Debut of the Chevrolet Camaro Concept

Autoblog ^ | 01/09/06 | Chris Paukert

[Dan Nunn]

DETROIT – Combining dramatic design and exciting performance, the Chevrolet Camaro Concept recaptures the spirit of one of the most popular sport coupes of all time and redefines the Camaro for new generations of fans.

The Camaro Concept embodies the performance and passion that have made first-generation Camaros some of the most sought-after collector cars, updating the formula with a fuel-efficient powertrain, sophisticated chassis and contemporary design execution. The goal is to make the sport coupe relevant to younger enthusiasts while retaining its appeal to its current fans.

“Millions of people of all ages fell in love with the Camaro for all of the right reasons,” said Ed Welburn, GM vice president, global design (pictured). “Camaros were beautiful to look at and offered performance that could rival expensive European GTs. Yet they were practical enough to drive every day and priced within the reach of many new car buyers.”

Though only a show car at this point, the Camaro Concept is intended to explore customer reaction to design and engineering elements that might lead to an all-new version of the Camaro.

[Dan Nunn]

Beautiful!

[coconutt2000]

That is a nice looking car.

[bigfootbob]

The car's nice, too.

[jbwbubba]

It was even a better looking car, when Ford called it a mustang.

[philsfan24]

poor mans corvette. that being said, i want one.

[Sax]

I like this shot too.

[1Old Pro]

It was even a better looking car, when Ford called it a mustang.

LOL, what next a redesigned Pontiac "Firebird" ? Just like Hollywood, Michigan can't come up with any new ideas.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Looks like a Chrysler product.

[Crazieman]

Well, Camaro and Firebird are the same body with different frills.

[grobdriver]

Glad they went all the way back to the '69 grill look.
The 70's front end looked like $hit, IMHO.

[coconutt2000]

It does look a lot like a mustang, which is probably why it looks so nice.

[Proud_USA_Republican]

I did a double take when I read in some car mag this weekend that Dodge said the new Challenger, if they greenlight it, won't be going into production till at least 2009?

Thats 3 years from now. I was like, "How in the hell if they already have a completely working concept, will it take 3 years to get it too production?"

Are the US automakers that frickin slow and clueless?

[PCBMan]

I have to disagree. The front end design is just wrong. From there back, it looks like a Mustang, at least from that pic.

[absolootezer0]

another "retro" concept. looks like someone took a '69 and futurized it, but that makes it the best looking camaro they've put out since then.

[martin_fierro]

If I'm not mistaken, that was a concept design done by some (very) young design student -- and it looks better than what Chevy actually came out with.

[Army Air Corps]

Will GM create a new Chevelle SS?

[wallcrawlr]

Only seeing those 2 pics on the thread now...I say not beautiful with a right to reserve judgement again later.

[Sax]

That's what I was thinking too. That's why I went looking for the pic, the whole front end is more nostalgically retro.

[1Old Pro]

Will GM create a new Chevelle SS?

Probably with a 100hp 4 cyl engine that gets 30mpg.

[Rakkasan1]

but how will it run on gubmint mandated 20% ethanol ?
(coming to MN soon...)