Camaro Z28 / "HP Edition" name choice poll - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-14-2011, 09:47 PM

Given the rumor flying around lately that the 'Z28' moniker is not guaranteed for this archangel of Camaros (especially because there was no mention of the actual "Z28" name at the national Chevy dealer meeting)...I'm kind of curious....

Suppose the rumors were gone and it was definitely named Z28...would you buy it?

All are welcome to answer, even if you're not planning on purchasing this model anyways.

Also feel free to discuss why a name would effect your decision, or not (I'm especially interested in hearing from the folks who think it shouldn't be named 'Z28'). But please refrain from arguing over your reasons. THANKS!

Synerbee · 01-14-2011, 09:53 PM

I think it shouldn't be called Z/28, because 1st gens Z/28 were made affordable to most, and I think the HPE more like the ZL1, and maybe the Z/28 with 450-80 hp, and suspension upgrades.

off topic: Whatever it is starts production on a great day, my birthday

It makes the my b-day even more special

67ss&99ss · 01-14-2011, 10:01 PM

This is the 5th generation Camaro that I have waited patiently to buy. Power, handling, styling, the best of what GM has to offer to us today. The Z/28 was originally developed to be an absolute screamer on the race track by putting the best parts available into a package for a special Camaro and by 1968, only its second year of production, it was dominating SCCA Trans Am events, and continued to do so throughout the 1969 year. The heritage associated with this nameplate is second to none. If this car is going to be the pinnacle of Camaro performance in the 5th generation platform, then it deserves a name none other than Z/28.

hairtrigger · 01-14-2011, 10:03 PM

It may be time to come up with a brand new name for the Gen 5 Hi Performance edition.
SS, Z28, ZL1 all have histories in Camaro and there are people who argue that "their" moniker is better than "yours".
To start a new chapter in Camaro history with the most powerful one ever, a completely new name is appropriate, IMO

I'm still buying it no matter what they call it!!

*Milk 1027* · 01-14-2011, 10:07 PM

I voted wrong first but I changed it back.

I would buy it no matter what, but I think any other name other than Z28 is a shame.

Shurenuff · 01-14-2011, 10:09 PM

Unless they name it the Panther Performance Camaro as previously suggested in the big thread, I'm in!

2010-1SS-IBM · 01-14-2011, 10:10 PM

Too much good stuff to toss it all aside over the name.

Sawyer · 01-14-2011, 10:24 PM

Should be Z28. IMO

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-14-2011, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ss&99ss

The Z/28 was originally developed to be an absolute screamer on the race track by putting the best parts available into a package for a special Camaro...The heritage associated with this nameplate is second to none. If this car is going to be the pinnacle of Camaro performance in the 5th generation platform, then it deserves a name none other than Z/28.

Excellently said!!!

*DGthe3* · 01-14-2011, 10:33 PM

If its meant to be the king of road courses, Z28
If its meant to be the king of the drag strip, ZL1

JJ#48Racing · 01-14-2011, 10:33 PM

I think it deserves the Z28 name. It will be the best performing Camaro ever (save for maybe the 4th gen ZL1's at the drag strip), so why would any true Z28 fan not want it? Besides, with the Z06 and ZR1 being the top levels of the Corvette, it just makes sense.

mikel441 · 01-14-2011, 11:27 PM

Wow,.......this is kind of a personal question..... Hmm.......I'll have to get back to you.

Mikes SS · 01-14-2011, 11:37 PM

Save the Z/28 moniker for the Boss 302 killer...like I said in the other post I could care less is they just change the fender emblems to supercharged and its just known as "supercharged edition" ZL1 would make the most sense for this monster but looks like SLP has that covered already

chris322 · 01-14-2011, 11:45 PM

What if they pull what they did with the Monte Carlo in 2004 and just call it "Supercharged SS?"

View Poll Results: If the "HP edition" Camaro was called Z28:
Yes, I would still be interested in purchasing the car.	537	78.17%
No, I wouldn't buy it because that's not what I think it should be called.	150	21.83%
Voters: 687. You may not vote on this poll

01-14-2011, 09:47 PM	#1
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Camaro Z28 / "HP Edition" name choice poll Given the rumor flying around lately that the 'Z28' moniker is not guaranteed for this archangel of Camaros (especially because there was no mention of the actual "Z28" name at the national Chevy dealer meeting)...I'm kind of curious.... Suppose the rumors were gone and it was definitely named Z28...would you buy it? All are welcome to answer, even if you're not planning on purchasing this model anyways. Also feel free to discuss why a name would effect your decision, or not (I'm especially interested in hearing from the folks who think it shouldn't be named 'Z28'). But please refrain from arguing over your reasons. THANKS! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

01-14-2011, 10:01 PM	#3
67ss&99ss Andy Drives: a few muscle cars Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE Georgia Posts: 24	This is the 5th generation Camaro that I have waited patiently to buy. Power, handling, styling, the best of what GM has to offer to us today. The Z/28 was originally developed to be an absolute screamer on the race track by putting the best parts available into a package for a special Camaro and by 1968, only its second year of production, it was dominating SCCA Trans Am events, and continued to do so throughout the 1969 year. The heritage associated with this nameplate is second to none. If this car is going to be the pinnacle of Camaro performance in the 5th generation platform, then it deserves a name none other than Z/28. __________________ 1967 Camaro SS: 406 sbc, 522 HP/514 FT LBS\|Muncie 4 speed\|Posi\|3.73s 1969 C/10: 350\|Turbo 350 1972 Nova: 350\|Turbo 350 1974 'Cuda: 340\|4 speed\|Dana 60\|4.10s\|Posi 1999 Camaro SS: Longtubes\|True Duals\|Lid\|LS6\|TT2s

01-14-2011, 10:07 PM	#5
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	I voted wrong first but I changed it back. I would buy it no matter what, but I think any other name other than Z28 is a shame. __________________

01-14-2011, 10:24 PM	#8
Sawyer Drives: '13 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,345 View My Garage	Should be Z28. IMO __________________ 2013 Mustang GT Black M6

01-14-2011, 09:53 PM	#2
Synerbee SoCal Headturners Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills, California Posts: 5,788	I think it shouldn't be called Z/28, because 1st gens Z/28 were made affordable to most, and I think the HPE more like the ZL1, and maybe the Z/28 with 450-80 hp, and suspension upgrades. off topic: Whatever it is starts production on a great day, my birthday It makes the my b-day even more special

01-14-2011, 10:03 PM	#4
hairtrigger Drives: 69 Chevelle SS396 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Posts: 700	It may be time to come up with a brand new name for the Gen 5 Hi Performance edition. SS, Z28, ZL1 all have histories in Camaro and there are people who argue that "their" moniker is better than "yours". To start a new chapter in Camaro history with the most powerful one ever, a completely new name is appropriate, IMO I'm still buying it no matter what they call it!! __________________

01-14-2011, 10:09 PM	#6
Shurenuff Drives: 2002 Nissan Altima Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,048	Unless they name it the Panther Performance Camaro as previously suggested in the big thread, I'm in!

01-14-2011, 10:10 PM	#7
2010-1SS-IBM Drives: 1998 Nissan, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 827	Too much good stuff to toss it all aside over the name.

01-14-2011, 10:33 PM	#10
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	If its meant to be the king of road courses, Z28 If its meant to be the king of the drag strip, ZL1 __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-14-2011, 10:33 PM	#11
JJ#48Racing Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,115	I think it deserves the Z28 name. It will be the best performing Camaro ever (save for maybe the 4th gen ZL1's at the drag strip), so why would any true Z28 fan not want it? Besides, with the Z06 and ZR1 being the top levels of the Corvette, it just makes sense.

01-14-2011, 11:27 PM	#12
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,453 View My Garage	Wow,.......this is kind of a personal question..... Hmm.......I'll have to get back to you. __________________

01-14-2011, 11:37 PM	#13
Mikes SS Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 1,032 View My Garage	Save the Z/28 moniker for the Boss 302 killer...like I said in the other post I could care less is they just change the fender emblems to supercharged and its just known as "supercharged edition" ZL1 would make the most sense for this monster but looks like SLP has that covered already

01-14-2011, 11:45 PM	#14
chris322 Drives: 2004 "Intimidator" SS Monte Carlo Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Anniston, AL Posts: 4	What if they pull what they did with the Monte Carlo in 2004 and just call it "Supercharged SS?"

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