GM memo to dealers
 

OK. This is some, "I found this on another forum" info. regarding the 5th Gen.. Nothing revealing, but confirms a few things. ;)

Date: June 29, 2007
To: All Chevrolet Dealers
From: Ed Peper
Subject: Chevrolet Camaro

As evident from our current sales event, the upcoming “Transformers” movie is expected to create a lot of buzz for Chevrolet. One of the movie stars who will help create the "buzz" is the Chevrolet Camaro "Bumblebee". The Camaro “Bumblebee” plays a huge role in the movie; and as a result, you may get a number of inquiries from customers regarding the Camaro.

At the conclusion of this letter you will find a list of frequently asked questions and answers that were developed around Camaro's appearance in the movie. In addition to these questions and answers, there are a couple of other Camaro points that have been announced to the public that everyone should be familiar with:

•The Chevy Camaro Coupe will be available for sale in the first quarter of 2009.
•The Chevy Camaro Convertible will be available for sale within one year of the Coupe.
•Customers will be able to choose from a V6 or V8 engine and a manual or automatic transmission.
•Camaro will incorporate an independent rear suspension.
•Production will take place in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

Everyone within General Motors shares in the excitement and anticipation for Camaro's re-entry in to the Chevrolet line-up -- and the movie will only add to that anticipation. It would be great if all the details regarding the Camaro could be announced today; however, given that actual retail production will not begin for well over a year away, it would be competitively unwise to share further details at this time.

If you seek more information about Camaro, "chevylaunch.com" has been updated with previously issued press releases and Camaro Concept Convertible Hero Card. "Chevylaunch.com" will be the primary distribution point for future Camaro announcements to our dealer and wholesale members.

If you have customers seeking information, please direct them to “Chevy.com” or “ChevyNation.com.” Under the "Clubhouse" section of ChevyNation, customers can learn about the history of the Camaro, and various activities leading up to Camaro's start of production. Both sites offer customers a section to sign up for Camaro Hero Card and the opportunity to “stay-in-touch” with Camaro’s development.

The “Transformers” movie provides a great opportunity to start a new relationship with customers seeking the Camaro. Let’s use this opportunity to sell not only a Camaro in 2009, but a current Chevrolet car or truck -- let’s transform some rides now!!!

Sincerely,

Ed J. Peper, Jr.
General Manager
Chevrolet Motor Division



Q. Why is the Chevy Camaro concept starring in the Transformers movie?

A. Camaro is starring in Transformers to keep up the excitement that was first generated at its unveiling in 2006. The Transformers movie will also help the new Camaro gather new fans – women, just as likely as young men. The movie uses the latest graphic, computer-animated detail to visualize the old Camaro transforming into the Camaro concept in a way that no press conference or ad campaign ever could. It’s a powerful way to link the upcoming Camaro to a Camaro of old and tie in the lengthy Camaro heritage for consumers.


Q. Is there a rich heritage surrounding Camaro?

A. Since it roared to life in the fall of 1966, Camaro has given millions a taste of “performance – American style,” with muscular V8s, great road-handling suspension components, and uncompromised styling that really turns heads. And after 35 years, Camaro remains the “purest of the breed” and part of the great American motoring landscape. Camaro has touched many lives – and graced many garages – with nearly 4.8 million produced between 1967 and 2002. More than 1,000 Camaro clubs exist globally and thousands of Camaro web sites pay homage to the sports coupe.


Q. When will the Camaro production vehicle be available for sale to the public?

A. The Camaro production vehicle will be available for sale in the first quarter of 2009.


Q. Why is the Camaro taking so long to launch? Is it late?

A. Back in August of 2006, GM announced that the all-new Camaro will go sale in the first quarter of 2009. Nothing has changed. This is still the target date for production. GM is using this timeframe to further develop its new global rear-wheel-drive architecture and fine tune Camaro’s fuel-efficient powertrain, sophisticated chassis and contemporary design.

Q. Was a production Camaro the plan from the beginning?

A. Camaro production is a direct result of the overwhelming enthusiastic response to the Chevy Camaro concept at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The concept vehicle has spurred consumers to start petitioning drives and begin sending in certified checks in hopes of placing early deposits.


Q. What performance features and engines will be offered in the Camaro production vehicle?

A. The Camaro production vehicle will incorporate an independent rear suspension and offer a manual and automatic transmission. Customers will be able to choose from a V6 engine or a V8 engine to power their production Camaro. Horsepower ratings have yet to be announced for the production Camaro. The Camaro concept houses a small-block V8 engine, rated at 400 horsepower. More Camaro production features will be announced in the future.


Q. Will there be a production Camaro convertible?

A. Yes, there will be a production Camaro convertible. It will be available for sale within one year of the production Camaro coupe.


Q. Where will the production Camaro be built?

A. Production will take place in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.


Q. Has pricing been announced for the production Camaro?

A. Pricing for the production Camaro has yet to be announced.


Q. Are vehicles like the production Camaro compatible with growing concerns about fuel economy?

A. GM offers a wide range of fuel saving technologies. Although it is too early for specifics regarding the Camaro production vehicle, it’s safe to say that Chevrolet and GM are continuing to look for ways to improve fuel economy and offer the latest fuel saving technologies. The Camaro production vehicle is being designed with fuel economy concerns in mind.

Q. What vehicles will the production Camaro compete against?

A. Customers interested in the Camaro production vehicle will also be shopping the Ford Mustang and the new 2008 Dodge Challenger. The Camaro production vehicle will be designed to hold a number of product advantages over this competition and surely be able to hold its own against any high-performance competitor out there.
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Hey Moose I cant find anything about that Camaro Hero Card

I went into the 'Club House' section, and there is a section where you can sign up to receive info. on the Camaro. I couldn't find anything about the Hero Card....yet. ;)

I'm also wondering what that card thing is all about.

I checked with a friend of mine, and the thinking is, the 'Hero Card' was maybe something distributed to dealers. :iono:

Chevy Launch .com huh?

I like that it's going to be the "primary primary distribution point for future Camaro announcements".

i also like this little statement...Customers interested in the Camaro production vehicle will also be shopping the Ford Mustang and the new 2008 Dodge Challenger. The Camaro production vehicle will be designed to hold a number of product advantages over this competition and surely be able to hold its own against any high-performance competitor out there.

Damn straight!!

Thats AWESOME to hear. Dont give people any reason to buy a different car.
Like if the looks of the car werent good enough!

good find moose !!!!!!!!

:thumbsup: Right!

I dont think I can wait that long!!!! ugg...... oh btw good find!!!

DITTO, great find!! Thanks!!!!:thumbsup:

:thumbup:

you have to have an ID for that chevylaunch.com

We gotta get a BAC!!!

Maybe some of our insiders can give us their BAC. Probably not but an idea.

I've got money on "no"

Hehe Great Find! oh and who else besides me is working hard at cracking that login at chevylaunch?

I bet those who really are sure as hell won't post it publicly...lol

I tried to crack it to. Just go to Google.com and search that criteria and just look through all those pages of info. There's got to be something, I just havn't had the chance.

:thumbup: :barf: :respekt: :burnrubber: :smoking:

That is great information, but.... I am pissed that it says "available in early 2009. I have heard mid to late 2008? Has any one else seen or read this? That means we have to wait 18 LOOOOOOOONG months before we can get the new Camaro. That is just not right.

Personally, I'm happy just knowing the Camaro IS coming back! :bow:

bcannan

+1 :thumbsup:

and remember bcannan, early 2009 is only a comfort zone for them - meaning it can be guaranteed by then - but late 2008 is a very likely release date.

I can wait. More time to save up money so I can afford the top-dog Camaro.

Exxxxactly.

That gives them more than enough time to figure out what engines they are going to offer. I'm for waiting so they won't make big mistakes. I think offering two V6 options is a bust.

I actually have a license plate frame on my current put-put mobile that's counting down the months. LOL

It says-

09 CAMARO (Top)

18 MONTHS TO GO (Bottom)

I change it monthly.

I know the extra time will allow "US' to save more money and give them time to work out the "bugs". But DAMN that car is HOT, and I want one yesterday. Any way I guess I can wait.

Cool idea... :laugh:

I can't wait ... I 'm so scared the car might look old, boring and overrated in 2009...

There are so many cars I used to find hot and finally think are crappy.

what the use of showing a car and producing it 3 or 4 years later? come on! we are not talking about a F-22 for the army that costs millions of dollars ! it's "just" a car!

mister GM, work faster, or i'll walk away ...

Maybe I am reading into it too much but the memo said:

" •Customers will be able to choose from a V6 or V8 engine and a manual or automatic transmission."

Based on the grammar of that statement, it reads only one V6 and one V8 option.

Does that mean no HIPO V6 and only one V8?

Nah...I'm sure it's going have a few options. My guess is only 4 options total, but could be 5.

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Patience Danielson, patience…

the F22 was built for the United States Air Force not the United States Army

here is a link for the inital cost for the program

http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita.../f-22-cost.htm

"its not the age Marion it is the miles traveled"

Holy Thread revival Batman!! Let it go, it been 2 1/2 years since the last post. Im sure people arent checking this thread regularly. Hey, what ever happened to this so called new Camaro. Whens it coming out? :iono:

Yeah uh... can we look at dates before replying to posts? how did you even find this? Time to let it go....

This thread just got LAZARUS'd!

:)

:laughabove: One facepalm wasn't enough huh?

GM is coming out with a new Camaro??? SWEET!!!!

How long have you been sitting on this information? Seriously, don't you think some of us would have liked to know!:sm0: