The New Camaro: Questions for the F-body crew.

[Draco-REX]

Ok, I was doing some thinking and, being detached from the f-body world for 10-odd years, I have some questions about the new Camaro.

 

I've always been interested in the shorthand enthusiasts use to identify cars. We use "FB, FC, or FD" to talk abour RX-7s, AE86 for the popular corolla chassis. Hell, I drive a GDC and a GDG. Now, the previous Camaro and Firebird were referred to as "F-bodys," being the platform designation from GM (F). Is GM going to resurrect the F designation for the new Camaro, does it have a new one, or does it share a platform with another car in GM's lineup? (WAYYYY back when, there were rumors of the Caddy Catera platform)

 

Now, regardless of the above answer, does the f-body community refer to the new Camaro as a "F-body?"

 

And ultimately, does the community refer to the new Camaro as a 5th generation Camaro, or something else?

 

I'm just curious..

[thorne]

I thought it was on the Zetta Platform but I can't rember.

[Guest Removed]

Its not f-chassis. so no its not going to be a F-body. More then likely Its going to be Z-body

and yeah i would be called the 5th gen.

 

[l36tols1]

Yeah 5th gen is what I will call it too..

 

I love the looks of the new Camaro but I could get a used Viper/Z06 for the same price as a new Camaro.

[Cordell]

It's deffinatly the 5th gen, but I haven't read anything on a deffinative body designation.