GM has released a second image of a Camaro prototype undergoing testing.
Last week Bob Lutz ordered that all camouflage be removed from the Chevy Camaro prototypes so that further aerodynamic and cooling efficiency testing can be done. GM also released on shot of the rear of the car at that time and now we have a second one.
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Comments (25)
Overall, I like the profile. I would like to see one in person.
Posted by longdxcommuter | January 11, 2008 3:49 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 15:49
I saw the prototype at the Indy Auto show a week or so ago...its awesome.
It looks like they haven't changed much on the outside form the photos.
Posted by rumptis | January 11, 2008 3:55 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 15:55
Wow, the first thing I thought when I saw that was "Mustang". Clear miss by Chevy.
Posted by Oion Styles | January 11, 2008 4:00 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 16:00
You know, it looks great, but I gotta say, unless you're 6' or taller, checking you're blind spot in those "chop-top" windows is going to be a bit rough if you ask me. I'm a short 5'6"...5'7" on a good day, and I never enjoy turning my head to check traffic only to have half my vision blocked by the upper part of the door and the c-pillar looming over. Don't get me wrong, the car looks dang sexy, but as a shorter individual, that's just something I notice...
Maybe I'll just sit on a phone book or something...
Oh and Oion....Mustang?...Maybe in the sense they're both "muscle" cars but honestly, have you seen a Mustang recently? Completely different lines.
Posted by Krazeee | January 11, 2008 4:13 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 16:13
Krazee, you can't be certain you'll have that problem with this car unless you sit in one.
Posted by JD | January 11, 2008 4:33 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 16:33
The styling isn't for everyone, but I like it a lot, especially from the 3/4 rear angle shot. That's the visual you will have as it passes you, incidentally. There's definitely no mistaking it for a "chick" car. I would like to see one in blue with dual white stripes down the middle, a la 1969 Z/28. Or maybe silver with dual black stripes. I wonder how much it weighs, how it handles with the new IRS, etc. Need a test drive.
Posted by Kell | January 11, 2008 4:49 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 16:49
Well, Krazeee, I have to admit, like Oion, the fist thing I thought when I saw it was "Mustang". It doesent look anything like my old Camaro. It looks a lot more like a mustang to me.
Posted by Brandon | January 11, 2008 5:12 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 17:12
Brandon,
Do you mean like 69 camaro or like 93 camaro because while this is a departure from the F-Body, it does bear an evolutionary connection to the first generation camaro(es?).
It looks a little bulky to me, but all is forgiven if it's fast and handles well.
Posted by bliq | January 11, 2008 5:21 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 17:21
noall the proportions are stuffed up and the headlights suck its to mustang looking now just build the concept the way it as
Posted by o | January 11, 2008 5:32 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 17:32
If you have problems checking the blindspot by one of those inverted mirrors for your side view mirrors. Problem solved.
Posted by Jacob | January 11, 2008 5:57 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 17:57
If GM releases the photos, are they really "spy photes"?
Posted by Jake | January 11, 2008 6:01 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 18:01
You see, If something like this would be offered with an efficient, not necessarily super sports car engine or a high power diesel like Audi, BMW or Benz have in their lineup, this could also sell like hot cakes in Europe.
I would have one then because the styling is actually cool.
Posted by Diesel | January 11, 2008 6:59 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 18:59
Damn, that is ugly.
Posted by Biil | January 11, 2008 10:29 PM
Posted on January 11, 2008 22:29
Looks good.........but it looked better when it had the brake vents and such by the wheel wells.
Oh, and after comparing this to the one in Transformers.......I'm thinking for stylistic reasons, GM should only sell them with stripes. Just one solid color doesn't look so hot.
Posted by Remy LeBeau | January 12, 2008 12:12 AM
Posted on January 12, 2008 00:12
That thing is horrible looking. Hopefully it won't have a cheap ass interior, handle like a bus, and get 10mpg. GM never disappoints me with their lack of sophistication.
Posted by Cargasm | January 12, 2008 12:49 AM
Posted on January 12, 2008 00:49
looks like another dead-end for the american car industry
Posted by rene | January 12, 2008 5:58 AM
Posted on January 12, 2008 05:58
How is it a spy photo if GM releases it....
Posted by crawlgsx | January 12, 2008 4:54 PM
Posted on January 12, 2008 16:54
Looks pretty good IMO, but I'd still rather take the RWD Hyundai Coupe coming out. I just can't trust GM reliability as much as Hyundai's. I've seen too many Chevy's & Pontiacs with cracked dashes, misaligned panels, and cheap feeling fabric to be interested yet. Aside from that most of their cars seem to look like on giant piece of injection molded plastic.
Posted by Gary | January 12, 2008 7:10 PM
Posted on January 12, 2008 19:10
I like this better than the concept (whose nose was way too long, imo.) Over all it still looks too heavy to my eyes, and that's exaggerated by the monoblock white color of this specimen. This white makes it look like a big, heavy marshmallow.
Still, give it a coat of a more hued, slightly metallic paint, and maybe a hint of detail chrome (badge in the grill, door handles, badges on the rear bumper, not much else) and I think it'll look pretty good.
After that, it's all about how well the hardware works. Pictures can't convey that.
Posted by kw | January 14, 2008 10:57 AM
Posted on January 14, 2008 10:57
Bob Lutz your retarded.
Posted by dennisil | January 15, 2008 11:11 AM
Posted on January 15, 2008 11:11
I wonder how it will perform against the Challanger SRT-8.
Posted by Twilight | January 16, 2008 12:33 AM
Posted on January 16, 2008 00:33
The back end is too bulky and not clean like it was in the old ones, the hood is a few feet too short, the roof looks way too modern, no rear spoiler and the front isn't aggresive enough
Posted by Meobius | January 16, 2008 8:15 AM
Posted on January 16, 2008 08:15
Bob Lutz is as queer as a 10$ bill.
Posted by dennisil | January 16, 2008 10:53 AM
Posted on January 16, 2008 10:53
Its looks a lot like a mustang you say? No crap, if you remember the mustangs and camaros looked a lot alike in the old days too. Coincidence?
Posted by jfelano | February 4, 2008 3:29 PM
Posted on February 4, 2008 15:29
IF they want fuel economy, then why don't they stop putting snow plows on all their newer vehicles? All of the new trucks have a flat squared surface leading to more drag & less aerodynamic. They must have forgotten about the 50 mpg carbureted car they killed off 40+ years ago.....
Posted by JD | February 12, 2008 10:34 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 22:34