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pgustavson · 08-25-2012, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

I wish it would happen, but a 2 door big sporty car is a really tough sell.

I'd only buy one if they did it how dodge did the Challenger, where it's basically a direct rip off. And only of a '70 model

Yes - Chevrolet already makes a big 2-door sporty car - the Camaro. The 5th generation Camaro is not too much smaller than my '66 Chevelle, and is waaaaaaaaay heavier. So I agree with you, there really isn't any room for one until the Camaro shrinks.

http://www.chevellestuff.net/1966/misc/dimensions.htm

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/wiki.p...e=CAMARO+WIKI&

pgustavson · 08-25-2012, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by shaffe

While I love the 66-67 chevelle, IMO the 70 chevelle is one of the most beautiful cars ever built. When someone says muscle car, a red 70 chevelle with a black vinyl roof and black stripes is e first car that comes to mind.

And the 454 ls6 is just bad ass hahaha

Yeah, I was just being facetious. Good looking Chevelles ended with the '72 model year. I'm just partial to the '66s...

monicatomokc · 08-25-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pgustavson

Yeah, I was just being facetious. Good looking Chevelles ended with the '72 model year. I'm just partial to the '66s...

Me too!! (no surprise....)

If anything, we are more like to see this concept becoming a Camaro in the future. It has great lines and a would do well as a Camaro. Those wheels are fantastic!!! My opinion....

rharp · 08-25-2012, 10:16 AM

Would be nice if this actually happens.
If it does I'll buy one and put it in the garage next to my 70ss and the wife's Camaro will be living outside.
Don't get me wrong the Camaro is a nice car but Imo the Chevelle is the best muscle car ever made.
Both of them are true icons, and it is time for both to be back on the road together.

pgustavson · 08-25-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by monicatomokc

Me too!! (no surprise....)

If anything, we are more like to see this concept becoming a Camaro in the future. It has great lines and a would do well as a Camaro. Those wheels are fantastic!!! My opinion....

I kind of see some of "Camaro-esque" lines in that concept, whatever it is. If that were to become the Camaro, do you think it might mean that four adults could actually fit in it???

I really think the Camaro needs to shed some size and weight. It's been a really heavy car for a long time...

BTW - your '66 Chevelle was the same color as my '66 originally was. I had no idea until I tore it down. It's sort-of similar to the red-jewel color of my Camaro,

*DGthe3* · 08-25-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by monicatomokc

Me too!! (no surprise....)

If anything, we are more like to see this concept becoming a Camaro in the future. It has great lines and a would do well as a Camaro. Those wheels are fantastic!!! My opinion....

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Originally Posted by pgustavson

I kind of see some of "Camaro-esque" lines in that concept, whatever it is. If that were to become the Camaro, do you think it might mean that four adults could actually fit in it???

I really think the Camaro needs to shed some size and weight. It's been a really heavy car for a long time...

Are you guys talking about this car?

Because the reason why it looks 'Camaro-esque' is beacuse that photoshop is based off a picture of the 2006 Camaro concept car:

monicatomokc · 08-25-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Are you guys talking about this car?

Because the reason why it looks 'Camaro-esque' is beacuse that photoshop is based off a picture of the 2006 Camaro concept car:

Well, I can see where the background is a "reverse-negative" and the car color is the same but that's about as close as it gets. If whom ever is leaking these concept photoshop photos isn't working for GM, they should be!! They are doing some very good creative imaging if you ask me!!

oklapike · 08-25-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by monicatomokc

Well, I can see where the background is a "reverse-negative" and the car color is the same but that's about as close as it gets. If whom ever is leaking these concept photoshop photos isn't working for GM, they should be!! They are doing some very good creative imaging if you ask me!!

The guy that did that photoshop used to (and may still be) a member over at GMInsidenews.com. It's another really good, informative site, if anyone were interested.

Bhobbs · 08-25-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pgustavson

Yes - Chevrolet already makes a big 2-door sporty car - the Camaro. The 5th generation Camaro is not too much smaller than my '66 Chevelle, and is waaaaaaaaay heavier. So I agree with you, there really isn't any room for one until the Camaro shrinks.

http://www.chevellestuff.net/1966/misc/dimensions.htm

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/wiki.p...e=CAMARO+WIKI&

That's the biggest problem I see. The Camaro isn't a pony car anymore, it's a full sized car.

oklapike · 08-25-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

That's the biggest problem I see. The Camaro isn't a pony car anymore, it's a full sized car.

^This. If GM ever brings back a 2 door Chevelle, it should happen once the 6th gen Camaro comes out, and take the current Camaro's place as a Zeta coupe (full size) when Camaro moves to Alpha (pony car).

*DGthe3* · 08-26-2012, 01:21 AM

Thats quite the assumption that the 6th gen will actually be smaller than the 5th. It might, but there isn't really anything to support that idea yet. While the ATS is going to be smaller than the Camaro, the Alpha architecture is also going to be underpinning the next gen CTS, which is going up a half size from what it is now -and the CTS is approximately the same size as the Camaro as it sits.

The Camaro is already a compact car, based on interior volume (not exterior dimensions). Yes, the packaging is horribly inefficient ... but the Camaro can't shrink a whole lot without hurting either a) the interior space or b) the exterior proportions.

Point is, I wouldn't be so quick to assume that the Camaro will be shrinking just because its going to be a bit lighter in a few years.

Bhobbs · 08-26-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by oklapike

^This. If GM ever brings back a 2 door Chevelle, it should happen once the 6th gen Camaro comes out, and take the current Camaro's place as a Zeta coupe (full size) when Camaro moves to Alpha (pony car).

I doubt GM would shrink the size of the Camaro. If the Chevelle is ever brought back, it would have to be a lot bigger.

08-25-2012, 10:16 AM	#46
rharp Drives: 2010 SVT Raptor/ 70 Chevelle SS 396 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 569	Would be nice if this actually happens. If it does I'll buy one and put it in the garage next to my 70ss and the wife's Camaro will be living outside. Don't get me wrong the Camaro is a nice car but Imo the Chevelle is the best muscle car ever made. Both of them are true icons, and it is time for both to be back on the road together. __________________ Rich

08-26-2012, 01:21 AM	#53
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Thats quite the assumption that the 6th gen will actually be smaller than the 5th. It might, but there isn't really anything to support that idea yet. While the ATS is going to be smaller than the Camaro, the Alpha architecture is also going to be underpinning the next gen CTS, which is going up a half size from what it is now -and the CTS is approximately the same size as the Camaro as it sits. The Camaro is already a compact car, based on interior volume (not exterior dimensions). Yes, the packaging is horribly inefficient ... but the Camaro can't shrink a whole lot without hurting either a) the interior space or b) the exterior proportions. Point is, I wouldn't be so quick to assume that the Camaro will be shrinking just because its going to be a bit lighter in a few years. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum