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12/17 Chrysler halts production. It's not like anyone I know in N Cal
actually drives one.
\_ they still own lamborghini?
\_ not like everyone i know in N Cal drives
\_ hasn't stopped them from begging for rides
\_ It's called a "Dodge" for you.
\_ Dodge and Plymouth all over N.Cal, but then again I don't
consider the Bay Area N. Cal.
\_ The only people I know who buy those kind of cars are
blue collar workers or those who are uneducated. My
provider Tracy the stripper drives a cheap Plymouth. Sorry
\_ "provider tracy the stripper". what does she provide?
but all my college friends drive Japanese or German cars.
\_ Wow, a little classist are we? (And you forgot the
occasional Ford, followed by 4 years of "why the fuck
was I so stupid?")
\_ I have never regretted my 1967 mustang hardtop.
\_ There is a special place in hell for idiots who buy
cars older than they are.
\_ VIP lounge, where all the hottie sluts hang out
\_ zomg UNDEAD WARLOCK
\_ OH NOES NERF
\_ our nerfs will block out the sun..-blizzard
... then we will fight in the shade. -lock
\_ Plymouth brand was dropped years ago. (2001)
Dodge and Jeep (Chrysler corp) are fairly common. I think
Chrysler should be killed though if possible. Ford is
actually a decent company, they have Mazda, are competitive
in Europe, have the best financial situation, have had the
bestselling truck for decades, etc. Ford at least has done
well in the past with stuff like the Taurus and the Focus,
unlike GM. GM is pretty bad but even they have certain
bright spots (they do well in China apparently).
GM is pretty crappy though, not that the quality is
necessarily bad but their product introductions are sloooow.
They also have a mess of redundant brands and need serious
restructuring. They also have a brand image problem after
years of trying to push crappy products with heavy marketing.
\_ Ford was nice and turned down the bridge loan.
\_ I'd love to see ford (and for that matter gm) go back
to building nice classic cars of limited production.
'58 vette is beautiful- they can exist like that, way
'69 vette is beautiful- they can exist like that, way
smaller than they were before. Retool their factories to
build military vehicles and public transit vehicles.
\_ god wtf are these people taking their designs from
the movie "Cars"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth-generation_Chevrolet_Camaro
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth-generation_Chevrolet_Camaro#2006_Camaro_Concept
\_ The auto companies always halt production over Christmas/New Years
\_ For two weeks, not a month. |
| en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth-generation_Chevrolet_Camaro "For some of us, an emotional bond was formed when we introduced the Camaro coupe last year. But now this year, if this Camaro convertible doesn't make your heart beat faster, you should see either your optometrist or your cardiologist, because you have a problem." Besides the obvious convertible top, there are subtle changes to the exterior as well. The rear fenderlines drop off from the horizontal surface to the vertical surface a couple of inches farther out than on the coupe to keep proportions good and the rear spoiler was reshaped. The 21 in (53 cm) front and 22 in (56 cm) rear wheels were also redesigned and a thin orange line was applied to the outer edge, a nod to redwalls available circa 1969. There are many interior changes that were incorporated into the new concept. houndstooth-pattern seats of the coupe were replaced with modern leather and orange stitching. The metal finishes, accent panel finishes, and seats are all different colors. The rear seats are 6 in (15 cm) closer together to make room for the tonneau cover. The clarity of the circular gauges in square frames were improved by making the faces white with black chrome numbers and a red anodized needle. The deep-dish three-spoke steering wheel and four-pack gauge cluster carryover over from the coupe concept. Chrome seat-belt buckles are designed to look like the iconic belts buckles in late 1960s GM cars. This reworked interior of the Camaro Convertible Concept is now a very close representation of what will be seen in the production version of the Camaro. Rick Wagoner announced that GM would build an all-new version of the Chevrolet Camaro muscle car based on the award-winning concept that debuted at the Detroit auto show in January 2006. "The overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to the Camaro Concept continues to remind me of the uniquely iconic place our products can have in customers' hearts. it symbolizes America's spirit and its love affair with the automobile." Active Fuel Management which enables the engine to run on only four cylinders during light-load driving conditions, such as highway cruising, to improve fuel economy. cu in) Bore and stroke 37 in (94 mm) x 337 in (86 mm) 406 in (103 mm) x 362 in (92 mm) Cylinder head material aluminum Block material cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners Valvetrain dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing valve-in-head: two valves per cylinder; A Tremec six-speed manual transmission, Brembo brakes, 20-inch custom wheels, and a lowered ride height are a few of the additional modifications. The Camaro started in SS trim and was tuned to run on higher-octane E85. It features a gray and white paint scheme with orange highlights. Additional features include 21-inch five-spoke wheels, a dovetail spoiler, and other official GM accessory modifications. LS3 V8 mated to a Tremec 6060 six-speed manual transmission. Additional racing modifications include a 3-inch exhaust with Coast Fab mufflers, C&R racing aluminum radiator, and coolers for the engine oil, transmission and differential. edit Black Concept The Camaro Black Concept features a matte black hood, tinted glass, HID headlamps with red "halo rings", a darker grille, dark-tinted taillight lenses, and 21-inch wheels with a darker finish. It is powered by the 300 hp (220 kW) 36 L (220 cu in) V6. "The overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to the Camaro Concept continues to remind me of the uniquely iconic place our products can have in customers' hearts. it symbolizes America's spirit and its love affair with the automobile." "We intend to make the all-new Camaro relevant to younger buyers while retaining its appeal to current fans. The beauty of the best Camaros is that they have always been beautiful to look at with performance that rivals expensive European GTs. Yet they were practical enough to drive every day and priced within the reach of many new-car buyers." |
| en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth-generation_Chevrolet_Camaro#2006_Camaro_Concept "For some of us, an emotional bond was formed when we introduced the Camaro coupe last year. But now this year, if this Camaro convertible doesn't make your heart beat faster, you should see either your optometrist or your cardiologist, because you have a problem." Besides the obvious convertible top, there are subtle changes to the exterior as well. The rear fenderlines drop off from the horizontal surface to the vertical surface a couple of inches farther out than on the coupe to keep proportions good and the rear spoiler was reshaped. The 21 in (53 cm) front and 22 in (56 cm) rear wheels were also redesigned and a thin orange line was applied to the outer edge, a nod to redwalls available circa 1969. There are many interior changes that were incorporated into the new concept. houndstooth-pattern seats of the coupe were replaced with modern leather and orange stitching. The metal finishes, accent panel finishes, and seats are all different colors. The rear seats are 6 in (15 cm) closer together to make room for the tonneau cover. The clarity of the circular gauges in square frames were improved by making the faces white with black chrome numbers and a red anodized needle. The deep-dish three-spoke steering wheel and four-pack gauge cluster carryover over from the coupe concept. Chrome seat-belt buckles are designed to look like the iconic belts buckles in late 1960s GM cars. This reworked interior of the Camaro Convertible Concept is now a very close representation of what will be seen in the production version of the Camaro. Rick Wagoner announced that GM would build an all-new version of the Chevrolet Camaro muscle car based on the award-winning concept that debuted at the Detroit auto show in January 2006. "The overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to the Camaro Concept continues to remind me of the uniquely iconic place our products can have in customers' hearts. it symbolizes America's spirit and its love affair with the automobile." Active Fuel Management which enables the engine to run on only four cylinders during light-load driving conditions, such as highway cruising, to improve fuel economy. cu in) Bore and stroke 37 in (94 mm) x 337 in (86 mm) 406 in (103 mm) x 362 in (92 mm) Cylinder head material aluminum Block material cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners Valvetrain dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing valve-in-head: two valves per cylinder; A Tremec six-speed manual transmission, Brembo brakes, 20-inch custom wheels, and a lowered ride height are a few of the additional modifications. The Camaro started in SS trim and was tuned to run on higher-octane E85. It features a gray and white paint scheme with orange highlights. Additional features include 21-inch five-spoke wheels, a dovetail spoiler, and other official GM accessory modifications. LS3 V8 mated to a Tremec 6060 six-speed manual transmission. Additional racing modifications include a 3-inch exhaust with Coast Fab mufflers, C&R racing aluminum radiator, and coolers for the engine oil, transmission and differential. edit Black Concept The Camaro Black Concept features a matte black hood, tinted glass, HID headlamps with red "halo rings", a darker grille, dark-tinted taillight lenses, and 21-inch wheels with a darker finish. It is powered by the 300 hp (220 kW) 36 L (220 cu in) V6. "The overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to the Camaro Concept continues to remind me of the uniquely iconic place our products can have in customers' hearts. it symbolizes America's spirit and its love affair with the automobile." "We intend to make the all-new Camaro relevant to younger buyers while retaining its appeal to current fans. The beauty of the best Camaros is that they have always been beautiful to look at with performance that rivals expensive European GTs. Yet they were practical enough to drive every day and priced within the reach of many new-car buyers." |