"DerW220" (w220)
10/08/2014 at 20:13 • Filed to: 2016 Camaro, Camaro, Chevrolet
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"DerW220" (w220)
10/08/2014 at 20:13 • Filed to: 2016 Camaro, Camaro, Chevrolet | 1
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Here's the 2016 Camaro going through some evaluations. It appears to be fairly far along in its development cycle. Yeah, I know it's not drastically different, but they didn't say it would be. However, they ARE hard at work on this project, and they need to be. The competition is keeping them from sleeping with all the nightmarish performance values. Let's see how this turns out. Sounds great in prototype form!
Kailand09
> DerW220
10/08/2014 at 20:37 |
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It almost looks to be the same size and body as the current camaro... maybe it's just old body on top of new chassis and drivetrain?
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DerW220
> Kailand09
10/08/2014 at 20:43 |
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It looks to me like a prototype with a production body. I don't think they changed too much, but what they did change is heavily disguised.
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Kailand09
> DerW220
10/08/2014 at 20:46 |
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Could be. I was hoping it would be a lot smaller but I suppose that wouldn't make sense.
Where's our code 130R damnit.
And our performance hatch from Chevy. Where's that???
DoYouEvenShift
> DerW220
10/08/2014 at 20:48 |
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I doubt they're loosing sleep after seeing the Mustang performance numbers.
mcseanerson
> Kailand09
10/08/2014 at 20:51 |
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Need a Cruze hatch SS.
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mcseanerson
> DerW220
10/08/2014 at 20:51 |
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I'm going to flag this because it needs a NSFW tag.
j/k
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Kailand09
> mcseanerson
10/08/2014 at 20:57 |
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I really have no idea how I would feel about that.
On one hand, the current Cruze is one of THE most boring cars ever, and is starting to age in looks.
On the other hand, if you gave it an aggressive look, a hatch, and used a proper high output turbo 4, it could be freaking awesome.
There is this for a non-performance visual:
Either way, where the hell is Chevy in the performance market outside of the vette/camaro. I don't count the SS because it is just... low volume and WAY too expensive for a Chevy.
ly2v8-Brian
> DoYouEvenShift
10/08/2014 at 20:57 |
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I'd say that, that is a nice evolutionary change. The big changes are underneath. Alpha based suspension architecture. Probably lighter, not by much.
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ly2v8-Brian
> DerW220
10/08/2014 at 20:59 |
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Boy that car is flying through there. Barely any body roll whatsoever.
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DerW220
> mcseanerson
10/08/2014 at 20:59 |
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I'm wondering why anyone isn't noticing this video though. This thing was literally spied a matter of hours ago and it's the first real look at the new Camaro they've been working on.
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DerW220
> Kailand09
10/08/2014 at 21:03 |
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In the same place the G8 Sport Truck is more than likely..
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DoYouEvenShift
> ly2v8-Brian
10/08/2014 at 21:05 |
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Agreed, Im gonna say 150lbs less similarly equipped. And 30hp/30tq +
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mcseanerson
> Kailand09
10/08/2014 at 21:05 |
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Yeah the Cruze is another one of those small sedans with a tiny stubby trunk that was so obviously meant to be a hatch or a wagon. I mean just look at how much better looking that is and with at least 240 hp turbo four? It would be a hoot.
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mcseanerson
> DerW220
10/08/2014 at 21:06 |
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I think there may have been one before this but it wasn't near as long or as detailed.
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DerW220
> DoYouEvenShift
10/08/2014 at 21:10 |
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It's not that they're worried about. It's the upcoming trend of super high-output top-level production engines like the Hellcat. We all know they will eventually slip the new LT4 into the upcoming Camaro as well. Maybe it'll have more squeezed out of it.
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ly2v8-Brian
> DoYouEvenShift
10/08/2014 at 21:10 |
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Given the current SS is on par with the new GT. That's all they need to do to be firmly ahead.
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DerW220
> mcseanerson
10/08/2014 at 21:13 |
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No, there were just really bad spy pics of a mule testing with body cladding covering it up. This is the first time it has even been seen driving hard like this.
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Kailand09
> mcseanerson
10/08/2014 at 21:20 |
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*300hp. FTFY.
But yes, that looks WAY better as a hatch. Honestly, when the cruze came out, the MPG's and the look made for a decent car. It has just became so damn boring, and didn't age well as a sedan.
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Kailand09
> DerW220
10/08/2014 at 21:20 |
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Sigh... I think you're right
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DoYouEvenShift
> DerW220
10/08/2014 at 21:27 |
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Im sure Ford has a couple things up their sleeve. As Im sure Chevy does too. Will be fun to see them battle. I think Challenger is done untill the next generation.
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mcseanerson
> Kailand09
10/08/2014 at 22:32 |
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To me it always been a good but not great car and somehow that annoys me more than crappy cars. They suck because they can't do any better. Obviously GM can do better and just chose not to.
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mcseanerson
> DerW220
10/08/2014 at 22:32 |
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That hurts.
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Kailand09
> mcseanerson
10/08/2014 at 22:48 |
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Totally on point there. I think you summed up in words what the car truly is. Ugh.