6th Generation Camaro Styling?

[98_Camaro]

Originally Posted by 76z28

that is where the early 4th gens came from...the late 4ths look awesome though

In terms of gen 6, if they're not going for an evolved gen 5 look, I wouldn't mind an entirely original design. The only problem with the latter is that it could totally backfire and end up being a complete flop, but I guess that's why we have concepts, right?

[Camarorss350]

just keep gen 2 and 3 out of the mix... and it will look good hahahha

Im a former owner of both so im allowed to talk trash! no offense guys! not starting wars

[djm96z28]

I hope it has a whole new design. I've had a 3rd gen and two 4th gens and loved them all, but I want to see something totally new. And as stated, no hatchback. Wish they'd get rid of it on the Corvette too.

[formare]

having owned a Gen 1 and Gen 2 and now a Gen 5, I simply never understood the appeal of Gen 3 and 4. to me they were ugly things that blended in with all the other stuff on the streets at the time.

For those who love there Gen 3 or 4 please do not take offense - these are simply my opinions; beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As long as you love it who cares what others think...

[xBlackout_Camaro]

Originally Posted by Apex Paul

Don't forget about the cool stylings of the 1978-1983 Dodge Challenger... Classic.



As for the Camaro, I could ask for:

1. The accounting department to stay out of the design department. Don't try to save $11 on a part by giving it a redesign because it is more economical but then loses visual appeal. Just charge me an extra $11. Remember chrome? I can't think of any reason any car from the 1930's to the 1960's needed any, but could you imagine a '59 Caddy without that grill?

2. Don't over-correct. Find a way too improve that doesn't make the car lose a.) Visual appeal b.) Performance. Example: maybe there is a flaw in the design that makes the gills get pecked by road grit. Please don't correct by bringing in the wide body style too far.

3. Don't get too gadgety. I remember a time in the mid 1980's when every car manufacturer thought they needed a soothing female voice to tell me the "Door is ajar", or "Lights are on". We didn't need it, much like many gadgets that they put in cars today. It's just added weight and cost that I think most people could live without. I have not done a poll, but I doubt that an option like cruise control was the purchase deciding factor for most Camaro buyers.

If a design is great, it doesn't need many changes. Keep the changes simple, moderate. Unless were' talking engine... I could tolerate the return of the big block. 2012 Camaro SS 454? Yes, please!

This must be a joke, i almost puked...

[Berean]

Originally Posted by formare

having owned a Gen 1 and Gen 2 and now a Gen 5, I simply never understood the appeal of Gen 3 and 4. to me they were ugly things that blended in with all the other stuff on the streets at the time.

For those who love there Gen 3 or 4 please do not take offense - these are simply my opinions; beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As long as you love it who cares what others think...

I tend to agree with you, and that's coming from someone who owned 3 Gen 3's. I hated the huge glass hatchback. That aside, I think they were nice looking cars and the IROC-Z's are classics.

Gen 4, lost me as a Camaro buyer, way too over styled.

[IROCTPI]

Originally Posted by Camarorss350

just keep gen 2 and 3 out of the mix... and it will look good hahahha

Im a former owner of both so im allowed to talk trash! no offense guys! not starting wars

i would think something with the 2nd gen mix would look good, 4th gen would not lol.

[IROCTPI]

Originally Posted by formare

having owned a Gen 1 and Gen 2 and now a Gen 5, I simply never understood the appeal of Gen 3 and 4. to me they were ugly things that blended in with all the other stuff on the streets at the time.

For those who love there Gen 3 or 4 please do not take offense - these are simply my opinions; beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As long as you love it who cares what others think...

how can a iroc or a gta blend in? i always though 4th gens blended in, looked like alot of the wanna be sports cars on the road.

[Americanmuscle11]

Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

I think GM will go away from the retro 1969 Camaro theme and give the car an original look. I think there will still be some styling cues from the 5th gen but overall it will have a new design. I don't think this is a bad thing either. Like others said above, I think the retro theme in cars today is a fad. I applaude the BIG 3 for going retro but you can't use the same style forever (VW New Beetle, PT Cruiser, etc. are good examples).
MY question is......what drivetrains will the 6th gens have? I have a feeling the 5th gen is the last time we'll see V8's in Camaros, even in the hi-po cars. I'd expect to see turbocharged V6's in the future. Am I right GM?

I also think GM will leave retro behind. The 5th Gen. Is a radically good looking car. It's very unique and distinctive. All three companies made this retro design move to appeal not only to the younger crowd, but more so the baby boomers in their prime. It has worked pretty well as the car has caught the attention of all generations. The 6th Gen. needs to be just as good looking in a new direction though. It probably won't be as drastically pointy and low profile styled as the 1993-2002 F-bodies, though I'm sure aerodynamics will play a much larger role in the new design.

The 6th Gen. Camaro is going to be smaller and lighter as most know by now and the C7 Corvette is getting the next gen LS 5.5 V8. The 6th Gen. Camaro will probably get this engine, a version with DOD and a supercharged version for high performance models. As for the V-6 probably in evolution of the proven 3.6 in the Camaro now.

[SmittyTuck]

This is what I am afraid of! Im going to be be ordering a 2013 Gen 5 (hopefully sooner) but Im scared they will not be in production or be tweaked or the Gen 6 comes out, any ideas when the 5th gen will stop production or changes? Thanks

[mike25]

Originally Posted by DarthNacho08

I'd like it if they could work some of the 3rd gen into it, it seems like its the generation that gets the least respect, and I love it, if they can somehow incorporate it into the 6th generation, it could give em back some respect that they should have anyways

god no...ugliest generation out there..leaving that one in the past is a smart move for todays market.

[Mr. Wyndham]

I don't remember if I posted this thought in here, yet or not....

Why go crazy? I believe in K.I.S.S (keep it simple, stupid), and not tinkering too much with a successful formula....so just two words come to mind:

Evolutionary Design. (Ala Corvette, Aston Martin, Porche, etc)


Just my .02.

[PYROLYSIS]

Keep the current design and just give us about 30 different color options and I would keep buying one every time the old one died.

[Kurushio]

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Keep the current design and just give us about 30 different color options and I would keep buying one every time the old one died.

I dont know about 30 colors but atleast a nice blue would be nice lol. Also having some of the same options that Mustang gets and maybe some special editions like they are doing with the 45th would be great as well.

[98_Camaro]

Originally Posted by SmittyTuck

This is what I am afraid of! Im going to be be ordering a 2013 Gen 5 (hopefully sooner) but Im scared they will not be in production or be tweaked or the Gen 6 comes out, any ideas when the 5th gen will stop production or changes? Thanks

If memory serves, it's coming in 2014 as a 2015 model.
It was on the homepage a while back. I'm just too lazy to go verify.

[builder11150]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I don't remember if I posted this thought in here, yet or not....

Why go crazy? I believe in K.I.S.S (keep it simple, stupid), and not tinkering too much with a successful formula....so just two words come to mind:

Evolutionary Design. (Ala Corvette, Aston Martin, Porche, etc)


Just my .02.

Why? The new design looks alright, but not good enough to keep around for the rest of the Camaro's days. If you're basing it on sales, I also don't see that, because previous MYs have sold the same if not more. The 8 year hiatus probably has to do with all the sales, and the sales right now are all ready started to diminish.

I'd rather see if they can come up with something that looks different, like the other gens. The 6th gen should be something completely different, and not based of other generations.

[esperman]

Originally Posted by builder11150

Why? The new design looks alright, but not good enough to keep around for the rest of the Camaro's days. If you're basing it on sales, I also don't see that, because previous MYs have sold the same if not more.
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keep in mind we're also in a depression...the fact the 5th Gen is selling so well speaks volumes in this economic reality.