GM files trademark application for Z28 name - Page 13 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2012ZL1 · 09-21-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Because it was something "truly special".

"What's important to remember about the Z/28 is how unique its mission was. While the rest of the Camaro lineup was designed and built around standard street car parameters (a trait Car and Driver referred to as "a polished lack of character"), the Z/28 was produced to homologate a race car package; the parts selected fell within higher specifications not usually used by Detroit carmakers. By doing so, Chevrolet, unwittingly or not, came close to building one of the best American sports sedans ever made. "With the Z/28," Car and Driver observed, "Chevy is on the way toward making the gutsy stormer the Camaro should have been in the first place."

Read more: http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea...#ixzz26OOuMHvK

Unfortunately, the Z28 hasn't been anything really special since about 1970. The name was kinda stuck to some Camaro's over the years, but nothing special beyond year 2.

2012ZL1 · 09-21-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Shortbus

Bring back the IROC-Z!

,,,and mullets...

mmartian · 09-21-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by USAFJeeper

Funny, the dealer had no idea what I was talking about when I asked him if I could pre-order the Z28. I have waited 40 years for a Z28, dammit GM, do NOT TEASE ME.

My dealer said he knew about it and it was coming but don't put a lot of stock into that, he had no idea what kind of car he was selling me a couple months ago.

ZL-Bee · 09-22-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtdog

Z28 on the left?

This was on Chevys FB Page under concepts

Everytime I see that car on the left I think it looks like a 5th gen Camaro & a 2 door Toyota Echo had had a baby. The one on the right is pretty interesting. Maybe GM is thinking of starting it's own Scion level brand. Or maybe these two Chevy's are waiting for Arrowhead's to be installed on the fascia's. Both look pretty appropriate for the Pontiac brand.

donaldbaron · 09-24-2012, 06:42 AM

BRING BACK THE Z28

CamaroSkooter · 09-24-2012, 08:54 AM

^First post, all caps, four words.

I give it a 7.5 rating...

swizz · 09-27-2012, 08:33 AM

z/28 won't appear until Gen 6 imo.
They need to refresh the exterior of Gen 5... where is our Gen 5.5

formare · 09-28-2012, 11:23 AM

GM didn't own the trade mark before? Danm I missed a great opportuntiy.

Tipper69 · 10-01-2012, 05:27 PM

Heres to waitn.

Z Boss · 10-02-2012, 11:45 AM

As Chevrolet monitors C5 forums, they must recognize the tremendous marketing opportunity the Z28 name plate has to the public, not just us crazy Camaro people, but to the United States of America!! The 5th gen rebirth plus the execution of the 1LE, ZL1 and COPO models tells me Chevy gets it - almost like one of us! (Note the design details of the ZL1 exhaust system

We can dream \ wish \ drool \ pray for a killer Z28 model or how Chevrolet may just throw some badges and bolt-on's onto a 6 cylinder Camaro, but I'm not going to sit here and listen to you bad mouth the United States of America!! (Sorry, Animal House flashback...) All kidding aside, I am confident the current DNA of Chevrolet will resurrect the Z28 as a proud member of the Camaro lineage when the design and timing is right! Make us proud Chevrolet - I'll take one if your execution is great!!

SSinisterLS3 · 10-03-2012, 07:31 PM

The Z28 is probably going to take the 1SS place. After all, that's how it should have been in the first place. Z28s have always been the stripped versions of an SS. No features, no leather, and the basic sound system. I would have bought that if it was available. Problem is price wise, you can find a used loaded 2SS for the price of a new V6. Did it. I don't think I will ever buy another Camaro as this one has changed my mind on them. I love the car, but I am having to plan on how I'm going to fix the HORRIBLE exterior quality.

jdenotter · 10-03-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I used to love Knight Rider when I was younger. I don't know if I'd go see a movie of it now, though. They would have to do something really good w/ the cast and plot to get me interested.

Word, so true!

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Mikes SS · 10-04-2012, 05:48 AM

So does this mean that they only own the rights to the Z28 nameplate and not the Z/28 which I prefer?

Michael Rophone · 10-10-2012, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikes SS

So does this mean that they only own the rights to the Z28 nameplate and not the Z/28 which I prefer?

The slash character (/) would have to be specifically enumerated in a second Application filing as a variation of the original Z28.

It is my understanding that the ZL1 was supposed to be named the Z28, but GM found that their rights to the name had expired.

09-24-2012, 08:54 AM	#174
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	^First post, all caps, four words. I give it a 7.5 rating... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

09-28-2012, 11:23 AM	#176
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	GM didn't own the trade mark before? Danm I missed a great opportuntiy. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

10-01-2012, 05:27 PM	#177
Tipper69 ICE Member Drives: 2011 Camaro RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tama,IA Posts: 265 View My Garage	Heres to waitn. __________________ Keep your eyes open.

10-02-2012, 11:45 AM	#178
Z Boss Camaro Addiction Drives: 68SS81Z2887IROC97Z28SS,12ZL1,22ZLE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 338 View My Garage	As Chevrolet monitors C5 forums, they must recognize the tremendous marketing opportunity the Z28 name plate has to the public, not just us crazy Camaro people, but to the United States of America!! The 5th gen rebirth plus the execution of the 1LE, ZL1 and COPO models tells me Chevy gets it - almost like one of us! (Note the design details of the ZL1 exhaust system We can dream \ wish \ drool \ pray for a killer Z28 model or how Chevrolet may just throw some badges and bolt-on's onto a 6 cylinder Camaro, but I'm not going to sit here and listen to you bad mouth the United States of America!! (Sorry, Animal House flashback...) All kidding aside, I am confident the current DNA of Chevrolet will resurrect the Z28 as a proud member of the Camaro lineage when the design and timing is right! Make us proud Chevrolet - I'll take one if your execution is great!! __________________ ZL1....thank you Chevy Gods! 2012 Camaro ZL1 VIN #0004 ZL1, Ashen Grey, Black Leather, 6 speed, suede, exposed carbon fiber weave, gray stripe Current Status: Cruisin' !! 3800 Produced: 1/27/2012 6000 Delivered To Customer: 4/27/2012

10-03-2012, 07:31 PM	#179
SSinisterLS3 Drives: 07 C6 LS2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 174	The Z28 is probably going to take the 1SS place. After all, that's how it should have been in the first place. Z28s have always been the stripped versions of an SS. No features, no leather, and the basic sound system. I would have bought that if it was available. Problem is price wise, you can find a used loaded 2SS for the price of a new V6. Did it. I don't think I will ever buy another Camaro as this one has changed my mind on them. I love the car, but I am having to plan on how I'm going to fix the HORRIBLE exterior quality. __________________ 2011-Black LS3 2SS/RS-SOLD 2007-Victory Red C6-Magnacharged (M112 Intercooled), B/B Bullets, Lingenfelter Hood/Tune/Valve Covers, AR Catted Long Tubes, K/N Drop Ins, much more

09-24-2012, 06:42 AM	#173
donaldbaron Drives: 2010LT CAMARO V6 K&N COLD AIR IND Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: APOPKA FLA Posts: 1	BRING BACK THE Z28

09-27-2012, 08:33 AM	#175
swizz Drives: Camaro 1SS/RS Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 140	z/28 won't appear until Gen 6 imo. They need to refresh the exterior of Gen 5... where is our Gen 5.5

10-04-2012, 05:48 AM	#181
Mikes SS Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 1,032 View My Garage	So does this mean that they only own the rights to the Z28 nameplate and not the Z/28 which I prefer?