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With all the talk about the future of the Chevrolet Camaro being uncertain (more on this below), we can always look back at other go-fast badges in the rich Chevrolet history. For now, we'll focus on the Nova, all thanks to a rendering attempting to bring back the badge.
The Nova has had its share of highs and lows. For one, the fifth-gen model, built in the late 1980s, was a rebadged Toyota Corolla, FWD chassis and all. This is the type of revival nobody wants to see and, if you're seeking the opposite, look no further than the third incarnation of the Nova.
Built between 1967 and 1974, this will forever stay in the hearts of muscle car aficionados, especially thanks to the SS, which went from a trim level to a performance pack for 1968 - this remains one of the smallest muscle cars to have ever come out of Detroit.
Those of you who follow our Speed Shot tales might be familiar to this rendering, since we discussed its front view back in March. However, wb.artist20, the digital label behind the effort, has now returned with the posterior of the new-age Nova.
And while this pixel portrait certainly isn't perfect, it does support the idea of a Nova revival, something General Motors itself considered less than a decade ago, as showcased by the Chevrolet Code 130R concept released at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show - this was a Toyobaru-sized coupe powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter with a mild-hybrid setup.
Alas, the enthusiasts shown by media and fans alike couldn't do much for the 130R, since the compact nature of the sportscar meant this could only reach a limited audience - you'll find the study in the second part of the image gallery above.
It's worth mentioning the classic Nova came with a wheelbase of 111 inches (2,819 mm), which means the current, sixth-gen Camaro (110.7 inches/2,812 mm) is closer to this than the 130R Concept (109.3 inches/2775 mm).
Speaking of which, the said kind of market trends (think: U.S. carmakers focusing on trucks, SUVs, crossover and electrification), along with the below-expectations sales of the Camaro have led to the birth of multiple reports talking about the demise of this badge.
Fortunately, though, the most recent stories on the matter, which also involve unofficial sources that date back to last summer, talk about the seventh-generation Camaro having been delayed, not axed.
On one hand, the current incarnation of the Camaro should soldier on until 2023 and this shouldn't be an issue. After all, the current Dodge Challenger, whose platform dates back to 2008, has shown that teaching an old dog new muscle tricks can lead to solid sales.
And while Dodge has made it clear there's a future for its muscle cars, the next-generation model(s) are only expected to land in... 2023 (here's a clue), while a Ford job listing has confirmed that the next Ford Mustang is set to land in 2022, as a 2023 model. So there's still time for General Motors to figure out its future pony/muscle game, now that the automaker has swept the automotive world off its feet thanks to the mid-engined Corvette.
Built between 1967 and 1974, this will forever stay in the hearts of muscle car aficionados, especially thanks to the SS, which went from a trim level to a performance pack for 1968 - this remains one of the smallest muscle cars to have ever come out of Detroit.
Those of you who follow our Speed Shot tales might be familiar to this rendering, since we discussed its front view back in March. However, wb.artist20, the digital label behind the effort, has now returned with the posterior of the new-age Nova.
And while this pixel portrait certainly isn't perfect, it does support the idea of a Nova revival, something General Motors itself considered less than a decade ago, as showcased by the Chevrolet Code 130R concept released at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show - this was a Toyobaru-sized coupe powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter with a mild-hybrid setup.
Alas, the enthusiasts shown by media and fans alike couldn't do much for the 130R, since the compact nature of the sportscar meant this could only reach a limited audience - you'll find the study in the second part of the image gallery above.
It's worth mentioning the classic Nova came with a wheelbase of 111 inches (2,819 mm), which means the current, sixth-gen Camaro (110.7 inches/2,812 mm) is closer to this than the 130R Concept (109.3 inches/2775 mm).
Speaking of which, the said kind of market trends (think: U.S. carmakers focusing on trucks, SUVs, crossover and electrification), along with the below-expectations sales of the Camaro have led to the birth of multiple reports talking about the demise of this badge.
Fortunately, though, the most recent stories on the matter, which also involve unofficial sources that date back to last summer, talk about the seventh-generation Camaro having been delayed, not axed.
On one hand, the current incarnation of the Camaro should soldier on until 2023 and this shouldn't be an issue. After all, the current Dodge Challenger, whose platform dates back to 2008, has shown that teaching an old dog new muscle tricks can lead to solid sales.
And while Dodge has made it clear there's a future for its muscle cars, the next-generation model(s) are only expected to land in... 2023 (here's a clue), while a Ford job listing has confirmed that the next Ford Mustang is set to land in 2022, as a 2023 model. So there's still time for General Motors to figure out its future pony/muscle game, now that the automaker has swept the automotive world off its feet thanks to the mid-engined Corvette.
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