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TLSTWIN · 08-03-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by svttim

Now if we can get the Chrysler guys to step up!

I agree. I think Chrysler is taking the old term of LEAD SLED a little too seriously

Blown426Jeep · 08-03-2010, 07:41 PM

indeed. no blower from factory from pentastar....

Blown from the factory. nice going guys. Hope it runs with or better than the GT500.

v6sonoma · 08-03-2010, 07:44 PM

God those brakes are enormous!

shroomjohn · 08-03-2010, 07:45 PM

Is that the 2011 GT500 or 2010 Id hope they were testing against the newer one.

thedak · 08-03-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shroomjohn

Is that the 2011 GT500 or 2010 Id hope they were testing against the newer one.

2011 SVTPP Car

*DGthe3* · 08-03-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shroomjohn

Is that the 2011 GT500 or 2010 Id hope they were testing against the newer one.

About half a dozen people in the thread have already confirmed that it is a 2011

LSwon · 08-03-2010, 07:52 PM

Nice, that's a 2011 with the performance pack. That means no shaker 1000 and it weighs 3750lbs with 550hp.

Lets see, the N/A Camaro SS weighs 3860lbs, add a blower and supporting goodies you're looking at LEAST 4000lbs. It better have more than 556hp if it wants to play with the new 500. That's assuming it comes out next year, because if it doesn't who knows how much power the GT500 will have the year after.

Drakedragon1315 · 08-03-2010, 07:54 PM

How do we know for sure it's the Z28? It has no extra spoilers or badges or anything to show it might be a Z.

*DGthe3* · 08-03-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakedragon1315

How do we know for sure it's the Z28? It has no extra spoilers or badges or anything to show it might be a Z.

The administrator of this website probably wouldn't call it a Z28 if he didn't believe that it is a Z28.

Uneek · 08-03-2010, 08:28 PM

Its going to take lots to compete with the 2011 GT 500 in short.

I look forward to seen REAL specs. All of this hoopla is great but its lots of wishful thinking

Knight_Rider · 08-03-2010, 08:59 PM

When I used to work for GM at the tech center the term "mule" car refered to a pre-prototype vehicle used for early development. It was not a real prototype but a current model year car that was modified to perform whatever tests were needed. The mule cars always had a hodge-podge of different development parts on them so if this is a mule you cannot tell by looking at it what the prototype much less production car would look like. Using a current model year mule cut down on cost and development timing especially when there was only a limited number of full protypes available to work on.

I now work for a supplier company and we had a Z28 in our garage but it had a different back end. The lights in the back were shaped differently. It had other slightly different exterior features. I have some pics on my iPhone. It could have been just a test mule or it could have been a full prototype I don't know.

68RS · 08-03-2010, 09:00 PM

I don't know how all you guys can confirm that this is the Z28. We don't even know if this is a Camaro. I mean, the car name is covered up on the side and the pictures aren't clear. It could be a Charger. Has anyone confirmed that?

Just kidding. This will be COOL!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-03-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakedragon1315

How do we know for sure it's the Z28? It has no extra spoilers or badges or anything to show it might be a Z.

Test mules are hardly EVER visually-accurate. The brakes, front fascia, and exhaust give it away. The photographers also refer to this vehicle as sounding unholy...and it's clearly a manufacturer's vehicle...

oldfriend · 08-03-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

SCHWING!!!

LOL - it looks like the driver's getting on it in that second pic'. Great shot of the front brakes and side of the facia. I'm still worried about the Goodyears, though :( I'd have liked to have seen some PS2s :( Oh well, if they're good enough for Corvette, it's not THAT big a deal

That Cobra's right where it belongs, LOL.

I want that JOB , NO VACATIONS NO OVERTIME PAY AND NO HOLIDAYS

08-03-2010, 07:44 PM	#199
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08-03-2010, 07:45 PM	#200
shroomjohn Drives: Golden Eagle Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: No Posts: 1,135 View My Garage	Is that the 2011 GT500 or 2010 Id hope they were testing against the newer one. __________________ Loving this car!

08-03-2010, 09:00 PM	#208
68RS Drives: '68 327 RS, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Grapevine, Texas Posts: 584	I don't know how all you guys can confirm that this is the Z28. We don't even know if this is a Camaro. I mean, the car name is covered up on the side and the pictures aren't clear. It could be a Charger. Has anyone confirmed that? Just kidding. This will be COOL! __________________ CGM 2SS/RS M6. Way better than an econobox.

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08-03-2010, 07:41 PM	#198
Blown426Jeep Drives: Jeep Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dunno Posts: 8	indeed. no blower from factory from pentastar.... Blown from the factory. nice going guys. Hope it runs with or better than the GT500.

08-03-2010, 07:52 PM	#203
LSwon Drives: 2008 C6 Z51 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 10	Nice, that's a 2011 with the performance pack. That means no shaker 1000 and it weighs 3750lbs with 550hp. Lets see, the N/A Camaro SS weighs 3860lbs, add a blower and supporting goodies you're looking at LEAST 4000lbs. It better have more than 556hp if it wants to play with the new 500. That's assuming it comes out next year, because if it doesn't who knows how much power the GT500 will have the year after.

08-03-2010, 07:54 PM	#204
Drakedragon1315 Z28 lover!!! Drives: 1981 Camaro, white. Z clone someday Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 10	How do we know for sure it's the Z28? It has no extra spoilers or badges or anything to show it might be a Z.

08-03-2010, 08:28 PM	#206
Uneek Drives: @2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FLA Posts: 2	Its going to take lots to compete with the 2011 GT 500 in short. I look forward to seen REAL specs. All of this hoopla is great but its lots of wishful thinking

08-03-2010, 08:59 PM	#207
Knight_Rider Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 93	When I used to work for GM at the tech center the term "mule" car refered to a pre-prototype vehicle used for early development. It was not a real prototype but a current model year car that was modified to perform whatever tests were needed. The mule cars always had a hodge-podge of different development parts on them so if this is a mule you cannot tell by looking at it what the prototype much less production car would look like. Using a current model year mule cut down on cost and development timing especially when there was only a limited number of full protypes available to work on. I now work for a supplier company and we had a Z28 in our garage but it had a different back end. The lights in the back were shaped differently. It had other slightly different exterior features. I have some pics on my iPhone. It could have been just a test mule or it could have been a full prototype I don't know.