Chevy Camaro RS and SS. Production Ready?

by Edward Niedermeyer

Published: November 7th, 2008

Edward Niedermeyer

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Areitu on Nov 11, 2008

Steve_S : Assuming GM can find the cash to make it that far.

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Fallout11 on Nov 13, 2008

Many of you guys clearly have no idea what you're talking about. As a design engineer, let me assure you that in any other industry this would be an absolute disgrace. This is a show product, meant to impress at first glance. Even pre-production prototype toasters are gone over with a fine tooth comb and QA out the whazoo. Future (often contract) sales are on the line. In many cases display prototypes actually perform better than production models for this very reason. GM is no different, if it offers detritus rather than 'the best it has to offer' as its showpiece, future sales are most definitely on the line. This car wouldn't have been ready for a 1957 Motorama exhibit. Most SEMA attendees are not idiots, they've seen what others have on offer presently and previously, and can spot a dog without any coaching. This car is and will be a dog, quality wise, if this is the best GM can do, it best stay on the porch. Desperation to show "something" new is all I can think of for putting this car on display as-is. Instead, what it shows is that GM barely cares anymore.

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Lorenzo Yes, they can recover from the Ghosn-led corporate types who cheapened vehicles in the worst ways, including quality control. In the early to mid-1990s Nissan had efficient engines, and reliable drivetrains in well-assembled, fairly durable vehicles. They can do it again, but the Japanese government will have to help Nissan extricate itself from the "Alliance". It's too bad Japan didn't have a George Washington to warn about entangling alliances!
Slavuta Nissan + profitability = cheap crap
ToolGuy Why would they change the grille?
Oberkanone Nissan proved it can skillfully put new frosting on an old cake with Frontier and Z. Yet, Nissan dealers are so broken they are not good at selling the Frontier. Z production is so minimal I've yet to see one. Could Nissan boost sales? Sure. I've heard Nissan plans to regain share at the low end of the market. Kicks, Versa and lower priced trims of their mainstream SUV's. I just don't see dealerships being motivated to support this effort. Nissan is just about as exciting and compelling as a CVT.
ToolGuy Anyone who knows, is this the (preliminary) work of the Ford Skunk Works?