I like that you wrote " What if' . These stories of late regarding the Firebird coming back are a pipe dream. Pontiac has been gone for some time. Since the Camaro has been axed again I don't believe GM would bring the Firebird back even with a new name. The Dodge Neon was also sold as a Plymouth Neon for 1 or 2 years but co-branding hasn't been common.
@@WolfHeiau You probably have a very sound idea. I am 66 and through the decades I have seen auto manufacturers lose touch with Americans wants and needs over and over again. Niche vehicles such as Camaro , Firebird or Mustang aren't usually high volume profit makers. Having said that I do believe that there are occasions where a certain model does serve as a marketing tool to get customers in the dealership. In other words a customer walks in to a dealership to purchase say a Camaro and buys an Impala. The dealer still gets a sell. No Camaro ? Maybe a lost customer. In the end regarding the Firebird I don't see GM building a Camaro clone. However as you stated electric cars are fashionable these days and Ford has an ICE Mustang and an electric Mustang. So maybe the Camaro could come back electrified with a Pontiac design influence.
@@allanleeth2415 GM has said there is a completely new Camaro in the wings. The talk implies it will be a high powered EV. Can’t they see the Mach-e is languishing on car lots across the country? Here we go again, forcing what we don’t want upon us. Besides, EVs are not zero emissions vehicles. Plus the batteries are an ecological nightmare in production and disposal. In general we are not ready for EVs.
GM could bring back Pontiac as a pure performance division. That would differentiate Pontiac. There are dealers that carry multiple GM divisions. I am sure these dealers could make room for Pontiac.
I saw the ad too. There is a disclaimer at the bottom of the ad that states it is not real. So, which is real, the ad or the disclaimer? I would love to have the TA back, but if it is based on the same platform as a new version of the Camaro we may be disappointed. Keep your fingers crossed!
@@WolfHeiau why would a magazine waste valuable advertising space on a fake ad? I really believe its real. I've owned fourth gen Firebirds for over 20 years and would love to buy a new one.
@@michaelm3381 That is the big mystery behind the ad. Did GM run it to test the public interest? Did Car and Driver run it to bolster the declining magazine industry? Or is it a collaboration? Only time will tell. I am with you, I would love to have one, as long as it is not an EV.
I don't know who designed this prototype of this Trans Am but I could do a hell of a lot better job than that and give it a lot of power to put the dodge in it's place
I would definitely love you to do that. It looks ok. But need some help. I love what you said, to put a lot more hp and to put Dodge in it's place. 💯% agree That's what I would have done. I noticed that in these new Trans-Am's they always putting the same hp 500hp. Never 800,900 1,000, 1200,1300,1400,15,16,17,18,19,2,000 hp
@@WolfHeiau OK you miss seeing new pontiac rolling out. I miss pontiac KARR i never forget him..he is good no evil! Ok sorry I talk too much is not interesting for you.
@@Mirë-Mariell Ah, I almost forgot about KARR. Everyone thinks of KITT. Interesting. Two of my cars are the Camaro versions of KITT and KARR. Now I just need to automate them.
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I like that you wrote " What if' . These stories of late regarding the Firebird coming back are a pipe dream. Pontiac has been gone for some time. Since the Camaro has been axed again I don't believe GM would bring the Firebird back even with a new name. The Dodge Neon was also sold as a Plymouth Neon for 1 or 2 years but co-branding hasn't been common.
Maybe GM needs a shakeup in upper management?
@@WolfHeiau You probably have a very sound idea. I am 66 and through the decades I have seen auto manufacturers lose touch with Americans wants and needs over and over again. Niche vehicles such as Camaro , Firebird or Mustang aren't usually high volume profit makers. Having said that I do believe that there are occasions where a certain model does serve as a marketing tool to get customers in the dealership. In other words a customer walks in to a dealership to purchase say a Camaro and buys an Impala. The dealer still gets a sell. No Camaro ? Maybe a lost customer. In the end regarding the Firebird I don't see GM building a Camaro clone. However as you stated electric cars are fashionable these days and Ford has an ICE Mustang and an electric Mustang. So maybe the Camaro could come back electrified with a Pontiac design influence.
@@allanleeth2415 your sentiment harkens back to the slogan “win on Sunday, sell on Monday”. The good old days!
@@WolfHeiau 10 - 4 !
@@allanleeth2415 GM has said there is a completely new Camaro in the wings. The talk implies it will be a high powered EV. Can’t they see the Mach-e is languishing on car lots across the country? Here we go again, forcing what we don’t want upon us.
Besides, EVs are not zero emissions vehicles. Plus the batteries are an ecological nightmare in production and disposal. In general we are not ready for EVs.
not sure how GM will bring back old brand of cars of the past and who will carry them over since GM killed them in 2000!
GM could bring back Pontiac as a pure performance division. That would differentiate Pontiac. There are dealers that carry multiple GM divisions. I am sure these dealers could make room for Pontiac.
It's not a rumor. I saw the ad in my Car and Driver magazine. It is returning, I hope it's not electric.
I saw the ad too. There is a disclaimer at the bottom of the ad that states it is not real. So, which is real, the ad or the disclaimer? I would love to have the TA back, but if it is based on the same platform as a new version of the Camaro we may be disappointed. Keep your fingers crossed!
@@WolfHeiau why would a magazine waste valuable advertising space on a fake ad? I really believe its real. I've owned fourth gen Firebirds for over 20 years and would love to buy a new one.
@@michaelm3381 That is the big mystery behind the ad. Did GM run it to test the public interest? Did Car and Driver run it to bolster the declining magazine industry? Or is it a collaboration? Only time will tell. I am with you, I would love to have one, as long as it is not an EV.
Naive much? 😂
@@kingjames1586 sometimes it is blissful
I don't know who designed this prototype of this Trans Am but I could do a hell of a lot better job than that and give it a lot of power to put the dodge in it's place
Go for it! If GM likes your design they might use it. Who knows, maybe they will put you on their payroll. Now that would be fantastic!
I would definitely love you to do that. It looks ok. But need some help. I love what you said, to put a lot more hp and to put Dodge in it's place. 💯% agree That's what I would have done. I noticed that in these new Trans-Am's they always putting the same hp 500hp. Never 800,900 1,000, 1200,1300,1400,15,16,17,18,19,2,000 hp
And no paddle shifters, none in any of the car.
The only Pontiac might have Paddle shifters is the Pontiac wide body 1996 I believe.
@@conradtestamark212 I'll look that up okay
Today’s GM isn’t worthy of producing a TransAm
@@kingjames1586 I have worked for corporations that went astray due to poor management. I hope GM can clean house before it is too late.
@@WolfHeiau you sad.... GM can clean house before it is too late. You remind me of KARR from Night Rider....he is cute. I love Pontiac thx❣
@@Mirë-Mariell Mahalo! I do miss seeing new Pontiacs rolling out. GM is missing a differently spiced flavor.
@@WolfHeiau OK you miss seeing new pontiac rolling out. I miss pontiac KARR i never forget him..he is good no evil! Ok sorry I talk too much is not interesting for you.
@@Mirë-Mariell Ah, I almost forgot about KARR. Everyone thinks of KITT. Interesting. Two of my cars are the Camaro versions of KITT and KARR. Now I just need to automate them.