT!!! Well as perfect as it could be with a hard top anyway! __________________

11-10-2008, 02:58 PM	#14
briannutter Drives: C4Vette,C5-Z06,Cherokee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 43	I saw it at SEMA. The Nissan GTR and Challenger are HUGE in comparison. The Camaro is just right.

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