Report: Next Camaro to Shrink In Size, Join Cadillac CTS and ATS on New Platform

Administrator · 02-05-2010, 01:06 PM

Chevy's next generation Camaro is going to shrink in size from its current behemoth underpinnings and share a new global Alpha platform with the third-generation Cadillac CTS and the all-new ATS. With the next Camaro due out in 2015, the CTS is destined to bow in 2013 as a 2014 model, while the 3-Series fighting ATS is scheduled to arrive just afterwards.

The news comes from a report by Motor Trend after a presentation by consultancy firm Grant Thornton LLP at the Automotive Press Association on Thursday.

Other details revealed include plans to discontinue the CTS Coupe and SportWagon, likely because both a coupe, convertible and wagon version of the ATS are in the works. The CTS will then grow slightly (by roughly 6-inches) to be more in line with the 5 Series and E-Class.

To make this plan cost effective its likely that the new Alpha platform will use different amounts of aluminum and steel depending on whether it is being used for a Cadillac or a Chevy, with the Caddy getting a higher percentage of lighter, but more expensive, aluminum.

In addition to this new MT also suggests, the 2015 Camaro SS is likely to get a supercharged or turbocharged V6, rather than a V8.

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MJGTOWISH · 02-05-2010, 01:36 PM

NO V6 Just use a smaller V8 damnit and add F/I or better yet incorporate Direct injection into the V8 thus making the pretty damn efficient LSX series engines MORE efficient.

svede1212 · 02-05-2010, 05:08 PM

Smaller would be an improvement. Now if they can just get the ugly out of it and not try to look like a Charger. . .

MJGTOWISH · 02-05-2010, 05:50 PM

I like it...... Imho 500lb diet would be better then all else.

GM4life · 02-05-2010, 10:56 PM

We will see. I don't think it will be that much lighter. There has been talk of a DI V8 in the works. The C6R Corvette may have one this year.

6QTS11OZ · 02-06-2010, 07:33 AM

That's the only thing I hate about the Camaro... THE SIZE. If they can get it around 3600 lbs., which is a realistic number, I'd be satisfied.

QUIKSLVR04GOAT · 02-06-2010, 11:17 AM

They should supercharge an SS and make it a SSS, a Triple Threat. I mean why not? Maybe not call it an SSS, but Mustangs

have like 7 different styles right V6, GT, Cobra, Mach 1, Boss, saleen, and the GT 500 Thats not even counting the. Wouldnt that be a smart move for GM? Why couldnt they make the Camaro with a Panty droppin, mustang eating supercharged Camaro SS? Dammit i request one.

06gtoin216 · 02-06-2010, 08:01 PM

Gm does not need to follow what Ford does. That would be like taking ten giant steps back.

QUIKSLVR04GOAT · 02-07-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 06gtoin216

Gm does not need to follow what Ford does. That would be like taking ten giant steps back.

Im not saying follow what ford does. im saying they should make a supercharged Camaro. The mustang came first in 64 and the cheverolet answered with the camaro in 66. Why couldnt cheverolet answer to the GT500 with a SS supercharged? Which It looks think they are going to do with the Z28 if they do decide to make it. I am strictly GM and always will be.

06gtoin216 · 02-07-2010, 09:42 PM

Gotcha. Im just saying we dont need 7 different Camaros. 2 maybe 3 is enough. a 6 an 8 and a f/i 8 would be more than enough. a 6 and a f/i 8 would be ideal imo. Gm needs to keep it simple.