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Old 05-08-2008, 11:49 AM   #11
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I think you are right, but I think is going to be.

2010 V-6 (300HP) Camaro = $21,990 base / $23,390 loaded

2010 LS3 (400HP detune Z-28) Camaro = $27,990 base / $29,790 loaded

2010 LS3 (430HP SS) Camaro = $29,990 base / $32,790 loaded

Limited production 2011 (SC LS3 (530HP SS) Camaro = $35,575 base / $40,995 loaded.


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Originally Posted by GameOv3r View Post
Ok everyone, feel free to post your pricing predictions for versions of the 5th gen Camaro and debate.

I'll start with my predictions:

2010 V-6 (300HP) Camaro = $19,990 base / $22,390 loaded

2010 LS3 (430HP Z-28) Camaro = $27,990 base / $30,790 loaded

2011 (SC LS3 (505HP SS) Camaro = $31,575 base / $33,995 loaded

Limited production 2011 (SC LS3 (530HP SS) Camaro = $35,575 base / $40,995 loaded.

Now, the reason I think the V-6 is deff. 300hp is because of that new Genesis being a 300 hp V-6. I think Chevy would love for a V-6 Camaro to be able to take out a Genesis AND a V-8 Mustang.

The reason I believe the base V-8 is a Z-28 is simple....it's been that way a long time now, why change it now and confuse casual buyers. The only people that it matters to are the enthusiasts. Most casual buyers remember the past couple gens having the top model Camaro be the SS. I believe the Z-28 will have the LS3 at 430 HP, reason being the past couple Z-28 gens had a weird HP number like that (I know that might be a stupid reason to believe that). And second, why de-tune the LS3 to put in a Camaro!!! Come on, the Camaro is being RE-BORN, why they hell would they want to de-tune ANYTHING in this beast? And it's not like it will be faster than the Corvette.

Now I chose the SS as the top dog Camaro having a 505HP SC LS3 that we won't see until 2010 as a 2011 model. The reason I think the SS will have a SC LS3 is because I know deep down GM wants the top dog Camaro to have LS7 power. I recall GM stating that the LS3 is a toned down LS7. I ALSO remember them saying that the LS3 is BETTER than the LS7....which is probably why they ridded themselves of the LS7 and came up with the LS9. So my guess is a SC LS3 can equal the LS7.

I know there is a 5th gen engine/motor coming out, but I think it won't happen until 2011.
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