10-11-2007, 04:35 PM | #15 |
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the order of things is Concept->Prototype->Pre-Production->Final Production
Differences are that a concept is merely an idea, nothing needs to work. Prototypes are fully functional, but need testing and some tweaks. Pre-production is exactly the same as the final production in terms of the dimensions of parts, but the parts are all specially made and assembled by hand. Final production is what we can start buying in 2009. The good news is that to go from one stage to another takes progressively less time. it took nearly 2 years to go from concept to prototype. Pre production cars will be appearing in about 6 months. The final production one will be about 6 months after that. The camaro is on its way. Oh, and I wouldn't read too far into the 'big v8' comment. Consider how many engines are under 3L. So a big V8 nowadays is any v8 over 5L. surprising considering that the first Z/28 had a 'small' 302 cu (4.9L) engine
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10-11-2007, 04:43 PM | #16 |
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Well now we know there is a prototype. That's freakin' awesome. Hopefully some pics will be leaked soon!! This is even better than seeing the concept, now they have something that can actually be driven hard. Not some pieced together semi functional trailer queen.
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10-11-2007, 06:01 PM | #17 |
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It's gonna be wierd switching over....I mean, from saying 'concept' to 'prototype'. I've learned to type concept so quickly.
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10-11-2007, 06:25 PM | #18 |
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Wow.... this is exactly what we have been waiting to hear since the Detroit autoshow in 2006! Finally, now we can look forward to having more to talk that the same old speculation!
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10-11-2007, 06:36 PM | #19 |
I think that GM will release a torrent of information on the New Camaro either during or right after the Chicago Auto Show. That way the Challenger has already been revealed to the Public and GM can try to take the spotlight away with its superior specs and features on the Camaro. Thinking as a marketing guy (which I'm not), that's what makes the most sense to me.
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10-12-2007, 01:36 AM | #20 |
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This is some great news!!! You know...it's so nice to finally get some good info on this and see it progress. I can't wait to see some soon to be released spy shots!
Turn the key....good point. Hopefully it's just a turn key on the prototype. I'd love that push button for my Camaro. |
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According to allpar.com, the challenger's gonna have keyless entry/ignition, so I don't see why we couldn't get it for or Camaro. The other thing I noticed is that challengers not coming with a spare tire, thought that was kinda odd.
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10-12-2007, 09:15 AM | #22 |
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The tires/suspension probably couldn't handle any more weight.....
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10-12-2007, 11:25 AM | #23 |
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This is how they make it sound like it's less heavy than it really is. "ummm....well, boss....we couldn't figure out how to shave off any more weight." "WHAT??? IT's already 4,200 lbs!!!" "Well, we can get rid of the spare tire and jack?" "DO IT!" |
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I agree, I'd love to have a push button start. The plastic around my ignition is really scratched up from the other keys on my keychain swinging around. |
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10-12-2007, 11:00 PM | #27 |
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LMAO!!
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10-13-2007, 12:21 AM | #28 | |
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Man, I can't get over how heavy the Challenger is supposed to be. I was looking aroung and found this
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