Should There Be 2, 3, 4, Or More Camaro Levels? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2cnd chance · 06-16-2010, 05:17 PM

I was thinking the Vette has what five offerings base, GS, Z06, Carbon, & ZR1, shouldn't a car that sells more volume offer more. Like adding a Z28

and a GS-R (think Camaro version of the VETTE'S GS) to the line up. What do you think?

Brownhornitt · 06-16-2010, 05:39 PM

Agreed. The LS was originally going to have a tamer V6 engine that produced around 200 HP, and they were going to sell that under 20K. The Z28 is coming. Plus, the convertible is coming. So that would be around 5/6 levels. Makes sense to me.

LS
LT 1 and 2
LT 1 and 2 convertible
SS 1 and 2
SS 1 and 2 convertible
Z28

2cnd chance · 06-16-2010, 05:42 PM

yeah if you include verts the Vette has 7 trim levels.

Frank in MD · 06-16-2010, 05:58 PM

Carbon?

brandotron · 06-16-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

Carbon?

Look 'dis

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/10/2...ght-below-zr1/

stikSS · 06-16-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

Carbon?

Corvette Carbon.... Its a new model

Frank in MD · 06-16-2010, 06:42 PM

I hate how GM releases this info before we know it....

Edit: Ah, right. Looks like they had spare parts hanging around from the ZR1, slapped them on a few zo6's to get rid of them, and called it a ltd edition carbon edition.

Pass.

2SSARMY · 06-16-2010, 07:35 PM

The camaro is a car for the masses. Making 80 different types of camaros would cut sales horribly and lead to losses of profit. Remember, GM is trying to get out of debt, not get more. They shouldn't even have an LS/LT1/LT2, it should be LT, SS, z28. End of story. And the Z28 shouldn't be the super car, it should be the "road-course" car, like the older one was. And the SS should be the all out performance car.

z28 = should be what the SS is now.
SS = should be the supercharged 427ci monster.

R6P · 06-16-2010, 07:35 PM

I love my V6, but a base V8 would be a nice offering. Like a 5.3 or 6.0 without the SS upgrades brakes, coolers, suspension etc. Like the first gen cars, we could mod them our way.
I know you can mod anything from a V6 to an SS, hell even a ZR1 but that's what a Camaro was in it's early days.

THE EVIL TW1N · 06-16-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyTech

I love my V6, but a base V8 would be a nice offering. Like a 5.3 or 6.0 without the SS upgrades brakes, coolers, suspension etc. Like the first gen cars, we could mod them our way.
I know you can mod anything from a V6 to an SS, hell even a ZR1 but that's what a Camaro was in it's early days.

I agree, they should have made a base V8 and then an optioned up v8. Similar to the r/t chargers with the availability of other r/t options.

2010 SSRS · 06-16-2010, 08:08 PM

GM definitely needs to make more option levels for the V8's.

2cnd chance · 06-16-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSARMY

The camaro is a car for the masses. Making 80 different types of camaros would cut sales horribly and lead to losses of profit. Remember, GM is trying to get out of debt, not get more. They shouldn't even have an LS/LT1/LT2, it should be LT, SS, z28. End of story. And the Z28 shouldn't be the super car, it should be the "road-course" car, like the older one was. And the SS should be the all out performance car.

z28 = should be what the SS is now. No, it does not handle like a Z28.
SS = should be the supercharged 427ci monster.

I'd have no problem with that, but the 427 is just a dream.

Being a car for the masses doesn't mean we all want the same car. Some want a luxo cruiser, drag car, track car, or even a super car. Why shouldn't GM capitalize on this by offering more? Most people don't go aftermarket, but want more. In my opinion the L/S and L/T are more option packages as are the 1 & 2 variants, They are not levels like LT verses SS. Now a V6 base and then a V6 track pack would be a better idea. Then a SS, GS-R (think SCCA SS track car), Z28, & Convertible (V6 base & SS). This works for the Vette.

Your idea of losing money is not realistic. Profits should increase as some would move up in their purchasing the next level, not spending their money on aftermarket as well as more cars sold.

usa1camaro1969 · 06-16-2010, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSARMY

And the Z28 shouldn't be the super car, it should be the "road-course" car, like the older one was. And the SS should be the all out performance car.

z28 = should be what the SS is now.
SS = should be the supercharged 427ci monster.

I completely agree.

Berean · 06-16-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by usa1camaro1969

I completely agree.

06-16-2010, 05:17 PM	#1
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	Should There Be 2, 3, 4, Or More Camaro Levels? I was thinking the Vette has what five offerings base, GS, Z06, Carbon, & ZR1, shouldn't a car that sells more volume offer more. Like adding a Z28 and a GS-R (think Camaro version of the VETTE'S GS) to the line up. What do you think?

06-16-2010, 05:39 PM	#2
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	Agreed. The LS was originally going to have a tamer V6 engine that produced around 200 HP, and they were going to sell that under 20K. The Z28 is coming. Plus, the convertible is coming. So that would be around 5/6 levels. Makes sense to me. LS LT 1 and 2 LT 1 and 2 convertible SS 1 and 2 SS 1 and 2 convertible Z28 __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

06-16-2010, 06:42 PM	#7
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,682	I hate how GM releases this info before we know it.... Edit: Ah, right. Looks like they had spare parts hanging around from the ZR1, slapped them on a few zo6's to get rid of them, and called it a ltd edition carbon edition. Pass. Last edited by Frank in MD; 06-16-2010 at 07:14 PM.

06-16-2010, 07:35 PM	#9
R6P Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quahog, Rhode Island Posts: 1,171	I love my V6, but a base V8 would be a nice offering. Like a 5.3 or 6.0 without the SS upgrades brakes, coolers, suspension etc. Like the first gen cars, we could mod them our way. I know you can mod anything from a V6 to an SS, hell even a ZR1 but that's what a Camaro was in it's early days. __________________

06-16-2010, 08:08 PM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	GM definitely needs to make more option levels for the V8's. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-16-2010, 05:42 PM	#3
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	yeah if you include verts the Vette has 7 trim levels.

06-16-2010, 05:58 PM	#4
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,682	Carbon?

06-16-2010, 07:35 PM	#8
2SSARMY Account Suspended Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 1,125	The camaro is a car for the masses. Making 80 different types of camaros would cut sales horribly and lead to losses of profit. Remember, GM is trying to get out of debt, not get more. They shouldn't even have an LS/LT1/LT2, it should be LT, SS, z28. End of story. And the Z28 shouldn't be the super car, it should be the "road-course" car, like the older one was. And the SS should be the all out performance car. z28 = should be what the SS is now. SS = should be the supercharged 427ci monster.

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