View Poll Results: The RS..
Like RS trim level
73
69.52%
Don't like RS trim level
6
5.71%
Don't really care
26
24.76%
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The RS...
02-02-2006 | 11:05 AM
#20
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From: Annapolis, MD
Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by guionM
The only Camaro I really liked as a kid was the 1977 black & white color schemed Camaro Rallye Sport (for those of you who may still have it, there's a spread of it on the last inside pages of the 1977 Camaro brochure..... yes, I still have it 
).
I was never a fan of the "faux-Z28" look of the 3rd gen RS, and the "boy-racer" looks of the 4th gen version. Sure, surveys said the public wanted a Z28 look 3rd gen and the 4th gen RS survey seemed to appeal to the young buyer since insurence was cheaper. But surveys pegged the Aztek as a success too. The only thing that should look like a Z28 IS a Z28, and the body add-ons should be an option or under another name, not an RS.
For me, a Camaro RS with a 5.3 V8 with LS1 power levels and a 6 speed transmission, with the comfort and style the RS had back then (with wood instead of alumunum) and Z28-like handling at a modest price would be the ticket. Performance-wise, a 0-60 time of 5 seconds and a top speed of at least 155 is plenty for my usage, if the price doesn't exceed Mustang GT's $24K.
As for your question, "is an RS package possible?", I'd say since GM plans to build massive numbers of these new Camaros, it's probally pretty likely.
The classy, stripe-less, scoop and spoiler free, silver concept seems alot like what a Camaro RS might look like.
).I was never a fan of the "faux-Z28" look of the 3rd gen RS, and the "boy-racer" looks of the 4th gen version. Sure, surveys said the public wanted a Z28 look 3rd gen and the 4th gen RS survey seemed to appeal to the young buyer since insurence was cheaper. But surveys pegged the Aztek as a success too. The only thing that should look like a Z28 IS a Z28, and the body add-ons should be an option or under another name, not an RS.
For me, a Camaro RS with a 5.3 V8 with LS1 power levels and a 6 speed transmission, with the comfort and style the RS had back then (with wood instead of alumunum) and Z28-like handling at a modest price would be the ticket. Performance-wise, a 0-60 time of 5 seconds and a top speed of at least 155 is plenty for my usage, if the price doesn't exceed Mustang GT's $24K.
As for your question, "is an RS package possible?", I'd say since GM plans to build massive numbers of these new Camaros, it's probally pretty likely.
The classy, stripe-less, scoop and spoiler free, silver concept seems alot like what a Camaro RS might look like.
I loved the two toned look of the second gen RS packages! I'm hoping they do something to that extent... like what has been posted in the photoshop thread, two toned body color packages with a little dress up here and there.
AND INCLUDE THE LATE 60s RS HEADLIGHT COVERS!!!!!
02-02-2006 | 11:22 AM
#21
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Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by stars1010
go on.......
Just as they started getting the 4th gen right, with the LS1 and new front clip reminiscent of a 2nd gen, they cancel the darned thing.
02-02-2006 | 11:56 AM
#23
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,375
From: Sarasota FL
Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by guionM
For me, a Camaro RS with a 5.3 V8 with LS1 power levels and a 6 speed transmission, with the comfort and style the RS had back then (with wood instead of alumunum) and Z28-like handling at a modest price would be the ticket. Performance-wise, a 0-60 time of 5 seconds and a top speed of at least 155 is plenty for my usage, if the price doesn't exceed Mustang GT's $24K.
As for your question, "is an RS package possible?", I'd say since GM plans to build massive numbers of these new Camaros, it's probally pretty likely.
The classy, stripe-less, scoop and spoiler free, silver concept seems alot like what a Camaro RS might look like.
As for your question, "is an RS package possible?", I'd say since GM plans to build massive numbers of these new Camaros, it's probally pretty likely.
The classy, stripe-less, scoop and spoiler free, silver concept seems alot like what a Camaro RS might look like.
That is literally the car I'd buy, what you just described. As a former '89 RS owner, I like the "retro" appeal of bringing the RS moniker back
Give me what Guy just described for $25-26k, and I'm sold 
02-02-2006 | 12:14 PM
#24
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Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by Z284ever
What if RS included things like HID/Xenon lights, different grill, revised tail lights, stuff like that, and was available as a package on any base Camaro, SS or Z/28?
Oh yeah.....
Oh yeah.....
And then leave what to differentiate the other base from SS from Z28? just hoods?
Hell RS could sorta be more of a premium stuff trim line/options package? HID, HUD, and different wheels?
02-02-2006 | 12:19 PM
#25
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Posts: 3,122
From: Houston
Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by greg_nate
Its funny because the 4th gen really *DID* mess it up. And as I step into my ultrahigh temperature flame suit, I'll go on to say that the 4th gens messed up a lot of things - starting with appearance. The LT1s looked like a GEO Storm on steriods.
Just as they started getting the 4th gen right, with the LS1 and new front clip reminiscent of a 2nd gen, they cancel the darned thing.
Just as they started getting the 4th gen right, with the LS1 and new front clip reminiscent of a 2nd gen, they cancel the darned thing.
Oh.....well I agree with you then, I thought you were calling me out.
Funny thing is a '95 Z28 is still my favorite Camaro.
02-02-2006 | 12:24 PM
#26
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From: Chicagoland IL
Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by 0toinsanein5.4sec
And then leave what to differentiate the other base from SS from Z28? just hoods?
It's pretty apparent that this won't be a repeat of the 4th gen.
02-02-2006 | 12:25 PM
#27
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Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Oakland, California
Re: The RS...
Keep in mind folks that RS, Rally Sport or Ralley Sport (All three were used at some point) didn't always mean V8. The first gen RS cars could be had with the 230 cid straight six.
Personally, I have always loved the first gen RS Camaros. They have always been my favorite. My first Camaro was an RS. I own an original RS now. And I've even thought of converting my blue 67 coupe to an RS clone.
The best RS Camaros were the 3rd gens IMHO. A Camaro RS could be a nice sleeper back then. The 4th gens were a different story though and RS mainly became a boy racer ground effects and spoiler package as others have mentioned.
Personally, I don't care if RS is revived, mainly because the idea of the Rally Sport was bastardized in the 4th gens. (Interesting that although we argue over whether a Z/28 should still exist, everyone seems to be less emotional about the RS which was also a Camaro-specific trim package.) However, I don't think you should be able to "option-up" a base V6 Camaro to make it look like a Camaro SS or Camaro Z/28. If you're going to offer a styling package called "RS" make it different from the two performance Camaros.
I also do not see a need or purpose of a base or mid-level V8. But then I believe I'm in the minority on this.
Personally, I have always loved the first gen RS Camaros. They have always been my favorite. My first Camaro was an RS. I own an original RS now. And I've even thought of converting my blue 67 coupe to an RS clone.
The best RS Camaros were the 3rd gens IMHO. A Camaro RS could be a nice sleeper back then. The 4th gens were a different story though and RS mainly became a boy racer ground effects and spoiler package as others have mentioned.
Personally, I don't care if RS is revived, mainly because the idea of the Rally Sport was bastardized in the 4th gens. (Interesting that although we argue over whether a Z/28 should still exist, everyone seems to be less emotional about the RS which was also a Camaro-specific trim package.) However, I don't think you should be able to "option-up" a base V6 Camaro to make it look like a Camaro SS or Camaro Z/28. If you're going to offer a styling package called "RS" make it different from the two performance Camaros.
I also do not see a need or purpose of a base or mid-level V8. But then I believe I'm in the minority on this.
02-02-2006 | 01:13 PM
#28
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From: Sarasota FL
Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by jg95z28
I also do not see a need or purpose of a base or mid-level V8. But then I believe I'm in the minority on this.
Some people just have to have the V8, but don't want to pay for the other stuff. I'd rather have a 300hp 4.8 (which no, I don't think we'll get) than a 300hp VVT 3v 3.9 V6 as an optional base motor...by a long shot. Some people want the sound and the feel of a V8, and won't buy a Camaro if they can't afford that. You can definitely put me in that group...
02-02-2006 | 05:01 PM
#29
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From: Chattanooga, TN
Re: The RS...
As an owner of a 92 RS, I absolutely love the RS. However as much as I love it, I'd rather have a Z/28. Having said that, I still want to see an RS model. I think it could help sales when compared to mustang. If Chevy offered an RS model that was in between the Base and Z/28 model, with a small V8 and low price tag, I think it could sell like mad. Give those teenagers who can't afford a Z/28, a fast and affordable camaro that can hold up with a mustang GT. We all know the Z/28 will whip the GT, so I feel they should make the RS comparable to the GT in terms of performance. Just my .02.
02-02-2006 | 05:44 PM
#30
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From: The desert(for now)
Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by Jason E
With all due respect, I sure as hell HOPE you're in the minority. Cheap V8 performance is the essence of Camaro. Its the reason why out of 70k Camaros built in '92, 39k were 305 TBI RSs...which also happened to be the last time you could even get a base V8!!
Some people just have to have the V8, but don't want to pay for the other stuff. I'd rather have a 300hp 4.8 (which no, I don't think we'll get) than a 300hp VVT 3v 3.9 V6 as an optional base motor...by a long shot. Some people want the sound and the feel of a V8, and won't buy a Camaro if they can't afford that. You can definitely put me in that group...
Some people just have to have the V8, but don't want to pay for the other stuff. I'd rather have a 300hp 4.8 (which no, I don't think we'll get) than a 300hp VVT 3v 3.9 V6 as an optional base motor...by a long shot. Some people want the sound and the feel of a V8, and won't buy a Camaro if they can't afford that. You can definitely put me in that group...