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GameOv3r · 11-04-2007, 02:43 PM

Hey guys. I read some interesting info in the Muscle Car review magazine at 7-11 last night. The guys in the magazine said there will be 2 v6 engines and a couple v8 engine choices. What I found most interesting is they said the "Z-28" will have the LS3 with 400-450 HP and there is talk of a "Z-28"
550HP version also. They said that they can't tell us all the specifics cause GM wants to keep some things secret still. To me, it seems like Chevy will be going with the Z-28 as top dog. Have you guys seen this magazine in the stores yet?

stovt001 · 11-04-2007, 03:14 PM

Everyone say it together with me:

"Until it is publicly confirmed by GM, everything is just speculation, including what the magazines report as fact."

I do admit though, it does seem like all the rumors point to the Z28 as top dog. Anyway lets get this thread moved over to the general Camaro discussion section.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-04-2007, 09:09 PM

The rumors, and common opinon do point to the Z28 as being top...I don't buy it...but I don't haveany say in the matter, so I just keep my mouth shut

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What else did the review say? I hardly think that they wrote up a little piece on just the Z28 - come on give us the goods!

Cubanaso · 11-04-2007, 10:25 PM

Dang the speculation!!!! LOL

Just messing man, but I can't wait till the official word comes out....maybe I should say DANG the secrecy!!!!

sherlock88 · 11-04-2007, 11:22 PM

i don't like the z being the top model because it was never was the top model before. it was plain jane, rally sport package, z-28 and ss models, at least in the first gen's. the ss-396 was quicker than a z.

*Mindz* · 11-04-2007, 11:28 PM

Are you talking drag race or true racing?

Z/28 was the original top model. SS was only faster in a straight line but the Z was the top of the line and built for road racing.

hftech · 11-05-2007, 04:01 AM

Damnn man, make it all seem like the Z28 is garbage.... I've killed 2 SS's in my day, of course my Z isn't stock, but it's the fact of the matter!

*TAG UR IT* · 11-05-2007, 04:20 AM

This sounds exactly like what was put out months ago. "and there will be supercharged version of the LS3 in the top dog Z28 pushing 550hp." Yup. All this was in a magazine printed a few (if not 6) months ago.

YES. It's 4:18am and I'm not looking for it. I'll find it later and merge the threads......unless someone else remembers off the bat where the mag article is. please...

Moosen75 · 11-05-2007, 07:07 AM

just give us the freakin car already!!!!!!

stovt001 · 11-05-2007, 07:51 AM

I'm beginning to agree and hope that the top dog is the Z28. Whoever said "Any Chevy can be an SS, but only a Camaro can be a Z28" was right. I'd like to see Chevy make the more mainstream performance line be the SS, with cars built for hardcore driving/racing get their own "Z" lines, like the Z28 or the Corvette Z06.

Kahlis · 11-05-2007, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stovt001

I'm beginning to agree and hope that the top dog is the Z28. Whoever said "Any Chevy can be an SS, but only a Camaro can be a Z28" was right. I'd like to see Chevy make the more mainstream performance line be the SS, with cars built for hardcore driving/racing get their own "Z" lines, like the Z28 or the Corvette Z06.

I believe that was me,...

*TAG UR IT* · 11-05-2007, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stovt001

I'm beginning to agree and hope that the top dog is the Z28. Whoever said "Any Chevy can be an SS, but only a Camaro can be a Z28" was right. I'd like to see Chevy make the more mainstream performance line be the SS, with cars built for hardcore driving/racing get their own "Z" lines, like the Z28 or the Corvette Z06.

I'm pretty sure that was Scott Settlemire. I'm sure a bunch of other people said it too. But, I'm pretty sure it was Scott that started it off.

*DGthe3* · 11-05-2007, 12:12 PM

I think that the Z28 will be top, but its about a 60/40 split on that. I can see it going either way. And of course, that all depends on what you think of for wha the top car would be. I can see there being a Z28 option on the base V8 similar to the Z51 package for corvettes, a performance package to increase the handling of the car plus some visuals marking it as the Z28. Then there would be a specific SS model that has the most powerful engine and badging, like the SRT's from dodge. I don't think that the Z28 will be like the Z06 in that it will not have the best of everything. That would be like having a SS-Z28 which would make alot of people go "WTF?"

stovt001 · 11-05-2007, 12:52 PM

AHHHH all the alpha-numeric names and abbreviations, they hurt my head.

I agree that Z28 needs to be more than just the best engine and highest trim level. Like the Z51 suspension on the Corvette, it should be totally geared towards performance and racing, while the SS might appeal to those who want the true top trim level, with tons of features, fast, handles well, like you said just like the SRT line for Chrysler and Dodge. The SS should be the best of all worlds, comfortable yet capable. The Z28 should be almost to the point where it couldn't be considered a daily driver. But just almost.

11-04-2007, 02:43 PM	#1
GameOv3r Drives: 2008 Chevy Aveo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	Muscle Car Review Hey guys. I read some interesting info in the Muscle Car review magazine at 7-11 last night. The guys in the magazine said there will be 2 v6 engines and a couple v8 engine choices. What I found most interesting is they said the "Z-28" will have the LS3 with 400-450 HP and there is talk of a "Z-28" 550HP version also. They said that they can't tell us all the specifics cause GM wants to keep some things secret still. To me, it seems like Chevy will be going with the Z-28 as top dog. Have you guys seen this magazine in the stores yet?

11-04-2007, 09:09 PM	#3
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	The rumors, and common opinon do point to the Z28 as being top...I don't buy it...but I don't haveany say in the matter, so I just keep my mouth shut . What else did the review say? I hardly think that they wrote up a little piece on just the Z28 - come on give us the goods! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-04-2007, 10:25 PM	#4
Cubanaso Follower of CHRIST! Drives: 2005 Mazda RX8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central FL Posts: 299	Dang the speculation!!!! LOL Just messing man, but I can't wait till the official word comes out....maybe I should say DANG the secrecy!!!! __________________ A GM V8 in every home....

11-04-2007, 11:28 PM	#6
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	Are you talking drag race or true racing? Z/28 was the original top model. SS was only faster in a straight line but the Z was the top of the line and built for road racing. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

11-05-2007, 12:12 PM	#13
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I think that the Z28 will be top, but its about a 60/40 split on that. I can see it going either way. And of course, that all depends on what you think of for wha the top car would be. I can see there being a Z28 option on the base V8 similar to the Z51 package for corvettes, a performance package to increase the handling of the car plus some visuals marking it as the Z28. Then there would be a specific SS model that has the most powerful engine and badging, like the SRT's from dodge. I don't think that the Z28 will be like the Z06 in that it will not have the best of everything. That would be like having a SS-Z28 which would make alot of people go "WTF?" __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-04-2007, 03:14 PM	#2
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Everyone say it together with me: "Until it is publicly confirmed by GM, everything is just speculation, including what the magazines report as fact." I do admit though, it does seem like all the rumors point to the Z28 as top dog. Anyway lets get this thread moved over to the general Camaro discussion section.

11-04-2007, 11:22 PM	#5
sherlock88 Drives: 1967 camaro, 2008 silverado Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: rochester, NY Posts: 5	i don't like the z being the top model because it was never was the top model before. it was plain jane, rally sport package, z-28 and ss models, at least in the first gen's. the ss-396 was quicker than a z.

11-05-2007, 04:01 AM	#7
hftech Drives: 2000 Chevy Camaro Z28! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampton VA Posts: 122	Damnn man, make it all seem like the Z28 is garbage.... I've killed 2 SS's in my day, of course my Z isn't stock, but it's the fact of the matter!

11-05-2007, 04:20 AM	#8
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	This sounds exactly like what was put out months ago. "and there will be supercharged version of the LS3 in the top dog Z28 pushing 550hp." Yup. All this was in a magazine printed a few (if not 6) months ago. YES. It's 4:18am and I'm not looking for it. I'll find it later and merge the threads......unless someone else remembers off the bat where the mag article is. please...

11-05-2007, 07:07 AM	#9
Moosen75 Drives: Junk til 2008 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 173	just give us the freakin car already!!!!!!

11-05-2007, 07:51 AM	#10
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	I'm beginning to agree and hope that the top dog is the Z28. Whoever said "Any Chevy can be an SS, but only a Camaro can be a Z28" was right. I'd like to see Chevy make the more mainstream performance line be the SS, with cars built for hardcore driving/racing get their own "Z" lines, like the Z28 or the Corvette Z06.

11-05-2007, 12:52 PM	#14
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	AHHHH all the alpha-numeric names and abbreviations, they hurt my head. I agree that Z28 needs to be more than just the best engine and highest trim level. Like the Z51 suspension on the Corvette, it should be totally geared towards performance and racing, while the SS might appeal to those who want the true top trim level, with tons of features, fast, handles well, like you said just like the SRT line for Chrysler and Dodge. The SS should be the best of all worlds, comfortable yet capable. The Z28 should be almost to the point where it couldn't be considered a daily driver. But just almost.

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