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04-06-2008, 06:25 PM
Cofirmed one Camaro Variant being tested has a supercharger!!
This exerpt was taken from Camaro5.com, several members got to go to the proving grounds for a Q&A session. Here`s some of the info and a link more info there:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3589
After the ride -
After everyone had their turn, the drivers got out and we all had a nice Q&A session, as it turns out one of the drivers is an engineer by trade and does the driving just to help out. Most the questions were what you would expect but I will put out the ones that stick out on in my mind. Please keep in mind these are the guys testing the actual cars, they don't see ALL the cosmetic or options just the stuff that needs actual road testing done.
How much does it weigh? - Unspecific answer, more than a '69.
Does it weigh under 4k lbs? - Yes.
How big is it? - Bigger than a '69 (this reference was common)
Any idea on engines? - Nothing solid, one variant does have a supercharger.
How many different models? - No definitive answer, but they have seen 3.
Was the Mustang used as a comparison? - The GT500 was used as a benchmark.
The usual what are the performance/hp numbers? - No information set.
Has anything like a hud option been seen? - Nothing has been seen.
Any information on adjustable/magnetic ride suspension? - No information.
If any of the others that where there want to add let me know if i missed something.
The Grande' Finally -
So we all loaded back up into the van and started to head back towards the gate. Then the most beautiful words I have ever heard sounded.. Is that the Camaro!?!?! Sure enough, there being unloaded out of a enclosed semi, were 3 black pre-production Camaro's (2 already unloaded and third on its way out, one covered with a car cover). Punchy pulled around and stopped in front of them as we all gazed in rapture. Punchy opened his door and the first thing heard was... Can we get out and look at them?!?!?! He looked at us and said yes. Instantly the door flew open and you had 16 camaro freaks all over the uncovered car. I wont go into all the details because most of whats been reported was just confirmed (tire size, still sporting the pre-prod headlights, ect) so I will just go into the stuff that hasn't been confirmed.
The drivers window was down I noticed as I walked down the passenger side. My first thought, This car is SMALL. To me its SMALLER than a 4th gen. Its roof height comes up to just over my nipple (roughly 55-56 inches). It was an automatic with 2 tone seats (red inserts and black body), everyone was gazing at the body and interior (which still isn't finished) and from my view through the passenger window I spied.. PADDLE SHIFTERS on the steering wheel. Also there was a center speaker in the top of the dash (No sign of HUD). All the while this is happening the semi driver that was unloading started yelling at punchy and he started rounding us up. Back in the van you could hear a collective sigh, this car has soul and passion without even moving.
This exerpt was taken from Camaro5.com, several members got to go to the proving grounds for a Q&A session. Here`s some of the info and a link more info there:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3589
After the ride -
After everyone had their turn, the drivers got out and we all had a nice Q&A session, as it turns out one of the drivers is an engineer by trade and does the driving just to help out. Most the questions were what you would expect but I will put out the ones that stick out on in my mind. Please keep in mind these are the guys testing the actual cars, they don't see ALL the cosmetic or options just the stuff that needs actual road testing done.
How much does it weigh? - Unspecific answer, more than a '69.
Does it weigh under 4k lbs? - Yes.
How big is it? - Bigger than a '69 (this reference was common)
Any idea on engines? - Nothing solid, one variant does have a supercharger.
How many different models? - No definitive answer, but they have seen 3.
Was the Mustang used as a comparison? - The GT500 was used as a benchmark.
The usual what are the performance/hp numbers? - No information set.
Has anything like a hud option been seen? - Nothing has been seen.
Any information on adjustable/magnetic ride suspension? - No information.
If any of the others that where there want to add let me know if i missed something.
The Grande' Finally -
So we all loaded back up into the van and started to head back towards the gate. Then the most beautiful words I have ever heard sounded.. Is that the Camaro!?!?! Sure enough, there being unloaded out of a enclosed semi, were 3 black pre-production Camaro's (2 already unloaded and third on its way out, one covered with a car cover). Punchy pulled around and stopped in front of them as we all gazed in rapture. Punchy opened his door and the first thing heard was... Can we get out and look at them?!?!?! He looked at us and said yes. Instantly the door flew open and you had 16 camaro freaks all over the uncovered car. I wont go into all the details because most of whats been reported was just confirmed (tire size, still sporting the pre-prod headlights, ect) so I will just go into the stuff that hasn't been confirmed.
The drivers window was down I noticed as I walked down the passenger side. My first thought, This car is SMALL. To me its SMALLER than a 4th gen. Its roof height comes up to just over my nipple (roughly 55-56 inches). It was an automatic with 2 tone seats (red inserts and black body), everyone was gazing at the body and interior (which still isn't finished) and from my view through the passenger window I spied.. PADDLE SHIFTERS on the steering wheel. Also there was a center speaker in the top of the dash (No sign of HUD). All the while this is happening the semi driver that was unloading started yelling at punchy and he started rounding us up. Back in the van you could hear a collective sigh, this car has soul and passion without even moving.