Camaro Production Confirmed!

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Camaro Production Confirmed!

Today, on August 10th, 2006. GM CEO Rick Wagoner announced that GM is not "Brain Dead" and would absolutely be putting the much loved Camaro concept into production. For full details and discussion please visit the link below!

*Other Camaro Articles & Full GMI Discussion Here!

[give_it_all_]

I will happilly buy one in 2009 even if it is "late" to the show. It is an awesome car! And maybe they will move it ahead a few months (ie. GMT-900's). I can't wait to hear the prices and engines that they will have.

[TahoeMikeZ71]

I want the new Camaro so much!

[firebirdguy]

Such good news. I will buy one for sure. I'm very curious which engines will be available, and which trim levels. RS, Z28, SS, etc. ZL1???

[chevydlrmn]

There should be a fresh line of cars at that time.

[Nelson Kyle K]

Yee Haaw!!!

[Paul]

Originally Posted by firebirdguy

Such good news. I will buy one for sure. I'm very curious which engines will be available, and which trim levels. RS, Z28, SS, etc. ZL1???

I'll throw in my guess, this is too much fun to think about -

RS (V6, base $21K)
RS convertible (V6, base $26K)
SS (LS2, base $28K)
SS convertible (LS2, base $33K)
ZL1 (LS7, base $41K).

Just guessing at the base prices for each model, but I think Lutz said "below $25K to start". Entry LS2 would have to be < 30 and with a top LS2 comperable with the current GTO. While the LS7 would be around $41K, hopefully not over. I would want them to undercut the GT500.

[TahoeMikeZ71]

Auto Buyers Have Spoken: GM Will Build An All-New Chevrolet Camaro

Next generation of classic sport coupe goes into production in late 2008, on sale in 2009; will be almost identical to wildly popular concept unveiled at NAIAS

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Dear sports car fans: General Motors heard you loud and clear.
GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announced today that GM will build an all-new version of the Chevrolet Camaro sport coupe based on the award-winning concept that stole the spotlight at the North American International Auto Show and has ignited the passion of car enthusiasts around the world ever since – even spurring consumers to start petition drives and send in certified checks in hopes of placing early deposits.
“The overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to the Camaro Concept continues to remind me of the uniquely iconic place our products can have in customers’ hearts,” Wagoner said. “Camaro is much more than a car; it symbolizes America's spirit and its love affair with the automobile.”
The all-new Camaro will begin with early production versions at the end of 2008 and will go on sale in the first quarter of 2009. “The new Camaro will be almost identical to the concept, a thoroughly modern interpretation of the 1969 model, considered by many to be the best design of the car’s first generation,” said Ed Welburn, GM's global vice president of design, who owns a 1969 Camaro SS. The front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sport coupe will feature an independent rear suspension, and will be offered in a variety of models with the choice of manual and automatic transmissions and V-6 and V-8 engines.
Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper said the new Camaro will appeal to both men and women, and unite customers with fond memories of previous Camaros with those who first experienced a Camaro when the concept was unveiled in January.
“We intend to make the all-new Camaro relevant to younger buyers while retaining its appeal to current fans,” said Peper. “The beauty of the best Camaros is that they have always been beautiful to look at with performance that rivals expensive European GTs. Yet they were practical enough to drive every day and priced within the reach of many new-car buyers.”
In fact, the Camaro Concept design team embodies the universal appeal that Chevy envisions for the car: The core team reporting to the lead designer ranges in age from 27-35 and came from all over the world, yet they all had similar experiences growing up with a love for the Camaro and American performance cars. Their concept redefines the Camaro for both existing and new generations of fans in a contemporary way with responsive performance and modern technology.
Peper said Camaro will complement Chevy’s already-popular portfolio of performance vehicles led by Corvette and including its broad SS lineup.
An American icon
The Camaro has touched many lives – and graced many garages – with nearly 4.8 million produced between 1967 and 2002. More than 1,000 Camaro clubs exist globally, and thousands of Camaro web sites pay homage to the sports coupe. A recent report on America Online’s Top Searches of 2005 placed Camaro in the Top 10 car searches for the year.

http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayS...74&docid=27934

[2000 GTP]

As much as we all say it's too far out you have to admit that you are really starting to see the results of GM turnaround plans. There are so many exciting things coming down the road. Some of new vehicles are really building some excitment within GM and the public.

Lets hope GM will be #1 for a long time!

[Quickening]

I think we need to combine the other Camaro threads into this one I guess since it got front page and everything...

[Steel4ring]

Thank you General Motors!!!

Rick Wagoner, Bob Lutz & Ed Wilbourn.......Great job guys.....Now get it to market a few months faster.

[Steel4ring]

Originally Posted by Paul

I'll throw in my guess, this is too much fun to think about -

RS (V6, base $21K)
RS convertible (V6, base $26K)
SS (LS2, base $28K)
SS convertible (LS2, base $33K)
ZL1 (LS7, base $41K).

Just guessing at the base prices for each model, but I think Lutz said "below $25K to start". Entry LS2 would have to be < 30 and with a top LS2 comperable with the current GTO. While the LS7 would be around $41K, hopefully not over. I would want them to undercut the GT500.

I would hope they could get the V6 down to about $22K. With a base convertible under $30K.

[HEVguy]

Awesome!!!

[mw3538]

When should we see the actual production/spy photos of the final design and interior?

[Brglotus]

Originally Posted by Paul

I'll throw in my guess, this is too much fun to think about -

RS (V6, base $21K)
RS convertible (V6, base $26K)
SS (LS2, base $28K)
SS convertible (LS2, base $33K)
ZL1 (LS7, base $41K).

Just guessing at the base prices for each model, but I think Lutz said "below $25K to start". Entry LS2 would have to be < 30 and with a top LS2 comperable with the current GTO. While the LS7 would be around $41K, hopefully not over. I would want them to undercut the GT500.

You forgot the Z-28 option which should be (LS2, base $26K), I think the SS will come with a lightly modified LS2 with 25 more ponies. I hope they use a different V-8 for each option though. All the 96 to 02 SS's were basicly a Ram Air version of a Z28 (Exc. the LT4). Don't screw this up GM.