Chevrolet Camaro Concept

[RF1]

http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...ro-Concept.htm

The long hood, short deck and wide stance of the Camaro Concept leave no doubt that it is a serious performance car. Those looks are backed up by a 400-horsepower aluminum small-bock V-8, a six-speed manual transmission, and a sophisticated chassis with four-wheel independent suspension.

Engine - 6 liter LS2 V8

Aspiration - natural

HP - 400 hp

HP/Liter - 66.7 hp per lite

Because of Camaro’s powerful heritage, the GM Design team chose a theme that pays homage to the original Camaro, while being instantly recognizable as an all-new car. Said Bob Boniface, director of the Warren Advanced Design Studio, “The fact that the Camaro has been out of production for a number of years made it particularly important that the Camaro Concept honors the Camaro heritage in the right way.” The 1969 Camaro, considered by many to be the best first-generation design, was a significant inspiration. But as GM design teams in Warren, Mich., worked on alternatives for the Camaro Concept, they also turned to the latest Corvette and to aircraft like the YF-22, seeking a design that encompasses the spirit that made the 1969 Camaro great, but interprets that spirit in a fresh, exciting way. “The overall proportions, long hood and powerful fender forms say, ‘This is a front-engine, rear-wheel drive performance vehicle,’ ” said Tom Peters, design director, rear-wheel drive performance cars. The prominent front grille and hood bulge hint at the power of the Corvette-inspired V-8 engine. Large wheels and tires, exposed high-performance brakes and prominent fender shapes signal that the Camaro Concept has the handling and braking to go with the powertrain. The cockpit of the Camaro nestles between sharply defined fender forms, a design element inspired by fighter planes and the new Corvette. And like any high-performance vehicle, the clean, purposeful design is integral to the aesthetic. “The Camaro Concept isn’t just a styled shape,” said Peters. “The design incorporates what the vehicle needs to perform to its optimum level.” The same purposeful design is reflected in the interior of the Camaro Concept. The gauges and splash of orange trim hint at classic first-generation Camaros, but the overall design and execution reflect the no-nonsense functionality that drivers expect from a high-performance Chevrolet sports car. Performance for the real world The Camaro Concept features the latest generation of GM’s legendary small-block V-8. The 6.0-liter LS2 engine features an aluminum block and heads for light weight, and Active Fuel Management™, which shuts off four cylinders to save fuel when the engine is lightly loaded. This concept version of the LS2 is rated at 400 horsepower, yet it could also deliver more than 30 mpg at highway speeds. The Camaro Concept’s six-speed manual transmission provides a wide spread of ratios for aggressive acceleration off the line, confident passing and merging and efficient highway cruising. Modern sports cars are about more than just straight-line speed, so the Camaro Concept features a sophisticated rear-wheel drive chassis. Its independent front and rear suspension features progressive-rate springs and gas-pressurized dampers. Four-wheel vented disc brakes with 14-inch rotors provide confident stopping under all conditions. Enhancing both the performance and appearance of the Camaro Concept are unique five-spoke cast alloy wheels, 21 inches in the front and 22 inches in the rear. An American icon Designed in the mid-1960s, the first-generation Camaro captured the optimism of an era. The Baby Boomers were in their teens, rock-and-roll and Motown ruled the airwaves, and American culture was sweeping the globe. Like the Impala, Chevelle and Sting Ray, the new Camaro showcased Chevy’s strength of bringing stylish, high-quality cars to a mainstream audience. Its dramatic proportions and graceful lines recalled both the Corvette and the Italian Gran Turismo cars of the era. And its powertrain lineup, which soon included both the potent Z-28 small block and big block 396s and 427s, gave the Camaro the performance to go with its looks. But what really made the Camaro an American icon was that it was accessible to millions. Chevy sold more than 699,000 Camaros in its first three years. So for every Z-28 taking the checkered flag at the track, there were thousands of less exotic Camaros cruising the drive-ins, picking up the groceries, or taking the family on vacation. “The Camaro Concept is designed to have that same broad appeal, with unmistakable style, spirit and performance,” said Welburn.

[Bernardo]

Awesome car. 8)

[Erez]

I LOVE it! i sure hope they'll make it! (but hope they change the interior.. )
i also hope they use the C6s suspension and settings and not the C5s..

[paradizzy]

I like it also and hope that they wont change the styling very much when it goes to production. I think the interior is cool

[gobs3z]

Repost, and in the wrong section.
http://www.motorworld.net/forum/show...r=asc&start=60

And IMO this car looks better than the new Challenger, at least in person.

[dutchmasterflex]

I'll take one with the LS7 please...

[DeMoN]

and the shrinked images are unclickable...dont like it =/

[RF1]

the bigger the better!!


(improved)

[dutchmasterflex]

Oh yeah, you should definitely resize the pics or post thumbnails.

Originally Posted by bmuller ^^ Hell yeah dutchmasterflex, and you know someone's gonna do it if Chevy doesn't do it themselves Its only a matter of time

I have a feeling if this car really goes into production they will get tons of heat from the public for a LS7 powered SS version..



Can't wait..

[nthfinity]

Originally Posted by dutchmasterflex Oh yeah, you should definitely resize the pics or post thumbnails. Originally Posted by bmuller ^^ Hell yeah dutchmasterflex, and you know someone's gonna do it if Chevy doesn't do it themselves Its only a matter of time I have a feeling if this car really goes into production they will get tons of heat from the public for a LS7 powered SS version.. Can't wait..

i can unoficially confirm its been aproved

no LS7's to my knowlege, but the SS will have 450ish hp from the LS3

[RF1]

improved

sorry for that
again

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7...onceptsfla.jpg

[bmagni]

please ppost thumbnails....
i really like it more than the mustang, the interior is nice but i bet its gonna get cheap and ugly

[DeMoN]

the details near the back tires looks good. It looks too similar to the charger from the side though.

[DeMoN]

flying brick lol!

[crazidude]

Minus the orangeness of the interior, I'd say the interior is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Such a simple and clean design. I hope they don't ruin it by using the cheap black plastic which so many car manufacturers are so fond of.