What is the Camaro's weakest link?

[camaro_burns_all]

The Weight is a big issue. Its causing to lag the true performance of this car. 422hp car should not be doing only 13.4 in the 1/4th

[Cubanaso]

^also, with gas it is hurting the fuel economy significantly and that's a double wammy.

[Beelzebubba]

Poll option 16:

That this ugly beast is the best they could do for the Firebird version. (that they won't build anyway so it doesn't matter.)

[2K05GT]

Originally Posted by Beelzebubba

Poll option 16:

That this ugly beast is the best they could do for the Firebird version. (that they won't build anyway so it doesn't matter.)

+1

I was hoping for a Trans AM / Firebird :-(

My Most important one is ....







It doesn't really turn into a giant alien robot complete with cannons!

The Rest of the car is AWESOME !!!!

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by camaro_burns_all

The Weight is a big issue. Its causing to lag the true performance of this car. 422hp car should not be doing only 13.4 in the 1/4th

Those numbers (and the rest of the numbers in the article you found them in) are incorrect.

[Cubanaso]

I'm giving a Corbert BUMP to this....lol

So far, 36% says it all...while realistically, I don't think much can be done from now to production.

BUT, since Ford is talking about lowering the weight of the Mustang GM probably should listen.

[96CAMaro]

What concerns me:

1) Weight, weight, weight (should be < 3650lbs)
2) Potentail price of the Camaro (should be < 28.5K for ss)
3) Fuel economy (should be > 26mpg)

[96CAMaro]

Originally Posted by Cubanaso

I'm giving a Corbert BUMP to this....lol

So far, 36% says it all...while realistically, I don't think much can be done from now to production.

BUT, since Ford is talking about lowering the weight of the Mustang GM probably should listen.

If this is truly the case and the Ford Mustang GT becomes faster than it already is and GM does nothing about the Camaros weight and performance, then I am finished with the Camaro. Maybe I'll get me a used Corvette or GTO. Don't get me wrong, I'm a die hard Camaro fan through and through - but there has to be a point where I draw the line.

[Cubanaso]

^as always, let's see what the end results are but like you it's my main sticking point. Heck...might be the only one other than the space inside which is not a huge gripe.

[Mr. Wyndham]

It HAS to be heavy. We've been over this billions of times (regulations, platform, etc). So good luck finding a decent car at this price that tips the scales at significantly lower...

But has it been mentioned yet that this is NOT your average G8 platform? That they changed the front end among other things on Camaro...and that the car does not FEEL like it's heavy?

[Nickdago]

Originally Posted by scorpio

My biggest issues:

1. Does not follow the concept body shape (proportions are all different) :upset:
2. Can't stand the SS bumper
3. Not happy that the tail lights do not have the afterburner look
4. Don't understand why it will take 12 months to integrate the HUD into the car?

Nevertheless I still like the car.

Agree. lets talk about what happened to my Camaro, they lost the coke bottle look that made this car spectacular and replaced it with a much less destinct and common look. It was so sexy and mean looking and now it is like it got de-clawed.

[Robert91RS]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

It HAS to be heavy. We've been over this billions of times (regulations, platform, etc). So good luck finding a decent car at this price that tips the scales at significantly lower...

But has it been mentioned yet that this is NOT your average G8 platform? That they changed the front end among other things on Camaro...and that the car does not FEEL like it's heavy?

I give up. Some people are just ignorant. It has been repeated so many times now!

Agree. lets talk about what happened to my Camaro, they lost the coke bottle look that made this car spectacular and replaced it with a much less destinct and common look. It was so sexy and mean looking and now it is like it got de-clawed.

Nickado, I feel like you have been let down and maybe the camaro just won't be good enough for you because your complaints have been explained time and time again. Just the vibe I'm getting.

[Nickdago]

Originally Posted by Robert91RS

I give up. Some people are just ignorant. It has been repeated so many times now!



Nickado, I feel like you have been let down and maybe the camaro just won't be good enough for you because your complaints have been explained time and time again. Just the vibe I'm getting.

Agree. I was so excited and now not. I was really hoping they would build the concept with the same look but I guess not.

I guess it might seem I am unhappy because I was also so head over heals in love with the concept, which makes my dissapointment that much more. I mean I have been to the car shows, talked about it and hoped for it for a long time.

[SoFlaZ]

Originally Posted by Nickdago

Agree. lets talk about what happened to my Camaro, they lost the coke bottle look that made this car spectacular and replaced it with a much less destinct and common look. It was so sexy and mean looking and now it is like it got de-clawed.

It's exactly the same shape wise? The lines may not be as protruding as what you might be thinking, but it was a CONCEPT. Minus the minor grill and tail changes that are different, they can be fixed with an RS package.