Anyone seen the new Chevelle SS

[Hash Brown]

It kinda looks like an Impala from the front, but the back looks bad ass. With a Ls1, possibly a LS6, it would be one badass car... MIGHT/MAYBE/COULD be coming in 2005


http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/chevyhighperformance/featuredvehicles/148_0402_chev_1_z.jpg
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/chevyhighperformance/featuredvehicles/148_0402_chev_2_z.jpg
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/chevyhighperformance/toc/148_cover_pl.jpg

[Mike98WS6]

I saw it on the cover of Chey Hi-performance I believe. It looks bad ass.

[Poltergeist]

That's not a real car. If you read the article one of graphic artists dreamed it up. I believe they took pictures of a new GTO and then the pics were changed.

Not a bad look, few things I don't like but over all better then most of the stuff GM seems to want to put out right now.

[Hooper]

Originally posted by Poltergeist
That's not a real car. If you read the article one of graphic artists dreamed it up. I believe they took pictures of a new GTO and then the pics were changed.

Not a bad look, few things I don't like but over all better then most of the stuff GM seems to want to put out right now.

I guess it will be front wheel drive then, right? They are putting v8's in Monte Carlos and Impalas for the 2005-6 model year and they are both fwd.

[Poltergeist]

Originally posted by Hooper
I guess it will be front wheel drive then, right? They are putting v8's in Monte Carlos and Impalas for the 2005-6 model year and they are both fwd.

IF it were produced it would depend on what platform was used. At this point it would probably be a 4 banger front wheel drive knowing GM. Sorry, I just have no confidence in them anymore.

[LS1_Disciple]

Originally posted by Poltergeist
That's not a real car. If you read the article one of graphic artists dreamed it up. I believe they took pictures of a new GTO and then the pics were changed.

Not a bad look, few things I don't like but over all better then most of the stuff GM seems to want to put out right now.

Agreed. Make sure you read the whole article before you say stuff like "coming in 2005." That's how rumors get started.

Ask yourself this: If something as big as the Chevelle returning were actually true, wouldn't we have heard something by now? Especially considering the 2005 Vette was just introduced at the Jan NAIAS. Wouldn't it have made perfect sense to debut the Chevelle at the same time?

[Hash Brown]

There, its fixed...
MIGHT be coming in 2005

also if you read the front cover, it says, rwd with ls1, not fwd with 4 banger. Im guessing if they are putting v8's in impala's, they would put one in this too(if they build it)

[Poltergeist]

Originally posted by Trevor_00Ws6
There, its fixed...
MIGHT be coming in 2005

also if you read the front cover, it says, rwd with ls1, not fwd with 4 banger. Im guessing if they are putting v8's in impala's, they would put one in this too(if they build it)

You can read the front cover all day long if you want. The car DOES NOT EXIST. It was computer generated. There is no might, will or anything else. GM had nothing to do with it. It's CHPs dream.

[Hash Brown]

Holy shit... this is stupid... why the hell do you have to flame me for a simple post. Get over it... just say your opinons on THE CAR, not on my post.

[LS1_Disciple]

Well, thanks for fixing it, but I have to reiterate my opinion that it's not coming in 2005. It may very well be coming, but I'm 99.8% sure it won't be ready for 05.

Looks good, though. :cool:

[Poltergeist]

Originally posted by Trevor_00Ws6
Holy shit... this is stupid... why the hell do you have to flame me for a simple post. Get over it... just say your opinons on THE CAR, not on my post.

I'm not flaming you. But you keep saying it is coming out, or it might come out and that it will have....... But GM has nothing to do with this. It's what CHP thinks should be done and you are posting like what they say is what's going to happen. I just don't want more rumors to start about car might not even be a remote possibility. This is no different then the rumors of an 05 Camaro or the 06 Camaro or the 07 Camaro etc etc.

I personally wish GM would come out with some options as far as performance.

Also if anyone started a flame it was you with this comment.

Originally posted by Trevor_00Ws6
also if you read the front cover, it says, rwd with ls1, not fwd with 4 banger.

[uLs1a]

Looks photochopped to me, but it still looks like a badas$ car

[ToddH]

thats such a poor photchop of Monte Carlo/GTO and very little imagination. I am intrigued to see what happens with it though

[PC PaiN]

Poor? This I don't believe so. Not very creative? Creativity is in the eye of the beholder.

[ToddH]

Just sayin...ive seen better chops from teens just messing around. I know what they are going for with the car. It will be nice when its out if they change up that rear end a bit

[Cam]

Originally posted by Trevor_00Ws6
Holy shit... this is stupid... why the hell do you have to flame me for a simple post. Get over it... just say your opinons on THE CAR, not on my post.

Take it easy, bro. I didn't see anyone flaming you. :beer:

[C-B64]

In that mag it is definitely based on the GTO platform, it would be awesome for them to come out with it, that would have looked better with some chrome rims, I hate the black ones. They should also do something with the rear end of the car, I love the hood and front end though....

[PC PaiN]

Originally posted by Todd@DTDirect
Just sayin...ive seen better chops from teens just messing around. I know what they are going for with the car. It will be nice when its out if they change up that rear end a bit

:umm: You must know some bad ass teens just playing around in photoshop :uhok:

[C-B64]

Originally posted by BlackWS602
:umm: You must know some bad ass teens just playing around in photoshop :uhok: :stupid2:

[1BadMoFo]

that car is friggin ugly...and how can it be based on the GTO platform, when there is no GTO platform....all they did with that car is drop a killer engine into something the USA wasn't familiar with and called it a GTO. As much as it pains me to say this, they really need to take a lesson from FORD in how to bring back old nameplates. I think their new Mustang, and of course the new firebird, amazingly resemble the cars of the past...and they are their OWN car...not some other car with a new engine.

[1BadMoFo]

I look at that thing, and all I see is my 2002 IMPALA!....

[LS1_Disciple]

Originally posted by 1BadMoFo
that car is friggin ugly...and how can it be based on the GTO platform, when there is no GTO platform....all they did with that car is drop a killer engine into something the USA wasn't familiar with and called it a GTO. As much as it pains me to say this, they really need to take a lesson from FORD in how to bring back old nameplates. I think their new Mustang, and of course the new firebird, amazingly resemble the cars of the past...and they are their OWN car...not some other car with a new engine.

I'm sure what they mean by "GTO platform" is the Holden Monaro platform. Now do you feel better?

And what do you mean Firebird? Maybe Thunderbird? That thing was a flop.

[MapleRed]

That is definitely not a real car, just a photoshop. There aren't any concept/show cars out yet for a new RWD coupe from Chevy.

And last I heard a new RWD Chevy coupe won't be out until the 08/09 model year. Don't hold your breath for any 05 rwd cars from chevy except for the vette.

[Big Als Z28]

it is not a real car. It is a photoshop, and they even say it in the article. Havent we gone over this?

[Poltergeist]

Originally posted by Big Als Z28
it is not a real car. It is a photoshop, and they even say it in the article. Havent we gone over this?

:werd:

I sure thought so.

[DrEvyl]

I think it looks like :booty:

:barf: :thumbdn: :no:

[$ickZ06]

I agree with DREVYL ... I don't like it at all

[Lurch]

I sort of dig it


Originally posted by 1BadMoFo
that car is friggin ugly...and how can it be based on the GTO platform, when there is no GTO platform....all they did with that car is drop a killer engine into something the USA wasn't familiar with and called it a GTO.

The original GTO was an engine option for the 64 Tempest LeMans and America was familiar with that car

:rolleyes:

[Big Als Z28]

Originally posted by 1BadMoFo
that car is friggin ugly...and how can it be based on the GTO platform, when there is no GTO platform....all they did with that car is drop a killer engine into something the USA wasn't familiar with and called it a GTO.
The chassis the GTO and the rest of the RWD monaros are based off the Opel chassis which came here as the Caddy Catera, so they are familiar with the car. And the GTO chassis is used by many cars made by Holden from 2dr coupes to 4dr trucks.

As much as it pains me to say this, they really need to take a lesson from FORD in how to bring back old nameplates. I think their new Mustang, and of course the new firebird, amazingly resemble the cars of the past...and they are their OWN car...not some other car with a new engine.

:umm: Mustang has relied on other cars chassis since its birth. So, basicly they do exactly what you just said they didnt. So much for that eh? And as for retro design... well, we all saw how well the Tbird did. Not to mention the Prowler. How bout them Beetle and PT sales? Ford better hope that Dodge doesnt come out with a coupe anytime soon.
As for the Fbody, they had thier own chassis. But just because it shared a chassis doesnt mean it sucks? All thoes imports that everyone loves... they all basicly share the same chassis with eachother. Actualy, Holden pulls this off quite well, and now this is gong to be put into effect with GM, Ford, and DCX. The idea of having one chassis to make several cars, wagons, and trucks like holden has done with thier chassis is amazing. Caddy does it with teh CTS, SRX, and the new STS. The chassis's can be moved around to make it larger, wider, longer wheel base, etc to do whatever the manufacture needs it to do. And this is how the Camaro will come back.
The Zeta chassis that is coming to the US will be able to have a large 50k AWD buick sedan and a 20k V6 base model Camaro all based off the same chassis. Chassis sharing is not a bad thing.
And the only way there was going to be any type of RWD V8 performance car from GM is if they brought the Monaro over here. GM needed to get something out there so by 07 they can introduce an all new car built in the US, or at least North America. Without the GTO, there would be zero home from GM of making anything exciting anymore. So why dont you accept the GTO for what its doing to GM's image of bringing in a fine and well built Muscle car with great power and handling and for an average price. If everyone hates the GTO, why should GM make a Camaro? Why make RWD stuff at all? They will just go back to FWD.

[Slow_Red_Z]

i dont like it too much

[Johnny_Pappis]

its cool but i feel that the Chevelle is a legend (well at least to me ) that need to be left as it is the camaro is still fresh in ppls mind is see ppl who wnat it to come back and now people that were looking foward to buying brand new f bodies cant at this time i dont see people patiton ing for the chevelles return although it might be cool to see what happens i like the f body and i would like to see it return althought that may or may not happen if the chevelle does come out eih there really is no inclenation of it would be interseting to see what it can do :D