The Firebird, in my opinion, was supposed to be Pontiac's halo car, but it was never allowed to really excelle at that mission. I think they should let it loose if they are going to bring it back. Though Lutz did say that "the Firebird's day is done"
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Anyway, I love all of Kris's ideas for the 5th gen Camaro (really liked your PHR Charger too) and honestly think that they would be perfect compitition Mustang. Think the same, but different. The long hood and short deck are a given. The platform being pretty much the same is a given, but give the Camaro a live axel rear and the Firebird an independent rear. The Camaro a Mustang fighting blend of modern and retro, make the Firebird straight up modern. The Camaro gets the 5spd auto or 6spd manual, the Firebird gets the 6spd manumatic or the 6spd manual. Make the Firebird something that spans the gap between the Camaro and the Corvette. JMHO.
Here are two things that I would really like to see.
A. The return of the "Super Duty". I would love to see a limited edition version of the Trans Am with a 455ci version of the LS2, very similar to MTI's
455H.O. package.
B. Remember the T-TA? I think that basic idea should become the Formula, that way there is more than looks to make the Formula different from the Trans Am. How does a Twin-Turbo 3.6L V6 sound?
David