2010 Production Camaro body spied on assembly line !!

[Captain Awesome]

Originally Posted by fastball

I have a feeling halos will be part of the headlamp package, and if they make the halos the DRLs (which would look absolutely killer), you would pretty much have to have the headlamp assembly exposed all the time.

Halos would be a dream come true!

DRL's not in the main lamps (either in the halos or the turn signals) would be even better!

[garfin]

Originally Posted by chevyXstacy

Just curious, is it me or is the entire rear end one body piece with the roof?

Originally Posted by radz282003

As far as judging the rigidity of a car by images, I can't say that I agree by a couple images alone. Manufacturers are using more and more high strength low alloy steels and hydroformed sheetmetal panels that offer less weight and mass, yet offer higher strength. I'd be interested in learning how strong this body is relative to the older model, and even some of the newer cars that are out there.

I noticed te quarter glass opening too. I thought it was small, but who really is going to be looking out that thing? I hope that GM will offer privacy glass as an option so that I won't have to add tinting to all the glass in the car. I think it would (obviously) help hide how small a viewable opening that actually is.

Been watching this thread and it looks like a couple of observant people are picking up on the fact this car utilizes a large one-piece structure encompassing the quarter panels, rockers, and roof rails... and we have been specifically cleared to talk about this aspect of the car!
This car is very solid in structure as a result. The engineers pointed out how difficult and how much work is involved in doing this. Needless to say, they made it very clear how proud they were of being able to achieve this. Apparently, it's a bit of an engineering marvel.
Way t'go!

Best regardSS,

Elie

[lil_red_v6]

thx for the updates

[Tran]

Originally Posted by garfin

Been watching this thread and it looks like a couple of observant people are picking up on the fact this car utilizes a large one-piece structure encompassing the quarter panels, rockers, and roof rails... and we have been specifically cleared to talk about this aspect of the car!
This car is very solid in structure as a result. The engineers pointed out how difficult and how much work is involved in doing this. Needless to say, they made it very clear how proud they were of being able to achieve this. Apparently, it's a bit of an engineering marvel.
Way t'go!

Thanks Elie

Structural rigidity is one of the aspects of a sports car that I am probably overly obsessed with. There's nothing worse than a car that has a great engine and suspension but behaves like a wet noodle when pushed hard around corners and driving aggressively. Glad to hear the engineering team addressed this properly.

[acscamarochick06]

These are the best pics we've seen all month! Heck, all year!! YAY!!!! I'm more excited than ever!!

[GothamCamaro]

It's a wonderous thing to see our baby's shell, I stood back and admired the photos. Love that it's one piece like that, can't wait to see her all put together. This year can't move fast enough!

[Sphinx002]

Originally Posted by Tran

Thanks Elie

Structural rigidity is one of the aspects of a sports car that I am probably overly obsessed with. There's nothing worse than a car that has a great engine and suspension but behaves like a wet noodle when pushed hard around corners and driving aggressively. Glad to hear the engineering team addressed this properly.

+1

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by 80Zedder

It would be like me taking a pic of your girlfriends ass when you werent looking and posting it on the internet for all to see.

That's funny, just don't be taking it for a test ride

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by garfin

Been watching this thread and it looks like a couple of observant people are picking up on the fact this car utilizes a large one-piece structure encompassing the quarter panels, rockers, and roof rails... and we have been specifically cleared to talk about this aspect of the car!
This car is very solid in structure as a result. The engineers pointed out how difficult and how much work is involved in doing this. Needless to say, they made it very clear how proud they were of being able to achieve this. Apparently, it's a bit of an engineering marvel.
Way t'go!

Best regardSS,

Elie

That was my "nevermind", but long as it's out, that's very cool! How hi up the roof line does it go? (where is the roof weld?)

[80Zedder]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

That's funny, just don't be taking it for a test ride

No promises

[Mr Twisty]

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I think I got it...I'll shut up now
I can't shut up..., all 3 pillars??
I heard those Japanese body men were making some exotic bends, I assumed it was the deep 1/4 panel to c-pillar bend, but then there's no weld.

[Captain Awesome]

These are nice pictures and all that but I'm going to reserve judgement until I can see what the thing looks like with the SHUNT installed.

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

These are nice pictures and all that but I'm going to reserve judgement until I can see what the thing looks like with the SHUNT installed.

I hear it's gonna be fan cooled with it's own radiator, probably in the trunk.

[Bumble Bee '77]

I call dibs on the first one!! haha