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Micah · 09-02-2008, 12:01 PM

Hey Guys,

I work for Kelley Blue Book and recently had the chance to drive one of GM's 5th gen V6 test mules. Even in pre-production form the new Camaro is impressive. If you are interested here's a link to the video we shot.

Thanks

4thGen · 09-02-2008, 12:23 PM

Check out the first 2 comments on the YouTube page. What a complete moron. Thanks for the vid.

EllwynX · 09-02-2008, 12:37 PM

Doesn't work for me. I get to about 12 seconds and it freezes every time. Even on YouTube's site.

Micah · 09-02-2008, 12:39 PM

EllywnX,
That's odd. It seems to be working just fine for me. Anyone else having problems?

Dan · 09-02-2008, 12:51 PM

Worked fine, nice find.

fbird777 · 09-02-2008, 12:52 PM

The vid worked fine for me. The V6 is getting great reviews from all around the net, I think the only thing the V8 doesn't have going for it compared to the V6 is price and fuel economy.

*GTAHVIT* · 09-02-2008, 01:26 PM

Good Vid,

Thanks Micah.

Chemical · 09-02-2008, 02:22 PM

lol, "stealth paint job"

nice.

joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 09-02-2008, 02:33 PM

Great vid.!

lafountain · 09-02-2008, 02:44 PM

Great vid, always great to see and hear new things about the car.

Kyle2k · 09-02-2008, 03:05 PM

Did anyone catch how he said "through service parts...*something* we even offer a 21" wheel?

rolnslo · 09-02-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

Did anyone catch how he said "through service parts...*something* we even offer a 21" wheel?

Yeah. 21" wheels from the dealer have been known since the reveal on 7/21.

http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/insi...y/?id=cid00018

Quote:

Accessories
The new Camaro is complemented by a wide range of available dealer-installed accessories that allows customers to create a more personal car. From convenience features to appearance and performance upgrades - including 21-inch wheels - the accessories include the following:

Interior trim kit - a four-piece kit offered in different colors
Interior accessories - items include premium, "Camaro"-embroidered floor mats, sill plates and more
Exterior detailing accessories - a variety of components are offered, from grille inserts and fuel doors to a High Rear Wing and Lower Ground Effects Package
Stripes - heritage-inspired stripes are offered in RS style for the hood or "hockey stick" style side design
Engine covers - available in five colors for the V6 and V8 engines
Wheels - split-five-spoke 21-inch wheels are offered in black metallic and polished finishes
Performance parts - numerous performance-enhancing components, including a tuned air intake, cat-back exhaust system, a Hurst short-throw shifter as well as more traditional GM Performance Parts.

rolnslo · 09-02-2008, 03:12 PM

I'm just glad to see that they stuffed a camera guy in the backseat with someone sitting in the front passenger seat. That means my kids will fit just fine.

Kyle2k · 09-02-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolnslo

Yeah. 21" wheels from the dealer have been known since the reveal on 7/21.

http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/insi...y/?id=cid00018

Lol, I'm glad someone was paying attention. Thanks for the info!

RadarJammer · 09-02-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

Did anyone catch how he said "through service parts...*something* we even offer a 21" wheel?

Yeah, I caught that too.

rlg3 · 09-02-2008, 03:29 PM

great post. your a lucky guy

Vash · 09-02-2008, 03:40 PM

LS FE2 package? drool...

The rear seat space does look bigger. Still hard to tell about legroom. Very nice video thanks.

2010_5thgen · 09-02-2008, 03:57 PM

i cant wait to see the optional 21's! im getting those for sure.

kanys · 09-02-2008, 04:08 PM

Kinda random but does anyone know how tall the driver is? He seemed to fit pretty well with room to spare even, so hopefully he is about like me lol.

Micah · 09-02-2008, 04:15 PM

kanys,

I'm 5' 10'', although I apparently have a long torso (probably too much information), so headroom is sometimes worse for me than it should be. I fit quite comfortably in the Camaro. My camera guy, Mike Delano, fit comfortably too.

Overall the cabin is a tighter than Challenger but still plenty roomy. The only gripe I have from the driver's seat is a colossal blind spot thanks to the wide C-pillar.

Angrybird 12 · 09-02-2008, 06:17 PM

Did that Camaro have a RED BowTie?

kanys · 09-02-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micah

kanys,

I'm 5' 10'', although I apparently have a long torso (probably too much information), so headroom is sometimes worse for me than it should be. I fit quite comfortably in the Camaro. My camera guy, Mike Delano, fit comfortably too.

Overall the cabin is a tighter than Challenger but still plenty roomy. The only gripe I have from the driver's seat is a colossal blind spot thanks to the wide C-pillar.

Cool thanks! Oops sry I missed there part where it was you driving, congratz!

TheMadHatter99 · 09-02-2008, 06:37 PM

So the paddle shifters will only let us upshift? The downshifting will still be automatic? Kinda bummed about that.

Other than that interesting review; it was nice to see the engineers get to do a lot of the talking (even if they were only repeating info we already knew).

Vash · 09-02-2008, 06:38 PM

The blind spot just has to be there or else it would kill the body design. As long as you are aware of it you can be defensive about it. The back window view does remind me of the 1st and 2nd gen.

How was the lower back support of the seats?

alleykt123 · 09-02-2008, 06:49 PM

Thank you for the video!

Were you there when the guys from jalopnik showed up at the Hard Rock?

09-02-2008, 12:01 PM	#1
Micah Drives: - Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: - Posts: 11	Video: Kelley Blue Book Drives 2010 Camaro V6 Hey Guys, I work for Kelley Blue Book and recently had the chance to drive one of GM's 5th gen V6 test mules. Even in pre-production form the new Camaro is impressive. If you are interested here's a link to the video we shot. Thanks

09-02-2008, 01:26 PM	#7
GTAHVIT One Lucky Guy. Drives: #22 Tom Henry Racing 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,318 View My Garage	Good Vid, Thanks Micah. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

09-02-2008, 02:44 PM	#10
lafountain Drives: 1995 3.8L Camaro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 727	Great vid, always great to see and hear new things about the car. __________________ Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool. I bought a car, turned out to be an alien robot. Who knew?

09-02-2008, 03:05 PM	#11
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 2,845	Did anyone catch how he said "through service parts...something we even offer a 21" wheel? __________________

09-02-2008, 03:57 PM	#18
2010_5thgen Drives: 2013 Acadia Denali Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,986 View My Garage	i cant wait to see the optional 21's! im getting those for sure. __________________ Too much to list.......

09-02-2008, 12:23 PM	#2
4thGen Drives: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 140	Check out the first 2 comments on the YouTube page. What a complete moron. Thanks for the vid.

09-02-2008, 12:37 PM	#3
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	Doesn't work for me. I get to about 12 seconds and it freezes every time. Even on YouTube's site.

09-02-2008, 12:39 PM	#4
Micah Drives: - Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: - Posts: 11	EllywnX, That's odd. It seems to be working just fine for me. Anyone else having problems?

09-02-2008, 12:51 PM	#5
Dan Drives: 2004 GTO Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 448	Worked fine, nice find.

09-02-2008, 12:52 PM	#6
fbird777 SOM WS6 Drives: 2002 SOM Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 267	The vid worked fine for me. The V6 is getting great reviews from all around the net, I think the only thing the V8 doesn't have going for it compared to the V6 is price and fuel economy.

09-02-2008, 02:22 PM	#8
Chemical Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 715	lol, "stealth paint job" nice.

09-02-2008, 02:33 PM	#9
joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 Z28 Hold Out! Drives: 2000 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 354	Great vid.!

09-02-2008, 03:12 PM	#13
rolnslo Farewell 2010 1LT/RS... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,304 View My Garage	I'm just glad to see that they stuffed a camera guy in the backseat with someone sitting in the front passenger seat. That means my kids will fit just fine.

09-02-2008, 03:29 PM	#16
rlg3 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 271 View My Garage	great post. your a lucky guy

09-02-2008, 03:40 PM	#17
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,128	LS FE2 package? drool... The rear seat space does look bigger. Still hard to tell about legroom. Very nice video thanks.

09-02-2008, 04:08 PM	#19
kanys Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 880	Kinda random but does anyone know how tall the driver is? He seemed to fit pretty well with room to spare even, so hopefully he is about like me lol.

09-02-2008, 04:15 PM	#20
Micah Drives: - Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: - Posts: 11	kanys, I'm 5' 10'', although I apparently have a long torso (probably too much information), so headroom is sometimes worse for me than it should be. I fit quite comfortably in the Camaro. My camera guy, Mike Delano, fit comfortably too. Overall the cabin is a tighter than Challenger but still plenty roomy. The only gripe I have from the driver's seat is a colossal blind spot thanks to the wide C-pillar.

09-02-2008, 06:17 PM	#21
Angrybird 12 Retired, Cancer Survivor Drives: 08 Vue, 12 CAMARO 1LT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: J. C. Tennessee Posts: 12,025	Did that Camaro have a RED BowTie? __________________ Live for today, yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come. Drive and enjoy your Camaro The BIRD is the WORD! 323HP Worth of ANGRY BUY FROM BECKY D@ Rodgers Chevrolet

09-02-2008, 06:37 PM	#23
TheMadHatter99 Kept the Faith Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 722 View My Garage	So the paddle shifters will only let us upshift? The downshifting will still be automatic? Kinda bummed about that. Other than that interesting review; it was nice to see the engineers get to do a lot of the talking (even if they were only repeating info we already knew). __________________

09-02-2008, 06:38 PM	#24
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,128	The blind spot just has to be there or else it would kill the body design. As long as you are aware of it you can be defensive about it. The back window view does remind me of the 1st and 2nd gen. How was the lower back support of the seats?

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