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LS9CamaroSS · 04-01-2008, 11:59 PM

What will we call this Camaro? An F-body or a Zeta body?

CaptianSam · 04-02-2008, 12:15 AM

F body FTW

NOODLESgoneWILD · 04-02-2008, 12:22 AM

How about HARD BODY! Because she's sexy as Hell!!!!

AirGoya · 04-02-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by NOODLESgoneWILD

How about HARD BODY! Because she's sexy as Hell!!!!

or just "sexy"

I always had the question, are all camaro and firebirds called f-bodys or is it just the 4th gens? I've also remember hearing A-body or something.

Also how is Zeta pronounced? Like "Zayta" or like "Zeeta".

Slave One · 04-02-2008, 12:58 AM

as far as I know... and could be wrong... 3rd gen and up are f-bodies...

not tooo sure about the 2nd gen...

Slave One · 04-02-2008, 01:00 AM

but I guess we will be callin them Z-bodies from now on...

*DGthe3* · 04-02-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AirGoya

or just "sexy"

I always had the question, are all camaro and firebirds called f-bodys or is it just the 4th gens? I've also remember hearing A-body or something.

Also how is Zeta pronounced? Like "Zayta" or like "Zeeta".

Like Beta and Theta. Zeeta makes no sense . . . Z is pronounced Zed not Zee! Zed L1. Zed28. Zed 06. Zed R 1.

All camaros and firebirds have been on an F body platform, dating back to the 60s. That is, until 2006.

And I have taken to calling GM vehicles by their greek letter. Zetas, Lamdas, etc. I don't attach -body with their new ones

stovt001 · 04-02-2008, 01:14 AM

Camaro gens 1-4 were on F Bodies. The A Bodies were the Chevelle, Cutlass, etc. GM has done away with the [letter]-body naming system and now uses Greek numbers. The last of the old system are the W bodies (Impala, etc) and Y bodies (Corvette, XLR) So even Z-body is inaccurate. It is a Zeta platform vehicle, but given that there is no Firebird, it probably makes the most sense to call it a Camaro.

Slave One · 04-02-2008, 01:22 AM

Ahhh yes, but the Pontiac G8 and Vauxhall VXR8 are Zeta also...

Camaroman_99 · 04-02-2008, 05:16 AM

I'll just call it my 5th gen.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-02-2008, 07:33 AM

Just Camaro.

There are too many other cars riding on Zeta to call it a "Z" body, imo. It's not exclusive, like the F-body platform was...

MattG · 04-02-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Like Beta and Theta. Zeeta makes no sense . . . Z is pronounced Zed not Zee! Zed L1. Zed28. Zed 06. Zed R 1.

All camaros and firebirds have been on an F body platform, dating back to the 60s. That is, until 2006.

And I have taken to calling GM vehicles by their greek letter. Zetas, Lamdas, etc. I don't attach -body with their new ones

I agree with Zayta, but not Zed28. That's just crazy. American car, American pronunciation of Z. :P

*Moose* · 04-02-2008, 08:10 AM

I'll call it, "AWESOME"!

I think the most used reference may be "5th Gen."

Gatecrasher · 04-02-2008, 09:09 AM

They could still be "F" cars even while being on the Zeta architecture. GM uses two digits of the VIN to designate the specific model of the car.

For instance, a Zeta Pontiac G8 sedan is an ER model, and the GT is an EC.

6G2ER57718L132276 - G8 Sedan
6G2EC57Y88L988846 - G8 GT

There's literally 23 variants on the Cadillac D car platform (CTS and STS). The actual architecture is Sigma though.

1G6DS57V180145637 - CTS DI V6

They could just as easily reformat the model field in the VIN to use Fx for various Camaro models.

*radz28* · 04-02-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Moose

I'll call it, "AWESOME"!

I think the most used reference may be "5th Gen."

This is exactly along the lines of what I was thinking. I'll just call mine fast

I'll kinda' miss the way they used to use the Y-Body/F-Body names and such. However, like was mentioned already, since there won't be a brother (i.e. Firebird) to share this chassis with, I guess Camaro will do just fine. It's too bad the brother doesn't come back, but maybe if the market supports one, in time, we'll see a comeback.

I just hope that the community can come up with something kinda' clever to call it like we had before. JMHO.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-02-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

Camaro gens 1-4 were on F Bodies. The A Bodies were the Chevelle, Cutlass, etc. GM has done away with the [letter]-body naming system and now uses Greek numbers. The last of the old system are the W bodies (Impala, etc) and Y bodies (Corvette, XLR) So even Z-body is inaccurate. It is a Zeta platform vehicle, but given that there is no Firebird, it probably makes the most sense to call it a Camaro.

ive always wondered this, once again this forum has brought me up to speed,,, thanks

*The_Blur* · 04-02-2008, 10:17 AM

It's a Zeta.

SoFlaZ · 04-02-2008, 10:39 AM

I'm either calling it my 5th gen or Zeta. No more F-body i guess, and so long for my J-body lol. I also forgot our Canadian friends call it zed.

LS9CamaroSS · 04-02-2008, 11:57 AM

I kinda like 5th gen, but i like the whole Zeta thing too. If the car continues on the Zeta platform for gens 6 and 7 then i'll prolly call it the "Zeta"...

*radz28* · 04-02-2008, 12:35 PM

Hmm... I like "Zed."

jhitson · 04-02-2008, 01:44 PM

This should be a poll. I vote for Zeta plain and simple.

ChevyNut · 04-02-2008, 01:55 PM

MINE

*The_Blur* · 04-02-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyNut

MINE

I think I'll call mine "mine" as well.

Silverado · 04-02-2008, 02:03 PM

As pointed out, you can't call it Zeta or Z-body....the G8, the CTS, rumors of a new Impala at one time, how many Holdens, how many Vaxhauls, etc...aren't they all Zetas?

I mean even the Lambdas...the Enclave, the Outlook, the Acadia, the Traverse, now there will be one for Saab. Don't be surprised if there isn't one to replace the Caddy SRX. And who knows how many there will be for Holden, Vaxhaul, Daewoo, etc.

You used to be able to say F-body and it was a Camaro or a Firebird. That was it. Just won't be true any more...now there are numerous variations on the platform.

I think technically, you have to stick with Camaro. Although nicknames like BadAss, KickAss, etc will all catch on. "Mine" was a good one too.

Gatecrasher · 04-02-2008, 03:19 PM

The CTS is Sigma.

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You used to be able to say F-body and it was a Camaro or a Firebird. That was it. Just won't be true any more...now there are numerous variations on the platform.

Sure you can. If someone says they're having problems with the A-cars, you know they're talking about the Cobalt/G5...if you know how the system works.

04-01-2008, 11:59 PM	#1
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04-02-2008, 12:15 AM	#2
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04-02-2008, 12:22 AM	#3
NOODLESgoneWILD IS IT 2009 YET??? Drives: '05 Z51 Black Vette & '06 H2 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 409	How about HARD BODY! Because she's sexy as Hell!!!! __________________ *Don't love me just for my FBod*

04-02-2008, 05:16 AM	#10
Camaroman_99 Drives: 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,697	I'll just call it my 5th gen. __________________ -----------------------------------

04-02-2008, 07:33 AM	#11
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 25,227 View My Garage	Just Camaro. There are too many other cars riding on Zeta to call it a "Z" body, imo. It's not exclusive, like the F-body platform was... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - - *Read Before You Post.*

04-02-2008, 12:58 AM	#5
Slave One Drives: 1996 Camaro V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 75	as far as I know... and could be wrong... 3rd gen and up are f-bodies... not tooo sure about the 2nd gen...

04-02-2008, 01:00 AM	#6
Slave One Drives: 1996 Camaro V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 75	but I guess we will be callin them Z-bodies from now on...

04-02-2008, 01:14 AM	#8
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,817	Camaro gens 1-4 were on F Bodies. The A Bodies were the Chevelle, Cutlass, etc. GM has done away with the [letter]-body naming system and now uses Greek numbers. The last of the old system are the W bodies (Impala, etc) and Y bodies (Corvette, XLR) So even Z-body is inaccurate. It is a Zeta platform vehicle, but given that there is no Firebird, it probably makes the most sense to call it a Camaro.

04-02-2008, 01:22 AM	#9
Slave One Drives: 1996 Camaro V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 75	Ahhh yes, but the Pontiac G8 and Vauxhall VXR8 are Zeta also...

04-02-2008, 08:10 AM	#13
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 4,016	I'll call it, "*AWESOME"! I think the most used reference may be "5th Gen*."

04-02-2008, 09:09 AM	#14
Gatecrasher User Drives: 1994 Stealth R/T Turbo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: KCMO Posts: 139	They could still be "F" cars even while being on the Zeta architecture. GM uses two digits of the VIN to designate the specific model of the car. For instance, a Zeta Pontiac G8 sedan is an ER model, and the GT is an EC. 6G2ER57718L132276 - G8 Sedan 6G2EC57Y88L988846 - G8 GT There's literally 23 variants on the Cadillac D car platform (CTS and STS). The actual architecture is Sigma though. 1G6DS57V180145637 - CTS DI V6 They could just as easily reformat the model field in the VIN to use Fx for various Camaro models. __________________

04-02-2008, 10:17 AM	#17
The_Blur Moderator, USN Drives: 2000 Firebird Formula NHRA SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Officer Candidate School Posts: 12,712	It's a Zeta. __________________ Get a good deal on your purchase. Read this. 117:123 RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. newborn gifts

04-02-2008, 10:39 AM	#18
SoFlaZ Drives: Nothing special :-( Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL Posts: 940 View My Garage	I'm either calling it my 5th gen or Zeta. No more F-body i guess, and so long for my J-body lol. I also forgot our Canadian friends call it zed.

04-02-2008, 11:57 AM	#19
LS9CamaroSS Drives: Cavalier RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jordan, NY Posts: 569	I kinda like 5th gen, but i like the whole Zeta thing too. If the car continues on the Zeta platform for gens 6 and 7 then i'll prolly call it the "Zeta"...

04-02-2008, 12:35 PM	#20
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crapramento, Crapifornia Posts: 12,949 View My Garage	Hmm... I like "Zed." __________________ "...What IS true: We anticipated that this would happen - we are never finished - and yes, Ford DOES deserve to win now and then. To think that GM can come out with a car to make ford throw in the towel is simply foolhardy..." - fbodfather

04-02-2008, 01:44 PM	#21
jhitson Drives: 88 Camaro, 01 S-10, 06 G6 GTP Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 78	This should be a poll. I vote for Zeta plain and simple.

04-02-2008, 01:55 PM	#22
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04-02-2008, 02:03 PM	#24
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	As pointed out, you can't call it Zeta or Z-body....the G8, the CTS, rumors of a new Impala at one time, how many Holdens, how many Vaxhauls, etc...aren't they all Zetas? I mean even the Lambdas...the Enclave, the Outlook, the Acadia, the Traverse, now there will be one for Saab. Don't be surprised if there isn't one to replace the Caddy SRX. And who knows how many there will be for Holden, Vaxhaul, Daewoo, etc. You used to be able to say F-body and it was a Camaro or a Firebird. That was it. Just won't be true any more...now there are numerous variations on the platform. I think technically, you have to stick with Camaro. Although nicknames like BadAss, KickAss, etc will all catch on. "Mine" was a good one too.

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