Camaro Rendering Gives Muscle Coupe A Vintage Inspired Face
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The mid-cycle refresh for the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro received a surprising amount of negative backlash. The automaker received so much feedback for the SS trim-level, in fact, that it was forced to rush a mild redesign to market to fix it. The redesigned front end for the non-SS models remained, however, as it did not elicit the same negative reaction as the black-painted SS fascia.
Marouane Bembli a well-known automotive digital sketch artist and YouTuber, thinks Chevy could have done with revisiting the front fascia for the non-SS models, as well. He recently fired up his computer and tried his hand at improving the contemporary look of the coupe, making it look a bit more like a vintage muscle car.
Bembli, otherwise known as The Sketch Monkey, says his design has “less nonsense,” and “more muscle,” thanks to its simpler design and throwback circular headlights. In addition to the redesign front end, his reimagined Camaro refresh also has black side skirts and black wheels with a brush metal lip. This rendering was based on a Chevrolet Camaro RS equipped with the optional 1LE Performance Package, which includes black 20-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, performance suspension components from the Camaro SS, a dual-mode exhaust, a black front splitter and rear blade spoiler and a satin black hood wrap, among other equipment.
While we can appreciate the throwback look of Bembli’s redesign, we think the modern-day look of the original is better suited to the current sixth-generation Camaro’s body shape. We’re not sure if the squared-off grille works with the sleek side profile of the car, but design is subjective, of course. This design reminds us a bit of the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 front fascia, though the lower intake is much smaller.
Let us know if this redesigned Camaro is a hit or miss by voting in the poll below. You can also watch as he designs his reimagine Camaro and explains his reasoning for some of his design choices in the video below, too.
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Still too life in the past lane while simultaneously being really ugly.
The Camaro was a Corvette with a back seat. ..too late now but it should be designed to look the part and offer something different from the Mustang and Challenger aside from what is listed on the owner’should card.
The worst part is the Amaro will go electric most likely and will look like a 69 Camaro made out of Lego and wil, be even more pathetic than it is now
I think the front facia of the Camaro is fine, it competes with the Mustang, sales are down because it lags behind it’s competitors in the horse power game, take a look back the sixties and early seventies,the original ZL1,LT1 and the 302, the Camaro was very competitive so lts GM fault for the lack of sales PERIOD.
Mustang did great with the current modern, global design that must be luring younger demos who is a must for the segment.
The pony cars aren’t viewed as “cool” by anyone anymore aside from Boomers with younger consumers preferring BMW 3 Series to life in the past lane.
The new Muscle vehicles are Wranger, Bronco and (if it were cheaper) Hummer. This is where today’s kids play
GM gives up another market segment. They don’t care, Camaro dies the 2nd time. Sad. They better hope most buyers want these 25 or so new \
electric models in the next few years. Late to the Tesla party.
Best frontend for this gen Camaro
Better engineering and be more competitive in NASCAR. The Mustang’s have been winning which help sales.
I feel the nee Camaro frontend looks like the Mustang frontend.
Sorry…
The 2010 Camaro looked more retro than this, with a ’69 non RS type front end, & RS type ’68 tailites.
The mustang is Ford’s Corvette, I would love to see GM spend a bunch on r&d for the Camaro but it’s unlikely. I’d also like to see them bring back the chevelle and compete with the charger but that’s the past they need to look to the future and they’re far behind. Start building flying cars.
JR , I agree with you ,I believe that Gm should do some R&d on the Camaro making some change ,not big but stay sporty and giving it 2 extra doors ,Which can help stop ,complains of the blind spot . Give the Camaro a style like that of the Porsche Taycan , 4 door sporty sadden , with a Turbo V6 , the C 8 Corvette 6.2 V8 and the ZL1 Supercharge 6.2 .
Who knows, I’m thinking this will be a Malibu replacement then a Camaro replacement. The next Camaro IMO would probably get a little bigger to supplement rear passengers and share parts with it’s VSS-R counterparts.
Guest ,No I am not talking about front drive compact car , I am referring to Hot rear drive sport sadden , Like a Chevelle but more up to date , like the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4door sport sadden, It need to stop competing with the Mustang and go up a little in prestige and go up against BMW 330I , the Alfa Romeo Giulia and others in that class !
I never said fwd compact car. I said a rwd car to replace Malibu and Camaro has to stay in it’s current price range to justify it’s existence for bargain buyers. 3/4 Series competition from Camaro on sale already, it’s the ZL1.
Guestt, That would work too, but I want to save the Camaro name, plus If Chevy continues to race in NASCAR cup racing , it needs a Camaro or switch to Malibu , When NASCAR brings out the New race car in 2022 !
NASCAR is finished unless it goes electric
Maybe but not a big deal if they have to go electric, they should already have a electric series. Although if they’re finished so is NHRA, CART, Formula 1, etc?
I’m 62 and have had 67 68 and mid 70s camaros. Always wished GM would try to bring back 60s models with same body styles but modern mechanics and interior………..
The 2010 release was based on the 69 model as it still is the most sought after model year. The problem of trying to duplicate the original for a modern version needs to meet crash requirements. The first area that needs to be changed is the A pillar. It must be raked lower for front crash strength and that is just the start.
I know Ed has one but other than the recessed grill and headlights on the front end, it wasn’t as ’69’ as much as people say it is IMO. As mentioned above, it has more 67/68 taillights, not 69 at all. And the big one is it has round wheel wells like the 67/68 have. The 69 has squared off wheel wells. The interior doesn’t really match any of them though and none of them had the ridiculously high belt line. It’s kind of a mix up of a bunch of things really. I just think things really went downhill when they went to the beady eyed headlights and squished the tough muscle car front end down. The larger grill with the round headlights is what made the car look mean. I truly think this is why the Challenger still sells so well. The front end just looks tough and mean like a muscle car should. The full round headlights play the major part in that. That’s what gave the classics their iconic character.
GM, & more specifically Chevrolet, has lost it’s way with the design of the Camaro. Why is it lagging behind in sales compared to the Challenger & Mustang? Because NOTHING about the Camaro’s look screams retro. So what it’s “track focused”? Reintroduce the Z/28 badge & redesign the exterior to actually resemble a late 60’s/early 70’s model. Oh, and make it faster while you’re at it.
There is only one way that GM will blow dodge and Ford way out of the spectrum. That is bring back the 69′ body!! 100% identical too, no changing this or that. Exactly the same look from the outside and all the new interior bells and whistles. Oh and a manual would be nice too, not this paddle shift crap. If GM was to do this they wouldn’t be able to keep them on their lots. THIS IS WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT GM!!!!
Along with 1969 color pallet.
And 4bbI carbs , 3 speed auto, 8 mpg , drums brakes, lap seatbelts, an 8 track with Waylon Jennings songs all for $19,999…..
No Jimbobs in here remember the US is in a recession, CV19, changing markets to CUVs and trucks. The Mustang and Challenger sales are down also, so GM must copy that fail formula also?.
Camaro is dead last in its segment and losing share. Dead car walking.
Based on emotions?.
And I do agree with this guy. There’s no reason why gm couldn’t bring back the older bodies and sell them as new models. There’s no difference in people getting the old ones all redone and putting all new updated equipment on them. Then you’ve got a body that everyone loves. And a car that’s updated with all of the new computer equipment and whatever it needs to make it pass the EPA . Build old corvettes again. A new 57 impala. A new 61 impala bubble top. Now don’t you think that kind of stuff would sell? I know I would love to have one. There’s no reason why all American vehicles have to look like Japanese or foreign vehicles. Right now you can’t tell the difference until you get up to it and see what the name says. It’s ridiculous.
The camaro redesign fascia is a joke
The blazer is a joke
At least Ford got it right with the mustang and Bronco.
Sales plummeted???? The Camero was always a car the average guys could afford. GM said it would be affordable. If you want to sell them, adjust the price.
I own a 2019 camaro ss. I love it. The truth is that it is not a versile car, not a family car, not good on fuel , not easy to see out of, poor truck space and is expensive and really not easy to park.So why do. I love it? ,it hauls ass and chicks dig it.
I have a beautiful 1969 Camaro RS and my wife has a 2018 SS convertible with manual 6 speed.
The ‘69 garners more attention and “thumbs up” by a tenfold factor. The new ones just don’t have the same appeal and unless the top is down on the SS , it’s like driving inside a tank with horrific visibility. Camaro needs a refresh and it needs actual car enthusiasts to make that happen.
I agree it should be a bit smaller in da rear far as the body kit circle headlights even if they had to modify the grill and hood a Porsche front end similarities would be a change
I am another GM person. But I have to say that I personally have not liked anything about the latest camaro. It’s big and bulky. It’s hard to see out of the rear view mirrors. Now the corvette is a truly beautiful car. It just keeps getting better. I think you should have the design team on the corvette work with the camaro team and see if they could meet in the middle someplace on a design that would make people look at it and say damn. That’s a nice camaro. Because right now I don’t know very many people that actually like the looks of the one we have now. I wouldn’t buy one. Unless they change the looks. They won’t be around long. People are going for the older hot rod looks of the mustang and the challenger. And the barracuda if they do build that. The camaro is just not a good looking car for the money.
Why don’t chevy try to remake the monte carlo. But with a back wheel drive and V8 with a slightly new design to it.
Because no one would buy it.
Everytime l see a new Camero l just shake my head and smile knowing l made the right decision by buying a Challenger.
They need to do something different with the front end, we can all go back and forth on what we think looks better, but with the Camaro not being a popular seller obviously the looks aren’t cutting it. It’s not what ppl want.
#CamaroLover
– Mike
Love the circle headlights remind me of 67to71 model
Both designs are insufficient. 67-69body and even yes, the famous 70 1/2 split bumper and real LS powerplants, you will have a better chance. If renderings are boring then the vehicle will be, as well. Stop following the Mustang and C8 design cues and get back to Camaro !
Time for GM and Chevy to throw the throwbacks back and sit down and design good looking MODERN vehicles with high build quality, good power, reasonable fuel economy at a decent price that are not torturous to drive on a daily basis. Is that too much to ask?
no more 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder muscle cars!! Can anyone agree that muscle cars weren’t build to accommodate the average person just for a daily ride without the scream of an american v8.
Without the sales of the 6 cylinder Camaros I don’t think GM justifies making it. I agree though it’s pretty much pointless, but I think buying one with an automatic is too.