Does no Z28 mean no Camaro for you?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BigZAJ · 07-22-2008, 09:28 AM

In the Cherly Pilcher interview in Automobile Magazine she says there will be no Z28 variant and that the SS is top dog.

She does not rule out a supercharged camaro out right, perhaps only that it would not be a Z28. None the less it would appear that there is not going to be a supercharged Z28 Camaro, does this mean no camaro at all for some of you?

I am torn, I wanted the Camaro before the idea of the supercharged engine...then I wanted the supercharged 6.2 ltr engine...but no I dont know if I want a Camaro that a GT500 can spank around.

futureZ · 07-22-2008, 09:30 AM

Although the Z/28 will be missed IF (and that's a big IF) it's not brought back, I will still be buying a Camaro. I've never owned one for one reason or another, but always wanted one. I now have the means and won't miss out any longer.

shank0668 · 07-22-2008, 09:33 AM

CAN YOU READ she was misquoted there might be one so quit this read all the other posts like this

*radz28* · 07-22-2008, 09:34 AM

I would like the top dog when (and if) it makes it to production. I, too, don't like the idea of worrying about a crappy Mustang whooping me. YES, I know that I could slap a supercharger on it, but I want a WHOLE engineered package, like GM would make (i.e. better brakes, beefier drivetrain and suspension, etc.) I would really like to be able to only have to add a small handful of parts and leave it alone. SO... to answer your question, I'd still end up getting Camaro if it were not a Z28, but I would not be as enthusiastic about it. It just wouldn't have the same lineage unless it were called an SS or Z28 (or even ZL1 or something.) We'll just have to see what happens in the next couple years.

Mr Twisty · 07-22-2008, 09:36 AM

They could call it CRaP I'd still buy it, (Chevrolet Racing Performance =) If you set your sights too high you'll never be happy. Talk to Lingenfelter, they'll build you a Z28.
<edit> I'm also waiting till Shania Twain proposes to marry me, but I married another gal till then

Robert91RS · 07-22-2008, 09:38 AM

I voted but you need more categories. I don't feel like I'm settling for a SS, it will be an amazing car. If the Super Camaro ever comes that will be great, but I can't afford it and will simply mod the SS to outperform the mustangs. The LS3 is easily bumped to 500+hp, how much more do I realy need?

briannutter · 07-22-2008, 10:10 AM

How much do I need? Enough to take on a KR.

boxmonkeyracing · 07-22-2008, 10:13 AM

I honestly never cared if the Z28 was going to have the 500+ hp. I just wanted a Z28 to sit next to my current Z28. but if in a year the convert is coming out and no word yet on a z28 I will end up buying a convert rs/ss.

joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 07-22-2008, 10:16 AM

The people who want Z28'S don't need 500+HP. I want something that says Iam a hard core enthusiast. I would be satisfied with little things like, 450Hp, or better gearing with some wieght reduction. Somethign that sets me apart form every other person that buys a V8. performance wise

Chevyrocker · 07-22-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert91RS

I voted but you need more categories. I don't feel like I'm settling for a SS, it will be an amazing car. If the Super Camaro ever comes that will be great, but I can't afford it and will simply mod the SS to outperform the mustangs. The LS3 is easily bumped to 500+hp, how much more do I realy need?

Procharger+LS3=580hp for $8,000...nuff said

joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 07-22-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsenn

Procharger+LS3=580hp for $8,000...nuff said

Not factory, still will be an SS.

Supermans · 07-22-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010

The people who want Z28'S don't need 500+HP. I want something that says Iam a hard core enthusiast. I would be satisfied with little things like, 450Hp, or better gearing with some wieght reduction. Somethign that sets me apart form every other person that buys a V8. performance wise

I would have to agree with this post.. If a Z28 is going to be worked on, I would prefer GM trying to make the camaro z28 lighter and working on other amenities and tune up the LS3 so it at least matches the Corvettes. 0-60 times would have to be in the 4.2-4.3 seconds range to match the standard 2007 corvette coupe which has around 400HP. Give a z28 450 and lighten the load for better 0-60 times and would be enough to call it a Z28 in my opinion.

Jak · 07-22-2008, 11:14 AM

Not a big deal, I just want my car. . . errr, Camaro.

Nickdago · 07-22-2008, 11:20 AM

Unles they come out with an SS or Z28 with the wider stance in the back than no Camaro for me. Here is hoping they build one that more closely resembles the concept from the doors back.

View Poll Results: No Z28 no Camaro??
Z28 is/was for me, nothing less!	15	13.51%
I just want a Camaro, SS here I come!	96	86.49%
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07-22-2008, 09:28 AM	#1
BigZAJ Drives: 2007 Z06 Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 17	Does no Z28 mean no Camaro for you?? In the Cherly Pilcher interview in Automobile Magazine she says there will be no Z28 variant and that the SS is top dog. She does not rule out a supercharged camaro out right, perhaps only that it would not be a Z28. None the less it would appear that there is not going to be a supercharged Z28 Camaro, does this mean no camaro at all for some of you? I am torn, I wanted the Camaro before the idea of the supercharged engine...then I wanted the supercharged 6.2 ltr engine...but no I dont know if I want a Camaro that a GT500 can spank around.

07-22-2008, 09:34 AM	#4
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I would like the top dog when (and if) it makes it to production. I, too, don't like the idea of worrying about a crappy Mustang whooping me. YES, I know that I could slap a supercharger on it, but I want a WHOLE engineered package, like GM would make (i.e. better brakes, beefier drivetrain and suspension, etc.) I would really like to be able to only have to add a small handful of parts and leave it alone. SO... to answer your question, I'd still end up getting Camaro if it were not a Z28, but I would not be as enthusiastic about it. It just wouldn't have the same lineage unless it were called an SS or Z28 (or even ZL1 or something.) We'll just have to see what happens in the next couple years. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

07-22-2008, 09:36 AM	#5
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	They could call it CRaP I'd still buy it, (Chevrolet Racing Performance =) If you set your sights too high you'll never be happy. Talk to Lingenfelter, they'll build you a Z28. <edit> I'm also waiting till Shania Twain proposes to marry me, but I married another gal till then __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin Last edited by Mr Twisty; 07-22-2008 at 11:42 AM.

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07-22-2008, 09:30 AM	#2
futureZ Drives: 11 camaro 2lt rs Join Date: May 2008 Location: NH Posts: 86	Although the Z/28 will be missed IF (and that's a big IF) it's not brought back, I will still be buying a Camaro. I've never owned one for one reason or another, but always wanted one. I now have the means and won't miss out any longer.

07-22-2008, 09:33 AM	#3
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	CAN YOU READ she was misquoted there might be one so quit this read all the other posts like this

07-22-2008, 09:38 AM	#6
Robert91RS Drives: Everywhere Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TX Posts: 852	I voted but you need more categories. I don't feel like I'm settling for a SS, it will be an amazing car. If the Super Camaro ever comes that will be great, but I can't afford it and will simply mod the SS to outperform the mustangs. The LS3 is easily bumped to 500+hp, how much more do I realy need?

07-22-2008, 10:10 AM	#7
briannutter Drives: C4Vette,C5-Z06,Cherokee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 43	How much do I need? Enough to take on a KR.

07-22-2008, 10:16 AM	#9
joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 Z28 Hold Out! Drives: 2000 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 354	The people who want Z28'S don't need 500+HP. I want something that says Iam a hard core enthusiast. I would be satisfied with little things like, 450Hp, or better gearing with some wieght reduction. Somethign that sets me apart form every other person that buys a V8. performance wise

07-22-2008, 11:14 AM	#13
Jak Drives: 03 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 627	Not a big deal, I just want my car. . . errr, Camaro.

07-22-2008, 11:20 AM	#14
Nickdago Drives: 01 Z06 08 CTS 07 Avy LTZ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 406	Unles they come out with an SS or Z28 with the wider stance in the back than no Camaro for me. Here is hoping they build one that more closely resembles the concept from the doors back.