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Posted by Brian's 01 SS (Member # 1499) on :

well, less likley a new camaro SS is on the horizon from SLP Eng. But then again, you can't really put the two together. But then again, I'm always open to new hints, rumors, or news on the future of the Camaro. If there is one [Confused]

[ 20. August 2003, 06:32 PM: Message edited by: Brian's 01 SS ]

Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :

Come to the Bowling Green Event........

[ 20. August 2003, 06:44 PM: Message edited by: HTWLSS ]

Posted by Brian's 01 SS (Member # 1499) on :

We will be there. We loved it last year. And yes, I haven't posted anything, but I noticed the SSecret. Whats that all about [Eek!]

Brian

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

Don't worry Brian there is talk of a new Camaro coming out in possibly 2007 for the 40th Anniversary of the F-Body Platform. [Big Grin]

[ 20. August 2003, 07:24 PM: Message edited by: ss_rs_z ]

Posted by Brian's 01 SS (Member # 1499) on :

Just in time. Mine will be paid off and time for a new addition [Big Grin]

Posted by el ess1 (Member # 1544) on :

quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:
Don't worry Brian there is talk of a new Camaro coming out in possibly 2007 for the 40th Anniversary of the F-Body Platform.

Yeah, and monkeys will fly out of my butt!! [Big Grin]

Seriously, that would be VERY cool if they did. But only if they did it right. I'll cut a check in advance to the Fbodfather for him to hold until they make it official. Never say 'never' and always avoid saying 'always'. [Wink]

Posted by Rhino (Member # 920) on :

an 07 is highly unlikely from what I've seen. This is either an extremely guarded secret, or we're not going to see one till '08 at the earliest. I seriously doubt they'd come back on a non anniversery year as well.

Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Brian's 01 SS:
We will be there. We loved it last year. And yes, I haven't posted anything, but I noticed the SSecret. Whats that all about

Brian

Well, I guess you'll have to find out at the event.

Posted by Thom Mackesy (Member # 264) on :

quote:
Originally posted by HTWLSS:

quote:
Originally posted by Brian's 01 SS:
We will be there. We loved it last year. And yes, I haven't posted anything, but I noticed the SSecret. Whats that all about

Brian

Well, I guess you'll have to find out at the event.

Yer such a tease!! [Razz]

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

I believe one of the challenges that SLP faced was that GM, when they introduced their Performance Division, put an end to "second sticker" product like the Firehawk and Y2Y content on the SS.

That, a distinct lack of suitable product in the GM portfolio to tweak, the whole marketing issue, and nothing to offer their most loyal customers clinched it [Frown]

I believe the hints have been plenty strong that a 5th Gen Camaro is on the way, based on VE architecture from Australia, with a look not too far off a 2 door version of the Chevrolet SS.

The next BIG news from Chevrolet will be the unvieling of the C6 at the NAIAS.

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

In last months Popular Hot Rodding there was an article on the "New Camaro". At this point and time the platform was still being discussed and decided between 3.

I agree to wait until FbodFather makes a statement el ess1 and hopefully monkeys will fly then. Hopefully not from the areas you are talking about though. [Big Grin]

[ 21. August 2003, 07:47 PM: Message edited by: ss_rs_z ]

Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :

I have a quote from the Fbodyfather - "remember
we had no 1983 Corvette".

I took that to mean the model is in hiatus and
will return. Name and brand recognition are very
important, the Camaro had both. That alone is
worth millions to an auto maker. I'd bet the farm
that Camaro will return.

Posted by Voiceguy (Member # 844) on :

I agree with Hawkeye. Name recognition and brands like Camaro are expensive and hard to build and I'd bet Camaro is not going away for good.
The FBod could not be tweaked to continue life. It was just too expensive...my money's still on a variation of what holden is building for Pontiac...the '04 GTO. They are already talking about aftermarket stuff for it, such as new version of "The Judge" and the '05 GTO having some of the stuff they left off the '04, such as Ram Air.
Andy

Posted by 30AnnySS (Member # 1985) on :

A chevrolet version of the new GTO would (should) be a Chevelle, not a Camaro...Although GM has done sillier things... remember the mid 80's "resurrection" of the Nova name? [Roll Eyes]

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