08-30-2009, 08:20 AM | #1 |
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First pictures of the Trans Am concept
When I used to be a T/A fanatic, I was on Trans Am Country. For any diehard Trans Am lovers on here that don't know about that forum, I'd definitely recommend joining up since it's a small but very well-knit community. All the guys there were pretty damn stand-up to me but I kinda left without saying a word since I sold the T/A they knew I worked so hard to get.
But one thing I did know is that they'd undoubtedly have pictures of this new concept T/A unveiling since they thoroughly cover the Trans Am Nationals every year and low and behold, they did. I must say, I'm not all that impressed. For hacking up a Camaro to such a degree, I thought they'd make it a little more distinct. The spoiler is probably the area I have the most issue with. That one they put on is essentially GM's Dovetail except with slightly different ends. That awesome spoiler from the 2nd-gen Trans Ams is what attracted me to them in the first place. That oblique view from the rear, UGH - to die for. Anyway, if you ask me there is no way to turn a 5th-gen Camaro into a Trans Am unless more work than that is done. I'm talking about resculpting the roofline and everything. Right now it looks like a Camaro with some famous T/A accessories added - it needs that subtle fastback and swoopiness the 2nd-gen T/As had to garner my attention. Anyway, my final verdict is: nice try, but it's still a Camaro. What do you all think? There's undoubtedly going to be more pictures of it soon and maybe an Autoblog/Jalopnik update. |
08-30-2009, 08:30 AM | #2 |
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The back end is totally hidious!..looks like they used a pair of mudflaps for the end spoilers..
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08-30-2009, 08:31 AM | #3 |
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Must say I don't like the dovetail being that vertical and I hate the tail lights. That being said I'd love to see a worthy looking trans am come out of this platform. Do they still hold the nationals at the Dayton airport? I used to go and drool every year
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08-30-2009, 08:32 AM | #4 | |
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Anything on the car stats. ?
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08-30-2009, 08:32 AM | #5 |
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08-30-2009, 08:36 AM | #6 | |
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I think the front looks really good but the back-end is a mess...
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08-30-2009, 08:37 AM | #7 |
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I agree the spoiler is hidious and what is going on with the tail lights? I know that the original ones had that same shape but they look weird. It doesn't look like they changed anything to the interior either. Completely disappointed :(
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08-30-2009, 08:53 AM | #8 |
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Let me make an educated guess the guy who ever did the back end made the new rear end for the 2010 mustang. The rest of it is cool.
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08-30-2009, 08:55 AM | #9 |
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The hood is cool, but the rest.....
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08-30-2009, 08:56 AM | #10 |
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front is OK but there back looks like an overdone and chunky 4th gen t/a rear
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08-30-2009, 08:57 AM | #11 |
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I applaud them for having the balls to do it. Not my cup of tea, but I am thankful for their contribution to the auto and fbody community.
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08-30-2009, 09:04 AM | #12 |
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It looks nice but I still prefer a Camaro
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08-30-2009, 09:17 AM | #13 |
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The front end looks great......
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08-30-2009, 09:20 AM | #14 |
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Too bad they are closing Pontiac Down. This must be for a remake of Smokey and the Bandit Movie or something. It looks like a Hollywood Chop Job to me.
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