Guess the Z/28's base MSRP.

[f5journal]

Z06 Corvette starts at $75K

Would they base price a Z/28 less? because "Camaro" and less overall platform cost at this point in time...
...or more because it is actually more technically advanced is some areas.

[CamaroSkooter]

Well, for the 2014 model year lineup, will the Corvette's even have a Z06 yet?

[Mr Twisty]

There are too many unknown variables... like how much more does a low piece count wiring harness vs. a production high piece count production harness. Same with the glass... same with the A/C option labor... same with the exotic brakes/rubber/strut/shock/wheel/tire.

When GM orders 100,000 items, it's cheaper than ordering 5,000. There will be additional labor involved in the build sequence.

Too many variables to nail it down.

[f5journal]

Scooter, correct. Maybe 2013 Z06 irrelevant

Twisty...likely correct also. Notice how a production Camaro grille is less than $100, but the Heritage grille is over $200 for a simple piece of plastic that should be the same.

GFX side skirts sky high, ZL-1 cheap GFX front splitter $900 but you can buy the whole ZL-1 front end for that

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Wait, so, you're saying my estimate was not based in reality, and yet you came up with the same MSRP as me?

Were did I say your estimates were not based in reality? I did not quote you - I was quoting another guy that mentioned something you left out. The reality part was geared towards the people that were guessing below 50K. You guessed high 50's - which was my guess from the jump.

[Camaro_Corvette]

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I think you're right. Considering how much overlap there already is in the pricing of the Corvettes and Camaros, I'm guessing that should actually be $54,995.

Or do you think less?

54,XXX was and still is my "guess" for the base stingray. Only time will tell on that one.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

How much do you think the ZL1 tires and wheels cost? Or do you honestly believe the Z/28 wheels and tires cost $3,000 more than the current ZL1 wheels and tires?

Well from what I have seen online the ZL1 OEM tires would cost 1434 (TireRack) to replace all 4. The Z/28 tires 2720 (from what I have seen here on C5) for all 4, so theres 1300 right there in rubber.

[CamaroSkooter]

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

There are too many unknown variables... like how much more does a low piece count wiring harness vs. a production high piece count production harness. Same with the glass... same with the A/C option labor... same with the exotic brakes/rubber/strut/shock/wheel/tire.

When GM orders 100,000 items, it's cheaper than ordering 5,000. There will be additional labor involved in the build sequence.

Too many variables to nail it down.

And this makes sense too. Economies of scale are always interesting to try and guess at when it comes to automobiles because there are so many variables.

Originally Posted by f5journal

Scooter, correct. Maybe 2013 Z06 irrelevant

Twisty...likely correct also. Notice how a production Camaro grille is less than $100, but the Heritage grille is over $200 for a simple piece of plastic that should be the same.

GFX side skirts sky high, ZL-1 cheap GFX front splitter $900 but you can buy the whole ZL-1 front end for that

While the cost to consumer to buy the part from GM is inflated, I doubt the prices you see on our end are anywhere near what the manufacturer gets them for

So, while they may charge double for a heritage or ZL1 grille than they do for a "regular" SS grille, do you really think the production cost has as large of a variance?

Maybe they just price it that way to dissuade people from buying an SS and then "upgrading" to a ZL1 by buying all the parts separate

Originally Posted by Loading.....

Were did I say your estimates were not based in reality? I did not quote you - I was quoting another guy that mentioned something you left out. The reality part was geared towards the people that were guessing below 50K. You guessed high 50's - which was my guess from the jump.

Haha, gotcha. I was confused, forgive me

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

54,XXX was and still is my "guess" for the base stingray. Only time will tell on that one.

And in keeping with the current generation, that number does make sense...

Originally Posted by shaffe

Well from what I have seen online the ZL1 OEM tires would cost 1434 (TireRack) to replace all 4. The Z/28 tires 2720 (from what I have seen here on C5) for all 4, so theres 1300 right there in rubber.

When I first got my Camaro in 2009, the tires were impossible to find. So, everywhere was selling the fronts for about $400 each and the rears for about $520 each.

If you look right now, you can get them for almost exactly half that.

I haven't done much research, but do you think those prices on tirerack could be a little inflated just because there's not many cars out there using those Pirelli PZero Trofeo R 305/30ZR19 tires yet?

I have absolutely no idea if that's relevant or not, but I'm just throwing it out there.

[Mikamaro]

Base starts at $59, 995

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

When I first got my Camaro in 2009, the tires were impossible to find. So, everywhere was selling the fronts for about $400 each and the rears for about $520 each.

If you look right now, you can get them for almost exactly half that.

I haven't done much research, but do you think those prices on tirerack could be a little inflated just because there's not many cars out there using those Pirelli PZero Trofeo R 305/30ZR19 tires yet?

I have absolutely no idea if that's relevant or not, but I'm just throwing it out there.

could be, could not be lol. I have no clue. All I know is that the Z/28 has just about every performance goodie possible and will own the race track, but got to pay to play and I think its going to be a very expensive car.

I have seen people guessing in the high 40s or low 50s bc they just add in the LS7 and think stripping it of an interior and its gonna be a steal. It won't be, GM went balls to the wall with this car and you got to pay to play, I mean hell the engine and brakes in this thing are worth more then my whole damn car haha. I can't wait to see the Z/28 tear up the track, but its gonna be pricey im sticking with my guess of 60 on the low end and most likely probably 65 is a more realisitic guess for me.

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Originally Posted by shaffe

could be, could not be lol. I have no clue. All I know is that the Z/28 has just about every performance goodie possible and will own the race track, but got to pay to play and I think its going to be a very expensive car.

I have seen people guessing in the high 40s or low 50s bc they just add in the LS7 and think stripping it of an interior and its gonna be a steal. It won't be, GM went balls to the wall with this car and you got to pay to play, I mean hell the engine and brakes in this thing are worth more then my whole damn car haha. I can't wait to see the Z/28 tear up the track, but its gonna be pricey im sticking with my guess of 60 on the low end and most likely probably 65 is a more realisitic guess for me.

I agree, 65k is where I'm at. That LS7 and fancy Carbon brakes are big $$$$.

[Rikki Tikki Tavi]

I do feel Chevy dropped the ball with this one. What some of you guys are advicating is paying Corvette and probably Porche prices after dealer markups for a stripped down Camaro. Thats only intent is to be track driven. Solely based on some badges.

[FINALLYSATISFIED]

Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

So you saying there aren't people like that?

I lived through the 80's check my sig. I know what you are talking about. I would like to have a Z28 too, but this Z/28 is a serious car and my feeling is the intention for GM to create these cars are for people who have racing experience and to get them out and race them and conquer the tracks with them like in the beginning. This will create demand, because any of us that have that racing gene in us are going to lust after that car if it kicks butt on the circuit. I'm sure over the course of the year, we might hear the how and why GM is coming out with this halo car for a reason. My feeling is GM has something up it's sleeve in regard's to the Z/28 and we'll have to bide our time until the information gets out.

In the meantime, we'll have to wait to see if we can have some form of a Z28 in the near future.

I'm sure they're are ppl like that, but for us 80s babies that's all we know, lol. But the Z/28 is exciting for the brand nonetheless. Looking forward to seeing it rip and run on the track if I ever am lucky enough to see one in the first place. I also think GM has something up their sleeves that we don't quite know yet. I'm along for the ride...

[sho928]

My guess 64 to 69K base price, and worth it based on parts list and package development and durability verification.

Wonder if it will also have a 100,000 mile drive train warranty?

That would be cool to be covered for a 100,000 track miles.

However based on a typical race track 70 to 80% engine duty cycle expect 5-mpg.

For a 100,000 miles that would be 20,000 gal of 93 octane @ $ 4.00/gal = $ 80,000 dollars.

Does the price of the Z28 really matter when taken in context of being used as a track warrior?