New photos: Camaro Z28 Testing Against GT500 - Page 5 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-03-2010, 11:17 AM

3rd pic down looks like 'Hannibal'or the Road Warrior bad guy leader..insane, baby!
..can make out the Z28 badge on the rear, supercharged on the fender, but I wonder where the 'camaro' logo will be?

Hoss · 08-03-2010, 11:25 AM

Beautiful pictures Chris Doane/Brenda Priddy and Co. How did you get them?
That is excellent work!

Kyle2k · 08-03-2010, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tran

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=4]As reported on CAMARO5 HOMEPAGE.

Here are the newest photos of the Camaro Z28 test mule being tested and directly evaluated against a Mustang GT500.

GM is making no secret of the benchmark they are attempting to clear -- the 2010 Ford Mustang GT500. This should help put to rest some doubts as to whether this test mule is indeed the range topping Camaro Z28 model

That's a 2011 I believe which makes the news even better

Noturday · 08-03-2010, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarojoe

Dealerships don't have any information on the Z28 yet. It's all just rumors and speculation for now. The most info is what you are seeing posted on Camaro5.com

Sure looks to me like it says Supercharged on the fender emblem

no, im pretty sure it says Camaro, looks odd all covered up like that but if you stare at it for a second you'll see it. i was trying to pick out the letters in "supercharged" but ended up seeing more of what appears to be "Camaro."

don't know why it would be covered up though unless it says Z-28 in there somewhere

WadeWilson · 08-03-2010, 11:39 AM

Nice!!

flipfire · 08-03-2010, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noturday

no, im pretty sure it says Camaro, looks odd all covered up like that but if you stare at it for a second you'll see it. i was trying to pick out the letters in "supercharged" but ended up seeing more of what appears to be "Camaro."

don't know why it would be covered up though unless it says Z-28 in there somewhere

Agreed, definitely looks like "CAMARO" to me too

Kyle2k · 08-03-2010, 11:48 AM

I wish they could get a picture going around a turn with some ever so slight body roll so we might get the chance to see if there is mag ride in this thing!

Doc · 08-03-2010, 11:49 AM

The last 3 letters on that side badge look like it says ASC... Automatic Super Charged maybe? These might be test model designators rather than production badges.

I like the fact that these pictures show the testing is on a road course rather than 1/4 mile which pretty much says this is a Z/28 prototype.

If they can bring this thing in at $39,995 base price it will be killer.

flipfire · 08-03-2010, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaSSt Off

People on here just TRY and read to much into stuff. I am surprised nobody has said anything about the rounded side markers. That would throw off the lines.

The side markers aren't round, look at the ones on the rear fender.

The car simply looks like a non RS test model (except for the front facia

8cd03gro · 08-03-2010, 11:54 AM

I hope that's a 2011 GT500 and not a 2010. . . would be somewhat counterproductive to test against the 2010. This is great. I love the idea of two monstrous muscle cars taking on the world. I've said it before in previous threads, but I see this little duo ending in a "gentlemen's agreement" similar to what happened between subaru/nissan/mitsu in japan years ago. Both the blown ls3 (or lsa, depending on which route they choose) and the 5.4 (especially the 5.4) have limits that are way above safe power for the average consumer and it is far too easy for GM and Ford to keep bumping power back and forth to top each other. At the same time, I would love to see 700hp production mustangs and camaros. It would just lead to too many deaths.

Sax1031 · 08-03-2010, 12:00 PM

It is a 2011. GM would not test the car against the 2010. It has the SVT performance package also.

Vega · 08-03-2010, 12:04 PM

Ohhhh yeahhh, ive been waiting for this for a looong time haha. Even when everyone said "face facts, the Z28 was just a rumor, its not happening, especially this day in age" yeah whatever, and i guess the LS7 is dead too huh? Again, another false rumor set straight by a GM rep LOL.

Well enough of that, anyways, im thinking the Z28 will in fact be a better performer than the base Vette while still being cheaper. Why? How would that ever work? Well ask yourself, how many people have you ever known to buy a Corvette just for the performance? You dont buy Vettes for performance alone you buy them for the legendary legacy and the awe-factor of just being able to say "yeah, i own a Vette" or showing up in a parking lot with a Vette and watching everyone gawk. Corvette enthusiests will still buy Vettes even though they're worse performers and more expensive just because they're Vette enthusiests and now Camaro enthusiests. They're a seperate breed of person. Besides, hopefully by the time this Z28 comes out the new Stingray prototype will be in production ^_^

As far as the front fascia and emblems being covered, well obviously GM isnt being quiet about their new toy by any means haha, but im willing to bet its just corporate necessity crap. Like even though they're not afraid to let people watch the testing, take pictures, and even say to them "yes! this is indeed a superchargedZ28!" its still standard protocol to cover those bits for testing.

ljstella · 08-03-2010, 12:05 PM

Isn't that a 2011 GT500? Those appear to be the skinnier stripes appear to be from the SVT Performance Package.

besherman · 08-03-2010, 12:05 PM

A few points/questions:

1. I assume that GM's target is the 2011 GT 500--not the 2010. Also, I hope they are benchmarking the GT500 as equipped with the performance package (whatever Ford calls it). Is anyone familiar enough with the GT500 to be able to tell which model year is shown in the photos and whether it has the performance package?

2.GM needs to assume that Ford will increase the GT500's HP before or shortly after the Z28 is released. A HP war in inevitable (and wonderful) BUT GM needs to make sure that the LSA in the Z28 can handle upgrades (forged pistons?).

3. Regarding handling, GM should not focus on maximum grip; instead they should focus on maximum FUN. No one really cares (or should care) about a skidpad number. People want the Z28 to be fun and thrilling to drive.

4. GM must make sure that the Z28 convertible is stiff and rigid and not a quivering mess like the Mustang convertible. Just equaling the Mustang on this criterion would mean failure. The Camaro convertible must be clearly superior in structural rigidity.

Bruce

08-03-2010, 11:25 AM	#58
Hoss Drives: 2004GMC Extended Cab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 623 View My Garage	Beautiful pictures Chris Doane/Brenda Priddy and Co. How did you get them? That is excellent work! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, Black/Black, LS-3, delivered 6/19/09

08-03-2010, 11:48 AM	#63
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	I wish they could get a picture going around a turn with some ever so slight body roll so we might get the chance to see if there is mag ride in this thing! __________________

08-03-2010, 11:49 AM	#64
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	The last 3 letters on that side badge look like it says ASC... Automatic Super Charged maybe? These might be test model designators rather than production badges. I like the fact that these pictures show the testing is on a road course rather than 1/4 mile which pretty much says this is a Z/28 prototype. If they can bring this thing in at $39,995 base price it will be killer. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Shno's House of Z	Number 3	Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics	17976	12-27-2021 12:07 PM
Drag Racing Suspension Kits	Info@PeddersUSA.com	Suspension / Chassis / Brakes	25	02-21-2010 08:48 PM
Official Camaro Convertible CONCEPT Press Release	Tran	Camaro Convertible Forum	12	11-18-2009 07:05 PM
Motorgen LA Invasion Videos (58) and Pics Thread	SeanPlunk	USA - California	5	05-31-2009 01:23 AM
Answeres to questions I have stumbled on	dieseldave24v	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	13	02-23-2009 06:56 PM

08-03-2010, 11:17 AM	#57
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	3rd pic down looks like 'Hannibal'or the Road Warrior bad guy leader..insane, baby! ..can make out the Z28 badge on the rear, supercharged on the fender, but I wonder where the 'camaro' logo will be?

08-03-2010, 11:39 AM	#61
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	Nice!!

08-03-2010, 11:54 AM	#66
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	I hope that's a 2011 GT500 and not a 2010. . . would be somewhat counterproductive to test against the 2010. This is great. I love the idea of two monstrous muscle cars taking on the world. I've said it before in previous threads, but I see this little duo ending in a "gentlemen's agreement" similar to what happened between subaru/nissan/mitsu in japan years ago. Both the blown ls3 (or lsa, depending on which route they choose) and the 5.4 (especially the 5.4) have limits that are way above safe power for the average consumer and it is far too easy for GM and Ford to keep bumping power back and forth to top each other. At the same time, I would love to see 700hp production mustangs and camaros. It would just lead to too many deaths.

08-03-2010, 12:00 PM	#67
Sax1031 Drives: 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Elgin,SC Posts: 2,707	It is a 2011. GM would not test the car against the 2010. It has the SVT performance package also.

08-03-2010, 12:04 PM	#68
Vega Drives: 91' Camaro RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 589 View My Garage	Ohhhh yeahhh, ive been waiting for this for a looong time haha. Even when everyone said "face facts, the Z28 was just a rumor, its not happening, especially this day in age" yeah whatever, and i guess the LS7 is dead too huh? Again, another false rumor set straight by a GM rep LOL. Well enough of that, anyways, im thinking the Z28 will in fact be a better performer than the base Vette while still being cheaper. Why? How would that ever work? Well ask yourself, how many people have you ever known to buy a Corvette just for the performance? You dont buy Vettes for performance alone you buy them for the legendary legacy and the awe-factor of just being able to say "yeah, i own a Vette" or showing up in a parking lot with a Vette and watching everyone gawk. Corvette enthusiests will still buy Vettes even though they're worse performers and more expensive just because they're Vette enthusiests and now Camaro enthusiests. They're a seperate breed of person. Besides, hopefully by the time this Z28 comes out the new Stingray prototype will be in production ^_^ As far as the front fascia and emblems being covered, well obviously GM isnt being quiet about their new toy by any means haha, but im willing to bet its just corporate necessity crap. Like even though they're not afraid to let people watch the testing, take pictures, and even say to them "yes! this is indeed a superchargedZ28!" its still standard protocol to cover those bits for testing.

08-03-2010, 12:05 PM	#69
ljstella CAMARO FAN Drives: 2007 Subaru Impreza Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 83 View My Garage	Isn't that a 2011 GT500? Those appear to be the skinnier stripes appear to be from the SVT Performance Package.

08-03-2010, 12:05 PM	#70
besherman Drives: 2008 GMC Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oakland, Oregon Posts: 75	A few points/questions: 1. I assume that GM's target is the 2011 GT 500--not the 2010. Also, I hope they are benchmarking the GT500 as equipped with the performance package (whatever Ford calls it). Is anyone familiar enough with the GT500 to be able to tell which model year is shown in the photos and whether it has the performance package? 2.GM needs to assume that Ford will increase the GT500's HP before or shortly after the Z28 is released. A HP war in inevitable (and wonderful) BUT GM needs to make sure that the LSA in the Z28 can handle upgrades (forged pistons?). 3. Regarding handling, GM should not focus on maximum grip; instead they should focus on maximum FUN. No one really cares (or should care) about a skidpad number. People want the Z28 to be fun and thrilling to drive. 4. GM must make sure that the Z28 convertible is stiff and rigid and not a quivering mess like the Mustang convertible. Just equaling the Mustang on this criterion would mean failure. The Camaro convertible must be clearly superior in structural rigidity. Bruce