Could Chevy do it?
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Could Chevy do it?
Everyone knows that the 05' Mustang is THE CAR! So here's the question-do you think Chevy will come up with a new camaro to compete with the stang, or are they just going to sit there and get trampled? Do you think they are even capable of making a car with the engine facing the right way and rear wheel drive? What do you think?
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I believe bang for the buck the Vette takes it. Seriously at 45ish it's a steal! I myself couldn't have just a regular one so I ordered an '06 Z06. And the rumor is there will be a new Camaro in '07. The Stang may outsell the GM F bodies but they'll be second slowest once again.
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The platform that could have been for a new Camaro died a few weeks ago. But they will get engines turned the right way, along with axles, when the next-generation Impala, after the upcoming new car, appears. ('09ish)
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Makes you wonder why they didn't test that SLP Camaro against a Saleen.
SVT is a division of Ford and not a tuner.
SVT is a division of Ford and not a tuner.
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"Probably because there was no 02 Cobra"..............LMAO!!!
And my CAR & DRIVER said that the '03 Cobra whooped the '03 Camaro.......Oh? There was no '03 Camaro?
Maybe MOTOR TREND doesn't lie.................but somebody does.
And my CAR & DRIVER said that the '03 Cobra whooped the '03 Camaro.......Oh? There was no '03 Camaro?
Maybe MOTOR TREND doesn't lie.................but somebody does.
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Originally Posted by 04F250CC60
My Motor Trend mag doesn't lie. An '02 SLP SS Camaro spanked the '02 Mustang Cobra 0-60. 1/4 mile, and top end. Another thing dont nip and tuck my posts.
Please post a link or scan of your truthful magazine article. That '02 Cobra would be a rare snake indeed!!!
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Word on the groud here is that Holden will be engineering the next Camaro for an '08/'09 release. It will be designed in the US.
It will be based on the ZETA platform (which will underpin the next Holden Commodore/Pontiac GTO).
It would be powered by a 3.8l HFV6 and the Gen IV, with a 5 speed auto, and T56 transmission.
The only thing is this didn't come from my usual source so I am unsure of its reliability.
I know Holden is Bob Lutz's favorite child at the moment, but I would think even he would be a little hesitant to have one of America's favorite muscle cars engineered down under.
It will be based on the ZETA platform (which will underpin the next Holden Commodore/Pontiac GTO).
It would be powered by a 3.8l HFV6 and the Gen IV, with a 5 speed auto, and T56 transmission.
The only thing is this didn't come from my usual source so I am unsure of its reliability.
I know Holden is Bob Lutz's favorite child at the moment, but I would think even he would be a little hesitant to have one of America's favorite muscle cars engineered down under.
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Originally Posted by Tim Lamkin
doesn't lie.................but somebody does.
I sure hope you are not accusing anyone here....becasue that would not be tolerated.
Lets keep it above the table....
I sure hope you are not accusing anyone here....becasue that would not be tolerated.
Lets keep it above the table....
No accusations. Whoever said there was an '02 Cobra is not being, "above the table".
My problem( I know newb's aren't supposed to have problems) is someone is comparing a tuner car (SLP) to a non-existent car ('02 Cobra)
Of course, the poster is totally forgetting the '03-'04 Cobras pretty much "spanked" any factory F-body ever.
I've been lurking for a while, Tim, and I know one of your edicts is not to post BS...............
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I just still can't believe that GM would have axed the F-bodies without having anything "waiting in the wings". Just kind of seems like they gave that one to ford. I mean with the T-bird, at least when they killed it off they already had the new one pretty much done. "Bang for the buck" wise I still think the stang takes it over the vette just because it is 15-20 thousand dollars cheaper. That is a lot of money! If you put even 1/2 of that into a new mustang it would be a lot faster than a vette!