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chewy8 · 08-13-2010, 08:40 PM

i hope they keep the scope on the hood. looks better that way

jshaf · 08-13-2010, 11:04 PM

looks like a green SS with z28 badges. Something about this doesn't seem right, it's supposed to be on the new alpha platform but all the pics and renderings seem to show a current zeta like camaro. isn't the z28 supposed to be on the Alpha platform and shouldn't it look a tad smaller? is there a chance this is an elaborate smoke screen to dupe Ford into showing there hand before Chevy blows them out of the water or am I dreaming some major crap up? It is supposed to go on the Alpha platform right?

OldJedi · 08-13-2010, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshaf

looks like a green SS with z28 badges. Something about this doesn't seem right, it's supposed to be on the new alpha platform but all the pics and renderings seem to show a current zeta like camaro. isn't the z28 supposed to be on the Alpha platform and shouldn't it look a tad smaller? is there a chance this is an elaborate smoke screen to dupe Ford into showing there hand before Chevy blows them out of the water or am I dreaming some major crap up? It is supposed to go on the Alpha platform right?

Next years Z/28 will be built on the the current Zeta platform with a modified version of the LSA engine. Either 2014 or 2015, Chevy will release the Alpha chassis Camaro with most likely a derivative of the smaller sized direct injection engine. Ford might force Chevy to bring the Alpha chassis sooner if sales start to slip away from the Camaro.

wildpaws · 08-14-2010, 07:31 AM

I'm not familar enough with the Alpha platform to know how much smaller it will or won't be, the biggest advantage in my opinion is the fact that it should weigh less than the Zeta version. And Old Jedi is correct, the coming Z/28 will be on the current Zeta platform/body with minor changes, an Alpha version is not likely for a few more years.
Clyde

VADER SS L99 · 08-14-2010, 09:22 PM

Wish my hood looked like that.

jshaf · 08-15-2010, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldJedi

Next years Z/28 will be built on the the current Zeta platform with a modified version of the LSA engine. Either 2014 or 2015, Chevy will release the Alpha chassis Camaro with most likely a derivative of the smaller sized direct injection engine. Ford might force Chevy to bring the Alpha chassis sooner if sales start to slip away from the Camaro.

thanks for clarifying this, had only heard that the Z28 would be built on the Alpha and nothing about the zeta one. that clears things up for me, thanks

*radz28* · 08-16-2010, 09:37 AM

I'm liking that rendering more than many of the others out there. Motor Trend had another one I liked, too.

I gotta' pick this up when it hits the stand! Thanks for posting

WCFB-Russ · 08-17-2010, 01:05 AM

so thinking about this - and looking at the article/image...

anyone else notice the Z28/Supercharged logo there - thats pretty close to the "Z" i could swear i saw under the tape.

I bet thats pretty close to the actual logo treatment ...

Z28 Camaro with the word "supercharged" under the 28. (visualize it...)

just a thought.

-R

GEEo · 08-17-2010, 01:18 AM

Looks Nice!

BWProductions · 08-17-2010, 01:47 AM

That looks very cool. I can't wait to see more pics.

MadeInAmerica19 · 08-17-2010, 03:03 AM

Yeah thats pretty awesome... thanks for posting. Cant wait to see production models

Punk_rider · 08-17-2010, 05:09 AM

IS this rendering based on something they've seen of just their view of how it should be?

usmcjlp · 08-17-2010, 07:15 AM

That hood is ugly. Looks just like an SLP or Sinister hood. It doesn't flow with the lines of the vehicle. If that's all their doing as far as exterior mods, they can keep it. The GT500 is a much more aggressive look.

Leolee · 08-17-2010, 08:05 AM

not agressive enough... all the other renderings were ok but this one is eh.

08-13-2010, 11:04 PM	#16
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	looks like a green SS with z28 badges. Something about this doesn't seem right, it's supposed to be on the new alpha platform but all the pics and renderings seem to show a current zeta like camaro. isn't the z28 supposed to be on the Alpha platform and shouldn't it look a tad smaller? is there a chance this is an elaborate smoke screen to dupe Ford into showing there hand before Chevy blows them out of the water or am I dreaming some major crap up? It is supposed to go on the Alpha platform right? __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

08-14-2010, 09:22 PM	#19
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	Wish my hood looked like that. __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.

08-16-2010, 09:37 AM	#21
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	I'm liking that rendering more than many of the others out there. Motor Trend had another one I liked, too. I gotta' pick this up when it hits the stand! Thanks for posting __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

08-17-2010, 01:05 AM	#22
WCFB-Russ Drives: ????? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wandering the Earth Posts: 267	so thinking about this - and looking at the article/image... anyone else notice the Z28/Supercharged logo there - thats pretty close to the "Z" i could swear i saw under the tape. I bet thats pretty close to the actual logo treatment ... Z28 Camaro with the word "supercharged" under the 28. (visualize it...) just a thought. -R __________________

08-17-2010, 03:03 AM	#25
MadeInAmerica19 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS ABM w/ whites Join Date: May 2008 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 61	Yeah thats pretty awesome... thanks for posting. Cant wait to see production models __________________ First Car: Dodge Charger Daytona Second Car: ABM Camaro 1SS w/ custom white seats

08-13-2010, 08:40 PM	#15
chewy8 Drives: 96 bonneville Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: il Posts: 60	i hope they keep the scope on the hood. looks better that way

08-14-2010, 07:31 AM	#18
wildpaws Drives: 1999 Blazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,228	I'm not familar enough with the Alpha platform to know how much smaller it will or won't be, the biggest advantage in my opinion is the fact that it should weigh less than the Zeta version. And Old Jedi is correct, the coming Z/28 will be on the current Zeta platform/body with minor changes, an Alpha version is not likely for a few more years. Clyde

08-17-2010, 01:18 AM	#23
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	Looks Nice!

08-17-2010, 01:47 AM	#24
BWProductions StormTrooper Drives: SW 2SS/RS Vert with Beige top soon Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Downriver, Mi Posts: 1,942	That looks very cool. I can't wait to see more pics.

08-17-2010, 05:09 AM	#26
Punk_rider Drives: VW Typ 166 + Black 1LE Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 763	IS this rendering based on something they've seen of just their view of how it should be? __________________ I'm kindly asking: "May I have a supercharged Z28 with 550 hp please? By the end of 2009 would be awesome. Thanks"

08-17-2010, 07:15 AM	#27
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 755	That hood is ugly. Looks just like an SLP or Sinister hood. It doesn't flow with the lines of the vehicle. If that's all their doing as far as exterior mods, they can keep it. The GT500 is a much more aggressive look.

08-17-2010, 08:05 AM	#28
Leolee Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: us Posts: 852 View My Garage	not agressive enough... all the other renderings were ok but this one is eh.

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