2012 Z28 to be faster on track than Corvette Grandsport and Z06 says GM Marketing VP? - Page 4 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

St33lsinger · 12-23-2010, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KKreme15

source?

Guys...guys said I wasn't sure if it was true or not...

If you read the Road and Track article it was posted in the comments section

http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-c...let-camaro-z28

el ess A · 12-23-2010, 07:48 AM

Well, if it's on the interwebz, THAT makes it true then!

You know those sh*t pot stirring kind of folks that interject some tidbit of "unconfirmed facts" that get people talking?

This is one of those cases. The quote exists nowhere else I can find...no confirmed source, so I'm not believing it.

St33lsinger · 12-23-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el ess X

You know those sh*t pot stirring kind of folks that interject some tidbit of "unconfirmed facts" that get people talking?

This is one of those cases.

Look buddy I found the quote and thought it would be good to share. I guess I was wrong. I'm not trying to start or STIR anything.

Shurenuff · 12-23-2010, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steelsinger

Look buddy I found the quote and thought it would be good to share. I guess I was wrong. I'm not trying to start or STIR anything.

Everyone appreciates you sharing info, after all that's what makes this forum great. But in hindsight, it would have been best to provide a link to where you obtained this quote.

While it gives us something to talk about, the source is suspect at best. It's about the equivalent of me randomly quoting a source on our message boards.

"The Z28 will be able to out run a ZR1 on the track, while going in reverse, for a starting price of 40k. We want to produce the best performance based production car possible, regardless of screwing over our other performance brands and customers who pay a premium for those vehicles. It will also fly, be amphibious, and shoot missles." - Ed Welburn

St33lsinger · 12-23-2010, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shurenuff

Everyone appreciates you sharing info, after all that's what makes this forum great. But in hindsight, it would have been best to provide a link to where you obtained this quote.

While it gives us something to talk about, the source is suspect at best. It's about the equivalent of me randomly quoting a source on our message boards.

Point taken. I thought I had posted it. My bad..its fixed now.

Sawyer · 12-23-2010, 08:36 AM

I know one thing, the Z28 is going to rule!

el ess A · 12-23-2010, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steelsinger

Look buddy I found the quote and thought it would be good to share. I guess I was wrong. I'm not trying to start or STIR anything.

Well, first, my name isn't Buddy. But seriously, I didn't mean YOU. I meant the potential tool that orginally inserted the unsubstantiated quote in that comment where you got it. I apologize if I wasn't clear on that.

SilverTurtle · 12-23-2010, 09:04 AM

marketing guys are so funny... lol

but it will be fast... and who knows, you might be able to get a base model Z28 for $44,999

it could happen

*radz28* · 12-23-2010, 09:26 AM

There is at least ONE company in our Community that claims, and I believe has shown, their SS will outrun a stock Z06 at a particular track (I can only recall one, if my recollection is correct, lol). That car has more power than I'm sure Z28 would come out with (though I remember some details that might render this comment incorrect, to an extent) but has brakes and chassis upgrades that aren't totally out of this world. It's all stuff we ALL can buy here from many vendors and duplicate ourselves.

Without getting into more details, I think that it's possible, but it still doesn't add up. The price is the biggest factor - even if I bump it near $50K. And it's not that I don't believe GM could make it happen; it's just there's too much keeping them FROM making it happen. It would still be KICK A$$ to see it though. That'd shut-up the serpent drivers out there

St33lsinger · 12-23-2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el ess X

Well, first, my name isn't Buddy. But seriously, I didn't mean YOU. I meant the potential tool that orginally inserted the unsubstantiated quote in that comment where you got it. I apologize if I wasn't clear on that.

Pardon el ess X its all good. Sorry I wasn't clear on where the quote was drawn from.

bobmac427 · 12-23-2010, 10:37 AM

I don't think the upcoming Z28 could beat a C5 Z06 on the track.

The old saying applies here..."if it seems to go to be true, it probably is"

boltmark · 12-23-2010, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albion

I'm putting down a deposit as we speak!

Uh, how and where?

FINALLYSATISFIED · 12-23-2010, 12:29 PM

My max is $45k-50k so if its within that range I'm happy...

ArkySS · 12-23-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Tell you what.

If the Z-28 is 45k or less, and can beat a Z-06 around a true road course, I'll dress like a girl and drive my car n public.

Even 50k.

But my only point is suspension and weight wise, from everything I've learned, the Camaro can only do so much. With larger wheels, higher center of gravity, and 1000 POUNDS heavier, I just can't see it.

Straight line, Maybe. Road course, no.

I am not a car expert. NOT even close. I'm just giving my opinion based on, to me, what makes sense, and it just doesn't make sense to me. Physics-wise, nor business-wise.

Then again, my business is not cars. lol

Okay I call BS too but I would be willing to start a collection, protest and petition to make this happen just so we could all see PQ driving around in a dress....something from Frederick's of Hollywood please in bright red

12-23-2010, 07:48 AM	#44
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,565	Well, if it's on the interwebz, THAT makes it true then! You know those sh*t pot stirring kind of folks that interject some tidbit of "unconfirmed facts" that get people talking? This is one of those cases. The quote exists nowhere else I can find...no confirmed source, so I'm not believing it. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

12-23-2010, 08:36 AM	#48
Sawyer Drives: '13 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,345 View My Garage	I know one thing, the Z28 is going to rule! __________________ 2013 Mustang GT Black M6

12-23-2010, 09:04 AM	#50
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	marketing guys are so funny... lol but it will be fast... and who knows, you might be able to get a base model Z28 for $44,999 it could happen __________________ got tequila?

12-23-2010, 09:26 AM	#51
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	There is at least ONE company in our Community that claims, and I believe has shown, their SS will outrun a stock Z06 at a particular track (I can only recall one, if my recollection is correct, lol). That car has more power than I'm sure Z28 would come out with (though I remember some details that might render this comment incorrect, to an extent) but has brakes and chassis upgrades that aren't totally out of this world. It's all stuff we ALL can buy here from many vendors and duplicate ourselves. Without getting into more details, I think that it's possible, but it still doesn't add up. The price is the biggest factor - even if I bump it near $50K. And it's not that I don't believe GM could make it happen; it's just there's too much keeping them FROM making it happen. It would still be KICK A$$ to see it though. That'd shut-up the serpent drivers out there __________________ '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

12-23-2010, 10:37 AM	#53
bobmac427 Drives: 2008 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 92	I don't think the upcoming Z28 could beat a C5 Z06 on the track. The old saying applies here..."if it seems to go to be true, it probably is"

12-23-2010, 12:29 PM	#55
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,502	My max is $45k-50k so if its within that range I'm happy...