03-19-2008, 09:48 PM
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Auto Pilot
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: L.A.
Posts: 1,307
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Originally Posted by LDiablo
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NEW YORK (JK News Wire)- Chevrolet announced today it is already working on a special-edition Camaro to compete in the sports compact market and appeal to the 18-24 buyer segment.
The "BanSSai" Camaro will feature a Turbo 4-cylinder engine, special ground effects package, carbon-fiber look gas cover and special graphics that combine traditional Japanese anime and the famed Camaro Super Sport striping from the '60s.
"We're going to win back market share that Honda and its Civic have dominated for years," said Robert Lutz, GM vice chairman. "While this may be anathema to our traditional gearhead fans, it's a way for the Camaro to bridge a generational divide."
Lutz said the Camaro will still feature traditional muscle versions of the still-in-testing coupe, but that the turbocharged V4 would complement the surprisingly powerful V6 planned.
"Debuting the new Camaro in Transformers was a wink-and-nod to this special edition that's been on the drawing board since day one," said Lutz. "It wasn't coincidence that the car returned in a movie about Japanese toys. To complete the theme, all the interior displays will be capable of displaying in Japanese, as well as English and metric."
Lutz wouldn't provide a specific price of the BanSSai Camaro, but said it would be deeply discounted to appeal to the traditionally frugal import "tuners" and beat even the Civic and usual rival Mustang on base price. Options would be GM's means of making a profit.
"Have you seen these guys -- they'll spend double the cost of their car on motors, stereos and oversized, non-functional airfoils? We'll gouge them with extras."
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Where did you get this LDiablo??
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