3,400 Lb Z/28?

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by wildpaws

Remember all those people that said they "absolutely hated how retro the 5th gen is"? If this new model is a "trial balloon" for the 6th gen Camaro, I hope the 5th gen naysayers are happy with the new result. If this is the direction the 6th gen Camaro goes, I'm not going to be happy about it. Time will tell if this new Chevy concept has anything to do with the 6th gen Camaro, I don't think so, but what do I know.
Clyde

I don't think it's a Camaro design either, but it's definitely not a total loss if GM wants to break away from the pack with a new coupe design.

[htron50]

It's not a Camaro design. It's RWD however. And it just shows the level of commitment to the new platform. I would not be surprised to see more cars converted to RWD (like the Impala, a possible El Camino, who knows. But I agree... PLZ don't overdo the shapes of the "noses" and make them overdramatic. Grrrrr...

I'll be happy with my Gen 5 as long it arrives!

[wildpaws]

Originally Posted by htron50

It's not a Camaro design. It's RWD however. And it just shows the level of commitment to the new platform. I would not be surprised to see more cars converted to RWD (like the Impala, a possible El Camino, who knows. But I agree... PLZ don't overdo the shapes of the "noses" and make them overdramatic. Grrrrr...

I'll be happy with my Gen 5 as long it arrives!

And this is what was said about the two new concepts (I didn't find this until after my earlier post as I had just gotten home from work):


"Earlier this morning Chevrolet took the wraps off of two new concept vehicles, the Code130R and Tru140S. Chevrolet states that the two coupes are the fruits of much research into designs that appeal to younger buyers, or more specifically, about 80 million buyers in today's market. Despite the expressive designs, GM states that both concepts were designed to be feasible for production.

GM took an unconventional approach to designing the two coupes. Instead of spending time in customer clinics, GM went to college campuses. Designers showed college students various vehicle silhouettes and asked them to select their favorites. After a sizable amount of feedback, GM found that young customers have strong appeal toward two specific shapes of four-passenger coupes. Those two final silhouettes ended up being the shapes of both concepts.

The Tru140S is a front-wheel drive rakish coupe that was designed to be built off of GM's global compact car architecture (Delta), the same platform that currently underpins the Chevrolet Cruze and Volt. The Tru140S was designed to look like an Italian exotic, a design theme that GM's research shows has strong appeal to Millennial buyers. GMI spoke with Nick David, the lead designer of the Tru140S, who stated that the design is very feasible for production. Specifically, he stated that the rear bumper and fender flares are more expressive for concept duty, but the main theme of the design is something GM can produce.

Chevy's second concept coupe is allegedly based on GM's upcoming Alpha rear-wheel drive platform, the same platform holding up the new Cadillac ATS. As the case with the Tru140S, David told GMI that it too is feasible for production, which is not a big surprise. Whereas the Tru140S just looks more like a conceptual design than the Code130R does. GMI's immediate reaction to the car was that it looks very similar--both in size and shape--to the BMW 1-Series.

So will they be built? It sounds like GM has not made a decision regarding production of either car, however they did state that the cars are going to be going on tour this year to auto shows and other venues to "gauge reaction." The vibe we got suggests that both cars could see production, it just depends what the people want.

That begs the question...which concept do you prefer?"

So neither one should be a Camaro and they both may or may not ever be built, it depends on the reactions at car shows and the media.
Clyde

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by ShnOmac

I think you are just being a naysayer because of what you want....

I can see how they can save much more than 200!

3,400 4 cyl
3,600+ V8

[FenwickHockey65]

Impala will not be going RWD any time soon.

[htron50]

I said this on another thread, but the TRU140S Looks and awful lot like the 2007 Supra. Looks like GM talked to those who were in HighSchool just 1-4 years ago and may be driving bikes at college at the very moment the clinics were completed.

4 years ago the Supra was "killer" looking and a car HS kids would have admired. Now, for those who still have decent jobs and who may or may not be living at home when they go to spend, I guess that's what they are looking for. It certainly doesn't look like something the average Camaro buyer would be attracted to.

I'm just wondering if GM is leading with that design or just catching up?

[wildpaws]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

3,400 4 cyl
3,600+ V8

Agreed. As I said before, the base I4 is UNDER 3,400. Since the difference in weight of a 2012 Camaro V6 manual and SS manual is about 70 lbs (V6 manual 3,780 lb, SS manual 3,849), and the announced weight of the ATS with the DOHC V6 is 3,402 lb (same engine as the current Camaro LT/LS V6), if you add 100 lbs to the ATS for for a V8 package you arrive at 3,502 lb. (and the ATS may well get a V8 package announced later which will narrow down the figure even better), subtract that from the current SS weight and you arrive at 347 lb. less than the current Camaro SS. Even if they manage to find another 47 lb of additional weight content for a Z/28 version, you're still at 300 lb less than the current SS and that would fall into the 300-400 lb range I mentioned. I don't know what more to say, the numbers are out there for all to see.
Clyde

[ShnOmac]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

3,400 4 cyl
3,600+ V8

Originally Posted by wildpaws

Agreed. As I said before, the base I4 is UNDER 3,400. Since the difference in weight of a 2012 Camaro V6 manual and SS manual is about 70 lbs (V6 manual 3,780 lb, SS manual 3,849), and the announced weight of the ATS with the DOHC V6 is 3,402 lb (same engine as the current Camaro LT/LS V6), if you add 100 lbs to the ATS for for a V8 package you arrive at 3,502 lb. (and the ATS may well get a V8 package announced later which will narrow down the figure even better), subtract that from the current SS weight and you arrive at 347 lb. less than the current Camaro SS. Even if they manage to find another 47 lb of additional weight content for a Z/28 version, you're still at 300 lb less than the current SS and that would fall into the 300-400 lb range I mentioned. I don't know what more to say, the numbers are out there for all to see.
Clyde

Obviously we are all just guessing and it's just my guess that they could save more than 200. Yes a V8 is going to weigh more but you would be losing 2 doors, glass and amenities that you would find in the caddy but not in the Camaro. Time will tell I guess!

[zogster]

Plus the ATS will have more sound deadening and more equipment (which both equal more weight) than the Camaro.

[wildpaws]

Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Obviously we are all just guessing and it's just my guess that they could save more than 200. Yes a V8 is going to weigh more but you would be losing 2 doors, glass and amenities that you would find in the caddy but not in the Camaro. Time will tell I guess!

Well yes, we are guessing on any 6th gen Camaro weight, but the preliminary ATS numbers have been stated by GM. When GM says "a best in class under 3,400 lb for the base ATS" and later mentions that the DOHC V6 is 3,402 lb., then we are not guessing on the ATS weights, GM has given us preliminary numbers. And yes it is a guess what the next Camaro might weigh, but I think the ATS figures should be pretty good guidance.
Clyde

[truth411]

Originally Posted by wildpaws

Well yes, we are guessing on any 6th gen Camaro weight, but the preliminary ATS numbers have been stated by GM. When GM says "a best in class under 3,400 lb for the base ATS" and later mentions that the DOHC V6 is 3,402 lb., then we are not guessing on the ATS weights, GM has given us preliminary numbers. And yes it is a guess what the next Camaro might weigh, but I think the ATS figures should be pretty good guidance.
Clyde

I haven't seen where GM stated the weight of the v6, but if its 3402 lbs then a 6 gen camaro v8 should be just under 3600 lbs. 3580??? Perhaps.

[bannonm]

I don't see GM keeping the LS3 in a 3,400 pound Camaro. That's getting a little too close to the power and speed of a Vette Grand Sport. Unless they are planning on upping the power or dropping weight in the C7 Vettes to keep it ahead of the Camaro.

[PYROLYSIS]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

I would have to see it in person before I got too harsh in judgement. They say it looks pretty good in IRL.

I think there some good original design in the car, I like the less raked windshield, the dog house seems to be saying, "Look at me, I'm a Chevy" just a little too hard, (consider how they departed the norm with the Camaro and run with it) a few tweaks with the lines here and there, it could be a winner.

Took me a couple of years to finally see a fifth gen in person and I was in love with it from only seeing pictures the moment I first saw it. Apparantly hundreds of thousands felt the same way and this new concept is defintitely not recieving the same reaction. I've seen uglier and I wouldn't buy one but if it brings in a new type of customer for GM I'd be fine with that. I just really hope there isn't the odd chance that this is a possible Camaro design being put out there for a reaction.

[PYROLYSIS]

Also, if they were gonna put a design feeler out there for the public to see, now would be the time to do it. For a true unbiased reaction they wouldn't call it a Camaro just to see if people like the way it looks and I think they've got their answer.