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02-21-2007, 02:13 PM
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Corvette SS
Now reports are surfacing that the highly-anticipated 600-hp Super-Vette, which is what we called it in the absence of anything more official, will wear the Corvette SS badge. You may recall that after the storied SuperSport badge got diluted with less than SuperSporty products, Chevrolet promised it would only use the name for cars that truly deserved it. We think it's safe to say that the upcoming Corvette SS will be a fitting resurrection of the badge, don't you?
The Corvette SS, which will be known internally as GMX245-SSC (GMX245 is the product code for the C6-generation Corvette), is tipped to make its debut at next year's Detroit show.
General Motors Announces 4 New Transformers Stars
By News_Staff on Wednesday, February 21, 2007
http://tformers.com
Four new movie stars – “Bumblebee™,” “Autobot Jazz®,” “Autobot Ratchet®” and “Ironhide®” – from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures’, in association with Hasbro’s, forthcoming July 4th action-adventure release, “Transformers™,” were introduced by General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) as it hosted its sixth annual “ten” pre-Oscar fashion event at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood.
“Bumblebee” changes from the classic Chevrolet Camaro, and is a central character in the saga of aliens who take mechanical forms when on Earth “Autobot Jazz” converts from a Pontiac Solstice in a hardtop format. A Hummer H2, modified as a rescue vehicle, changes into “Autobot Ratchet” and “Ironhide” changes from a GMC TopKick medium-duty truck. They all star in this summer’s live-action blockbuster, “Transformers,” from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, which will premiere July 4.
Buzz about the roles that these vehicles play in the movie has been ing since a quick glimpse of the new Camaro was spotted in Paramount’s newest “Transformers” trailer, which began appearing in theaters on Dec. 20, 2006. This clip, which is currently the most-viewed movie trailer on Yahoo!, also contains images of the Solstice, H2 and TopKick for fans who were quick enough to have freeze-framed it.
“’Transformers’ is a compelling project and offers us a global platform for marketing GM products and building our brands,” said Mike Jackson, GM North America vice president, marketing and advertising. “It represents the perfect intersection of entertainment, marketing and design.”
“The first time I saw the new Camaro, while touring the GM Design Center, I knew immediately that it would be the perfect ‘Bumblebee,’” said Michael Bay, the film’s Director. He continued, “It’s got beautiful lines and a classic, timeless look. There were no other cars that came even close. I have had a great working relationship with GM for many years and am psyched to be working with them on ‘Transformers.’”
In-Movie Vehicle-Mode Photos: http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=albu...ze=800&start=0
Source: http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=albu...ze=800&start=0
Now reports are surfacing that the highly-anticipated 600-hp Super-Vette, which is what we called it in the absence of anything more official, will wear the Corvette SS badge. You may recall that after the storied SuperSport badge got diluted with less than SuperSporty products, Chevrolet promised it would only use the name for cars that truly deserved it. We think it's safe to say that the upcoming Corvette SS will be a fitting resurrection of the badge, don't you?
The Corvette SS, which will be known internally as GMX245-SSC (GMX245 is the product code for the C6-generation Corvette), is tipped to make its debut at next year's Detroit show.
General Motors Announces 4 New Transformers Stars
By News_Staff on Wednesday, February 21, 2007
http://tformers.com
Four new movie stars – “Bumblebee™,” “Autobot Jazz®,” “Autobot Ratchet®” and “Ironhide®” – from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures’, in association with Hasbro’s, forthcoming July 4th action-adventure release, “Transformers™,” were introduced by General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) as it hosted its sixth annual “ten” pre-Oscar fashion event at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood.
“Bumblebee” changes from the classic Chevrolet Camaro, and is a central character in the saga of aliens who take mechanical forms when on Earth “Autobot Jazz” converts from a Pontiac Solstice in a hardtop format. A Hummer H2, modified as a rescue vehicle, changes into “Autobot Ratchet” and “Ironhide” changes from a GMC TopKick medium-duty truck. They all star in this summer’s live-action blockbuster, “Transformers,” from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, which will premiere July 4.
Buzz about the roles that these vehicles play in the movie has been ing since a quick glimpse of the new Camaro was spotted in Paramount’s newest “Transformers” trailer, which began appearing in theaters on Dec. 20, 2006. This clip, which is currently the most-viewed movie trailer on Yahoo!, also contains images of the Solstice, H2 and TopKick for fans who were quick enough to have freeze-framed it.
“’Transformers’ is a compelling project and offers us a global platform for marketing GM products and building our brands,” said Mike Jackson, GM North America vice president, marketing and advertising. “It represents the perfect intersection of entertainment, marketing and design.”
“The first time I saw the new Camaro, while touring the GM Design Center, I knew immediately that it would be the perfect ‘Bumblebee,’” said Michael Bay, the film’s Director. He continued, “It’s got beautiful lines and a classic, timeless look. There were no other cars that came even close. I have had a great working relationship with GM for many years and am psyched to be working with them on ‘Transformers.’”
In-Movie Vehicle-Mode Photos: http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=albu...ze=800&start=0
Source: http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=albu...ze=800&start=0
02-21-2007, 02:35 PM
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I dont have any but i dont think it should be called the corvette SS but whatever remembr there was the Chevelle SS, Camaro SS, Elcamino SS, Impala SS, Nova SS, monte SS, all around the same time...
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Jim Queen, GM's VP of global product development, has told Motor Trend more about how GM's international car lines will continue to get closer.
Opel AntaraHe said GM's new Australian RWD platform will be used not just on the Pontiac G8 and Chevy Camaro, but as the basis for the next generation of Cadillacs.
In fact in GM's portfolio, the only large RWD car (not truck) not built on this platform will be the next Corvette and XLR.
Queen says the C7 Vette will stick will a naturally aspirated V8 and RWD (not AWD). But power will climb by another significant increment, up to around 700 horsepower. 'We're working hard to get that power onto the pavement,' Queen said, mentioning that weight and weight distribution are the keys.
Opel Astra TwinTopThe twinning of Opel and Saturn continues. The new Korean-built Opel Antara has just gone on sale in Europe, and will become the 2008 Saturn Vue, from the same source, as announced just before the Chicago Show.
Saturn will also get further bodystyles of the Europe-built compact, the Astra. Three-door and five-door hatchbacks were unveiled at the Chicago autoshow, but sedan and a coupe-cabrio called TwinTop will make the transition to Saturns.
Opel AntaraHe said GM's new Australian RWD platform will be used not just on the Pontiac G8 and Chevy Camaro, but as the basis for the next generation of Cadillacs.
In fact in GM's portfolio, the only large RWD car (not truck) not built on this platform will be the next Corvette and XLR.
Queen says the C7 Vette will stick will a naturally aspirated V8 and RWD (not AWD). But power will climb by another significant increment, up to around 700 horsepower. 'We're working hard to get that power onto the pavement,' Queen said, mentioning that weight and weight distribution are the keys.
Opel Astra TwinTopThe twinning of Opel and Saturn continues. The new Korean-built Opel Antara has just gone on sale in Europe, and will become the 2008 Saturn Vue, from the same source, as announced just before the Chicago Show.
Saturn will also get further bodystyles of the Europe-built compact, the Astra. Three-door and five-door hatchbacks were unveiled at the Chicago autoshow, but sedan and a coupe-cabrio called TwinTop will make the transition to Saturns.
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Originally Posted by 97z2801ss
I dont have any but i dont think it should be called the corvette SS but whatever remembr there was the Chevelle SS, Camaro SS, Elcamino SS, Impala SS, Nova SS, monte SS, all around the same time...
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