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el ess A · 06-24-2011, 03:14 PM

IIRC, there were discussions eons ago saying the Camaro would need to prove itself and if they could reach a certain number, then it would be viable. I think the original number bandied about was 80K units per year. If that's truly the case, I think they covered that and then some.

xlroadster · 06-24-2011, 03:27 PM

I also deleted mine after I saw that you deleted yours.

S S/R S · 06-24-2011, 03:38 PM

I personally think you will se a refresh in 2014ish but we wont see a 6th gen till 2017. It would coincide perfectly with the 50th anniversary.

Shane

04Ram2500Hemi · 06-24-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by S-eatin-grin

The lack of a response from Fbodfather on this question is a little worrisome...or maybe I'm reading into it too much?

Could be he hasn't seen this thread yet.

KFH · 06-24-2011, 04:16 PM

Alpha platform, 2015?

Cam#7 · 06-24-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BlemsBumble

There is no way the next Camaro sees the light of day before 2017. GM has the top dog now and they're gonna milk it.

Who's going to buy into this body style in 2015,2016,2017? Once the ZL1 and Z28 is out, all the past Camaro diehards will have bought a Gen5 and maybe even traded up for another Gen5. The Mustang will be out in 2014. Refreshes are great but they won't take care of the size, weight and visibility issues. This Gen5 is stunning but for a limited masses.

I will always have a Gen5 but I believe the Gen6 will be designed for a much more global audience, that's certainly the intend on the next Mustang. Something between what we know now and the Miata.

04Ram2500Hemi · 06-24-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam#7

Who's going to buy into this body style in 2015,2016,2017? Once the ZL1 and Z28 is out, all the past Camaro diehards will have bought a Gen5 and maybe even traded up for another Gen5. The Mustang will be out in 2014. Refreshes are great but they won't take care of the size, weight and visibility issues. This Gen5 is stunning but for a limited masses.

I will always have a Gen5 but I believe the Gen6 will be designed for a much more global audience, that's certainly the intend on the next Mustang. Something between what we know now and the Miata.

I just hope if you're right and they do make it smaller, they still make it so tall people can fit in it. One of the reasons I love my Camaro is because I can fit in it comfortably. There are not a lot of cars I can fit in being 6'9"

LS1hawk · 06-24-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by S-eatin-grin

The lack of a response from Fbodfather on this question is a little worrisome...or maybe I'm reading into it too much?

The Camaro Nationals are going on this weekend in Maryland and he is there.

Rock-It Man · 06-24-2011, 04:24 PM

Right now, I'm diggin' my Gen V, and likin' it more every day. It's a perfect blend of muscle car torque, sports car handling, and luxury car comfort.

I'm NOT worried about the introduction of Gen VI.

*Milk 1027* · 06-24-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by S-eatin-grin

The lack of a response from Fbodfather on this question is a little worrisome...or maybe I'm reading into it too much?

You haven't even given him a changes to log on and look

ShnOmac · 06-24-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by S-eatin-grin

The lack of a response from Fbodfather on this question is a little worrisome...or maybe I'm reading into it too much?

He is a very busy person and as you can imagine he is limited on what he can say.....

FenwickHockey65 · 06-24-2011, 04:34 PM

2017 would be pushing it.

I would say anywhere from 2014 to 2016.

Keep in mind that GM usually keeps a generation around for about five or six years now...the current Malibu was introduced for the '08 model year and is being replaced for the '13 model year. Usually there's an MCE thrown in about halfway through, and IMO, the 2012 model year is the Camaro's MCE. New V6, new suspension, upgraded interior, etc.

Cam#7 · 06-24-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 04Ram2500Hemi

I just hope if you're right and they do make it smaller, they still make it so tall people can fit in it. One of the reasons I love my Camaro is because I can fit in it comfortably. There are not a lot of cars I can fit in being 6'9"

Maybe go on a Gen3 diet. I'll have to look at the Gen3 footprint. It sure looks about the right size for a Gen6. A gen6 that looks like a Gen2 in a Gen3 footprint, that's the ticket GM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PAUL SS · 06-24-2011, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S-eatin-grin

The lack of a response from Fbodfather on this question is a little worrisome...or maybe I'm reading into it too much?

I don't think he checks in as often as he used too.
At this point he is not signed on.

06-24-2011, 03:14 PM	#15
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,686	IIRC, there were discussions eons ago saying the Camaro would need to prove itself and if they could reach a certain number, then it would be viable. I think the original number bandied about was 80K units per year. If that's truly the case, I think they covered that and then some. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

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xlroadster Support Bill A09426! Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Penfield, NY Posts: 165	I also deleted mine after I saw that you deleted yours. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, SW/IO Stripes. 2007 XLR-V. Is it normal to feel euphoria in a car?

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KFH 1SS Victory Red Manual Drives: 2010 1SS 6 Speed Manual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oakville, ON, Canada Posts: 215	Alpha platform, 2015? __________________ 1st Camaro - 77 Type LT Rally Sport, 3 Speed Manual, Inline 6 2nd - 94 Z28, 6 Speed Manual LT1 V8 3rd - 2010 1LT, 6 Speed Manual LLT V6 4th - 2010 1SS, 6 Speed Manual LS3 V8, RX Catch Can, Holley iNTECH CAI, Flowmaster Force II Exhaust

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FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	2017 would be pushing it. I would say anywhere from 2014 to 2016. Keep in mind that GM usually keeps a generation around for about five or six years now...the current Malibu was introduced for the '08 model year and is being replaced for the '13 model year. Usually there's an MCE thrown in about halfway through, and IMO, the 2012 model year is the Camaro's MCE. New V6, new suspension, upgraded interior, etc. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

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