What is the difference between a Z28 and a Z/28?

[Mister Will]

Originally Posted by Wizard1183

Thats the only sentence I disagree with. Reason being IF they make a 6th gen Z/28 or Z28, which is very probable considering they've ALWAYS made one regardless of whether or not it stayed true to a '67, it'll be cheaper than a 2014 for more consumers and it wont perform at or better than a 2014. So producing this Z/28, how are you going to stay true to something that won't nearly be as engineered as this car? No way they build ANOTHER Z/28 road race car in the price range of $70-95k. Therefore, I cant see them staying homage or true to the 1st gen or the 5th gen primarily when the cost will be reduced. Not saying they wouldnt build a track worthy 6th gen, but it wont hold a candle to this one. Otherwise, why pay this price tag when you could sell it and get a cheaper 6th gen that'd outperform it?

I'd like to know the answer to that too.

[Wizard1183]

We'll see in time if they produce a 6th gen Z/28 or Z28. I see history repeating itself and you'll be buying the badge per se rather than a track monster such as the 2014. Im sure if produced, itll have decent track times considering it'll be a lighter platform, but if its more consumer friendly and they build one that pretty damn good at the track? It'll come with a $54k price tag. But will they even have an "SS" for the 6th gen since they're producing a Chevy SS 4 door? Or going back to the LT/Z28 models?

[shaffe]

Shnomac I have read that from Fbod and it still doesnt really answer my question. The / disappeared after 1969. The 70 was a Z28 the 69 was a Z/28. Fbod doesnt address the lack of the slash until the Z came back in 77.

Was the badge "evolving" or was it really bc they knew it was not like the previous ones(67-69)

[2cnd chance]

I think it's fits the plan.

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by Wizard1183

Thats the only sentence I disagree with. Reason being IF they make a 6th gen Z/28 or Z28, which is very probable considering they've ALWAYS made one regardless of whether or not it stayed true to a '67, it'll be cheaper than a 2014 for more consumers and it wont perform at or better than a 2014. So producing this Z/28, how are you going to stay true to something that won't nearly be as engineered as this car? No way they build ANOTHER Z/28 road race car in the price range of $70-95k. Therefore, I cant see them staying homage or true to the 1st gen or the 5th gen primarily when the cost will be reduced. Not saying they wouldnt build a track worthy 6th gen, but it wont hold a candle to this one. Otherwise, why pay this price tag when you could sell it and get a cheaper 6th gen that'd outperform it?

Originally Posted by Mister Will

I'd like to know the answer to that too.

Originally Posted by Wizard1183

We'll see in time if they produce a 6th gen Z/28 or Z28. I see history repeating itself and you'll be buying the badge per se rather than a track monster such as the 2014. Im sure if produced, itll have decent track times considering it'll be a lighter platform, but if its more consumer friendly and they build one that pretty damn good at the track? It'll come with a $54k price tag. But will they even have an "SS" for the 6th gen since they're producing a Chevy SS 4 door? Or going back to the LT/Z28 models?

It will all be based on demand.

The 1LE is a perfect candidate for a Z28. But I do like the name 1LE.

[90503]

My guess is we won't see a 6thGen Z/28 right off the bat, that will come later on in that Generation like this one did....Nor will there be a 6thGen Z28...

The standard reasoning will be, again and again, ..."We have great 1LEs and ZL1s for those who don't prefer what the Z/28 has to offer or is all about...".....'just sayin...my $.02

[Wizard1183]

The ZL-1 is gone come 6 gen. So you'll have v6, 1LE z/28? I don't think SS will be in the mix

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by Wizard1183

The ZL-1 is gone come 6 gen. So you'll have v6, 1LE z/28? I don't think SS will be in the mix

SS will have to be in the mix I would think, other wise they would making the same mistake in gen 6 as they did in the 3rd and 4th.

SS would have to stick around as the "base" v-8 model

[Wizard1183]

Originally Posted by shaffe

SS will have to be in the mix I would think, other wise they would making the same mistake in gen 6 as they did in the 3rd and 4th.

SS would have to stick around as the "base" v-8 model

How? Theyre coming out with an SS 4 dr. That leads me to believe theyre not going to produce SS models. Though, I'd imagine they'll have one for a 6th gen. I think they discontinue camaros afterwards.(meaning 6th gen)If they use an LT1 in an "SS" camaro fro 6th gen, will they detune it? If so, it'll be no more HP than the SS of today though it'll be a bit faster considering the weight reduction. But that also means the HP will begin to drop in unless theyre going to turbo it or intall S/Cs in them. Naturally aspirated, I see the HP rating drop.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by Wizard1183

How? Theyre coming out with an SS 4 dr. That leads me to believe theyre not going to produce SS models. Though, I'd imagine they'll have one for a 6th gen. I think they discontinue camaros afterwards.(meaning 6th gen)If they use an LT1 in an "SS" camaro fro 6th gen, will they detune it? If so, it'll be no more HP than the SS of today though it'll be a bit faster considering the weight reduction. But that also means the HP will begin to drop in unless theyre going to turbo it or intall S/Cs in them. Naturally aspirated, I see the HP rating drop.

What would they use as the base V8 badge?

The LT1 is rated at 455 HP with non NPP exhaust. The LS3 Camaro put out 5 less HP than the LS3 Vette so that would make an LT1 SS Camaro around 450 HP. That's a nice bump from the LS3.

[el ess A]

There's ZL1's out there with Z28 on them...rockers, fenderwells, etc., so it really is a marketing decision. Had the bankruptcy not happened, the ZL1 would very likely be named Z28 or Z/28, whichever way they decided to make the emblem official back then.

But, fate being what it was, it may be good that there was a pause (unwelcome or not) to reconsider WHAT Chevy would market as deserving the Z/28 name. So I'm glad it worked out the way it did, actually. Everyone wins!

But to always add controversy to the "battle of the name", one has always remained consistent...all window stickers or Service Parts RPO stickers I've ever seen is listed "Z28" with no slash. Regardless of year. Even when "hidden" on window stickers like 5Z28BA as option codes.

All I know is that if it's a Camaro, Z28 or Z/28, it better be RWD and V8 powered. Anything else just wouldn't be a Z. My opinion only. Yours may differ.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by Wizard1183

How? Theyre coming out with an SS 4 dr. That leads me to believe theyre not going to produce SS models. Though, I'd imagine they'll have one for a 6th gen. I think they discontinue camaros afterwards.(meaning 6th gen)If they use an LT1 in an "SS" camaro fro 6th gen, will they detune it? If so, it'll be no more HP than the SS of today though it'll be a bit faster considering the weight reduction. But that also means the HP will begin to drop in unless theyre going to turbo it or intall S/Cs in them. Naturally aspirated, I see the HP rating drop.

Going off what f bod father said, they won't make the z28 mistake again(3rd and 4th gen) so what would they call the v8 model then

[90503]

Originally Posted by Wizard1183

How? Theyre coming out with an SS 4 dr. That leads me to believe theyre not going to produce SS models. Though, I'd imagine they'll have one for a 6th gen. I think they discontinue camaros afterwards.(meaning 6th gen)If they use an LT1 in an "SS" camaro fro 6th gen, will they detune it? If so, it'll be no more HP than the SS of today though it'll be a bit faster considering the weight reduction. But that also means the HP will begin to drop in unless theyre going to turbo it or intall S/Cs in them. Naturally aspirated, I see the HP rating drop.

No SS Camaro?...lol...C'mon man...That would be an epic blunder...The 6thGen LT-1 V-8's and S/C ZL1's are gonna be all time hp, lighter weight beasts...That's why I think they'll have to hold off on a 6thGen Z/28 to figure out what powerplant they can use that will be appropriate for the Z/28's purpose...

[Wizard1183]

Originally Posted by 90503

No SS Camaro?...lol...C'mon man...That would be an epic blunder...The 6thGen LT-1 V-8's and S/C ZL1's are gonna be all time hp, lighter weight beasts...That's why I think they'll have to hold off on a 6thGen Z/28 to figure out what powerplant they can use that will be appropriate for the Z/28's purpose...

There wont be a 6th gen ZL-1. It was only made one in '69 and now for 5th gens. I dont see a 6th gen ZL-1 being made at all. THe 6th gen Z-28 will be held off but guaranteed to be made. I do believe there will be a 6th gen SS to add the LT-1 in. Afterwards? I see SS going away. The Z-28s purpose unless installed with an LS7 in 6th gen, will be lessened of purpose considering that if not for that engine; there wont be any competition for 5th gen Z vs 6th gen. THe 5th gen Z/28 will be the be all end all of track monster chevrolets.