Return of the American muscle cars

tsxei · 10th January 2006, 02:10

Next in line after the revived Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger is the Chevrolet Camaro.

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...amaro_concept/

I hear that this will be unveiled at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month. Looks much much better than the Mustang. If the Camaro will have the V8 LS2 with 400HP like the article says, Dodge will be leading the pack in terms of horsepower with its 425HP V8 Hemi engine.

islero · 10th January 2006, 08:13

Dont forget the Dodge Challenger concept. Another car I cant wait for!!!

They cant copy from their heritage forever, so we have to cherish these few years when they do.......

tsxei · 10th January 2006, 08:49

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Originally Posted by islero

Dont forget the Dodge Challenger concept. Another car I cant wait for!!!

They cant copy from their heritage forever, so we have to cherish these few years when they do.......

Oh yes, of course the Challenger is another revival. Also the Holden built Pontiac GTO which is not doing that great in the States.

1Day · 10th January 2006, 12:15

man the camaro looks nice..much better than the mustang..if they make this as is..which is highly likely..it would make a big bite on the mustang sales..

islero · 10th January 2006, 16:47

Yep. Wish the Firebird was revived too......taking inspiration form the 1970 Trans Am, one of my fav American cars........

But what angers me is that they screwed up the Impala. Why cant they make it the stylish, powerful car it once was, instead of the anonymous boring newone it is today?

aah78 · 11th January 2006, 02:52

the Camaro concept reveals many design similarities - especially the thick-chunky theme which seems to be 'inspired' by the newer chunky Charger & chunky Mustang.

the dual-exhausts look great but could do with smaller pipe diameters. a cat could fit in there with ease.

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Originally Posted by islero

Yep. Wish the Firebird was revived too......taking inspiration form the 1970 Trans Am, one of my fav American cars........

But what angers me is that they screwed up the Impala. Why cant they make it the stylish, powerful car it once was, instead of the anonymous boring newone it is today?

the Pontiac Firebird / TransAm was revived and recently discontinued (2002). i'm waiting for a revival too but looking at the Camaro, i don't have much confidence in GM.
the current trend by Dodge to make a Charger by strapping a body-kit onto a Chrysler 300 doesn't inspire much confidence either.
the new Ford Mustang looks good, but thats all it does..
the less said about the Chevy Impala, the better..

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devarshi84 · 11th January 2006, 05:16

After seeing the camaro on the television, I can just think of one statement.

GM sucksssss...........

where was this jewel until now.

Its an excellent car.

Btw dodge charger is no less than the camaro.

Ford should start thiking again for its mustang redesign.

islero · 11th January 2006, 07:33

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Originally Posted by aah78

the Pontiac Firebird / TransAm was revived and recently discontinued (2002). i'm waiting for a revival too but looking at the Camaro, i don't have much confidence in GM.

Dude, I know that. I also know the camaro was discontinued at about the same time. So if theyre reviving the camaro now, its about time they do ti for the 'bird too. Thats what I meant.

CaliforniaKnight · 11th January 2006, 12:40

what a car, will it make into production...the interiors / dials look amazing.

karizma_devil · 12th January 2006, 23:11

http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/

guys check this thread out..more stuff on the camaro..i love muscle cars..wish i could afford one !

devarshi84 · 13th January 2006, 10:18

there is this ford cougar that I see very often here in Toronto.

The designs is one of the best I have seen. I hope ford revives it.

islero · 13th January 2006, 11:17

I personally liked the Puma more than the Cougar, although both were pretty awesome designs.

sajo · 13th January 2006, 13:33

If the Camaro does make an appearance in 2007 or 2008 MY, a Firebird will too be a distinct possibility using the same platform and the LS2. Personally, I wish Chrysler would do something about the current Charger . Currently, the SRT series, the GTO, and the V series from Cadillac marks the return of Detroit muscle in a big way. Love the STS-V & the XLR-V, though they are more of Euro performance cars than muscle cars. Not a fan of the CTS, looks too edgy for me.

ghostrider4385 · 13th January 2006, 14:24

phew....the concept camaro looks hot hot HOT!!!! what i would truly like is the a mix of both the camaro and the charger... the camaro body on the charger srt 8's 425bhp v8 hemi engine!!! now THAT would be calling for some barely streetlegal trouble!!! it would be the perfect beauty morphed with beast combo!

Wish they would revive the firebird too. I've always dreamed of having a car styled like that.

godspeed.

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tsxei BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 164 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Return of the American muscle cars Next in line after the revived Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger is the Chevrolet Camaro. http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...amaro_concept/ I hear that this will be unveiled at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month. Looks much much better than the Mustang. If the Camaro will have the V8 LS2 with 400HP like the article says, Dodge will be leading the pack in terms of horsepower with its 425HP V8 Hemi engine.
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islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Dont forget the Dodge Challenger concept. Another car I cant wait for!!! They cant copy from their heritage forever, so we have to cherish these few years when they do.......
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1Day Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago/Delhi Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	man the camaro looks nice..much better than the mustang..if they make this as is..which is highly likely..it would make a big bite on the mustang sales..
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islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Yep. Wish the Firebird was revived too......taking inspiration form the 1970 Trans Am, one of my fav American cars........ But what angers me is that they screwed up the Impala. Why cant they make it the stylish, powerful car it once was, instead of the anonymous boring newone it is today?
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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 214 Times View My Garage	After seeing the camaro on the television, I can just think of one statement. GM sucksssss........... where was this jewel until now. Its an excellent car. Btw dodge charger is no less than the camaro. Ford should start thiking again for its mustang redesign.
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CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 981 Thanked: 294 Times View My Garage	what a car, will it make into production...the interiors / dials look amazing.
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karizma_devil BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 421 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/ guys check this thread out..more stuff on the camaro..i love muscle cars..wish i could afford one !
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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 214 Times View My Garage	there is this ford cougar that I see very often here in Toronto. The designs is one of the best I have seen. I hope ford revives it.
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islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	I personally liked the Puma more than the Cougar, although both were pretty awesome designs.
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sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,157 Times	If the Camaro does make an appearance in 2007 or 2008 MY, a Firebird will too be a distinct possibility using the same platform and the LS2. Personally, I wish Chrysler would do something about the current Charger . Currently, the SRT series, the GTO, and the V series from Cadillac marks the return of Detroit muscle in a big way. Love the STS-V & the XLR-V, though they are more of Euro performance cars than muscle cars. Not a fan of the CTS, looks too edgy for me.
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ghostrider4385 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 389 Thanked: 12 Times	phew....the concept camaro looks hot hot HOT!!!! what i would truly like is the a mix of both the camaro and the charger... the camaro body on the charger srt 8's 425bhp v8 hemi engine!!! now THAT would be calling for some barely streetlegal trouble!!! it would be the perfect beauty morphed with beast combo! Wish they would revive the firebird too. I've always dreamed of having a car styled like that. godspeed.
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