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GeorgeLyons 03-31-2005 11:33 PM

Camaro resurection news
 
It might be of interest to this group to know that in the recent budget cuts announced by GM, the rear-drive Zeta platform was canceled. This was definitely the base chassis platform that would be the new Camaro and the next generation non-australian GTO. Unfortunately their word was canceled, not postponed. No other rear-drive platform still exists at GM that could be tapped for this project. Bad news for Chevrolet fans when Ford is out there with a clear homerun package in the Mustang. GM........they just don't get it and haven't for a long time. They had better wake up before it's too late.

jg95z28 03-31-2005 11:36 PM

Re: Camaro resurection news
 
Zeta was cancelled in North American only. Holden will still get their Zeta. However, this has nothing to do with the new Camaro. Scott Settlemire himself said, "what is Zeta but a name?"

This may delay the new Camaro, however it doesn't kill it.

More light reading from Bob Lutz on the death of Zeta

70 copo 04-01-2005 12:59 AM

Re: Camaro resurection news
 
Correct.. Three weeks ago I spoke to a GM insider from within Chevrolet- who told me that ZETA was not the future platform for the RWD 07-08 Chevrolet "Pony car" -which is all he would call it.

Phil

Keith Tedford 04-01-2005 08:15 AM

Re: Camaro resurection news
 
Bob Lutz says that the automotive writers over reacted and he spoke like there was still something in the pipeline as the above post suggested. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif

Pantera 04-02-2005 12:56 AM

Re: Camaro resurection news
 
They introduced a new car last night on Speed channel called the "COBALT SS".

Pantera

Chevy454 04-02-2005 01:03 AM

Re: Camaro resurection news
 
The Cobalt is a 4-cylinder front-drive Cavalier replacement...granted, the SS gets a supercharger, but please don't confuse it with a performance car!

MikeA 04-02-2005 09:47 PM

Re: Camaro resurection news
 
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The Cobalt is a 4-cylinder front-drive Cavalier replacement...granted, the SS gets a supercharger, but please don't confuse it with a performance car!

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Not from the dealer. But install a loud muffler, a couple of flat screens, an obnoxious sound system and a Sony play station and NOW you have a performance car! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif

scuncio 04-03-2005 08:25 AM

Re: Camaro resurection news
 
The official word is "postponed," not cancelled, as of last week.

70Novass 04-07-2005 12:41 AM

Re: Camaro resurection news
 
In the May issue of Hemmings Muslecar Mag. they state that the new GTO will be built on the Zeta platform and in the USA. Check it out.

ANDY M 04-07-2005 02:38 AM

Re: Camaro resurection news
 
As has been noted here, Hemmings needs an experienced fact checker. Great mag to read, but as my grandma used to tell me, "trust everyone, but always cut the cards."
Some of the other posts about GM don't sound too optamistic about GM's long range future, let alone RWD platforms.
How about a 4 seat SSR?


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