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Originally Posted by wildpaws
I agree with some of your points about weight increases due to safety causing the "demise" of the American muscle car, but I think that the downhill slide began long before that in the early '70s when HP was drastically cut for emissions and mileage concerns that were pushed on the industry. I really don't see much of a market for the type of Camaro you are talking about and don't think that GM could justify building them just to have them, regardless of how the enthusiast sector felt about them. In this day and age GM must make decisions based on potential sales and profitability.
Clyde
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I agree. One also needs to consider the laibility issues GM would face by putting a vehicles out on the market intentionally not as safe as regular production vehicles. This would never fly as far as a street vehicle.
However, take a look at what Ford is doing with their track vehicles Mustangs sold only for off Highway use. They are race cars.
Which are sold a significantly higher prices than their street versions.
Could it be done? Heck yes (In my opinion). But at what cost?????