2011/2012 Camaro Z28 Sheds Some Camo - Shows Grille, Front Lip Spoiler and Cowl Shape - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Tran · 09-21-2010, 09:57 AM

Reported on HOMEPAGE.

The 2011/2012 Camaro Z28 prototypes have lost some of its front end camouflage, exposing the grille, new lower front fascia (which now features a front lip spoiler which extends out very aggressively). The shape and size of the aggressive hood cowl (with scoops) can also be made out in the photos. To our eyes, it looks like there may be a scoop at the front of the cowl and 4 inlet scoops in the middle of the cowl. The silver hood pins could be there just for testing purposes.

A set of 20-inch wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 tires appear on the Z28 prototype and the brakes are those from the Cadillac CTS-V.

While the photos don't show it, the photographer also noticed a few pieces of body-colored tape across the trunk lid on this prototype, which may be covering the fastener points for a rear spoiler.

It appears that this particular Camaro is similar to the Camaros spotted recently by one of our members in the San Diego area.

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Mcnamee · 09-21-2010, 10:07 AM

SWEET!

LUXOFLUX · 09-21-2010, 10:10 AM

Nice....

mondain · 09-21-2010, 10:11 AM

4 inlet scoops? ughhh-leeee.

IMO I liked it better when it was one large one :(

Mr Twisty · 09-21-2010, 10:12 AM

I like the lower grill and that front spoiler is pretty aggressive! Blacked-out center and body color outer? I think so!

chevydrvr · 09-21-2010, 10:13 AM

It looks like some sort of ram air induction hood because if you look at the second pic you can see either a line of a crease at the of the "bump". It could just be becasue of how messed up the cover is.

nick at night · 09-21-2010, 10:13 AM

I think the 4 scoops is an optical illusion. It's seems funny that they are covering up all the emblems. This one doesn't even have a CAMARO emblem on the side ????

And I think your right about the blacked out center and colored outer, very nice!

Mr Twisty · 09-21-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mondain

4 inlet scoops? ughhh-leeee.

IMO I liked it better when it was one large one :(

Huh?

BLUESMOKE69 · 09-21-2010, 10:18 AM

Judging by the hood cover, the induction should be fully functional!!! I see four type vents in the hood cover maybe for exhausting hot air from the engine compartment. Starting to take it's final form. My money is on T2 Bee. Now, just build the bloody car!!! Oh yeah.......Dear Santa, please put in a LS7 motor and if there are none left a LS3 Hot Cam.

nick at night · 09-21-2010, 10:18 AM

I think he's refering to the various renders floating around

Mr Twisty · 09-21-2010, 10:23 AM

Ahh.. I agree then... smaller at least

Leolee · 09-21-2010, 10:23 AM

hmm not really too much shown here, but props on this

LAWMAN · 09-21-2010, 10:37 AM

looks pretty mean,is that a camera or some sort of a sensor peeping out from the lower grille?

Z_Rocks · 09-21-2010, 10:45 AM

They are certainly taking air flow to engine compartment very seriously for cooling purpose, which is a great thing.
This is going to be a nice car...

Fandango · 09-21-2010, 10:57 AM

This car is going to be a beast.

Namrepus28 · 09-21-2010, 11:05 AM

Same ugly grill as the regular Camaro.

Meh. Was hoping for maybe a cross-hair type style. Something different.

SSOOCH · 09-21-2010, 11:06 AM

It would be nice if they ditched the sunroof....

TLSTWIN · 09-21-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tran

The shape and size of the aggressive hood cowl (with scoops) can also be made out in the photos. To our eyes, it looks like there may be a scoop at the front of the cowl and 4 inlet scoops in the middle of the cowl.

A set of 20-inch wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 tires appear on the Z28 prototype

That would be interesting if there was a ram air & heat extraction

Not sure how it would look though

There looks like a bar/beam that goes back from those 4 holes, so it might not be anything at all.

What would that beam/bar be for?

It would be nice to see an actual tire size. Those things are wide

2010SSRSM6 · 09-21-2010, 11:14 AM

Lower lip on the front looks like it is a pre-production version of the GFX that has already been released.

OldJedi · 09-21-2010, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Namrepus28

Same ugly grill as the regular Camaro.

Meh. Was hoping for maybe a cross-hair type style. Something different.

I would be very surprised if they kept the current stock grill. I am hoping for the heritage grill but I would bet that it will not be the current grill.

Spiv · 09-21-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mondain

4 inlet scoops? ughhh-leeee.

IMO I liked it better when it was one large one :(

Might thoughts when I read that as well.

el ess X · 09-21-2010, 11:20 AM

The fish are taking the bait....

While some items MAY make it to a production vehicle, or none at all, don't let what you see here formulate a theory that this is what GM will unleash. Wait until the production model is unveiled. THAT is what you shall get.

This car is a testing platform to see what works, and what doesn't. And which car are they even testing for specifically? Only GM knows at this point. Anything else is pure speculation. While fun to guess, I'm not getting my hopes up on anything.

OldJedi · 09-21-2010, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

It would be nice if they ditched the sunroof....

Ssooch, I luv ya guy, but let us guys and girls that want a sun roof be able to check it off on the order sheet. After cruising the PCH in a 2011 with a sunroof, I was hooked. A great option for those that want it.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 09-21-2010, 11:33 AM

I was also thinking the 4 "scoops" were heat extractors as well, but unless it's an optical illusion, they look kind of close to what looks to be a "scoop" at the front of the hood.

I'm no engineer, but I would think that extractors would be further back...or am I wrong?

I'd really like to see a close-up of the mufflers to confirm that it'll have the dual mode exhaust.

*CamaroSpike23* · 09-21-2010, 11:35 AM

I like it. but I'm with ssooch... ditch the sunroof.

09-21-2010, 09:57 AM	#1
Tran Administrator Drives: 2010 Camaro of course.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NE baby Posts: 4,380	2011/2012 Camaro Z28 Sheds Some Camo - Shows Grille, Front Lip Spoiler and Cowl Shape Reported on HOMEPAGE. The 2011/2012 Camaro Z28 prototypes have lost some of its front end camouflage, exposing the grille, new lower front fascia (which now features a front lip spoiler which extends out very aggressively). The shape and size of the aggressive hood cowl (with scoops) can also be made out in the photos. To our eyes, it looks like there may be a scoop at the front of the cowl and 4 inlet scoops in the middle of the cowl. The silver hood pins could be there just for testing purposes. A set of 20-inch wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 tires appear on the Z28 prototype and the brakes are those from the Cadillac CTS-V. While the photos don't show it, the photographer also noticed a few pieces of body-colored tape across the trunk lid on this prototype, which may be covering the fastener points for a rear spoiler. It appears that this particular Camaro is similar to the Camaros spotted recently by one of our members in the San Diego area. __________________ >>> Visit our CAMARO BLOG <<<< >>> Visit our CORVETTE BLOG <<<<

09-21-2010, 10:07 AM	#2
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09-21-2010, 10:12 AM	#5
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 13,291	I like the lower grill and that front spoiler is pretty aggressive! Blacked-out center and body color outer? I think so! __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin Great Racing Quotes "Never run out of real estate, traction and ideas at the same time." "I was doing fine until about mid-corner when I ran out of talent." "Don't brake until you see God, just don't meet him"

09-21-2010, 10:13 AM	#6
chevydrvr Drives: fast. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stoughton, MA Posts: 189	It looks like some sort of ram air induction hood because if you look at the second pic you can see either a line of a crease at the of the "bump". It could just be becasue of how messed up the cover is. __________________

09-21-2010, 10:18 AM	#9
BLUESMOKE69 Drives: Saturn Astra 08 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 119	Judging by the hood cover, the induction should be fully functional!!! I see four type vents in the hood cover maybe for exhausting hot air from the engine compartment. Starting to take it's final form. My money is on T2 Bee. Now, just build the bloody car!!! Oh yeah.......Dear Santa, please put in a LS7 motor and if there are none left a LS3 Hot Cam. __________________ FORTIS CADERE, CEDERE NON POTEST

09-21-2010, 10:10 AM	#3
LUXOFLUX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1	Nice....

09-21-2010, 10:11 AM	#4
mondain Drives: toyota Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 298	4 inlet scoops? ughhh-leeee. IMO I liked it better when it was one large one :(

09-21-2010, 10:13 AM	#7
nick at night Drives: 2003 silverado Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: mardela, MD Posts: 226	I think the 4 scoops is an optical illusion. It's seems funny that they are covering up all the emblems. This one doesn't even have a CAMARO emblem on the side ???? And I think your right about the blacked out center and colored outer, very nice!

09-21-2010, 10:23 AM	#11
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 13,291	Ahh.. I agree then... smaller at least __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin Great Racing Quotes "Never run out of real estate, traction and ideas at the same time." "I was doing fine until about mid-corner when I ran out of talent." "Don't brake until you see God, just don't meet him"

09-21-2010, 10:23 AM	#12
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09-21-2010, 10:37 AM	#13
LAWMAN Drives: 2010 cam.2ss/rs.iom,07'escalade esv Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pasc.Ms. Posts: 628	looks pretty mean,is that a camera or some sort of a sensor peeping out from the lower grille? __________________ A9120159 1100:12/19/08 3800:06/19/09 6000:07/02/09

09-21-2010, 10:45 AM	#14
Z_Rocks Drives: a Jet :-) Join Date: May 2009 Location: SW Florida Posts: 1,856	They are certainly taking air flow to engine compartment very seriously for cooling purpose, which is a great thing. This is going to be a nice car...

09-21-2010, 10:57 AM	#15
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09-21-2010, 11:05 AM	#16
Namrepus28 Drives: 1996 Camaro 3.8L V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 41	Same ugly grill as the regular Camaro. Meh. Was hoping for maybe a cross-hair type style. Something different.

09-21-2010, 11:06 AM	#17
SSOOCH "El Dictator" Drives: 08 HHR SS, 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,349 View My Garage	It would be nice if they ditched the sunroof.... __________________

09-21-2010, 11:14 AM	#19
2010SSRSM6 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,184 View My Garage	Lower lip on the front looks like it is a pre-production version of the GFX that has already been released. __________________ Powered by Cunningham MotorSports

09-21-2010, 11:20 AM	#22
el ess X Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 2,156	The fish are taking the bait.... While some items MAY make it to a production vehicle, or none at all, don't let what you see here formulate a theory that this is what GM will unleash. Wait until the production model is unveiled. THAT is what you shall get. This car is a testing platform to see what works, and what doesn't. And which car are they even testing for specifically? Only GM knows at this point. Anything else is pure speculation. While fun to guess, I'm not getting my hopes up on anything. __________________ My 2010 Camaro is a P.O.C. MODS- PLEASE STOP EDITING MY SIGNATURE. IT'S MY CAR AND I'LL DESCRIBE IT AS I SEE FIT. THE DESCRIPTION IS WITHIN THE RULES. THANK YOU.

09-21-2010, 11:33 AM	#24
Ron66Vette&10SS C5 Z06 Convert Drives: 66 L79 Corvette & 10 LS3 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 697	Four "Scoops" I was also thinking the 4 "scoops" were heat extractors as well, but unless it's an optical illusion, they look kind of close to what looks to be a "scoop" at the front of the hood. I'm no engineer, but I would think that extractors would be further back...or am I wrong? I'd really like to see a close-up of the mufflers to confirm that it'll have the dual mode exhaust. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette Current Cars: '66 Corvette (restoring), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '10 SS (FOR SALE )