Here's some new info from Bob Lutz:



One I can sort of talk about is the Camaro. We had the first fully representative prototype with close to final surfaces standing at track side. It looked as awesome as the concept, and the blotchy black/white camo scheme could not destroy the great stance and proportion. The body fits were already better than what came off the line a few years ago. The interior had some hand-made plastic parts and showed some gaps, but was remarkable for the first car.

I got to drive it first, not only because “rank has its privileges,” but because I didn't want anyone stuffing it into a barrier before I got to drive.

Twisting the key produced a muted rumble from the big V8. We pulled away smoothly in the first cog of the new, slick, six-speed manual. Depressing the accelerator shifted the world into fast forward, with three or four more quick upshifts. The car had just been completed and had had no tuning or finessing. But I loved the response, the sound, the steering and the brakes. There's more work to be done, for sure, and the group knows it. They still have time for further development. The goal of the team led by Gene Stefanyshyn is to produce the finest car in its class, ever. Do I think they will get there? I wouldn't bet against that team!

On a side note, Vice President for Global Design Ed Welburn was on the drive, too. Seeing his beloved Camaro as a real car… in near-final metal, glass, rubber and plastic… transformed from a visionary dream into a highly drivable reality… well, it was almost too much for him. He broke ranks, ran over to it, and hugged it! I have the photo to prove it — but of course we can’t show it to you just yet!

http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/

 

Niiice

 

Thanks, like we needed another "tease" like that!!!

 

I'd love to see that picture.

 

Uh... no.

They just finished the first prototype and the plant isn't even ready to start production.

 

Glad they like it and I'm sure we will too.

 

Learned something new... no push button start with a smart key.

I was actually kinda hoping for it...




You sick, mean, twisted bastard

*Just playing, thanks for the info! I have GOOSEBUMPS!

 

Man I can't wait to see some spy pics!!

 

 

I Just cant wait to see a picture. Well, at least we know it doesnt have a push start. It's OK, I just want to see the car! how long do you think it will take to see a spyshot of the car ?

 

Why can't a production type Camaro be hand built in a warehouse with production supplies coming from the suppliers to show in Detroit?

We don't need the plant to build 100 production Camaros to be in Detroit, we just need one

 

nice...can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait.

BUT...will it come with T-tops? (sorry, just kidding, I had to, don't flame me, I don't want t-tops).

 

HAHAHA - You beat me to that post!
I'm really looking forward to seeing how close my 2010 camaro will be to the show car.
Bob's crew is allowed to make all the minor changes to the interior their little hearts desire, as long as the exterior is true to concept (b-pillar should really blend in fine). LS2, LS3, direct injection, whatever as long as its paired to that six-speed with 400 (or more) ponies in the base v8!!!

 

I dont expect to see any images from GM until the reveal. Spyshots.... typical media outlet breaking the embargo of the official images.. so figure a week or so before the reveal.

The production car wont be ready by January.

 

It could, but then it would be a whole year till we got to drive it. I guess its possible, but I would think that they would hold off till at least middle of 08 to show the preproduction, maybe even LA.