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MotorCityAgent · 02-01-2011, 09:45 PM

Since the 'vert is out, do you think we'll have to wait long after the Z is unveiled to see a 'vert version?

lil_red_v6 · 02-01-2011, 10:00 PM

good question

SilverTurtle · 02-01-2011, 10:02 PM

forever

besherman · 02-01-2011, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotorCityAgent

Since the 'vert is out, do you think we'll have to wait long after the Z is unveiled to see a 'vert version?

I don't see how they can wait much longer than one year to bring out the Z28/HPE convertible. If it is introduced for the '13 MY, then it would likely be in production for only 2 model years if the gen5 Camaro is introduced for the '15 model year.

Which raises another question: Won't Chevy need to upgrade the car's power for the '14 model year to compete with the all-new Mustang?

RLHMARINES · 02-01-2011, 11:56 PM

I think we will see the convertible for the "Higher End" Camaro probably the next model year after so as to have another new model to keep the excitement alive and interest going until the next generation car arrives sometime in the 2014/2015 model run. Stretching out the release dates for special model during the lifespan of this model is what GM stated all along to keep sales.

drummer5679 · 02-02-2011, 12:21 AM

I'd rather buy a corvette than a 60k+ camaro

or a bmw 3 series

Dreamer2430 · 02-02-2011, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drummer5679

I'd rather buy a corvette than a 60k+ camaro

or a bmw 3 series

I have to agree. If you check out the mark up on the current 'vert against the coupe that same markup would make a Z28 vert a pretty pricey ride. At that point, there probably wouldn't be much difference in price between a Corvette and an Z 'vert.

*radz28* · 02-02-2011, 08:35 AM

I'd hope they could roll a ragtop out right away. The structure looks like it's pretty stout (certainly moreso than the pony) so I'm sure they've already got a good roadmap for Z28. The additional performance I expect Z28 will give us will tax the chassis more, though, I'm sure, but I'm betting GM will probably use something like the magneto' shocks to cope with that.

What I'd be thinking about, like most everyone is posting, is the price. You gotta' pay to play.

SSLarry · 02-02-2011, 12:32 PM

If the GT500 has a vert you can be pretty sure there will be a Z/28 vert. This is especially true since we now know the SS vert has a solid structure (although over 200lbs more).

*DGthe3* · 02-02-2011, 01:15 PM

merged

02-01-2011, 09:45 PM	#29
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02-01-2011, 10:02 PM	#31
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	forever __________________ got tequila?

02-01-2011, 11:56 PM	#33
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02-02-2011, 08:35 AM	#36
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	I'd hope they could roll a ragtop out right away. The structure looks like it's pretty stout (certainly moreso than the pony) so I'm sure they've already got a good roadmap for Z28. The additional performance I expect Z28 will give us will tax the chassis more, though, I'm sure, but I'm betting GM will probably use something like the magneto' shocks to cope with that. What I'd be thinking about, like most everyone is posting, is the price. You gotta' pay to play. __________________ '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

02-02-2011, 12:32 PM	#37
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02-01-2011, 10:00 PM	#30
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02-02-2011, 01:15 PM	#38
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