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  1. WJHMH

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    #1 WJHMH, Dec 31, 2005
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    I found this on another forum. As a former F body owner, cars like this need to make a comeback. Anyone have any thought or comments?


    CHEVROLET: As rumors continue to circulate about the fifth generation Camaro, the engine possibilities seem to narrow down and take shape. Word is that there will be three different engine choices. Suprisingly, all engines are eight cylinders. The base Camaro will display the small block 5.3L V8 found in the new Chevy Impala SS and Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, producing 303 hp. The next step up, the Camaro SS, will have the 6.0L LS2 V8 under its hood, the same as that found in the new Corvette and GTO, with around 400 hp. Leading the top of the line, the Camaro Z28, will be an ultra powerful 6.3L V8, a detuned version of the 7.0L V8 found in the new Corvetter Z06, pumping out numbers anywhere from 460 hp to 480 hp. The 6.3L V8 also happens to be the same engine found in the Pontiac GTO Ram Air 6 concept. Production has yet to be confirmed, but with a good engine lineup, all the Camaro needs now is a retro look. Keep your eyes peeled, if it is to be produced, it should be hitting showrooms within the next year or so.

    2007 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
    Engine: 460-480 hp, 6.3L V8
    Performance (0-60): 4.4 sec. (est.)

    (GM's 2007 Camaro artist rendition concept)
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  2. Miura Jota

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    #2 Miura Jota, Dec 31, 2005
    Mustang says: jump
    Camaro says: how high?
     
  3. thecarreaper

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    #3 thecarreaper, Jan 1, 2006
    would rather have a retro Trans Am.
     
  4. Peloton25

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    #5 LZeitgeist, Jan 1, 2006
    Ditto.
     
  6. Webby

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    #6 Webby, Jan 1, 2006
    If they make the new Camaro, GOOD JOB to them for finally doing what Ford and Dodge are doing, and if they do make it, I'm willing to bet they make a new Trans Am also
     
  7. rush109

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    #7 rush109, Jan 1, 2006
    way better looking the new charger imo
     
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    #8 Bullfighter, Jan 1, 2006
    Hey it's a Chevy Cayman.
     
  9. SSNISTR

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    #9 SSNISTR, Jan 1, 2006
    Awesome, hope they make it!!!!

    But that is backwards, the SS will have the most HP, not the Z28....as always.
     
  10. turbo6

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    If it resembles a 67 with a big curvey rearend i'm all for it.
     
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    #11 Cajun, Jan 4, 2006
    If they build that car, I will buy one.
     
  12. Dino Martini

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    #12 Dino Martini, Jan 4, 2006
    Awsome, but I like the new Charger..more?
     
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    #14 134282, Jan 4, 2006
    It looks JUST like a new Mustang... Am i the only one who sees that...? i mean, look at the front - it looks JUST like a Mustang...!!!
     
  15. MrApex

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    #15 MrApex, Jan 4, 2006

    That's exactly what I thought when I saw the picture.
     
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    #16 134282, Jan 4, 2006
    Thank you...!

    For a minute, i thought i was in the Twilight Zone...

    Okay, great, the back looks different and vaguely resembles an old Camaro, and Chevy blatantly stole the little curved-out hump thingie behind the door from Ferrari, but the fact remains... The whole front looks JUST like the new Mustang...
     
  17. 285ferrari

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    #17 285ferrari, Jan 4, 2006
    Absolutley!!!!!!
     
  18. Auraraptor

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    #18 Auraraptor, Jan 5, 2006
    I always thought the Z28s were the ****ty 6 banger versions you laugh at?
     
  19. SSNISTR

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    #19 SSNISTR, Jan 5, 2006

    Not even close, just because it's "retro" like the Challenger doesn't mean it looks like a Mustang. There are newer pics then these around that look somewhat different. But this concept looks nothing like a Mustang IMO....
     
  20. SSNISTR

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    #20 SSNISTR, Jan 5, 2006

    Not at all the Z28's were the Trans Am racing series based small block cars.
    Some of the best handling cars in the late 60's.
     
  21. lotustt

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    #21 lotustt, Jan 5, 2006

    Go look at some original 68 and 69 Camaros. Then it should make more sense to you. Also guys check out this years major auto show at Detroit. The new concept Camaro will be making its world wide debut.

    I'll take a 69 z28/rs any day of the week with that high strung 302 and chambered exhaust!
     
  22. Auraraptor

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    #22 Auraraptor, Jan 5, 2006
    Interesting. (Sorry, don't know as much on American cars)
     

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