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RocketCutlass · 07-22-2010, 05:50 PM

I love the term Yank-Tank...

Duck · 07-22-2010, 05:51 PM

It was fun watching him have fun.

5THGENRS · 07-22-2010, 05:53 PM

what season and episode did they review the v6 does anyone know?

Much better review.....i would of appreciated top gear's point of view more if it was a fair comparison.......better yet if they did what fifth gear did......review the car by itself.

I do like how Top Gear lays out their reviews though. Better angles, more dynamic looking pictures, frame transitions. much better than fifth gear.

WCFB-Russ · 07-22-2010, 05:54 PM

best line:

"...the SS does better job than any muscle car ever before..."

JusticePete · 07-22-2010, 05:58 PM

Yank tank, was that a yank tank Cadillac CTS-V that set the record as the fastest production sedan?

Tran · 07-22-2010, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5THGENRS

what season and episode did they review the v6 does anyone know?

Here's the previous V6 review from Fifth Gear. It wasn't part of their TV episodes, but was a special "web episode"

V6 review: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37214

snAtx · 07-22-2010, 06:11 PM

Nice review!! Top gear is in every way better that fith gear. But yeah those top gear guys are a little bit anti american cars. Speacially Clarkson the old guy. He even makes fun of some old american cars in a very old topgear episode. Hammond does like muscle cars, he owns a Mustang and also tested the new mustang. and he likes it excepts the rear suspension. And he chooses the camaro too. That Jeremy Clarkson guy he basically hates almost everything besides british cars (Jaguar, Aston Martin). He also trashes french cars. German cars actually escape his hate. I love the Camaro and i'm waiting for its european release, coz i want one!!!

WadeWilson · 07-22-2010, 06:12 PM

Love the entrance he made!

The dude can drive too!! Very cool review.

BLACK10 · 07-22-2010, 06:20 PM

what is a yank tank?

molsonbrador · 07-22-2010, 06:25 PM

That mofo can drive. Kind words too.

WCFB-Russ · 07-22-2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK10

what is a yank tank?

this...:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

American Cars in Great Britain

The term "Yank tank" is also used in Australian, Canadian, and British slang to describe these cars, but more generally to describe any American car considered to be large and unwieldy - including both classics (such as Cadillacs) and modern SUVs. The term entered the general vocabulary in Britain during the Second World War and especially the decade afterwards, when some American servicemen stationed in Britain imported cars from the USA. This happened at a time when American cars reached their largest sizes and most extravagant styling, leading to the term 'Yank Tank' in relation to these cars' bulk and unwieldy size on typically narrow and winding British roads. This difference was especially great because British cars of the 'Austerity Years' in the late 1940s and early 1950s were generally small, low-powered, with low equipment levels and constrained styling in comparison.

jagan323 · 07-22-2010, 06:32 PM

At least this was a pretty thorough car review. Unlike Topgears... bring out the AMG, cock blocking the Camaro (sorry for the language) =p

=D Two thumbs up!

comm54 · 07-22-2010, 06:34 PM

It's called PERMA GRIN!!!

GearheadSS · 07-22-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boblobla

YA....I seen this last year when I was in England
OLD news to Me...
Great example of how the European market gets EVERYTHING
a year before us at least...Most electronics 2-3 years..

lolwhut?

07-22-2010, 05:53 PM	#31
5THGENRS Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT RS, 08 IOM G8 GT, 87ta Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 591 View My Garage	what season and episode did they review the v6 does anyone know? Much better review.....i would of appreciated top gear's point of view more if it was a fair comparison.......better yet if they did what fifth gear did......review the car by itself. I do like how Top Gear lays out their reviews though. Better angles, more dynamic looking pictures, frame transitions. much better than fifth gear. __________________ 1000 = Order Placed (11/16/2009) RS Constraint 1100 = Preliminary Order Accepted (1/9/2010) Order # NSPHF8 2000 = Accepted by GM (1/12/2010) 2500 = Preferenced (1/12/2010) 3000 = Accepted by Production (1/13/2010) TPW = (2/8/2010) 3100 = Sequenced (1/29/2010) 3300 = Scheduled (1/29/2010) 3400 = Broadcast (1/29/2010) 3800 = Produced (2/10/2010) VIN # 2G1FG1EVXA9192608 4150 = Invoiced (2/11/2010) 4200 = Shipped (2/12/2010) 5000 = Delivered to Dealer (2/24/2010) 6000 = Delivered to Customer (3/1/2010)

07-22-2010, 05:54 PM	#32
WCFB-Russ Drives: ????? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wandering the Earth Posts: 267	best line: "...the SS does better job than any muscle car ever before..." __________________

07-22-2010, 06:32 PM	#40
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	At least this was a pretty thorough car review. Unlike Topgears... bring out the AMG, cock blocking the Camaro (sorry for the language) =p =D Two thumbs up! __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

07-22-2010, 06:34 PM	#41
comm54 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2SS/RS IBM M6-when she lets me Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 854 View My Garage	It's called PERMA GRIN!!! __________________ Not all Show Cars are Race Cars... But ALL Race Cars are Show Cars Hurst Short-throw Shifter, CAI Intake, Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust, Hotchkis Race Pack Sport Suspension

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