2006 Camaro concept car
Here’s another interesting car. It’s a Camaro concept car.
I think it looks a lot like a mob car you might see drawn in a Dick Tracy comic book. Heh.
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Saw this on TV yesterday. Looks an aweful lot like the ’06 Dodge Charger and the ’06 Ford Mustang.
ewwwwwww
Tell GM and Bob Lutz what you think. They have a video podcast about it here: vodcast
Looks like they’ll be building it as a 2009 model.
Infiniti’s new Coupe concept is the one I’m excited about. Looks like a worthy progression of the G35 design. Coupe Concept
if it were black it would be the batmobile. now where are the t-tops?!
Ben – I like that G35 progression link you posted. I’ve always liked that car.
Beth – you are soooo right. That’s really funny!
I wonder how much it cost?!?
Saw it at the L.A. Auto show, it was hot. When does it come out?
Now come on Chevy, did you have to look like the Mustang, Why not the 69 Z. You can do better than that!
i love the new look of the 2006 camaro
THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING CHEVY
read on…..
CHEVROLET CAMARO CONCEPT:
CAPTURING THE TIMELESS SPIRIT OF CAMARO
- Thoroughly modern interpretation of the classic sport coupe
- Dramatic design, responsive performance
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.
The long hood, short deck and wide stance of the Camaro Concept leave no doubt that it is a serious performance car. Those looks are backed up by a 400-horsepower aluminum small-bock V-8, a six-speed manual transmission, and a sophisticated chassis with four-wheel independent suspension.
Like its forebears, the Camaro Concept would be practical enough for everyday use. It features fuel-saving features like Active Fuel Management™ cylinder deactivation technology, yielding highway fuel economy of 30 mpg or better. Its overall size is a comfortable fit for city streets and suburban parking lots, and its back seat provides occasional seating for two adults.
Lean, muscular design
Because of Camaro’s powerful heritage, the GM Design team chose a theme that pays homage to the original Camaro, while being instantly recognizable as an all-new car.
Said Bob Boniface, director of the Warren Advanced Design Studio, “The fact that the Camaro has been out of production for a number of years made it particularly important that the Camaro Concept honors the Camaro heritage in the right way.”
The 1969 Camaro, considered by many to be the best first-generation design, was a significant inspiration. But as GM design teams in Warren, Mich., worked on alternatives for the Camaro Concept, they also turned to the latest Corvette and to aircraft like the YF-22, seeking a design that encompasses the spirit that made the 1969 Camaro great, but interprets that spirit in a fresh, exciting way.
“The overall proportions, long hood and powerful fender forms say, ‘This is a front-engine, rear-wheel drive performance vehicle,’ ” said Tom Peters, design director, rear-wheel drive performance cars. The prominent front grille and hood bulge hint at the power of the Corvette-derived V-8 engine. Large wheels and tires, exposed high-performance brakes and prominent fender shapes signal that the Camaro Concept has the handling and braking to go with the powertrain.
The cockpit of the Camaro nestles between sharply defined fender forms, a design element inspired by fighter planes and the new Corvette. And like any high-performance vehicle, the clean, purposeful design is integral to the aesthetic. “The Camaro Concept isn’t just a styled shape,” said Peters. “The design incorporates what the vehicle needs to perform to its optimum level.”
The same purposeful design is reflected in the interior of the Camaro Concept. The gauges and splash of orange trim hint at classic first-generation Camaros, but the overall design and execution reflect the no-nonsense functionality that drivers expect from a high-performance Chevrolet sports car.
Performance for the real world
The Camaro Concept features the latest generation of GM’s legendary small-block V-8. The 6.0-liter LS2 engine features an aluminum block and heads for light weight, and Active Fuel Management™, which shuts off four cylinders to save fuel when the engine is lightly loaded. This concept version of the LS2 is rated at 400 horsepower, yet it could also deliver more than 30 mpg at highway speeds.
The Camaro Concept’s six-speed manual transmission provides a wide spread of ratios for aggressive acceleration off the line, confident passing and merging and efficient highway cruising.
Modern sports cars are about more than just straight-line speed, so the Camaro Concept features a sophisticated rear-wheel drive chassis. Its independent front and rear suspension features progressive-rate springs and gas-pressurized dampers. Four-wheel vented disc brakes with 14-inch rotors provide confident stopping under all conditions.
Enhancing both the performance and appearance of the Camaro Concept are unique five-spoke cast alloy wheels, 21 inches in the front and 22 inches in the rear.
An American icon
Designed in the mid-1960s, the first-generation Camaro captured the optimism of an era. The Baby Boomers were in their teens, rock-and-roll and Motown ruled the airwaves, and American culture was sweeping the globe.
Like the Impala, Chevelle and Sting Ray, the new Camaro showcased Chevy’s strength of bringing stylish, high-quality cars to a mainstream audience. Its dramatic proportions and graceful lines recalled both the Corvette and the Italian Gran Turismo cars of the era. And its powertrain lineup, which soon included both the potent Z-28 small block and big block 396s and 427s, gave the Camaro the performance to go with its looks.
But what really made the Camaro an American icon was that it was accessible to millions. Chevy sold more than 699,000 Camaros in its first three years. So for every Z-28 taking the checkered flag at the track, there were thousands of less exotic Camaros cruising the drive-ins, picking up the groceries, or taking the family on vacation.
“The Camaro Concept is designed to have that same broad appeal, with unmistakable style, spirit and performance,” said Welburn.
SPECIFICATIONS – CHEVROLET CAMARO CONCEPT
Vehicle type: two-door, four-passenger rear-wheel drive sport coupe
Wheelbase (in / mm): 110.5 / 2806
Length (in / mm): 186.2 / 4730
Width (in / mm): 79.6 / 2022
Height (in / mm): 53 / 1344
Track (in / mm): 63.8 / 1620 front; 63.3 / 1607 rear
Engine: 6.0-L V-8 LS-2, 400 hp / 298 kw, with Active Fuel Management™
Transmission: six-speed manual T56
Suspension: four-wheel independent: MacPherson strut front, multilink rear, progressive rate coil springs, gas-pressurized dampers
Brakes: four-wheel disc, 15” rotors with four-piston calipers
Wheels: cast aluminum, 21” front, 22” rear
Tires: 275/30R21 front, 305/30R22 rear
oh geez…millions of dollars of reserch and development and this is what they come up with!!!
WHATS THE MATTER FORD AND DODGE PEOPLE ? CAN’T STAND THE FACT THAT THIS IS A BETTER LOOKING CAR AND HAS MANY FANS UNLIKE THAT CRAP THE OTHER AUTO MAKERS PUT OUT. THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING . WE’LL SEE WHAT YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THEM OUT ON THE STREET . CHEVY IS THE BEST.
This car is so much better looking than those cheaply made mustangs. I agree with J, the ford and dodge fans are jealous that chevy came out with a hotter car that chargers or mustangs. Nice job on the 2006 Camaro Chevrolet!
too bulky with excessive wheels and tires. Somewhat disappointed.
I have owned two Mustangs and a Cuda and some Japanese and German cars, but since 2000 a Camaro. The Odometer reads 169,539 miles( one set of brakes new plug wires and 3 sets tires. Sill goes 123 mph and gets great gas milage, and does not burn oil-never have I owned a better Automobile-and yes t-tops.
I have been waiting for a year now and will wait until-2009!
PS. if you see that grill in your “rear view” get out of our way!
Peace out
NOX
TAMPA
Mr. Lutz,
In my earlier post I suggested that you contact Chip Foose and / or Boyd Coddington. Here is a link you may be interested in – and I am interested in. Nothing is wrong with going back to the past and improving designs of successful cars. You noted that yourself, that the original Camaro was never improved upon, hindsight is 20-20…as these links suggest…
http://www.boydshop.com/Pages/0905_66_Corvette_pages/66_Corvette_interior1big.html
http://www.boydshop.com/Pages/1005_56_Chevrolet_Belair/56_Chevrolet_Belair_interior2big.html
http://www.chipfoose.com/gallery2.aspx
Check out his Grandmaster and Cadillac designs…classic lines sell. This car would put them all to shame, and sell like hot cakes if you could get the price right.
Room, comfort, and design. Bring back a Classic Caprice, not a Caprice Classic. RWD – Period.
http://www.chipfoose.com/gallery1.aspx
Thanks for putting that price tag around $20k with a V6, but keep the V8 around $22 – $28 for the Z or SS. You are correct, not a luxury sportscar, like the Corvette, but what is was in the 60′s and early 70′s.
Glen
I like the look of all the car, mustang, challenger and carmaro. I’m old enough to have enjoyed owning a 70 Challenger and 68 Firebird.
My yellow 70 Challenger with a 340; I ran off the road at 100+, wasn’t a place on that car not damaged by the crash. Then I bought a 68 Firebird with a 400, around the same time my buddy crashed his TransAm. We took the 455 motor and put it into my Firebird. Those where the days.
I like the new Challenger, it looks almost exactly like the old ones. The concept Camaro is close, but looks a little more modern. I bet the lines soften by the time its released and then we’ll all be blown away.
Who would have thought all 3 big automobile makers would be making great looking muscle car in 2006 with gas prices hoovering around $3.00 dollars.
Looks like I’ll be driving my Hybrid to work and on the weekends rolling out my brand new 200X muscle car. On the way out I’ll smoke the tires throwing rubber on my son’s Japanese tuner car.
This car really needs to be made. if only for the fact that there has been no real nice Chevy out in awhile. Seen it at the L.A. auto show. It was bitchen. If it comes out I will definately buy!
I have to say that this car will definitely be one that I will look forward to buying. Having been a camaro fan for years and owning a 1986 Camaro I can honestly say that for the 1st time in a while I am thoroughly excited about this car and will definitely purchase one. My Grandfather built Camaro’s at the plant in Cincinnati, but has recently passed away. He loved the car and would be very proud of its comeback!
Looks like it don’t take much to design a car these days. Make it look more like a 69, get rid of the humps over the rear tires. And get rear wheel drive with some real HP. you build them and they will sell. Not the Mustang/Challenger/Hurst think in the pic.
I LIKE THE CAR IT LOOKS LIKE A MUSTANG DOES IT HAVE DIFFERENT COLORS LIKE ORANGE AND WHITE
This is truely a nice car,no doubts about it!
I think that car should come in different colors I mean whats up with gray all the time, get some more style going and make them at least and affordable price CHEVY RULES
I am so sick of this “looks” or “it should LOOK” Go wipe your own a** and buy and run a Camaro. I took a Cobra on a double pass and he had no guts, his car rolled and my 2000 did not, a Mustang is a girls car and anyone that would buy a Challenger built on a 300 platform is just plain stupid or they want to go in a straight line until they hit something.
If you are a noob or not a “rat racer” GTFO and buy a car other than this or JSTFU.
Peace out
NOX
Camaro Owner
The new Carmaro looks great and is long over due.
I’m a hugh General Motor’s fan and have been waiting for some exciting cars. Pontiac is getting close by making the GTO and its a good car. It doesn’t have the retro look, but has the preformance to compete with Mustang and Challenger.
General Motors is already years behind introducing the Carmaro. Why just copy the other American automakers, jump ahead by making something really new and have them catch up.
Why doesn’t General Motors make a retro looking Camaro, but take a few intovations from their friends at Subraru and the WRX. Imagine a beautifully styled Camaro with a small block V8 and all wheel drive. That’s an “American Revolution”.
The Japanese and Europeans understand this and are already making theses cars, although I’m not sure I want to see a BMW owner in a real muscle car.
I though NO one could come close to the retro design job Ford did with the Mustang UNTIL I saw the Concept Challenger.
Chevrolet just missed it all together! Looks nothing like a Camaro.
Kirk, What an ignorant statement! It doesn’t look anything like a Camaro? I can only assume you are not looking at the same concept car as the rest of us. It has clues to a few different Camaros. Maybe you are just jealous? NO ONE said it should or would look EXACTLY like an older Camaro,did they? Maybe you should just get your eyes checked….I would buy one in a Heartbeat…to go with my 2005 Z06 Corvette
nice car but i still dont get it only 400 horse power come on dont you want to blow all the other cars away??? i thought this car was sopose to be new big deal. i mean its 2006 and ti doesnt come out till 2009 .. UP THE POWER!! MORE POWER!! MORE POWER!!. I also wana know how much the car costs too.. so some one figure it out ……
How much HP do you want from a camaro? 400hp with a ls2 is much stronger than any other camaro made. And if it were made to be faster than the corvette, then corvette would lose its flagship status
You’re dumb.
I’m from Argentina and I have a 1997 Pontiac Trans Am.
I was thinking of getting some extra horses under that hood but now I just want to sell the old and save for the new amazing Chevy Camaro !!!!
Great job GM, it’s just a shame we have to wait that long to have it rolling on the streets !
I’m looking forward to it and of course I WILL BE A BUYER !
I am curious, do Mustang and Challenger have 4 wheels independent suspensions ??
State of the art car GM is getting out !!!!
Thanks GM looks like a dream
For those who dont know about this pony or never owned one just post this comment “COOL CAR” then go get some info &test drive.
The Ultimate CAMARO is a 02 SS with the 69z agressive presence on steroiz’s which is what this car is.
Give me a CAMARO Over a FERRARI any day…(ill take the ferrari and sell it to costumized a top of the line CAMARO)
I seen it in red at the LA AUTO SHOW this one is silver im a salesperson so trust me it will have available all types of upgrades & accesories including rims & tires When u comment do so about the car not price not that is to much car for u or compare it to other new but mediocare cars CAMARO’S are not for SLow people.
PS.:)
too bulky 4 u? its a MUSCLE CAR
TOM they spend millions ur 2cents dont matter
Ben Wood if your trying to be a critic dont quit your day job.
why god why do people mess with perfection….
if they wer going to “redo” the camaro all they shoulda did was revamp the 60′s modle….
not change the design n make a mockary of such a godly car
im truly and deeply disapointed in chevy
Could someone just say what they think the 400 hp version would cost? (just a ballpark number)
does chevy ever think of an idea that no one has ever done, or that had their own designs rather than copy ford or dodge.
the camaro looks better than the mustang and charger combined
The 06 camaro is way better than the mustang.
ford copy the 06 corvitte
stop hating on the camaro. mustang is a lady car.CAMARO IS THE BESTMUSLE CAR EVER.
I think the car looks gorgeous, and nothing says badass more than driving this solid 400hp beast down the road. It doesn’t have that cheap look. One thing I will be looking for is fuel economy, if they made a hybrid version it would be awsome, even if it saves just 4 mpg thats a lot of money. If they plan to release this by 2k9 it would be foolish not to have a hybrid option.
Thought about it little more, they’re probably gonna do multidisplacement.
Although I am slightly disappointed with the concept it is a work in progress.
They should have never stopped making them in the first place.
It will probably be like just about every other camaro in history, it will out perform but not out sell the mustang(what can I say people are stupid).
dude this is one of the best looking cars around right now
I think it is a beautifully crafted work of art. You did a geat job.
I think it is beautifully crafted work of art. You did an amazing job! This car is HOT!
Oh my LORD! I am SO in LOVE!!! This Camaro is the most beautiful car ever created! GOD must drive a Chevy!
nice,real nice!!!!!!!!!!
excellent,but don’t,DON’T,change anything and keep the price equal or lower than the ugly mustang.
!!!!*AWSOME*!!!!
holy crap im so getting one for my birthday!!! PLEASE GOD!!! P.S i love this car!!!
ya i would realy like it if this camaro would come out, you see my brother had a 1984 z28 irock an it put out something like 500 hp god i loved the car an i allways wanted a camaro of my own an then what happend they stoped perducksion what the hell was GM thinking……… plz for the love of god green light this thing an let me have my v8. ps chevy rock, ford suck, and damn the mustang to hell.
I think they should put this beautiful car in production right now. Convertiable 6 months later. I will buy 1 of each.
Black & Midnight Blue please!
i like the dodge challenger concept better if it werent for the rims the car would suck completely.looks like a boat on big rims.
Anyone who doesnt like this car is a disgrace to humanity. i drive a 67 chevelle and would kill to have this car. damn the mustang to hell as it will sit in the wake of this camaro.
when will people understand that the challenger is dumb dont get me wrong it looks great but it looks EXACTLY like a 1970 but the Camaro actually moved foward and showed some design cues from older Camaros namely 67-69. point is car looks great and if Bob Lutz is reading this make a ZL-1 with the 427 ZO6 engine and also black out the grille but leave the gold bow tie a COPO adn Yenko versions would also be great to see on the road. Im in line right when the hit production gettin the Z/28.
Agreed, why make an goofy replica like the challenger? Use the best of new and old designs. A Camaro in my garage by 2009.
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cooooooooooooooooooool
awwwwwwwwwwwwwsomeeeeeeeeeee
Dear Mr. Lutz, As a youngster, I was the very proud owner of a 68 Camaro, That I bought for $1500 used. After extensive work on her inside and out and a rebuild for her tired 327c.i.d motor I had a head-turner that would shut down all the little 289 powered mustangs in town. She even once got me out of a speeding ticket because she looked so good and the cop was a Chevy man himself.Years have passed I’m 36 now and dont feel the need for speed I used to,preferring to have my fun at
if you dont like the new Camaro then you dont like GM, simple as that, the car looks amazing and in the inside looks an aweful lot like the 06′ vette if any of you have ever sat in one.. and head off in Detriot doesnt want to go ahead with the project because they dont think they can sell 100,000 cars a year for the camaro project.. so why dont any of you just get a life instead of putting it down.. its a fuckin muscle car.. such as the Stand or Charger.. grow up.. none of you really know what your talking about with GM
I loves GM!.. SCREW YOU IMPORTS!
I grew up with camaros always around me, I have owned several mainly 74-79 models. However, I have always liked the 69 Z-28. I think you have done a wonderful job on the new 06 consept camaro. Great Job! Bring back the Chevy muscle!
Please come out with this car in dark burgandy.IMPORTS DO SUCK!!!!! As soon as i get back from iraq im a get one.
I have a 86′ camaro and i will own that car in 09, the new camaro is kickass.
We all know the mustang will continue its 42 year streak as americas favorite and most beloved muscle car. Sorry chevy no downgraded cadillac xlr is going to steal its’ role.
dear Mr. C if you want anymore ideas for fixing your company from Ford besides bringing back the muscle car, improving the trucks interior, or perhaps stop selling pos cars that dont sell such as the camaro which died out in 02 or not having gm selling oldsmobile making Ford the OLDEST american auto company; just go to ford.com and click copy!
P.S. Dodge wanted to know if you’d go to germany with um.
Good luck with that death thing.
amazing…but i would like it with racing strips
MAYBE HAVE SMALLER RIM 21-22 IS A LITTLE BIG I AM THINKING 17,18 REAR SO THE CAR WOULD LOOK BALANCE
MAYBE HAVE SMALLER RIM 21-22 IS A LITTLE BIG I AM THINKING 17,18 REAR SO THE CAR WOULD LOOK MORE BALANCE.
what would be the price for this car
Extreme sex….
Extreme sex….