Zerin Dube
08-09-2006, 04:14 PM
I don't know how much of an automotive enthusiast any of you are beyond photographing them, but I am just so excited of where the industry is going. While we are still in the middle of some of the highest gas prices we've seen in the U.S., manufacturers aren't forgetting about that core group of people that will pay whatever it takes to go out and have fun.
Tomorrow, Chevy is going to announce the return of the Camaro at an event in Warren, Michigan. Rumors are that we could see the return of the Camaro as early as the 2008 model year... Some of you might also know that Dodge has announced the production of the Challenge, also for 2008. Rumors are also flying that a BOSS variant of the Mustang will be coming out around that time.
Ladies and gentlemen, its the late sixties all over again. Maybe not quite to the extent, but for some of us youngins, this is the closes we've come to this kinda horsepower war. Sure the Germans have been one upping each other for years, but who the hell has $100k to throw around on a car? These domestic muscle cars are built for the average working guy who wants power and style at a price that is affordable.
Personally, I can't wait. Dodge has already said that you won't be able to tell the difference between the design of the sheetmetal on the concept and the design of the production car. Chevy has a bit more of a challenge on their hands making it from concept to production. I hope they don't lose as much as Ford did when they introduced the production version of the Mustang. Regardless, this is one hell of an exciting time to be a car guy, as the domestic horsepower wars are on! It just so happens my Audi's lease matures in '08. Decisions, decisions, decisions....
What do you guys think? Am I the only horsepower crazy guy here? :)
http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/data/902/medium/MG_8167.jpg
http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/data/896/medium/MG_7611.jpg
Tomorrow, Chevy is going to announce the return of the Camaro at an event in Warren, Michigan. Rumors are that we could see the return of the Camaro as early as the 2008 model year... Some of you might also know that Dodge has announced the production of the Challenge, also for 2008. Rumors are also flying that a BOSS variant of the Mustang will be coming out around that time.
Ladies and gentlemen, its the late sixties all over again. Maybe not quite to the extent, but for some of us youngins, this is the closes we've come to this kinda horsepower war. Sure the Germans have been one upping each other for years, but who the hell has $100k to throw around on a car? These domestic muscle cars are built for the average working guy who wants power and style at a price that is affordable.
Personally, I can't wait. Dodge has already said that you won't be able to tell the difference between the design of the sheetmetal on the concept and the design of the production car. Chevy has a bit more of a challenge on their hands making it from concept to production. I hope they don't lose as much as Ford did when they introduced the production version of the Mustang. Regardless, this is one hell of an exciting time to be a car guy, as the domestic horsepower wars are on! It just so happens my Audi's lease matures in '08. Decisions, decisions, decisions....
What do you guys think? Am I the only horsepower crazy guy here? :)
http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/data/902/medium/MG_8167.jpg
http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/data/896/medium/MG_7611.jpg