2016 Alpha platform Camaro

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-25-2015, 02:28 AM

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I always felt that at 54.2", The Chevy Camaro was too tall for a sports car and if i owned one? My goal would have been 52" ride height. Well the GOOD OLE ALPHA platform did not disappoint. I had mentioned the alpha looked like the seat was lower in the cockpit floor. Well my guess should be correct because the Camaro 6 is 1.2" lower than the outgoing Camaro 5 at 53". While still 1.6 inches taller than a Z34, the new camaro is low and getting a 1.5" drop shouldn't be any challenge. A 51.5" Camaro is so tempting with a Loud exhaust and dark tints.

The height, weight and proportions of the Camaro are perfect. Nissan needs to look at the Camaro proportions for the R36. While i love the GTR Aggressive styling. The cars proportions are too big for a performance car. Camaro hit a size sweet spot for a 4 seat coupe and am so excited to see this car in person. The new mustang seating position still needed improvement as the seating position mimicks a sporty sedan instead of a sports car. It had been my main gripe with mustang. The optional recaros were very comfy in the stang but still fail to provide that "one with the vehicle" feel while driving.
Theres no denying the Z seating position is the best in the price range. But i think Camaro will shock us. Camaro 5 seat position was real good. Recaros were excellent. In the Camaro. The new seating position should be next level shyt.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-25-2015, 03:59 PM

2016 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2016 Ford Mustang | Digital Trends

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-26-2015, 10:26 AM

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The SS sounds so capable, im wondering what will they offer as a 1LE package. As the SS is totally track capable? Maybe more aggressive gear ratios and weight reduction with beefier tires?

m4a1mustang · 05-26-2015, 10:27 AM

Probably what they do now. Track oriented tire and suspension. Which should be pretty sick.

The SS will be track capable, sure, but it will be primarily focused on being a great road car. Add the 1LE if you want to get serious.

I think the Z28/ZL1 type variants are going to be insane.

FPenvy · 05-26-2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Car and Driver

The SS sounds so capable, im wondering what will they offer as a 1LE package. As the SS is totally track capable? Maybe more aggressive gear ratios and weight reduction with beefier tires?

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Probably what they do now. Track oriented tire and suspension. Which should be pretty sick.

The SS will be track capable, sure, but it will be primarily focused on being a great road car. Add the 1LE if you want to get serious.

I think the Z28/ZL1 type variants are going to be insane.

dammit.

why am I liking this car more and more

must stay strong. lol

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-26-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Probably what they do now. Track oriented tire and suspension. Which should be pretty sick.

The SS will be track capable, sure, but it will be primarily focused on being a great road car. Add the 1LE if you want to get serious.

I think the Z28/ZL1 type variants are going to be insane.

Yeah, but the current SS is nowhere near this track capable. Its pretty dramatic jump in capability from the camaro 5 to the camaro 6. The current 1LE has a ZL1 suspension. I guess we gonna have to wait and see what the next ZL1 will be spec'd like to figure out what improvements will trickle down to the 1LE package.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-26-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

dammit.

why am I liking this car more and more

must stay strong. lol

The next Z better be one DOPE ride because right now. I cant imagine putting $40k anywhere else. And at 53" ride height (1LE may be lowered to 52"?) This car will have or be capable of a dedicated sports car center of gravity? Its unreal for a muscle car to be this spec'd out.

FPenvy · 05-26-2015, 10:58 AM

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The next Z better be one DOPE ride because right now. I cant imagine putting $40k anywhere else. And at 53" ride height (1LE may be lowered to 52"?) This car will have or be capable of a dedicated sports car center of gravity? Its unreal for a muscle car to be this spec'd out.

thought the article said the new Camaro is only 51.5"

m4a1mustang · 05-26-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Yeah, but the current SS is nowhere near this track capable. Its pretty dramatic jump in capability from the camaro 5 to the camaro 6. The current 1LE has a ZL1 suspension. I guess we gonna have to wait and see what the next ZL1 will be spec'd like to figure out what improvements will trickle down to the 1LE package.

You know what I mean, though. SS will be a little more plush and compliant on the street. 1LE will be a beast.

Jordo! · 05-26-2015, 07:34 PM

I remain unmoved until I see a return of the Firebird...

A '79 FB with a 6.6 V8 under the hood (after the crappy OEM 301 cu. in. V8 died) was my first true car-love and car-heartbreak.

m4a1mustang · 05-26-2015, 07:50 PM

Better come with a chicken on the hood!

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-27-2015, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

thought the article said the new Camaro is only 51.5"

No. I said we could Probanly get 51.5 aftermarket, easily

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-27-2015, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You know what I mean, though. SS will be a little more plush and compliant on the street. 1LE will be a beast.

I think the SS will be a beast. The 1LE will be a beast on crack.... lol

FPenvy · 05-27-2015, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

No. I said we could Probanly get 51.5 aftermarket, easily

i misread that my bad lol

It was early when I went through this all

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I think the SS will be a beast. The 1LE will be a beast on crack.... lol

I wonder when they will begin to announce anything about the 1LE and ZL1 updates

RicerX · 05-27-2015, 09:43 AM

So what about this Mustang GT350 starting at $47k?

Man the next Z is going to have to be done masterfully.

05-25-2015, 02:28 AM	#331 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Five battles 2016 Camaro must win - LimaOhio.com - limaohio.com I always felt that at 54.2", The Chevy Camaro was too tall for a sports car and if i owned one? My goal would have been 52" ride height. Well the GOOD OLE ALPHA platform did not disappoint. I had mentioned the alpha looked like the seat was lower in the cockpit floor. Well my guess should be correct because the Camaro 6 is 1.2" lower than the outgoing Camaro 5 at 53". While still 1.6 inches taller than a Z34, the new camaro is low and getting a 1.5" drop shouldn't be any challenge. A 51.5" Camaro is so tempting with a Loud exhaust and dark tints. The height, weight and proportions of the Camaro are perfect. Nissan needs to look at the Camaro proportions for the R36. While i love the GTR Aggressive styling. The cars proportions are too big for a performance car. Camaro hit a size sweet spot for a 4 seat coupe and am so excited to see this car in person. The new mustang seating position still needed improvement as the seating position mimicks a sporty sedan instead of a sports car. It had been my main gripe with mustang. The optional recaros were very comfy in the stang but still fail to provide that "one with the vehicle" feel while driving. Theres no denying the Z seating position is the best in the price range. But i think Camaro will shock us. Camaro 5 seat position was real good. Recaros were excellent. In the Camaro. The new seating position should be next level shyt. cigarclifford likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980 Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 05-25-2015 at 03:24 AM.

05-25-2015, 03:59 PM	#332 (permalink)
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05-26-2015, 10:26 AM	#333 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	pretty cool camaro facts.,, Car and Driver The SS sounds so capable, im wondering what will they offer as a 1LE package. As the SS is totally track capable? Maybe more aggressive gear ratios and weight reduction with beefier tires? cigarclifford likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980 Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 05-26-2015 at 10:28 AM.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Probably what they do now. Track oriented tire and suspension. Which should be pretty sick. The SS will be track capable, sure, but it will be primarily focused on being a great road car. Add the 1LE if you want to get serious. I think the Z28/ZL1 type variants are going to be insane. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I remain unmoved until I see a return of the Firebird... A '79 FB with a 6.6 V8 under the hood (after the crappy OEM 301 cu. in. V8 died) was my first true car-love and car-heartbreak. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Better come with a chicken on the hood! UNKNOWN_370, b15 and Jordo! like this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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RicerX Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TN Posts: 597 Drives: To the Pizza joint. Rep Power: 7720	So what about this Mustang GT350 starting at $47k? Man the next Z is going to have to be done masterfully. UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

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