Monday Morning, January 9th 2006

[Checkmate]

The cover will be pulled off the concept that will be come the NEW Camaro.

Also, a new RWD Chevy sedan will be shown.

I stand corrected:

Originally posted by Fbodfather
Nope...........no sedan. (at least for now.....)

[SledNecK]

I can't wait.:cool:

[NONo443]

Originally posted by Checkmate
Also, a new RWD Chevy sedan will be shown.

Impala finally going RWD? or is the Velle coming back? Ether way, I cant wait.

[ULTIMTEORANGESS]

thats good news from GM.


a rare thing lately.

[triggerjerk]

I hope they don't price it too much more than the mustang gt

[Teri]

Originally posted by Checkmate
The cover will be pulled off the concept that will be come the NEW Camaro.

Also, a new RWD Chevy sedan will be shown.

I'll be there :p :p :p :D

[Trendkiller Z28]

That day will be so fucking bad ass:headbang:

[HiImSean]

awsome new, i cant wait!!!!

[Teri]

Originally posted by Trendkiller Z28
That day will be so fucking bad ass:headbang:

I'll take lots of pictures, I promise:eek:
I was in Detroit when they unveiled the C6 to the public, it was awesome.
I'll be at a special press showing of the Camaro:p

[fred96ws6]

I can't wait but please please GM NO RETRO CRAP!

[Honey Badger]

Originally posted by fred96ws6
I can't wait but please please GM NO RETRO CRAP!

i can almost assure you it will be retro

what with the way that ford cant keep mustang GTs in stock

[Fbodfather]

uhmmmm...........who told you that there would be a sedan shown????

Nope...........no sedan. (at least for now.....)


welll.......actually that's not true....we will be featuring a new Sedan......the 2007 Aveo. but I don't think that's what you had in mind!

[DrEvyl]

Originally posted by Fbodfather
uhmmmm...........who told you that there would be a sedan shown????

Nope...........no sedan. (at least for now.....)


welll.......actually that's not true....we will be featuring a new Sedan......the 2007 Aveo. but I don't think that's what you had in mind!

Hey, if it had a V8 in it that might be kinda fun. :lol:

[426HEMI]

Originally posted by DrEvyl
Hey, if it had a V8 in it that might be kinda fun. :lol:

:yup: Can you say sleeper?

[DrEvyl]

Originally posted by 426Hemi
:yup: Can you say sleeper?

2300 lbs car + LS2 = :thumbup:

[426HEMI]

Originally posted by DrEvyl
2300 lbs car + LS2 = :drool:


Fixed. :p

[D Dub]

Originally posted by Teri9672
I'll take lots of pictures, I promise:eek:
I was in Detroit when they unveiled the C6 to the public, it was awesome.
I'll be at a special press showing of the Camaro:p Me too :yup:

If you happen to get me in your pics, I'll be like the little kid on that 'one' video posted the other day...

[Teri]

Originally posted by D Dub
Me too :yup:

If you happen to get me in your pics, I'll be like the little kid on that 'one' video posted the other day...

cool, see you there............... so I guess I just need to look for a meathead midget?...:lol:

[DrEvyl]

I'm fairly confident that the two RWD coupes that are gonna get unveiled at NAIAS are...

- New Camaro
- The Blue Devil

[ill deuce]

Originally posted by DrEvyl
I'm fairly confident that the two RWD coupes that are gonna get unveiled at NAIAS are...

- New Camaro
- The Blue Devil :jump:


:secret:info?

[Checkmate]

Originally posted by Fbodfather
uhmmmm...........who told you that there would be a sedan shown????

Nope...........no sedan. (at least for now.....)


welll.......actually that's not true....we will be featuring a new Sedan......the 2007 Aveo. but I don't think that's what you had in mind!

:hmm:

[DrEvyl]

Originally posted by ill deuce
:jump:


:secret:info?

Just my personal theory, based on reading the rumors, and statements GM has made about them. I've yet to be wrong on one of these, but this is based purely on my opinion and no official information from GM.

I've been saying they were gonna show a Camaro replacement at the 2006 auto show for 2 years.

[Checkmate]

the 'super' vette won't be at the 06 naias

[MapleRed]

Originally posted by Checkmate
the 'super' vette won't be at the 06 naias

:werd:

Besides, it would steal Camaro's thunder.

[Fbodfather]

No blue devil.

and I ain't sayin' anything else.:D

[NBMWSsix]

The NEW TRANS AM! :xfings:

[426HEMI]

Originally posted by Fbodfather
No blue devil.

and I ain't sayin' anything else.:D

:cool:

Yeah, it's cool having ya around. :D

[426HEMI]

Originally posted by NBMWSsix
The NEW TRANS AM! :xfings:

Oh man that would be tits. Tits and beer. Of course I'm not holding my breath.

[DrEvyl]

Yeah, if they unveiled a new Firebird, I can guarantee you what my next car would be. But given that Bob Lutz said the Firebird was dead, I am not real optimistic about that.

There goes my streak, though. :ripped:

[ill deuce]

Originally posted by Fbodfather
No blue devil. gran sport?:hmm:

[426HEMI]

Originally posted by DrEvyl
Yeah, if they unveiled a new Firebird, I can guarantee you what my next car would be. But given that Bob Lutz said the Firebird was dead, I am not real optimistic about that.

There goes my streak, though. :ripped:

No shit. I'd have to say that I would start a little Firebird fund so I would be ready when it went on sale.

[Checkmate]

Originally posted by Fbodfather
No blue devil.



yet

;)

Honestly I'd like to see the grand sport or L88 name used again, if done correctly. :)

[BlueThunder99TA]

so what is the time frame from January 9th as to when the new Camaro will hit the streets?

Wonder if I can make the Jeep last another year?:D

[blue69SSdreamr]

I'll be there too!


Of course, I'll be there 4 days later, but still :)


And I'll take a bunch of pics too. Anyone remember my NAIAS pics from last year when they unveiled the C6 Z06? That was a very happy day :D This one should be one to compare!!!

[426HEMI]

Originally posted by BlueThunder99TA
so what is the time frame from January 9th as to when the new Camaro will hit the streets?

Wonder if I can make the Jeep last another year?:D

If I had to venture a guess, I'd say you will have to wait quite a bit longer than a year. Could be wrong though.

[WCFields]

I would think at least 18-24 months if not more. :shrug:

[Checkmate]

I'm going to guess fall of 2007 it will be ready, as 2008 Model year.

Now, where are those spy shots. :D

[SledNecK]

6 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :cool: :drive: :2thumbs: :worship: :corn2:

[SledNecK]

:banana:

[Trendkiller Z28]

:werd::headbang:

[Johnny_Pappis]

:drive::drive::drive::drive::drive::drive::drive::drive::dri ve::drive::drive::drive::drive::drive::drive::drive::drive:: drive::drive::drive::drive: :headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang: :headbang::headbang:

[dscott]

The wait may kill me. :nilly: :nilly: :nilly:
<--- Not so apathetic to this topic

[BishopSS]

Originally posted by 426Hemi
If I had to venture a guess, I'd say you will have to wait quite a bit longer than a year. Could be wrong though.


2009 model IMO

Take your time and get it right.

[Johnny_Pappis]

:D oh man i cant wait

[Johnny_Pappis]

:nilly:

[Sir Ringo]

Aieeee :drive: :drive: :drive:

:nilly::nilly::nilly::nilly::nilly:

Can hardly friggin wait, that's for sure...

[Davy_Baby9]

I cant wait either. Who is going to the auto show? I'm either going on the 14th or 15th this year. I beleive this is an exciting time for GM at the auto show. New Camaro, All the GM 900 trucks will be there, icluding all of the SUV's. There are also plenty more vehicles to see. I can't wait to go. :cool:

[HOTCIVIC]

The closer the 9th gets, the slower time seems to move. I want to see it now dammit! :tantrum:

[dscott]

I just don't want to miss it.... when is that link comming from Scott????? You guys better not hog all the bandwidth :D :D

[BCinU]

:woot:

[DrEvyl]

Originally posted by dscott
I just don't want to miss it.... when is that link comming from Scott????? You guys better not hog all the bandwidth :D :D

This looks to be the place...

http://www.gm.com/company/gm_exp_live/events/la_2006/index_flash.html

Hover on the left, and the follow the concept car links.

[Ravenous]

I've not wished for the end of a weekend before. Let's go Monday :woot:

[jr. gong]

The link will be posted sunday.

I better not have to work late into Monday morning :mad:

[Doug Harden]

Scott posted this on Chirpthird.com...

welll.....it was 'interesting'........

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

spent another day in Cobo Center getting the finishing touches on the Chevy and Hummer Displays.......(There's a chapter in my book about this.......)

......anyway.......rehearsed the 'unveil'..........

......let me say this............if the video doesn't give you at least goose bumps, then you don't have a pulse............I'm still speechless everytime I watch it......but on large screens, it's even more amazing.

...........anyway......naturally 'the car' isn't there yet.........so we used a 'stand in' for the 'drive thru' during the rehearsal (yes...you rehearse and rehearse to make sure it comes off perfect...a car this important deserves only the best...................


................and that car that we used was.........

VIN #1.......the first 35th Anniversary Camaro.........and I guess you had to be there.....but it was a 'defining' moment for me -- and a very emotional one at that.

I can hardly wait to watch the faces on my fellow enthusiasts on Monday morning.

By the way.....we WILL be simulcasting the unveil on the internet.....I will post the addresses on Sunday nite on this and several other sites.

[blue69SSdreamr]

Originally posted by Davy_Baby9
I cant wait either. Who is going to the auto show? I'm either going on the 14th or 15th this year. I beleive this is an exciting time for GM at the auto show. New Camaro, All the GM 900 trucks will be there, icluding all of the SUV's. There are also plenty more vehicles to see. I can't wait to go. :cool:


I'm flying out of Dallas on the afternoon of the 13th, Friday, and I'll be at the show all day Saturday. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D



Now, the thing is, do I want to see pics of it on Monday, before I go? Or, do I want to wait and get my first glimpse when I'm there? :nilly:

[Scotty]

I simply cannot wait.

But why is GM pushing this back to 09? I know that typically they unveil a concept and then take a year or two to actually get it going to production, but once again (just like back in the 60s) GM is getting into the game late. The whole revival of the muscle car is going on now. New Chargers, new mustangs, etc are all coming out and doing well with the public. But GM's going to wait 3 more years before the Camaro is here? I don't remember where I read it, but it said that Bob Lutz needs to commit to an 08 public release and watch the people line up, if not sooner. :)

[DvBoard]

earlier the better, that way i can pick up one used in about 4 years. :D

[Johnny_Pappis]

:cool: :cool:

[dscott]

Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy!

:nilly: :nilly: :nilly: :nilly: :nilly: :nilly: :nilly: :nilly: :nilly:

[DvBoard]

dang, i'll be in class :( if it wasn't the first class of the semester i'd skip it to watch the unveiling :o

[Get Shorty]

I am seriously thinking about becoming a Camaro driver if these things are priced within reason. :cool:

Firebird RIP :(

[DrEvyl]

Originally posted by Get Shorty
I am seriously thinking about becoming a Camaro driver if these things are priced within reason. :cool:

Firebird RIP :(

Look at it this way... Firebirds will be more valuable now.

I haven't written it off yet, though...

[jr. gong]

I'll never get rid of my bird, but that Camaro will look sexy next to it.

[Get Shorty]

Originally posted by DrEvyl
Look at it this way... Firebirds will be more valuable now.

I haven't written it off yet, though...

I would have to sell my Formula. I can't justify having two F-bodies. It would be a very tough decision, because I love my Formula. :\

[dscott]

Originally posted by DrewSG3
I'll never get rid of my bird, but that Camaro will look sexy next to it.

Yup. My Bird will go to the grave with me.
And that Camaro will be nice company :cool:

[DrEvyl]

Originally posted by Get Shorty
I would have to sell my Formula. I can't justify having two F-bodies. It would be a very tough decision, because I love my Formula. :\

I can't justify having two F-bodies, either. :hmm:

[transam4life]

Originally posted by DvBoard
dang, i'll be in class :( if it wasn't the first class of the semester i'd skip it to watch the unveiling :o

Afternoon/night classes FTW!!!

[jr. gong]

Originally posted by Get Shorty
I would have to sell my Formula. I can't justify having two F-bodies. It would be a very tough decision, because I love my Formula. :\

Well, I would agree with you if it was two 4th gens, but the 5th gen is supposed to alot more daily driver friendly than its predecessor. :yup:

[DrEvyl]

Originally posted by transam4life
Afternoon/night classes FTW!!!

I've already asked before... can we leave the BnGisms like "FTW" and "QFT" in BnG? We'd like to have at least a semi-intelligent car forum here.

Thanks.

[Get Shorty]

Originally posted by DrEvyl
I can't justify having two F-bodies, either. :hmm:

Our life situations are far different. Although, I could just use one as a daily driver and haul the kids around in it. :hmm:

[Racerjk]

I hate Mondays, but I can't wait for this one. :)

[426HEMI]

OK, the wait is killing me.

[explosionhobbit]

Originally posted by 426Hemi
OK, the wait is killing me.

wanna help me steal the concept? :deal:

[426HEMI]

Originally posted by warpedrotors
wanna help me steal the concept? :deal:

:hmm:

Can we grab the Challenger too? Then we can do the first head to head comparision. We'll be the envy of all the car mags.

[426HEMI]

Originally posted by DrEvyl
Look at it this way... Firebirds will be more valuable now.

I haven't written it off yet, though...

I hope you are right, I hate to see the 'Bird gone for good.

[Get Shorty]

Originally posted by 426Hemi
I hope you are right, I hate to see the 'Bird gone for good.

Same here, but I can't really imagine a good looking retro Firebird. Although, I must admit that I'm not a fan of the 1st or 2nd gen Firebirds. The 1st gen Camaro has always been one of my favorites, and I think the Camaro concept is even better looking.

[426HEMI]

Layout of GM's setup at the show.

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/as/autoshow2006/photos/l_GM_Stand.jpg

GM's exhibit features LED and plasma screens in each of its brand displays, as well as the automaker’s first-ever, wall-size, high-resolution LED display.

[426HEMI]

Originally posted by Get Shorty
Same here, but I can't really imagine a good looking retro Firebird. Although, I must admit that I'm not a fan of the 1st or 2nd gen Firebirds. The 1st gen Camaro has always been one of my favorites, and I think the Camaro concept is even better looking.

I'm sure someone will try to make a 'Bird appearance package. Dunno how that will look though.

[NBMWSsix]

:bump: :toetap:

[426HEMI]

Originally posted by NBMWSsix
:bump: :toetap:

I second the :toetap: