F-Body Europe

I'm not feeling it.

Wonder how much of it might actually make in a production model ... and how it looks from the front ...

I'm not gonna worry or judge ANY prototypes untill they have a final version at SEMA.
Prototypes have always been WAY off compared to the final retail version.
Great example is the Banshee whch was a prototype for the 4th gen Fbird.

Camaro Concept will be unveiled in 2006 with sales for the 2009 model year.

Allegedly that's Lincoln! I still think it looks sweet.

So you actually think the 2006 shown model will be what is sold 3 years later ???

No way Jose, 3 years is a long time in Automotive design/fashion.

Figure it's shown in the summer of 2006...about one year from now...that gives it two years of lead time before they start to hit showrooms in July of 2008. I think that's about right.

Remember GM can't legally have any Firebird or Camaro named vehicles untill after 2007.

I thought the platform was cancelled that they were going to build this on?? Has that changed yet again??

Also, why cant they legally use that name til after 2007?? I havent heard that story.

Patrick

Yuk!

Btw, anybody see the nice car in "The Island"? I think it's a Caddi, but the look and performance would make a nice 5th gen Firebird ...
But then, at 500k$ it wouldn't be really affordable

You can drive that Caddy in the Game 'Forza' on the Xbox.
It's seriously fast ... I believe the engine is a V12 with 4 turbo chargers and AWD, still a concept car though.

Zeta was rumored to be cancelled. Australia tried bucking for a Zeta Light. Don't know if it will occur or not. Don't remember off the top of my head but some searching on the Internet will reveal the name of the platform they are going to use.

GMX282/GMX284

Those are the body codes assigned to the 2008 GTO and 2008 4dr G8 models. Everything is still hush hush...but wait untill after the '06 Detroit show to get a better picture. GTO / Camaro will share the same body much like Firebird / Camaro did. And the 4dr G8 will be based on the same.

Chevy Camaro Concept Slated for '06 Detroit Show, '09 Debut
Edmunds.com Inside Line
Date Posted 08-04-2005

DETROIT — Chevrolet plans to take the wraps off a concept Camaro at the 2006 Detroit auto show in January.

Also, Inside Line has learned the automaker is evaluating proposals to revive the classic performance-car nameplate in 2009-2010 on a new low-cost rear-wheel-drive platform.

Among the scenarios under discussion inside General Motors is the development of a lower-cost version of the Sigma rear-drive platform that underpins the Cadillac CTS and STS sedans. Another proposal would take the new rear-drive platform that's being developed in Australia for the next-generation Holden Commodore sedan and spin off a low-cost variant for North America.

GM planners are said to have targeted several body styles for the Chevy and Pontiac brands on a new rear-drive platform, including a sport sedan, a sporty coupe and a convertible. The Camaro and GTO badges could be used on those vehicles, according to company sources.

Across town, Chrysler is said to be preparing a concept Dodge Challenger for the '06 Detroit show, to test the market for a proposed two-door performance car it wants to introduce around 2008-2009 as a potential competitor to the Ford Mustang.

What this means to you: Guess it was just a matter of time and environmental awareness — the original definition of muscle cars doesn't fit well with new perceptions of what's best for the world...could there be a "green" muscle car in our future?