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Radcannon · 03-10-2008, 05:04 PM

I doubt there will be a Z28 since it is the first time the car is re-released they want to make sure it will do well instead of investing in something that might not sell. Another reason they wouldnt make a convertible the first year just more money in development.

As for SS it will probably be a V8, but again i doubt seeing a V8 in the base now that an SS is mentioned. Just like the late 4th gens what could you get a v8 in??? No base v8's. Just 350's in the ss or z28's. V6 will be the base and V8 will be the SS. THATS IT FOR THE FIRST YEAR.

*DGthe3* · 03-10-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010_5thgen

im confused about this interior stuff. so what we saw in the spy shots is not the real interior?? or are they just saying that to keep us guessing.

The interior likely contains nearly all the final shapes but not the final materials. It happens all the time with engineering prototypes. Form follows function. It just so happens that on the Camaro, the general form was done for the concept but the functionality wasn't all there, and the materials were too expensive. the prototypes have working forms that don't have much attention to paid to aestetics and were built as cheaply as possible. the final stage, production, puts the two together. You get a nice looking car that is fully functional. That goes for the interior and exterior

I know this is more than you were asking for, but I'm sure that there are others out there who haven't really thought about this stuff before.

wildpaws · 03-10-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow-phoenix

from what I've seen and heard, the 67-69 Camaro SS had a 350, while the Z-28 had a 302. The SS had more power, but the Z-28 was faster in the quarter mile... either way, I still want the Top model, whether it has a Z-28 or SS Badge doesn't matter to me.

At '67 model release the SS350 was 295HP, at the '67 mid year release the Z/28 was 302/290HP, also at mid year while the SS350 was still available they added three SS396 engines at 325HP/350HP/375HP, they would remain available for the remainder of the first gen. The big difference engine wise was the SS350 had lower compression with hydraulic lifters and a 5500RPM redline, the Z/28 was 11 to 1 compression with solid lifters and a 6500 RPM redline (though they would easily go beyond that with the solid lifters). There were a lot of other differences between the SS and Z/28 besides engines, but that can be for another day. They were both nice with the SS being a 1320 screamer and the Z/28 being more of a road race all around performance car. I have to say Ed said some exciting things about the new Camaro, I do hope that a Z/28 is still coming.
Clyde

COPO_Chevy · 03-10-2008, 05:14 PM

suh-weetness!

ss option babe and he even said the interior was better in his opinion than the concepts..and i loved the concepts

im loving how our cars going loving it GM!

camaro6662 · 03-10-2008, 05:21 PM

Z/28 400hp A Camaro SS 500hp Muslane Blue 6 speed HUD a GMMG badge to 600 hp Christmas is coming early

17ac · 03-10-2008, 05:21 PM

after the little SS slip he was like damn i shouldnt have said that lol

Omega94 · 03-10-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Radcannon

I doubt there will be a Z28 since it is the first time the car is re-released they want to make sure it will do well instead of investing in something that might not sell. Another reason they wouldnt make a convertible the first year just more money in development.

As for SS it will probably be a V8, but again i doubt seeing a V8 in the base now that an SS is mentioned. Just like the late 4th gens what could you get a v8 in??? No base v8's. Just 350's in the ss or z28's. V6 will be the base and V8 will be the SS. THATS IT FOR THE FIRST YEAR.

When we talk about the "base" being an SS...the "base" we're referring to is the base V8. We don't mean the actual base model Camaro. The top level V8 which may be the SS or Z28 probably won't come out right at release, but months later. But in reference to the 4th gens...the Z28 was the "base" V8. And though the SS didn't have a larger displacement engine, it was still considered the top level V8 (even though it wasn't rated for much more horsepower)...Aside from saying the new Camaro's base V8 will be the SS for sure...I agree. We probably will only see 1 V6 and 1 V8 the first year...hopefully not...but probably, whether it's the Z28 or the SS

*Mindz* · 03-10-2008, 06:03 PM

He said the base and the SS. Then he says v6. He didn't say the base camaro would be the v6. The way he worded it implies that the base v8 and SS v8 will be aside from the v6.

I'm under the impression the base v8 might not be the z28 but the SS won't be base v8 model.

just mho

Emu the Foo · 03-10-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

He said the base and the SS. Then he says v6. He didn't say the base camaro would be the v6. The way he worded it implies that the base v8 and SS v8 will be aside from the v6.

I'm under the impression the base v8 might not be the z28 but the SS won't be base v8 model.

just mho

so is it:
base v6
ss v6???
base v8
ss v8?

does that make sense

Omega94 · 03-10-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

He said the base and the SS. Then he says v6. He didn't say the base camaro would be the v6. The way he worded it implies that the base v8 and SS v8 will be aside from the v6.

I'm under the impression the base v8 might not be the z28 but the SS won't be base v8 model.

just mho

Ok, understandable...but at the same time...wouldn't you call the general lowest trim level for any car it's "base"? And I think that most of us would naturally think of the base model Camaro being a V6. When he was talking about the V6, he was just emphasizing that it's power and fuel efficiency would be better than we all expect. That was my take...

Sierra · 03-10-2008, 06:48 PM

Im as giddy as a little kid in a toy shop. 2010 Black SS here I come. Someone give this guy a raise.

mega_man_01103 · 03-10-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Though, in MY mind, the GT-500 fighter is going to be the Z28, and the 'base' V8 will be the SS. Otherwise, Ed wouldn't have mentioned 'SS'...

i agree. he said it so non chalantly (sp?).

Camaro V6 vs Mustang V6 vs challenger v6
SS vs GT vs R/T
z/28 vs GT500 vs SRT8

win for chevy on all counts!!!!!

garfin · 03-10-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Well now, thats was nice to watch. I can see that he did hesitate a bit after saying SS. But the fact that he said it only confirms that it will exist, but it means nothing regarding where the SS will be in the line up or if a Z28 will exist (though we can almost count on that too based on the 'and all that').

I hear what you're sayin' and I was thinking along similar lines... but after considering the circumstances and timing... I figure he's gotta be talking about the offerings for the 1st model year. It only makes sense...
If the "Top Dawg" Camaro isn't coming until the 2nd model year (?), then I think it's safe to conclude that the SS will be the V8 Camaro when it is released.

Best regardSS,

Elie

Radcannon · 03-10-2008, 07:18 PM

i agree with mindz the base he is only state to emphasize it will be a player in the new camaro. maybe trying to sell alot because of the new offerings they have in the v6.

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Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	He said the base and the SS. Then he says v6. He didn't say the base camaro would be the v6. The way he worded it implies that the base v8 and SS v8 will be aside from the v6. I'm under the impression the base v8 might not be the z28 but the SS won't be base v8 model. just mho __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

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03-10-2008, 05:04 PM	#57
Radcannon Drives: 67 Street/Strip/Show Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Posts: 10	I doubt there will be a Z28 since it is the first time the car is re-released they want to make sure it will do well instead of investing in something that might not sell. Another reason they wouldnt make a convertible the first year just more money in development. As for SS it will probably be a V8, but again i doubt seeing a V8 in the base now that an SS is mentioned. Just like the late 4th gens what could you get a v8 in??? No base v8's. Just 350's in the ss or z28's. V6 will be the base and V8 will be the SS. THATS IT FOR THE FIRST YEAR.

03-10-2008, 05:14 PM	#60
COPO_Chevy Drives: 2015 Malibu 1LT; '87 Grand Prix LE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chilton, Wisconsin Posts: 480	suh-weetness! ss option babe and he even said the interior was better in his opinion than the concepts..and i loved the concepts im loving how our cars going loving it GM!

03-10-2008, 05:21 PM	#61
camaro6662 Drives: Camaro SS 35th LE/PE Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southeast Posts: 34	Z/28 400hp A Camaro SS 500hp Muslane Blue 6 speed HUD a GMMG badge to 600 hp Christmas is coming early

03-10-2008, 05:21 PM	#62
17ac Drives: none yet Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: fresno, CA Posts: 57	after the little SS slip he was like damn i shouldnt have said that lol

03-10-2008, 06:48 PM	#67
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,049	Im as giddy as a little kid in a toy shop. 2010 Black SS here I come. Someone give this guy a raise.

03-10-2008, 07:18 PM	#70
Radcannon Drives: 67 Street/Strip/Show Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Posts: 10	i agree with mindz the base he is only state to emphasize it will be a player in the new camaro. maybe trying to sell alot because of the new offerings they have in the v6.