factory hot rods

There are a lot of recognizable elements in the Concept Camaro design lifted directly from the '67-'69 Camaro. But the whole car is much sharper edged than the original; the design has facets much like Cadillac's current sedans. That results in a car that looks more aggressive than any factory '69 Camaro. "The overall proportions, long hood, and powerful fender forms say this is a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive performance vehicle," says Tom Peters, GM's design director, rear-wheel-drive performance cars. Look for them in 2009.



"Challenger draws upon the initial '70 model as the icon of the series," says Tom Tremont, vice president, advanced vehicle design. "The '70 model is the most sought after by collectors. But instead of merely recreating that car, the designers endeavored to build a Challenger most people see in their mind's eye--a vehicle without the imperfections like the old car's tucked-under wheels, long front overhang, and imperfect fits. As with all pleasurable memories, you remember the good and screen out the bad. We wanted the concept car to evoke all those sweet memories . . . everything you thought the Challenger was, and more." They should be out in 2009.




What happens when a legend from Texas reunites with a legend from Dearborn? The most powerful Mustang ever.

After 40 years, racing legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Mustang are back together with the introduction of the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500.

The collaboration between Shelby and Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) is yielding an instant collector's Mustang that builds 475 horsepower in its 5.4-liter supercharged V-8. Scheduled for the 2007 model year.