Check the article out here:

Exhaust Notes - A Blog from MSN Autos - MSN Autos

To quote from the article:



I think some of this has been mentioned before in here, although batted around a bit loosely. It's nice to see this mentioned in such an article as it shows there is [probably] some sort of truth to it.

I love the new Camaro. However, the fact is it is a bit of a pig. It needs to lose at least 200 lbs..

 

What cars are on the alpha platform?

 

I quite frankly have no idea what cars are using this platform. After doing some quick research, it appears this platform is so new there is currently only one car using it, the new Cadillac ATS.

Here is a Wikipedia article about the platform:

GM Alpha platform - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Not a bad read. The article says in part:

The timing of this article is off as the 6th gen Camaro isn't comming out in 2013. Still, this is interesting stuff.

The article states this platform can handle anything from 4-cyl all the way up to V8's with AWD being possible. One thing that strikes me though is it appears this platform looks like it was meant for smaller sedans. How about a Malibu sized Camaro, everyone?

 

Very interesting, thank you for the info

 

Wow.
You guys oughta get over to this section of the forum every so often.

Automotive News / Industry / Future Vehicle Discussion - CamaroZ28.Com Message Board

 

Thanks for the link Hujass.

 

It,s really awesome and interesting

 

Camaro and CTS are supposedly moving to Alpha +.

 

Rumors have been for a 6th gen Camaro for 2016 MY. That could mean early, mid or late 2015. Earlier the better because the new Mustang will be out in 2014.

Weight loss is a must for many reasons from the 5th Gen. I just hope that Alpha is designed well enough to meet all the Camaro performance criteria and save some weight from the 5th Gen to match the new Mustang's already lower weight and expected further lightening.

 

The good news is the ATS which will share the platform has been getting great reviews. Thats a great start. Now we just need the Camaro to up the ante a bit more.

 

This is a good thing, obviously. In the meantime, I am enjoying my 2013 Mustang GT. I like how the 5th gen looks, but there were just too many downsides. Anyway, my loyalty lies with whatever manufacturer produces the most car for the buck. The car has to be visually appealing of course, inside and out. This only goes for American manufacturers. I doubt I would ever buy an import unless I become a millionaire. Porsche screams my name in that case!

 

I think we'll learn a lot more about what a Alpha's performance capabilities are once the ATS-V comes to market.

But it looks like anything Alpha based is a step in the right direction for GM RWD future dimensionally and dynamiclly.