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99SSragtop · 09-01-2009, 10:17 PM

Just wondering .....

FenwickHockey65 · 09-01-2009, 10:18 PM

A Korean.

ljustin293 · 09-01-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

A Korean.

and yes that is the right answer...

sorry that really made me laugh

98_Camaro · 09-01-2009, 10:19 PM

Sangyup Lee, a Korean native who hadn't even heard of a Camaro until he was 20 years old.

bluch · 09-01-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

A Korean.

halo8hkk · 09-01-2009, 10:19 PM

i think the original concept was designed in the us by a guy from South Korea. but the production was a combination of us and Australia. can any one confirm this.

99SSragtop · 09-01-2009, 10:20 PM

he was in the California design center

FenwickHockey65 · 09-01-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by halo8hkk

i think the original concept was designed in the us by a guy from South Korea. but the production was a combination of us and Australia. can any one confirm this.

Yes.

*The_Blur* · 09-01-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

A Korean.

The Korean, Sanyup Lee, never experienced any contact with a Camaro until 20 years of age. Raised in Korea, he developed the Camaro based on strong inspiration from the first generation model, aviation engineering, and previous designs. It is worth noting that Lee's version was not the original but rather the best interpretation of a new Camaro. Before he put his pen to paper, GM designers had already decided that the Camaro should be inspired by the first generation rather than any other, although there was a long debate over the second generation because it lasted longer and had more followers. Before Lee's rendering, previous drawings had a similar appeal, but none of those designs were quite as attainable as Lee's concept. His design was given approval by GM superiors, and they kept their word to make the real thing as true to the concept in the end.

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Originally Posted by bluch

GM is a global brand. Why would that be a joke? If GM didn't get inspiration from all over the world, it is possible that the Camaro would look a lot different. Aren't you glad we got this product? Without Sangyup Lee, we might have something a lot less inspired.

RuffEL · 09-01-2009, 10:29 PM

lol, thats interesting to know...maybe we should let north korea make some shit for us and see what they come up with hehe

*The_Blur* · 09-01-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RuffEL

lol, thats interesting to know...maybe we should let north korea make some shit for us and see what they come up with hehe

I think we'll stick with countries that don't routinely threaten to nuke American allies. Buying from North Korea is as American as Sputnik.

Supermans · 09-01-2009, 10:43 PM

It is important to note, that Sangyup Lee's concept design actually more resembles the current SS design (look at the front fascia) than the earlier concept car..

dursin · 09-01-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

The Korean, Sanyup Lee, never experienced any contact with a Camaro until 20 years of age. Raised in Korea, he developed the Camaro based on strong inspiration from the first generation model, aviation engineering, and previous designs. It is worth noting that Lee's version was not the original but rather the best interpretation of a new Camaro. Before he put his pen to paper, GM designers had already decided that the Camaro should be inspired by the first generation rather than any other, although there was a long debate over the second generation because it lasted longer and had more followers. Before Lee's rendering, previous drawings had a similar appeal, but none of those designs were quite as attainable as Lee's concept. His design was given approval by GM superiors, and they kept their word to make the real thing as true to the concept in the end.

GM is a global brand. Why would that be a joke? If GM didn't get inspiration from all over the world, it is possible that the Camaro would look a lot different. Aren't you glad we got this product? Without Sangyup Lee, we might have something a lot less inspired.

Interesting....the Camaro was designed by a Korean and the Challenger was designed by someone who drives a 1970 Camaro to work every day...
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=108756

Jay_LHD3 · 09-02-2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

It is important to note, that Sangyup Lee's concept design actually more resembles the current SS design (look at the front fascia) than the earlier concept car..

Looks just like the Revolution bagged Camaro.

09-01-2009, 10:17 PM	#1
99SSragtop Drives: SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 51	Who designed the camaro Americans or Canadians Just wondering .....

09-01-2009, 10:18 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	A Korean. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

09-01-2009, 10:19 PM	#4
98_Camaro Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365 View My Garage	Sangyup Lee, a Korean native who hadn't even heard of a Camaro until he was 20 years old. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1998 Bright Purple Metallic Camaro 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS Convertible 2016 Summit White 2SS Coupe M6, NPP, & MRC Now Driving: 2016 Torch Red Corvette 2LT, NPP, MRC

09-01-2009, 10:19 PM	#6
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	i think the original concept was designed in the us by a guy from South Korea. but the production was a combination of us and Australia. can any one confirm this. __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

09-01-2009, 10:43 PM	#12
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	It is important to note, that Sangyup Lee's concept design actually more resembles the current SS design (look at the front fascia) than the earlier concept car.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

09-01-2009, 10:20 PM	#7
99SSragtop Drives: SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 51	he was in the California design center

09-01-2009, 10:29 PM	#10
RuffEL Semper Fi! Do or DIE! Drives: '10 camaro 1SS, '02 silverado 1500 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Schertz actually... Posts: 301	lol, thats interesting to know...maybe we should let north korea make some shit for us and see what they come up with hehe

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