Chazman

Camaros being built in Australia and imported to NA is EXTREMELY unlikely. The other way around is more likely for the "Monaro replacement".

Probably alittle of most of that, plus marketing and production considerations/capacity.

There is a somewhat different powertrain line up now, than there was just several months ago. I wouldn't be surprised to see it change yet again by release time.

That must be the $32,000, 2008, LS7, GTO...which will outperform the Z06 and CTSv. j/k

Good one.

It was... But that's changed.... We'll see if it changes again.... BTW, add one more V8 to that. A badass one.

No nothing like that. Perhaps something with fewer cylinders and comparable hp.

A 6.0L is not part of the program. And it now appears a 5.3L won't either.

You're misunderstanding me Guy. GMT361 is dead. The GMT360 TrailBlazer will continue....with a freshening down the road.

Work done for the NA Zeta's before their cancellation was limited to design work and some computer math for structure and packaging. IOW, not as much developement as you may think. After those programs were cancelled (G8, GTO/Chevy Coupe), work started in earnest on the "Camaro". Lot's of initial engineering and packaging work was done on Camaro and Impala before they were transferred to Holden several months ago.

GMT361 appears completely dead. GMT360 will get a freshening somewhere down the road.

Sure, various GTO design proposals were done over a year and a half ago, but those haven't been touched since. Obviously, judging by his Geneva comments, Bob Lutz wants a new GTO. But at this point we don't know what form it would take....nor does GM. One of the proposals from 12-18 months ago? A "CLS type" coupe? Retro? Modern? 2 door? 4 door?

Don't get the wrong idea turbo, there's work being done. The Impala will share a bunch with Commodore under the skin but the Camaro's platform is being created as we speak....based on Zeta. And I use the words 'being created' purposely to characterize at which point of development it's at.

That is unless the "Monaro replacement" is based on the Camaro.

Yeah, the VE Commodores are coming out this year. But Camaro will have substantial differences. The entire structure from the dash forward is unique to it. As is the upper structure. The platform is being created as we speak. It's on track...but it's not going to be out as soon as alot of people think/hope. And other than just talk and proposals....at this very moment, there are only two Zeta cars for NA that are actually being worked on. Camaro and Impala.

Thanks Casey!

Oh BTW 91z, how can I format my avatar to look like your sig?

Oh no , not at all. And as far as I can tell, evok and I have come to our conclusions independently.

AFAIK they will use the same suspension systems.

Saw this in the locked thread and just wanted to clarify since my name was brought up. The bulk of vehicle platform work on Camaro is being done in Australia right now, but there is still work - design, powertrain, etc., etc., being done here in NA. There are no secret Australian programs. It would be silly for GM to even work that way. Are there a bunch of Camaros running around down under? Probably not. Just guessing, but they may be at the point where mules are finally being built. And when I say mules, I don't mean real Camaros. I mean validation work being done on donor VE Commodores (or whatever), for example.

Agreed.

Or some structural/engineering issue that needs to be resolved.... (Just a wild guess)

I've been considering buying one, but I think I'll wait until the order constraint is lifted, which just might be MY '07. A six speed auto would just make such a nice improvement in that package. Better performance. Better (probably much better), gas mileage.

I agree. DCX showed lots of balls.

I think the Charger SRT-8 would be so much better looking without that ridiculous rear spoiler. They should at least offer a spoiler delete option.