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stovt001 · 11-02-2008, 06:49 PM

With the way GM operates now, a Firebird/Trans-Am wouldn't have the tiniest bit of mechanical difference from the Camaro. Same power, same suspension, same transmission and gearing. GM is a rebadging machine. The most they'll do is swap out a few body panels and maybe a different interior design if they have extra cash on hand. A Firebird would be about as different from a Camaro as the G5 is from the Cobalt.

stovt001 · 11-02-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by myround0

Keeping it under wraps isn't a good marketing stragety, People will go out and spend the money on a new Camaro and when the Am does come out, they will not have the money to purchase a Trans Am. It would be smart to start releasing news and info on the car right now, so people will start to save and not purchase that Camaro, knowing they have a Bird to buy...Marketing strategy needs to be sound if you want people to buy this car. Make the Am and give us some info right now...

And why would GM not want people to buy a Camaro? :bangdesk: We have the headdesk smiley. Where's the facepalm smiley?

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 11-02-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

i doubt it....

might look better, and have more interior goodies, but like nearly every bird that has rolled off the line, it will be slightly under the top camaro in performance.

Are you including the WS6?

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-03-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Jon

Are you including the WS6?

actually yes. the firehawk (and some WS6s with the 1LE suspension) do handle better than normal, but in repeated road tests over the years the firebird (formula or ws6) has shown a history of having a softer suspension

here's some examples.

http://www.stangbangers.com/98_Cobra...rd_Article.htm

http://www.stangbangers.com/94_Cobra...rd_Article.htm

http://www.stangbangers.com/96_Cobra...rd_Article.htm

and for more comparisons vs the mustang...

http://www.stangbangers.com/Mustang_Articles.htm

2manytickets_osofun · 01-22-2009, 02:42 PM

dosent anyone have a subscription to hot rod mag.?
cause on there feb.09 issue tey talk about the 5t gens that go to sema and while they were doing that article they heard that if the camaro meets its sales quota in the 1st 12-18 months then ''MAYBE'' g.m will think about it coming back

*Milk 1027* · 01-22-2009, 02:57 PM

Yes, http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=Hot+Rod

Use the Search button.

Supermans · 01-22-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Nope. It's just a matter of time before someone else wishes to discuss the possibility of a 5th Gen Firebird or TA. If they want to talk about it and do a search, they will find this thread....which will have been closed...and will then proceed to make a new thread...which we will have to merge.

If folks want to talk about the Firebird, let'em. There is nothing wrong with it. It won't be built. Some know this and some don't. A little reminder in a kind manner won't hurt anyone here....THAT IS WHY PEOPLE LIKE IT HERE. So, let's not jump on people.

If you don't want to respond, DONT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S LESS "awe, man...this again?..."FOR ME TO READ!!!

Now, ON TO THE NEXT POST! CHARGE!

...sorry.

I still think if the Camaro does well, the FIrebird will also come back and take over the G8's spot.. I'm talking about 2 years from now when the Camaro fever has died down..The firebird would be fresh at that time and give people something to get excited about again, especially enthusiasts..

ArcAngel · 01-22-2009, 03:39 PM

leave the breaking bird in the ashes where it is! Let GM focus on one car the Camaro! They have many more important projects to push through for the companies viability. A rebadged Camaro is not one of them!

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 01-22-2009, 11:49 PM

Bumping to annoy people. Seriously, it's amusing to me how some people get so annoyed about a topic they're not even interested in. Then don't read it!

*Milk 1027* · 01-22-2009, 11:51 PM

^^^ Necro

Camaroinmo · 01-23-2009, 05:52 PM

I thought GM was doing away with Pontiac, Saab, Hummer, Saturn, etc.? If so, a Firebird is highly unlikely.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-23-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

I still think if the Camaro does well, the FIrebird will also come back and take over the G8's spot.. I'm talking about 2 years from now when the Camaro fever has died down..The firebird would be fresh at that time and give people something to get excited about again, especially enthusiasts..

nope. scott has already stated that the firebird is a no go for good.

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Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Jon

Bumping to annoy people. Seriously, it's amusing to me how some people get so annoyed about a topic they're not even interested in. Then don't read it!

thats it.....

manimsoblack · 01-23-2009, 07:15 PM

The could call the G8 coupe the firebird no?

Jimmy · 01-23-2009, 07:25 PM

It will be a sad day for America if Pontiac does not survive.

11-02-2008, 06:49 PM	#43
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	With the way GM operates now, a Firebird/Trans-Am wouldn't have the tiniest bit of mechanical difference from the Camaro. Same power, same suspension, same transmission and gearing. GM is a rebadging machine. The most they'll do is swap out a few body panels and maybe a different interior design if they have extra cash on hand. A Firebird would be about as different from a Camaro as the G5 is from the Cobalt. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

01-22-2009, 02:42 PM	#47
2manytickets_osofun Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: hawaii Posts: 6 View My Garage	2012 firebird dosent anyone have a subscription to hot rod mag.? cause on there feb.09 issue tey talk about the 5t gens that go to sema and while they were doing that article they heard that if the camaro meets its sales quota in the 1st 12-18 months then ''MAYBE'' g.m will think about it coming back

01-22-2009, 02:57 PM	#48
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Yes, http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=Hot+Rod Use the Search button. __________________

01-22-2009, 03:39 PM	#50
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	leave the breaking bird in the ashes where it is! Let GM focus on one car the Camaro! They have many more important projects to push through for the companies viability. A rebadged Camaro is not one of them! __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

01-22-2009, 11:49 PM	#51
Jiu Jitsu Jon East bound and down Drives: 2005 Cyclone Grey GTO (M6) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 406	Bumping to annoy people. Seriously, it's amusing to me how some people get so annoyed about a topic they're not even interested in. Then don't read it! __________________ BITCHIN' CAMARO, BITCHIN' CAMARO!

01-22-2009, 11:51 PM	#52
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	^^^ Necro __________________

01-23-2009, 05:52 PM	#53
Camaroinmo Drives: Ford F150 SVT Raptor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St. louis, MO Posts: 89	I thought GM was doing away with Pontiac, Saab, Hummer, Saturn, etc.? If so, a Firebird is highly unlikely.

01-23-2009, 07:25 PM	#56
Jimmy Drives: 2010 2SS RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 233	It will be a sad day for America if Pontiac does not survive.

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