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MTron · 11-12-2007, 11:01 PM

Ive seen threads on manual vs auto, v6 v8, ect ect, but none of that will matter to me if i cant fit in the car in the first place! For a guy that is 6 foot 4 and change, i haven't been able to comfortably sit in many cars, much less nice convertibles. Tried sitting in the solstice once, felt like half my head was above the glass. So you think GM is keeping us tall guys in mind when building this thing?

Satriani · 11-12-2007, 11:09 PM

I don't think so, you're screwed to say the least. No GM designer will think about tall dudes, i believe so. I'd rather be tall as you, instead of feeling comfy inside Camaro.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-12-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Satriani

No GM designer will think about tall dudes.

Says who? :eek:

I've heard of 6 footers...and even 6' 2" guys being able to fit in the coupe okay during test drives...can't give you any links, though, Mtron...I can't rememeber where I read/saw it...

but if it's any consolation...

they are raising the roofline a fraction of an inch

There are a few guys here who've sat in the Camaro, they can give you a lot more input.

*Mindz* · 11-12-2007, 11:18 PM

I haven't sat in it, but the vert was at Alameda, CA and I was withing inches of it. There's more than enough head room for me and I'm 6'5". I HIGLY doubt you'll have any problem.

GM has had that problem in the past with the corvettes. I could fit VERY comfortably in a Miata because it's all leg room, but I couldn't fit my legs under the sterring wheel of a few of the 80's corvettes.

The camaro is more then wide/tall/long enough for us taller folk to sit in.

Scotsman · 11-12-2007, 11:32 PM

I'm 6'5" as well and have no qualms about being able to fit in the new Camaro. It won't be anything like the 4th gen, that's for sure. Last time I checked (over a year ago) I was OK in the Mustang, which is around the same size. This car has be be able to accommodate American sized folks being that it's aimed squarely at the home market.

Jeff · 11-12-2007, 11:49 PM

I'm 6"1.. They better make that seat go back pretty far lol...

Emher · 11-13-2007, 04:25 AM

Well I'm 6'3", but I've got short legs. I fit in just fine in the Saab 9-5 I have now and from what I've seen from pictures I think I'll fit fine into the Camaro. Will probably be a bit easier for me to get in what with the doors that go further back.

UltimateAdam · 11-13-2007, 07:10 AM

Hello, first time posting here, been reading the site though for a LONG time. Heh, I guess for once my 5'8" curse comes in handy, eh?

Emher · 11-13-2007, 07:50 AM

^Oh quiet you annoying short person

Seriously though, welcome to the board

Moose · 11-13-2007, 09:24 AM

I'm 5'11", and was fortunate enough to be able to sit in the coupe. There was plenty of headroom still available.

I also feel the designers do take into consideration the height of taller folks...and don't forget, the production version will have a slightly higher roofline than the concept.

$¢'s 5th Gen · 11-13-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by UltimateAdam

Hello, first time posting here, been reading the site though for a LONG time. Heh, I guess for once my 5'8" curse comes in handy, eh?

No, not really. You will be too close to the airbag

jj

$¢'s 5th Gen · 11-13-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MTron

For a guy that is 6 foot 4 and change, i haven't been able to comfortably sit in many cars, much less nice convertibles. Tried sitting in the solstice once, felt like half my head was above the glass.

I'm 6 foot even and felt big in the Solstice.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-13-2007, 10:08 AM

But we must remember, Solctice is not a Camaro...it's a compact, little roadster.
The camaro is...what would it be classed under? a mid to full-sized coupe?

Nah, don't worry about hieght. I'm about 6' 1", and there's at least 4 inches still above my head in the Cobalt...

balonywolf · 11-13-2007, 10:57 AM

If Shaq can have his Ferraris, then tall guys everywhere sure as hell can have their Camaros.

11-12-2007, 11:01 PM	#1
MTron Drives: 99 Grand Prix Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 334	You want to know what im really worrying about? Ive seen threads on manual vs auto, v6 v8, ect ect, but none of that will matter to me if i cant fit in the car in the first place! For a guy that is 6 foot 4 and change, i haven't been able to comfortably sit in many cars, much less nice convertibles. Tried sitting in the solstice once, felt like half my head was above the glass. So you think GM is keeping us tall guys in mind when building this thing?

11-12-2007, 11:18 PM	#4
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	I haven't sat in it, but the vert was at Alameda, CA and I was withing inches of it. There's more than enough head room for me and I'm 6'5". I HIGLY doubt you'll have any problem. GM has had that problem in the past with the corvettes. I could fit VERY comfortably in a Miata because it's all leg room, but I couldn't fit my legs under the sterring wheel of a few of the 80's corvettes. The camaro is more then wide/tall/long enough for us taller folk to sit in. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

11-12-2007, 11:49 PM	#6
Jeff ~ANTI-FORD~ Drives: Cadillac CTS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 608	I'm 6"1.. They better make that seat go back pretty far lol... __________________ My Z28 sorry guys.. sold Camaro and got a Cadillac CTS, waiting for a few years to get a 2010 SS used ;]

11-13-2007, 04:25 AM	#7
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	Well I'm 6'3", but I've got short legs. I fit in just fine in the Saab 9-5 I have now and from what I've seen from pictures I think I'll fit fine into the Camaro. Will probably be a bit easier for me to get in what with the doors that go further back. __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

11-13-2007, 07:50 AM	#9
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	^Oh quiet you annoying short person Seriously though, welcome to the board __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

11-12-2007, 11:09 PM	#2
Satriani Drives: 4 cyl can Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14	I don't think so, you're screwed to say the least. No GM designer will think about tall dudes, i believe so. I'd rather be tall as you, instead of feeling comfy inside Camaro.

11-12-2007, 11:32 PM	#5
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	I'm 6'5" as well and have no qualms about being able to fit in the new Camaro. It won't be anything like the 4th gen, that's for sure. Last time I checked (over a year ago) I was OK in the Mustang, which is around the same size. This car has be be able to accommodate American sized folks being that it's aimed squarely at the home market.

11-13-2007, 07:10 AM	#8
UltimateAdam Drives: 1998 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 64	Hello, first time posting here, been reading the site though for a LONG time. Heh, I guess for once my 5'8" curse comes in handy, eh?

11-13-2007, 09:24 AM	#10
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I'm 5'11", and was fortunate enough to be able to sit in the coupe. There was plenty of headroom still available. I also feel the designers do take into consideration the height of taller folks...and don't forget, the production version will have a slightly higher roofline than the concept.

11-13-2007, 10:08 AM	#13
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	But we must remember, Solctice is not a Camaro...it's a compact, little roadster. The camaro is...what would it be classed under? a mid to full-sized coupe? Nah, don't worry about hieght. I'm about 6' 1", and there's at least 4 inches still above my head in the Cobalt... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-13-2007, 10:57 AM	#14
balonywolf Drives: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 368	If Shaq can have his Ferraris, then tall guys everywhere sure as hell can have their Camaros.