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*DGthe3* · 09-10-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TFord

Perfect example

Seeing the two side next to each other, you can see many of the styling elements that they kept: the hood indentations, window trickery (not sure what else to call it, nose shape, plus others. Is it the same, or will anyone ever confuse the two? No. It looks like they took the concept and smoothed it out.

TFord · 09-10-2008, 10:19 PM

Id beg to differ...I see where your going though. IMHO they scrapped the whole design, the profile is different. I look at it as an artist I would have an extremely hard time trying to draw the production model, but the concept would be a breeze. side by side it seems like they used a generic "aerodynamic" mold, and tried to crop in the concept's most "standout" features in it on photoshop.

*DGthe3* · 09-10-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TFord

Id beg to differ...I see where your going though. IMHO they scrapped the whole design, the profile is different. I look at it as an artist I would have an extremely hard time trying to draw the production model, but the concept would be a breeze. side by side it seems like they used a generic "aerodynamic" mold, and tried to crop in the concept's most "standout" features in it on photoshop.

I agree and the profile is very different from the concept, nobody can argue that. And most people would say that it was the profile that gave the concept such a distinctive look. And the engineers would say that the profile was the worst part about the concept, from an aero perspective. Unfortunately, form follows function. So we are left with something that looks sorta like a cross between an Aveo and the Volt.

TFord · 09-10-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I agree and the profile is very different from the concept, nobody can argue that. And most people would say that it was the profile that gave the concept such a distinctive look. And the engineers would say that the profile was the worst part about the concept, from an aero perspective. Unfortunately, form follows function. So we are left with something that looks sorta like a cross between an Aveo and the Volt.

agreed

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-11-2008, 12:42 AM

Still...when compared to the Prius, or the Intrigue....I think it's a kick-ass design.

JiXeR'z DoDgE/FoRd KiLLeR · 09-11-2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

I'm curious how many people here would have a difficult time deciding between dropping $35k on a loaded SS or on a new Volt. Obviously different ends of the spectrum as far as cars go but both are equally important to the future of Chevrolet.

SS EaSyyyyyy!

gladiatoro · 09-11-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JiXeR'z DoDgE/FoRd KiLLeR

SS EaSyyyyyy!

dodge challenger obese car Camaro slightly obese lol

JiXeR'z DoDgE/FoRd KiLLeR · 09-11-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gladiatoro

dodge challenger obese car Camaro slightly obese lol

Mustang: Ahead of the pack but yet so far behind. get it rookie

Now back to the topic at hand...SS EaSyyyyyy!!! Gas prices don't concern me.

*TAG UR IT* · 09-11-2008, 01:24 AM

IMO, nothing alike when comparing the two pix. original volt outdoes modern and aerodynamic any day. But, so is the price you have to pay when you ....don't want to have to pay the price (of gasoline and relying on foreign oil).

Daniel60 · 09-11-2008, 07:35 AM

Wow 35K for 400plus horsepower. Not bad but excellent. Why can't Ford do this? I'm a mustang owner and love the looks of my car but how many ass whoopings will I have to take before I join the other side? Really does Ford have a clue on how to make an engine with more than 5.4 lit. without putting a supercharger on it. Will the Camaro be that afforable?

*DGthe3* · 09-11-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel60

Wow 35K for 400plus horsepower. Not bad but excellent. Why can't Ford do this? I'm a mustang owner and love the looks of my car but how many ass whoopings will I have to take before I join the other side? Really does Ford have a clue on how to make an engine with more than 5.4 lit. without putting a supercharger on it. Will the Camaro be that afforable?

Actually, the Camaro should be more affordable than that

EllwynX · 09-13-2008, 09:17 PM

I think the Volt looks good, but I'll take the Camaro.

The_Stache · 09-14-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel60

Wow 35K for 400plus horsepower. Not bad but excellent. Why can't Ford do this? I'm a mustang owner and love the looks of my car but how many ass whoopings will I have to take before I join the other side? Really does Ford have a clue on how to make an engine with more than 5.4 lit. without putting a supercharger on it. Will the Camaro be that afforable?

Hate to go off topic here but...

for well under 35k you can have a 400+ hp mustang.. sure its not factory.. but you cant gripe ..

Used mustang GT less than 40k miles - 15k
Whipple HO kit - 5.5k
total 20.5k

Stocks with only the kit are putting 400-420 RWHP..

Back on topic, the base Camaro SS needs to be under 30k.. and more likely closer to 27k more than 30k.

TorrentRS · 09-14-2008, 02:29 AM

I'd get the Camaro as a Weekend Warrior and Volt as a Daily Driver. But If I had to choose- Camaro SS- 422 horsepower and 23 MPG is great.

View Poll Results: Which would you actually spend $35k on?
Volt - Because gas is getting too expensive for an SS.	5	3.47%
Volt - But only for my spouse to drive.	0	0%
SS - I love the smell of gasoline and burning rubber.	139	96.53%
Voters: 144. You may not vote on this poll

09-11-2008, 12:42 AM	#75
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Still...when compared to the Prius, or the Intrigue....I think it's a kick-ass design. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

09-11-2008, 07:35 AM	#80
Daniel60 Drives: 2005 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Summerville, South Carolina Posts: 7	Wow 35K for 400plus horsepower. Not bad but excellent. Why can't Ford do this? I'm a mustang owner and love the looks of my car but how many ass whoopings will I have to take before I join the other side? Really does Ford have a clue on how to make an engine with more than 5.4 lit. without putting a supercharger on it. Will the Camaro be that afforable? __________________ Mac Axlebacks, C/L CAI with Brenspeed Tune, Steeda Underdrive Pullys, 4.10 gears.

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09-10-2008, 10:19 PM	#72
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	Id beg to differ...I see where your going though. IMHO they scrapped the whole design, the profile is different. I look at it as an artist I would have an extremely hard time trying to draw the production model, but the concept would be a breeze. side by side it seems like they used a generic "aerodynamic" mold, and tried to crop in the concept's most "standout" features in it on photoshop.

09-11-2008, 01:24 AM	#79
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09-14-2008, 02:29 AM	#84
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