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SS22 · 01-21-2009, 04:41 PM

How many of you think the Camaro should have been a hatchback as it was in recent years. Im not talking about a different looking camaro just a cargo area where the trunk and rear glass lift up together. It would create a cool open cockpit like they had in the last 2 previous gens and it would give the appearance of a more usable cargo area. Not complaining, I just thought it might be fun to think about. Any thoughts? or anyone wanting to create a better shop or image ?

Camaroconvert · 01-21-2009, 04:45 PM

I actually prefer the trunk, gives the car cleaner lines.

*radz28* · 01-21-2009, 04:45 PM

Eh; honestly, I'm tired of the hatchback. But hey - to each his own

SS22 · 01-21-2009, 04:47 PM

The LOOK of the car would be exactly the SAME except there would be a cut in the roof above the rear glass..... In my mind anyway.

Camaro Lives On · 01-21-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SS22

How many of you think the Camaro should have been a hatchback as it was in recent years. Im not talking about a different looking camaro just a cargo area where the trunk and rear glass lift up together. It would create a cool open cockpit like they had in the last 2 previous gens and it would give the appearance of a more usable cargo area. Not complaining, I just thought it might be fun to think about. Any thoughts? or anyone wanting to create a better shop or image ?

I think that would be pretty sweet. Nice picture, btw... seriously

justmeron · 01-21-2009, 05:01 PM

I like the trunk. Never really liked the hatchback. Plus the "69" didn't have a hatchback.

stovt001 · 01-21-2009, 05:08 PM

Why should it matter if the 69 had a hatchback? This is 2009. If you only want to go by what the 1969 model was, go buy a 1969 model and call it a day. That said, I think the trunk offers rigidity and security benefits (though I'm just guessing on the rigidity thing. Any engineer may feel free to correct me) but the small trunk opening is a bit disappointing. The setup illustrated here seems to work fairly well with the Scion tC, so I think it is a pretty good idea.

Mr Twisty · 01-21-2009, 05:11 PM

It would weaken the structure. since we're going for handling this time around I'll take the trunk.

TheStig · 01-21-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

Why should it matter if the 69 had a hatchback? This is 2009. If you only want to go by what the 1969 model was, go buy a 1969 model and call it a day. That said, I think the trunk offers rigidity and security benefits (though I'm just guessing on the rigidity thing. Any engineer may feel free to correct me) but the small trunk opening is a bit disappointing. The setup illustrated here seems to work fairly well with the Scion tC, so I think it is a pretty good idea.

'69 matters because the 5th Gen Camaro is supposed to be a modern interpretation of that car.

*KILLER74Z28* · 01-21-2009, 05:19 PM

Trunk...

TheClassicCarKid · 01-21-2009, 05:24 PM

I've always liked a seperate trunk more than hatchbacks, can't tell you why I just do

LarkVille · 01-21-2009, 05:28 PM

In this case, absolutely I would have preferred a hatch. Nice sketch of how it would work too.

That's what gave Camaro it's uniqueness the past few generations, midsize cars rarely have this feature but even the fifth gen's design looks like it would take to a hatch feature well. Oh well...

TRIXXTERR · 01-21-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheStig

'69 matters because the 5th Gen Camaro is supposed to be a modern interpretation of that car.

Key word in this statement Is..."INTERPRETATION"

So with that.... HIS interpretation of a 2010 CAMARO is with a hatch..

LS3SSRS · 01-21-2009, 05:33 PM

i wouldn't mind the hatchback... the stereo would be a lot louder with some subs in the back.

View Poll Results: BY POPULAR DEMAND: Which rear do you prefer?
Hatchback	17	20.73%
Trunk	65	79.27%
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01-21-2009, 04:41 PM	#1
SS22 Drives: 2010 Blue Camaro RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 507	Camaro Hatchback? How many of you think the Camaro should have been a hatchback as it was in recent years. Im not talking about a different looking camaro just a cargo area where the trunk and rear glass lift up together. It would create a cool open cockpit like they had in the last 2 previous gens and it would give the appearance of a more usable cargo area. Not complaining, I just thought it might be fun to think about. Any thoughts? or anyone wanting to create a better shop or image ? Attached Images

01-21-2009, 04:45 PM	#3
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	Eh; honestly, I'm tired of the hatchback. But hey - to each his own __________________ '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

01-21-2009, 05:08 PM	#7
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Why should it matter if the 69 had a hatchback? This is 2009. If you only want to go by what the 1969 model was, go buy a 1969 model and call it a day. That said, I think the trunk offers rigidity and security benefits (though I'm just guessing on the rigidity thing. Any engineer may feel free to correct me) but the small trunk opening is a bit disappointing. The setup illustrated here seems to work fairly well with the Scion tC, so I think it is a pretty good idea. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

01-21-2009, 05:19 PM	#10
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	Trunk... __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

01-21-2009, 04:45 PM	#2
Camaroconvert Drives: Like a bat outta hell Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 25	I actually prefer the trunk, gives the car cleaner lines.

01-21-2009, 04:47 PM	#4
SS22 Drives: 2010 Blue Camaro RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 507	The LOOK of the car would be exactly the SAME except there would be a cut in the roof above the rear glass..... In my mind anyway.

01-21-2009, 05:01 PM	#6
justmeron Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,259 View My Garage	I like the trunk. Never really liked the hatchback. Plus the "69" didn't have a hatchback.

01-21-2009, 05:11 PM	#8
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	It would weaken the structure. since we're going for handling this time around I'll take the trunk.

01-21-2009, 05:28 PM	#12
LarkVille Drives: The Larkvillemobile Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver Suburbs Posts: 188	In this case, absolutely I would have preferred a hatch. Nice sketch of how it would work too. That's what gave Camaro it's uniqueness the past few generations, midsize cars rarely have this feature but even the fifth gen's design looks like it would take to a hatch feature well. Oh well...

01-21-2009, 05:33 PM	#14
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	i wouldn't mind the hatchback... the stereo would be a lot louder with some subs in the back. __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

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