Z/28: Now...or '16?

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by calbert1999

Too late; by then I expect the body design will change and I won't like the vehicle anymore. I've already seen the future from what's coming in 2012. However, still interesting to see the next GM move in response to the 2013 Mustang.

The future? Do tell!

[OldScoolCamaro]

Silly question, but...anyone predict around what time frame in near or distant future we might get a glimpse of what the next body style would be like? Many of you guys have followed the Gen5 way back prior to the release of the Gen 5 body, and I wonder how long prior to official pics the body was seen and photographed by spy shots.

[LOWDOWN]

I suspect the test mules for the driveline etc. will wear ATS clothing...so, in a way, the Gen-6 Camaro will "hide in plain sight"...

As for a definitive pic, spy'd or otherwise...

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

Silly question, but...anyone predict around what time frame in near or distant future we might get a glimpse of what the next body style would be like? Many of you guys have followed the Gen5 way back prior to the release of the Gen 5 body, and I wonder how long prior to official pics the body was seen and photographed by spy shots.

I'd expect to see some spyshots of heavily camo'd 6th gens about a year and a half before the car is released.

[OldScoolCamaro]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I'd expect to see some spyshots of heavily camo'd 6th gens about a year and a half before the car is released.

Thanks DG, anyone care to speculate when this time may come about? When at the earliest should we see some signs of the Z-28 reincarnation, in artist conception or early spy shot form? Food for thought, and discussion. I wan't one more Z-28 before I pass on, with the goods of today's technology....while it's still semi-affordable.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

Thanks DG, anyone care to speculate when this time may come about? When at the earliest should we see some signs of the Z-28 reincarnation, in artist conception or early spy shot form? Food for thought, and discussion. I wan't one more Z-28 before I pass on, with the goods of today's technology....while it's still semi-affordable.

We may have already seen spyshots of the Z28, and we may have seen a concept car from GM representing the Z28. And for all we know, there could be a number of test cars running around as we speak. To the average person (or even the enthusiast), it might just look like a modified Camaro ... and there's tons of those around the US. So if GM doesn't slap camo on it, we probably wouldn't even notice.

[htron50]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

We may have already seen spyshots of the Z28, and we may have seen a concept car from GM representing the Z28. And for all we know, there could be a number of test cars running around as we speak. To the average person (or even the enthusiast), it might just look like a modified Camaro ... and there's tons of those around the US. So if GM doesn't slap camo on it, we probably wouldn't even notice.

Interesting... we'll have to be more observant! Good points!

[OldScoolCamaro]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

We may have already seen spyshots of the Z28, and we may have seen a concept car from GM representing the Z28. And for all we know, there could be a number of test cars running around as we speak. To the average person (or even the enthusiast), it might just look like a modified Camaro ... and there's tons of those around the US. So if GM doesn't slap camo on it, we probably wouldn't even notice.

Moral to the story; The best place to hide something is in plain sight....?

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

We may have already seen spyshots of the Z28, and we may have seen a concept car from GM representing the Z28. And for all we know, there could be a number of test cars running around as we speak. To the average person (or even the enthusiast), it might just look like a modified Camaro ... and there's tons of those around the US. So if GM doesn't slap camo on it, we probably wouldn't even notice.

To clarify what I meant, we've got the possible Z28 spyshot (also known as the 'ZL1 Track Pack')


Then there are the two different concept cars that GM showed off which may or may not have been Z28 previews. The SSX:


and the 1LE from this year:



And of course ... the possible 'hiding in plain sight' mules:

[LOWDOWN]

All valid points, DG.

Look for a MICHIGAN Manufacturer's Plate...on something that looks a lil bit "different"...perhaps hot-testing in the Desert SouthWest...perhaps cruisin' the urban jungle that is Metro Detroit...perhaps right down the street from YOU...

[LOWDOWN]

BTW, has anyone else noticed how this year's 1LE, with the substitution/addition of Black Wheels and a couple o' hash marks, looks eerily similar to SEMA '08's COPO LS7 version...?!

http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows...e/viewall.html

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

BTW, has anyone else noticed how this year's 1LE, with the substitution/addition of Black Wheels and a couple o' hash marks, looks eerily similar to SEMA '08's COPO LS7 version...?!

http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows...e/viewall.html

LS7 concept got a lot of good reviews. And they listen.

It's almost as if they 1LE is them asking "You sure?"

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

BTW, has anyone else noticed how this year's 1LE, with the substitution/addition of Black Wheels and a couple o' hash marks, looks eerily similar to SEMA '08's COPO LS7 version...?!

http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows...e/viewall.html

Now that you mention it, did the hood ever get popped on the 1LE?

[Blue Maro Demon]

The Z28 wont be arriving until the 6th Gen I bet. And it will be a HUGE blow to the new 6th Gen mustang because the new Camaro will be launching with a new Z28 model plus lighter and everything.