Z28 News!

[OldJedi]

Originally Posted by CoolestCamaro873

The owner of the dealer I but my cars from was at a GM meeting this past week to go over new and future models. He said the Z28 was confirmed and he was told could be out as early as 1st Quarter 2011 as a 2012 model. Production was rumored, at the meeting, to be starting Nov - Dec 2010 if all goes well. It was said they want to get the car out with the Verts maybe even earlier. But Gm fully expects to have a Z28 on the streets by mid 2011.They also talked about the new Silverados with their new frames and design. Also the meeting confirmed the new Vette to be due out in 2013 (60th Anniversary) as a 2014 model and they also confirmed the new platform for the 6th Gen Camaro. The 6th Gen is probably gonig to be out 2014 as a 2015 model from what they were told but GM didn't go into to much detail on the 6th Gen. But, it looks like our Z28 is real and is right around the corner!

I trust my dealer and I know the owner for over 15 years and know he wouldn't lie to me. The times and dates are subject to change he told me, but he said a Z28 is no doubt confirmed and is being planned for a 2011 launch as a 2012 model.

I believe that the Z28 is definitely coming, everything seems to be pointing in that direction. I trust that your guy is right and the Z28 will have the LSA engine. I am sure that Ford is trying to find out what Chevy is going bring out and Chevy is doing the same thing with Ford. Unfortunately the people actually buying the cars will be the last ones to find out anything for sure. Thanks for keeping us updated.

[3nkosh-z\28]

funny thing is the challenger isn't even talked about in the pony car wars

lolz

[Milk 1027]

lol

"news"
right.......

[5th_GEN_SS]

i donno it sounds like gm is also trying to join the green movement, even with talk of the c7 vette they are looking @ smaller engines maybe ur z28 will be an ecoboost type... v-6 twin turbo like the leno car... thats what the t3 is... the body @ least

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by 5th_GEN_SS

i donno it sounds like gm is also trying to join the green movement, even with talk of the c7 vette they are looking @ smaller engines maybe ur z28 will be an ecoboost type... v-6 twin turbo like the leno car... thats what the t3 is... the body @ least

smaller engines with FI and DI from the factory are the way of the future for automobiles. just the way things are.

[Qdiesel]

Originally Posted by 3nkosh-z\28

funny thing is the challenger isn't even talked about in the pony car wars

lolz

So true, lol. I am hearing rumblings of a Viper powered Challenger, though.

[5th_GEN_SS]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

smaller engines with FI and DI from the factory are the way of the future for automobiles. just the way things are.

sad but true... the V8 is going to be an endangered species..

plus with they way gas prices increase in a few years we wont be able to afford to even fuel our cars lol

[O44DOG]

Originally Posted by Qdiesel

So true, lol. I am hearing rumblings of a Viper powered Challenger, though.

I don't know why. There is not a lot of sales for this car already. Personally, I like the car. Look at the price of the SRT8. For that kind of money it should already have the viper engine in it. Who know, the lack of sales will probably make this car a collector's item.

[Scarrzz]

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I was at the dealership yesterday. The Black 2SS I test drove was Sweet, but I REALLY want that Z28.

When they can be ordered, I will have been in line for about half an hour, with a fat down payment check in hand. I'll reserve the happy dance for when I find out the delivery date.

I just hope they remembered my functional hood scoop.


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[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by 5th_GEN_SS

sad but true... the V8 is going to be an endangered species..

plus with they way gas prices increase in a few years we wont be able to afford to even fuel our cars lol

and if/when it gets to that point. I'll be making my own alcohol for my camaro. back to the traditional roots of automotive racing.

[boxmonkeyracing]

Originally Posted by 5th_GEN_SS

i donno it sounds like gm is also trying to join the green movement, even with talk of the c7 vette they are looking @ smaller engines maybe ur z28 will be an ecoboost type... v-6 twin turbo like the leno car... thats what the t3 is... the body @ least

the smaller engines are mainly due to the fact they will have DI. smaller displacement more power due to the fact it's direct injection. why keep them at 6.2 or go bigger if power is going to increase?

Originally Posted by Qdiesel

So true, lol. I am hearing rumblings of a Viper powered Challenger, though.

wouldn't that be a challenger not powered at all anymore? since there is no viper. . .

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

and if/when it gets to that point. I'll be making my own alcohol for my camaro. back to the traditional roots of automotive racing.

amen!!

[radz28]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

and if/when it gets to that point. I'll be making my own alcohol for my camaro. back to the traditional roots of automotive racing.

Did I hear alcohol?...

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by radz282003

Did I hear alcohol?...

one for me... one for the car... one for me... one for the car

[Bone]

Well now, I just talk to my neighbor. He is an engineer at GM. And he was part of the team that developed the 2010 camaro. (I won't name him) He likes to walk his dog every evening and stops by to chat about my 2SS every now and again... He loves the car and knows how much I love it too. As he was always skeptical about commiting to answering this question. Is there gonna be a Z-28? Well, he finally cracked and admitted, YES! there will be a 2012 Z-28 Camaro... He's an honest, straight up guy and I believe his words completely. Although, I didn't inquire about an actual release date. I'm so freak'in excited, after talking with him. I came straight inside and logged on, Just to relay the great news... (I'm 52 and I don't get excited about to many thing anymore) Except for my 2SS LS3 RJT. I really love it. (more than my vette) But, I originally wanted a Z-28 when I orderd my 2SS last year. So, I WILL be selling or trading in my 2010 2SS for the Z-28. Damn, I'm so excited... I feel like a teenager again. Honey, break out the champagne. Our world is gonna rock tonight...