[fredl11]

PG.7 Camaro -- What We Know So Far
FACT
GM has approved the Camaro for the 2010 model year.
Camaro will ride on the Zeta platform
Coupe production will begin in early 2009
Convertible producti0on will start in late 2009
The Camaro coupe's program code is GMX521
The convertible program code is GMX511
The Camaro will be built in Australia
A number of key GM performance and manufacturing engineers have been relocated to Melbourne, Australia's Holden facility to develpoe the Camaro
UNCONFIRMED
The 240 horse, 3.9 liter LZ8 V-6 and the 300 horse, 5.3 liter LH6 V-8 may be the entry-level Camaro's engine options
A 400-horse LS2 or 430-plus-horse LS3 could be the uplevel engine options.
There is talk of a supercharged engine option
Some inside GM are questioning the slated IRS suspension, in favor of a live axle setup.
BOTTOM LINE
START FILLING YOUR PIGGYBANK NOW!
Wonder if Scott will have any info??

 

[Chris 96 WS6]

I'd like to know where they are getting their FACT about approval. Still no OFFICIAL announcement but its obvious to everybody they are moving forward with the program waiting on final approval from the BOD.

I also think they are late on the production dates and wrong on the location. And I don't think there's any chance of a live axle at this point.

 

[fredl11]

Yes it makes you wonder

but still, it revs up the boards!!!!

 

[fredl11]

Squashed by Fbodfather

Well........SOMEONE at GMHTP doesn't have to go to the gym tonite!

(cause they got LOTS of exercise by JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS!)

Most is wrongwrongwrong. Anyone that knows the answers is certainly, (at least I hope so) not stupid enough to leak info. to a magazine. (and by the way -- we didn't invite that magazine -- or any other, for that mattter) to any meeting.

Confirmed? DON'T THINK SO!

 

[Gonna be a 5th gen owner]

I thought I posted something simular about a month and a half ago?

 

[guionM]

PG.7 Camaro -- What We Know So Far
FACT
GM has approved the Camaro for the 2010 model year.
Camaro will ride on the Zeta platform
Coupe production will begin in early 2009
Convertible producti0on will start in late 2009
The Camaro coupe's program code is GMX521
The convertible program code is GMX511
The Camaro will be built in Australia
A number of key GM performance and manufacturing engineers have been relocated to Melbourne, Australia's Holden facility to develpoe the Camaro
UNCONFIRMED
The 240 horse, 3.9 liter LZ8 V-6 and the 300 horse, 5.3 liter LH6 V-8 may be the entry-level Camaro's engine options
A 400-horse LS2 or 430-plus-horse LS3 could be the uplevel engine options.
There is talk of a supercharged engine option
Some inside GM are questioning the slated IRS suspension, in favor of a live axle setup.
BOTTOM LINE
START FILLING YOUR PIGGYBANK NOW!
Wonder if Scott will have any info??

1. Camaro hasn't been finally approved yet, and it's targeted for MY 2009.

2. There are 2 Zeta platforms. Camaro will ride on "Zeta-lite". GTO will be on Holden's Zeta.

3 & 4. No set dates yet. At last info, Camaro was at a 24 month point, meaning 24 months worth of development (independent of any issues or other scheduling).

5. Program codes are classified, so I can't mention them (everything else I'm writing isn't specific GM information)

6. Camaro WILL NOT be made in Australia. I can go through all the reasons if you want, but it's either going to be Wilmington or Oshawa.

7. Although GM-Holden is doing current work on Camaro, it's because Holden is doing ALL RWD development at GM-Global.

8. There is no plans to offer the 5.3 V8 on the Camaro. It can also technically be said that the engines that will be in the next Camaro have not been developed yet. There will be a high powered V6 and a 6.2 liter (NOT 6.0) derived high output V8.

 

[Gonna be a 5th gen owner]

good because the 5.3 is not strong enough for the looks of this car besides that if you want a 5.3 you should buy an impala or a monte carlo

 

[Gonna be a 5th gen owner]

 

[Gonna be a 5th gen owner]

my bad I posted this about a month ago

 

[Chris 96 WS6]

Guy, so glad you made it over. Thanks for setting us straight on the latest GMHTP "misprint" LOL.

I hope you can stop in from time to time to share some of the goodies you always have for the Camaroz28 guys

 

[Gonna be a 5th gen owner]

yes any good input is welcome input!

 

[ChevroletMan]

8. There is no plans to offer the 5.3 V8 on the Camaro.

Still, thanks for the info. I think the 6.2 has great potential.

 

[OverAnxious]

PG.7 Camaro -- What We Know So Far
FACT
GM has approved the Camaro for the 2010 model year. UNCONFIRMED
Camaro will ride on the Zeta platform
Coupe production will begin in early 2009 UNCONFIRMED
Convertible producti0on will start in late 2009 UNCONFIRMED
The Camaro coupe's program code is GMX521
The convertible program code is GMX511
The Camaro will be built in Australia UNCONFIRMED
A number of key GM performance and manufacturing engineers have been relocated to Melbourne, Australia's Holden facility to develpoe the Camaro
UNCONFIRMED
The 240 horse, 3.9 liter LZ8 V-6 and the 300 horse, 5.3 liter LH6 V-8 may be the entry-level Camaro's engine options
A 400-horse LS2 or 430-plus-horse LS3 could be the uplevel engine options.
There is talk of a supercharged engine option
Some inside GM are questioning the slated IRS suspension, in favor of a live axle setup.
BOTTOM LINE
START FILLING YOUR PIGGYBANK NOW!
Wonder if Scott will have any info??
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Magazines have always and will always spread rumors :lol:

 

[Chris 96 WS6]

Scott's take: http://web.camaross.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3879145&postcount=7

 

[OctaneZ28]

1. Camaro hasn't been finally approved yet, and it's targeted for MY 2009.

2. There are 2 Zeta platforms. Camaro will ride on "Zeta-lite". GTO will be on Holden's Zeta.

3 & 4. No set dates yet. At last info, Camaro was at a 24 month point, meaning 24 months worth of development (independent of any issues or other scheduling).

5. Program codes are classified, so I can't mention them (everything else I'm writing isn't specific GM information)

6. Camaro WILL NOT be made in Australia. I can go through all the reasons if you want, but it's either going to be Wilmington or Oshawa.

7. Although GM-Holden is doing current work on Camaro, it's because Holden is doing ALL RWD development at GM-Global.

8. There is no plans to offer the 5.3 V8 on the Camaro. It can also technically be said that the engines that will be in the next Camaro have not been developed yet. There will be a high powered V6 and a 6.2 liter (NOT 6.0) derived high output V8.

Listen to this man, he's wise!
Glad you're here Guy!

 

[Gonna be a 5th gen owner]

well whatever is going to happen I hope it happens soon!