Whoa, GM releases sketches of a new concepts.

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

A couple of these are pretty cool.

http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews&loc_code=&content_code=01551940

I wanna see some more pics of the new GTO, dammit!

 

[EvilYoda]

nothing too special or new, but still cool......although that last picture looks like an RX300.

 

[apoppin]

Cool, maybe . . . but when I see new automobile designs without wheels, I'll be impressed.

 

[Viper GTS]

New GTO

Viper GTS

 

[Rent]

I like the SS drawings

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
New GTO

Viper GTS

I thought the Monaro would be redesigned before becoming the GTO. Autoweek had an article with a concept pic. I found the article, but, apparently, you need to be a member to read their archives. :frown:

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: Radeon
I like the SS drawings

Ditto, but the 5-point front air dam and slanted headlights make it look too much like a Mazda - not that its a bad thing.

 

[prontospyder]

Looks pretty nice. I guess GM had good designers after all....they just needed Bob Lutz to jumpstart them.

 

[TallBill]

im liking the ss and the pontiac concept

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Bump for the evening crowd.

 

[diskop]

Looks pretty wicked. Don't think they're actually going to produce any of those though

 

[MrHappyMonkey]

why do concept photos always have nice rims on the cars, but the automaker ends up putting crappy a$$ aloy 15s on the car?

 

[Howard]

It's probably just me, but that Holden looks like it has absolutely no character at all.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: MrHappyMonkey
why do concept photos always have nice rims on the cars, but the automaker ends up putting crappy a$$ aloy 15s on the car?

Those "crappy a$$ aloy" wheels are much cheaper to manufacture.

Originally posted by: Yucky
It's probably just me, but that Holden looks like it has absolutely no character at all.

Which is probably why they're giving it a bit of a makeover before bringing it here.

 

[Howard]

Suspension and steering systems have been comprehensively revised and refined to achieve the stability, precision and predictability required of such a car.

Which is why they're not using double wishbone suspension on all four.

HP / Liter 53.26 bhp per litre

 

[MrHappyMonkey]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed

Originally posted by: MrHappyMonkey
why do concept photos always have nice rims on the cars, but the automaker ends up putting crappy a$$ aloy 15s on the car?

Those "crappy a$$ aloy" wheels are much cheaper to manufacture.

blehh... but they dont even have those rims as an OPTION (though they'd probably be 2x the price of buying an aftermarket rim)...

 

[Howard]

Crappy alloy 15s, something wrong with alloys?

 

[MrHappyMonkey]

Originally posted by: Yucky
Crappy alloy 15s, something wrong with alloys?

yes, when you compare it to this

 

[MajesticMoose]

is it me, or does that last pic look like a chevy asstek?

 

[Dark4ng3l]

Those things look like they decided to make all their cars look like 350Z ripoffs because they would sell better or something(it will probably work too!)

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: Dark4ng3l
Those things look like they decided to make all their cars look like 350Z ripoffs because they would sell better or something(it will probably work too!)

The overall shape looks similar to the 350Z, which, itself, IMO, looks like a cross between a 911 and a Focus. Even since the Model T cars of similar generations have looked alike. Not much you can do about, and it certainly doesn't bother me, as long as there are enough distinguishing features to separate the design from others in its class.

Originally posted by: MrHappyMonkey

Originally posted by: Yucky
Crappy alloy 15s, something wrong with alloys?

yes, when you compare it to this

I've seen similar rims on many VW and Audi's. They look very cool.

 

[Balthazar]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
New GTO

Viper GTS

I thought the Monaro would be redesigned before becoming the GTO. Autoweek had an article with a concept pic. I found the article, but, apparently, you need to be a member to read their archives. :frown:

Right you are....
The real "all new" GTO....