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3whiterag · 05-30-2008, 01:52 PM

Isn't this exciting?

chadrcr · 05-30-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

I would be very happy with the engines choices but I will still find it extremely disappointing if the Z28 is the top model.

I would prefer that the Z/28 be the mass produced, more affordable, lighter, 'road course' version---let the ZR1 be the +500hp beast.
SS could be a trim package. Anything can/has been an SS. Should be slightly better than RS. I want the Z/28 to be made for curves(light). And it should remain the main identity of the Camaro.

RS should be an upgraded base Camaro.....(premium)

Z/28 (the code) was created for the handling suspension....
GM: stay true to these roots.

just my .03 cents... (inflation)

SSmoked · 05-30-2008, 05:11 PM

i honestly dont think their will be a "base" v8. the v6 will be the base camaro, than their will be the v8 options. the ss and the z/28. now i dont know much about motors and all but personaly i think the ss will recive the more powerfull motor(lsa/ls8), and the z/28 will have the lightweight and track handeling, yet decent horsepowerr(ls3/genV motor??) just my opinion tho

im still goan wait till gm has 100% comfired everything

motoglide127 · 05-30-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AirGoya

Who is this guy and who did he hear it from ......

Its sounds like rumor to me because i think i remember GM bashing the LS9 and LSA for the camaro. Also, i dont think they will weigh that much.

yea i really dont think they'll weigh in at that much probably more around 3500 pounds if they use composite materials, any word on pricing or ss models? i hope they dont keep those prototype headlights that might steer me away from getting one and just putting a bigger engine in my 4th gen

motoglide127 · 05-30-2008, 05:56 PM

i think if gm wanted to be really ballsy they'd drop the ls9 from the zr1 vette in there as is with a 6 speed that would be a beastly camaro!!! tag it as an ss too

MerF · 05-30-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by motoglide127

i think if gm wanted to be really ballsy they'd drop the ls9 from the zr1 vette in there as is with a 6 speed that would be a beastly camaro!!! tag it as an ss too

They won't do that, I seriously doubt anyone would even think it could happen. They are not making the Camaro match the flagship top-dog...they never have and they never will.

Wedgy · 05-30-2008, 06:19 PM

I don't see why everyone gets all worked up about what level the z28 will be or the SS. with the 4th gens, z28 was the base v8 and the SS was little more than a hood and badging.

If we get two totally different engines for theses two car, thats very cool.
It would be even cooler if we get the ls3 as a base v8,I could give a rats ass what badge it has (if any).

*TAG UR IT* · 05-31-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

who said anything about the V6 being the base model?

and Dragon's right... I did say with every available option

Yep....

Turbo 4, maybe?

Xanthos · 05-31-2008, 04:26 AM

Don't know if this helps any with the weight estimations, but the difference between the LY7 (pretty much the exact same weight as the LLT) and the LS2 (I haven't looked up the specs on the LS3) is 173 lbs.

3whiterag · 05-31-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Wedgy

I don't see why everyone gets all worked up about what level the z28 will be or the SS. with the 4th gens, z28 was the base v8 and the SS was little more than a hood and badging.

Are you sure about that?

chadrcr · 05-31-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 3whiterag

Are you sure about that?

It was 'rated' at 15 more hp....cost a couple $$$$ more.
As the resident powertrain guru, how much more hp did the SS really have?

SSNIGHTMARE · 05-31-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Wedgy

I don't see why everyone gets all worked up about what level the z28 will be or the SS. with the 4th gens, z28 was the base v8 and the SS was little more than a hood and badging.

If we get two totally different engines for theses two car, thats very cool.
It would be even cooler if we get the ls3 as a base v8,I could give a rats ass what badge it has (if any).

There were quite a few options avaliable through SLP including rear end, suspension upgrades, and a host of cosmetic options. There was also a 400 hp package on some of the 35th anniversary additions, but I don't know what it actually consisted of.

Aries · 05-31-2008, 11:12 AM

Didn't Fbodfather tell us to "forget what we know about the engines"? I thought this meant no LS3?

Supermans · 05-31-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Aries

Didn't Fbodfather tell us to "forget what we know about the engines"? I thought this meant no LS3?

He could have been talking about the engine that the Camaro will have three years from now.. Who knows? Or perhaps the 4 cylinder lower end model..

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SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,279	i honestly dont think their will be a "base" v8. the v6 will be the base camaro, than their will be the v8 options. the ss and the z/28. now i dont know much about motors and all but personaly i think the ss will recive the more powerfull motor(lsa/ls8), and the z/28 will have the lightweight and track handeling, yet decent horsepowerr(ls3/genV motor??) just my opinion tho im still goan wait till gm has 100% comfired everything __________________

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05-30-2008, 05:56 PM	#61
motoglide127 Drives: 1995 camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Belmar, nj Posts: 2	i think if gm wanted to be really ballsy they'd drop the ls9 from the zr1 vette in there as is with a 6 speed that would be a beastly camaro!!! tag it as an ss too

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Wedgy Drives: 2004 Aveo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CA Posts: 35	I don't see why everyone gets all worked up about what level the z28 will be or the SS. with the 4th gens, z28 was the base v8 and the SS was little more than a hood and badging. If we get two totally different engines for theses two car, thats very cool. It would be even cooler if we get the ls3 as a base v8,I could give a rats ass what badge it has (if any).

05-31-2008, 11:12 AM	#69
Aries Drives: GTS VIPER, GS400, Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 49	Didn't Fbodfather tell us to "forget what we know about the engines"? I thought this meant no LS3?