Al Oppenheiser moving from Camaro division to electric vehicle group - Page 4

Smokin19 · 12-07-2018, 01:43 PM

I see a trend, where all manufacturers feel they have reached the end of the horsepower Wars. Even Ford is eliminating its lineup of cars except for the Mustang. Will the GT500 be the last big motor in a Mustang ? Waiting to see what Dodge is going to do.
I also think a hybrid Camaro is in the works for the next Generation.

FNxR3DNECK · 12-07-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

(<--sincere, not sarcastic)

RenegadeXR · 12-07-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Baldman

They better not go after Becky or s**t's going to hit the fan.

Given that she has nothing to do with GM corporate, I don't see how they could.

*mlee* · 12-07-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

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X2.. totally agree with that post.

Quinten_33 · 12-07-2018, 02:16 PM

Al O led the engineering on the initial 7th gen models. Everything, including the chassis, frame, initial engine and transmission options, suspension tuning, and more were all completed under Al’s eye. They’re about to enter road-testing this winter in preparation to launch as 2021 model year cars. The 7th gen will have gas engines and maybe a few hybrid powertrains, and the SS’s benchmark is basically the C7 Stingray. It will be much lighter than the 6th gen, thanks to cheap and light stuff like 3D-printing and magnesium, as well as some aluminum.

Al will be amazing at making sure that the electric cars drive well, and I think that he’s a better candidate than most at GM for the job. He will be missed, but his work will still be around in Camaros for the next 6-7 years.

RenegadeXR · 12-07-2018, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Quinten_33

Al O led the engineering on the initial 7th gen models. Everything, including the chassis, frame, initial engine and transmission options, suspension tuning, and more were all completed under Al’s eye. They’re about to enter road-testing this winter in preparation to launch as 2021 model year cars. The 7th gen will have gas engines and maybe a few hybrid powertrains, and the SS’s benchmark is basically the C7 Stingray. It will be much lighter than the 6th gen, thanks to cheap and light stuff like 3D-printing and magnesium, as well as some aluminum.

Al will be amazing at making sure that the electric cars drive well, and I think that he’s a better candidate than most at GM for the job. He will be missed, but his work will still be around in Camaros for the next 6-7 years.

Where did all this alleged information come from?

Emoto · 12-07-2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Quinten_33

Al O led the engineering on the initial 7th gen models. Everything, including the chassis, frame, initial engine and transmission options, suspension tuning, and more were all completed under Al’s eye. They’re about to enter road-testing this winter in preparation to launch as 2021 model year cars. The 7th gen will have gas engines and maybe a few hybrid powertrains, and the SS’s benchmark is basically the C7 Stingray. It will be much lighter than the 6th gen, thanks to cheap and light stuff like 3D-printing and magnesium, as well as some aluminum.

Al will be amazing at making sure that the electric cars drive well, and I think that he’s a better candidate than most at GM for the job. He will be missed, but his work will still be around in Camaros for the next 6-7 years.

No offense, but I sure hope you know what you're talking about.

Gen6_1Le · 12-07-2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Quinten_33

Al O led the engineering on the initial 7th gen models. Everything, including the chassis, frame, initial engine and transmission options, suspension tuning, and more were all completed under Al’s eye. They’re about to enter road-testing this winter in preparation to launch as 2021 model year cars. The 7th gen will have gas engines and maybe a few hybrid powertrains, and the SS’s benchmark is basically the C7 Stingray. It will be much lighter than the 6th gen, thanks to cheap and light stuff like 3D-printing and magnesium, as well as some aluminum.

Al will be amazing at making sure that the electric cars drive well, and I think that he’s a better candidate than most at GM for the job. He will be missed, but his work will still be around in Camaros for the next 6-7 years.

Seems like its all starting to come together for the 7th gen Camaro and no doubt hybrids are on the way, just need a few spy photos now . I can't wait to see Al O put together an all electric car , good chance Tesla stocks will continue dropping.

TonyNo · 12-07-2018, 04:05 PM

Isn't this old news? Seems like a story on Al's shift to electric came out a while ago.

motorhead · 12-07-2018, 04:21 PM

I want nothing to do with auto electrics unless i can legally go to my favorite bar, get plowed and allow my car to drive me home. Im onboard of they allow that. They never will, so I'll continue to have one and leave or park it and get a ride. Other than that i see no point.

ChefBorOzzy · 12-07-2018, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen6_1Le

Seems like its all starting to come together for the 7th gen Camaro and no doubt hybrids are on the way, just need a few spy photos now . I can't wait to see Al O put together an all electric car , good chance Tesla stocks will continue dropping.

"Continue dropping".. It's practically at all time highs now.

90503 · 12-07-2018, 04:38 PM

The Volt is dead....The Bolt isn't selling....and GM's big plan is ok, we gotta be first in this electric, autonomous future. Hell, GM is already years and years behind and their first few attempts are duds...

Good luck, Al. You need to make a time machine, go back and start 5 years ago like Tesla and others already have done. Start working on the we gotta close more plants memo because we just didn't come in first after starting 5-10 years after everyone else.

Number 3 · 12-07-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bturner2

Probably moved him so he wouldn't be effected by the layoffs.

LOL, that's not how it works.

vtirocz · 12-07-2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Corporate Product Planning trumps Vehicle Line Executive almost every time.....almost. In 2013 when Al said that, GM was in denial about the downsized-boosting phenomenon. The idea of a high volume 120 hp/liter 4-cylinder was a foreign concept (actually, it literally was a foreign concept). Things change.

Not to get too far off topic, but I just wanted to point out that the 2008 - 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS had a 260hp 2.0T engine with 300hp calibration available from the dealer.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...let-cobalt-ss/

12-07-2018, 01:43 PM	#43
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,551	I see a trend, where all manufacturers feel they have reached the end of the horsepower Wars. Even Ford is eliminating its lineup of cars except for the Mustang. Will the GT500 be the last big motor in a Mustang ? Waiting to see what Dodge is going to do. I also think a hybrid Camaro is in the works for the next Generation. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

12-07-2018, 04:05 PM	#51
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Isn't this old news? Seems like a story on Al's shift to electric came out a while ago. __________________

12-07-2018, 02:16 PM	#47
Quinten_33 Drives: Silverado Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Above ground? Posts: 214	Al O led the engineering on the initial 7th gen models. Everything, including the chassis, frame, initial engine and transmission options, suspension tuning, and more were all completed under Al’s eye. They’re about to enter road-testing this winter in preparation to launch as 2021 model year cars. The 7th gen will have gas engines and maybe a few hybrid powertrains, and the SS’s benchmark is basically the C7 Stingray. It will be much lighter than the 6th gen, thanks to cheap and light stuff like 3D-printing and magnesium, as well as some aluminum. Al will be amazing at making sure that the electric cars drive well, and I think that he’s a better candidate than most at GM for the job. He will be missed, but his work will still be around in Camaros for the next 6-7 years.

12-07-2018, 04:21 PM	#52
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I want nothing to do with auto electrics unless i can legally go to my favorite bar, get plowed and allow my car to drive me home. Im onboard of they allow that. They never will, so I'll continue to have one and leave or park it and get a ride. Other than that i see no point.

12-07-2018, 04:38 PM	#54
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,420	The Volt is dead....The Bolt isn't selling....and GM's big plan is ok, we gotta be first in this electric, autonomous future. Hell, GM is already years and years behind and their first few attempts are duds... Good luck, Al. You need to make a time machine, go back and start 5 years ago like Tesla and others already have done. Start working on the we gotta close more plants memo because we just didn't come in first after starting 5-10 years after everyone else.

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