Camaro Z28 is back on for production, according to Ed Welburn - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Blackend SS · 09-21-2009, 04:35 PM

As reported on Homepage.

"Inside Line just got confirmation that the supercharged 500-plus horsepower Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is back in the product plan and is set for production. It had appeared that the extra-high-performance Camaro had fallen victim to the cost-cutter's knife.

According to Ed Welburn, GM's Vice President for global design, the on-again, off-again Z/28 is back in the plan. The modified body is done, according to Welburn. There is still calibration work to be done on the powertrain, though. We're still looking at about a year's wait before the Z/28 would appear.

The basic engine is a 6.2-liter supercharged V8, which sees duty in the Cadillac CTS-V. In that application, the engine makes 556-horsepower and is available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. There's no reason to assume that the Z/28 wouldn't be offered with both transmissions and only a fool would turn down the power much. The vehicle will come with a specific body kit with a slightly raised hood to accommodate the top-mounted intercooler/supercharger unit and a tall rear spoiler. Specific wheel design and suspension tune will surely be part of the package. Wider rear rubber might prove necessary, too, we'd think. (Obviously, this isn't a Camaro Z/28 in the photo, so you use your imagination and mentally add a hood scoop.)

Alongside this news, we hear that GM is considering doing a higher-performance version of the V6 Camaro, in hopes of piquing the interest of less traditional Camaro enthusiasts. -- Dan Pund, Senior Editor, Detroit"

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Another Article

Motor trend article....

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is GO!

"GM design chief Ed Welburn confirmed to us at the Frankfurt Show that the Camaro Z28 program is back on track. As we reported back in April, the Z28 was basically completed, with the design signed off, but the final engineering and certification work was put on hold as GM's financial situation spun out of control.

With GM now out of bankruptcy, the Z28 program has been restarted. Why? Insiders say the Z28 business case now makes sense because the new UAW contracts have reduced the labor costs on the car to the point where GM feels it can price it competitively -- and far enough away from Corvette. That's the good news. The bad news is EPA certification and GM durability requirements mean the Z28 is unlikely to go on sale until late 2011.

Our images are very close to the final signed-off design, based on photos of a scale clay model we've seen. Key details to note are the deeper front bumper fascia, with larger front aperture under the grille and the spotlights mounted in deep vents on either side. The Z28 also gets a different grille mesh compared with that of a standard Camaro.

At the rear is a taller lip spoiler that runs the full width of the car. A new rear-bumper fascia features a deeper section with integrated exhaust outlets. The wheels are 20-inchers with an aggressive "tuning-fork" five-spoke pattern.

A new hood features a large, forward-facing scoop. Underneath is the 6.2-liter supercharged LSA V-8 that also powers the Cadillac CTS-V. As we have already confirmed, this is quite a powerplant, delivering 556 horsepower at 6100 rpm and 551 pound-feet of torque at 3800 rpm.

The near-4300-pound CTS-V thunders from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and nails the quarter mile in 12.3 seconds (automatic) or 12.4 seconds (manual). Top speed is limited to 175 mph in the auto (to preserve the tranny), but the manual will storm to an autobahn-melting 193 mph. As the Z/28 will weigh 200 to 300 pounds less than the CTS-V, it may nail 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and run the quarter in the very low 12s. This Z28 could be the fastest Chevy ponycar since the legendary ZL-1-powered COPO 9560 Camaros built 40 years ago.

The Z28 is likely to only be available with a six speed manual transmission, unless GM can piggyback some of the car's certification on work already done for the CTS-V to get the automatic into the range at low cost."

http://www.motortrend.com/auto_news/..._go/index.html

Kalenn · 09-21-2009, 04:36 PM

I just logged in to post that link! Doh!

ljustin293 · 09-21-2009, 04:39 PM

Camaro509 · 09-21-2009, 04:40 PM

I really can't imagine GM not offering this think in Z28 trim to be honest. Least not with the sales numbers they are getting for the Camaro right now.

ShnOmac · 09-21-2009, 04:43 PM

Im not holding my breath......

Number 3 · 09-21-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnomac77

Im not holding my breath......

And why not?

brandotron · 09-21-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

And why not?

Should he not NOT be holding his breath Number 3...? And if so, why or why not...?

Rikarus · 09-21-2009, 04:50 PM

mega mullet machine.....heh

nova · 09-21-2009, 04:50 PM

If hard info comes out in the next few months, I may just have to delay.

ShnOmac · 09-21-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

And why not?

You are a evil evil man......

And im tired of turning blue waiting....

SWHCPA · 09-21-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

And why not?

There are damn few posters with "EF Hutton" credentials. Just take the man at his word and be patient. Just like National Security, you aren't entitled to know everything all of the time before it happens - much to the chagrin of the talking head media.

67camaro99 · 09-21-2009, 04:52 PM

Chevrolet 100 yrs old 2011... Y not offer ???

omegaman · 09-21-2009, 04:53 PM

I think it's a good marketing ploy - create buzz about a possible Z28 while at the same announcing a possible run-up in production of the existing Camaro.

Think about it. Many of us would trade-up in a nanosecond for a new Z28. GM hooks us now with a sale of a 2010 Camaro and then gets us to trade for a 201x Camaro Z28. Brilliant.

Blackend SS · 09-21-2009, 04:54 PM

Z28 or not I will enjoy my SS and maybe move up the ladder when I get a better job opportunity comes up.

SS 376 · 09-21-2009, 04:56 PM

On again, off again, on again, off again. It's like a bad relationship. I'll believe it when I see one on a dealer lot.

Kalenn · 09-21-2009, 05:03 PM

When Chevrolet posts it then I will believe it. Until then, it's not happening.

SSmoked · 09-21-2009, 05:04 PM

Every time a Z/28 thread pops up i think of the Whitesnake song lol

the z/28 will never die because we will never let it. i want gm to take as much time as possible on the z/28 just so they can make things properly, and not some rebody'd/ bigger motor SS.

Tantalizer43 · 09-21-2009, 05:07 PM

WHEN they do bring back the Z28, it'll be real hard for me to decide whether to trade up, or just pay off the SS.

brandotron · 09-21-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tantalizer43

WHEN they do bring back the Z28, it'll be real hard for me to decide whether to trade up, or just pay off the SS.

Or pay off the SS and throw some heads and a cam on there. That probably what I'll do.

ljustin293 · 09-21-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

And why not?

H & E Motorsports · 09-21-2009, 05:11 PM

I will almost bet we will be looking somewhere around the $50K+ area. I love the hood, dislike the front fascia, love the power. For that kind of money I can make my SS exactly what I want.

Outlaw · 09-21-2009, 05:15 PM

It will be cool to look at but I already have my car so personally it makes no difference. Would be cool to see though.

Number 3 · 09-21-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnomac77

You are a evil evil man......

And im tired of turning blue waiting....

Ohhhhhh, so that's why you are turning blue................I thought it had something to do with being in some desert country protecting us from evil doers....................and being away from your woman.

ShnOmac · 09-21-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

Ohhhhhh, so that's why you are turning blue................I thought it had something to do with being in some desert country protecting us from evil doers....................and being away from your woman.

LMAO

FrankT · 09-21-2009, 05:21 PM

"Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail us now" -Elwood Blues
Bring on the Z28!!!

09-21-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
Blackend SS Mauricio Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio ,Texas Posts: 426	Camaro Z28 is back on for production, according to Ed Welburn As reported on Homepage. "Inside Line just got confirmation that the supercharged 500-plus horsepower Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is back in the product plan and is set for production. It had appeared that the extra-high-performance Camaro had fallen victim to the cost-cutter's knife. *According to Ed Welburn, GM's Vice President for global design*, the on-again, off-again Z/28 is back in the plan. The modified body is done, according to Welburn. There is still calibration work to be done on the powertrain, though. We're still looking at about a year's wait before the Z/28 would appear. The basic engine is a 6.2-liter supercharged V8, which sees duty in the Cadillac CTS-V. In that application, the engine makes 556-horsepower and is available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. There's no reason to assume that the Z/28 wouldn't be offered with both transmissions and only a fool would turn down the power much. The vehicle will come with a specific body kit with a slightly raised hood to accommodate the top-mounted intercooler/supercharger unit and a tall rear spoiler. Specific wheel design and suspension tune will surely be part of the package. Wider rear rubber might prove necessary, too, we'd think. (Obviously, this isn't a Camaro Z/28 in the photo, so you use your imagination and mentally add a hood scoop.) Alongside this news, we hear that GM is considering doing a higher-performance version of the V6 Camaro, in hopes of piquing the interest of less traditional Camaro enthusiasts. -- Dan Pund, Senior Editor, Detroit" ------------- Another Article Motor trend article.... Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is GO! "GM design chief Ed Welburn confirmed to us at the Frankfurt Show that the Camaro Z28 program is back on track. As we reported back in April, the Z28 was basically completed, with the design signed off, but the final engineering and certification work was put on hold as GM's financial situation spun out of control. With GM now out of bankruptcy, the Z28 program has been restarted. Why? Insiders say the Z28 business case now makes sense because the new UAW contracts have reduced the labor costs on the car to the point where GM feels it can price it competitively -- and far enough away from Corvette. That's the good news. The bad news is EPA certification and GM durability requirements mean the Z28 is unlikely to go on sale until late 2011. Our images are very close to the final signed-off design, based on photos of a scale clay model we've seen. Key details to note are the deeper front bumper fascia, with larger front aperture under the grille and the spotlights mounted in deep vents on either side. The Z28 also gets a different grille mesh compared with that of a standard Camaro. At the rear is a taller lip spoiler that runs the full width of the car. A new rear-bumper fascia features a deeper section with integrated exhaust outlets. The wheels are 20-inchers with an aggressive "tuning-fork" five-spoke pattern. A new hood features a large, forward-facing scoop. Underneath is the 6.2-liter supercharged LSA V-8 that also powers the Cadillac CTS-V. As we have already confirmed, this is quite a powerplant, delivering 556 horsepower at 6100 rpm and 551 pound-feet of torque at 3800 rpm. The near-4300-pound CTS-V thunders from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and nails the quarter mile in 12.3 seconds (automatic) or 12.4 seconds (manual). Top speed is limited to 175 mph in the auto (to preserve the tranny), but the manual will storm to an autobahn-melting 193 mph. As the Z/28 will weigh 200 to 300 pounds less than the CTS-V, it may nail 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and run the quarter in the very low 12s. This Z28 could be the fastest Chevy ponycar since the legendary ZL-1-powered COPO 9560 Camaros built 40 years ago. The Z28 is likely to only be available with a six speed manual transmission, unless GM can piggyback some of the car's certification on work already done for the CTS-V to get the automatic into the range at low cost." http://www.motortrend.com/auto_news/..._go/index.html __________________ 6000, Delivered to the customer(10-22-09)

09-21-2009, 04:36 PM	#2
Kalenn Fan of all things Camaro Drives: 07 Ford Fusion SEL V6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 360	I just logged in to post that link! Doh! __________________ "Ladies and gentlemen take my advice. Pull down your pants, and slide on the ice." "E for electricity... V For Chevy Volt and me!"

09-21-2009, 04:40 PM	#4
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,087	I really can't imagine GM not offering this think in Z28 trim to be honest. Least not with the sales numbers they are getting for the Camaro right now. __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

09-21-2009, 04:50 PM	#9
nova Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, VR, PW, WR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 843 View My Garage	If hard info comes out in the next few months, I may just have to delay. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, M6,VR,White Rally's,Polished Wheels Mods: skip shift eliminator (hey everybody's gotta start somewhere ) crappily painted engine cover...

09-21-2009, 04:53 PM	#13
omegaman Drives: very poorly Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 426	I think it's a good marketing ploy - create buzz about a possible Z28 while at the same announcing a possible run-up in production of the existing Camaro. Think about it. Many of us would trade-up in a nanosecond for a new Z28. GM hooks us now with a sale of a 2010 Camaro and then gets us to trade for a 201x Camaro Z28. Brilliant. __________________ 2SS RS, RJT, 6M, GRAY INT, 20" ACE WHLS, BLK RALLY STRIPES, AIRAID CAI, PFADT SPRINGS, KOOKS LT & CATS Last edited by omegaman; 09-22-2009 at 07:22 AM.

09-21-2009, 04:39 PM	#3
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,092 View My Garage

09-21-2009, 04:43 PM	#5
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: WA Posts: 11,927	Im not holding my breath......

09-21-2009, 04:50 PM	#8
Rikarus I can't tpye! Drives: 2010 RS/SS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 583 View My Garage	mega mullet machine.....heh

09-21-2009, 04:52 PM	#12
67camaro99 Account Suspended Drives: 67, 69, 99 +2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 605	Chevrolet 100 yrs old 2011... Y not offer ???

09-21-2009, 04:54 PM	#14
Blackend SS Mauricio Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio ,Texas Posts: 426	Z28 or not I will enjoy my SS and maybe move up the ladder when I get a better job opportunity comes up. __________________ 6000, Delivered to the customer(10-22-09) Last edited by Blackend SS; 09-22-2009 at 10:37 AM.

09-21-2009, 04:56 PM	#15
SS 376 Drives: IBM 1SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,824	On again, off again, on again, off again. It's like a bad relationship. I'll believe it when I see one on a dealer lot. __________________ No one has ever been tearfully reunited with a Toyota.

09-21-2009, 05:03 PM	#16
Kalenn Fan of all things Camaro Drives: 07 Ford Fusion SEL V6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 360	When Chevrolet posts it then I will believe it. Until then, it's not happening. __________________ "Ladies and gentlemen take my advice. Pull down your pants, and slide on the ice." "E for electricity... V For Chevy Volt and me!"

09-21-2009, 05:07 PM	#18
Tantalizer43 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 1,340	WHEN they do bring back the Z28, it'll be real hard for me to decide whether to trade up, or just pay off the SS. __________________

09-21-2009, 05:11 PM	#21
H & E Motorsports Hinson Drives: 2010 Black 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 185	I will almost bet we will be looking somewhere around the $50K+ area. I love the hood, dislike the front fascia, love the power. For that kind of money I can make my SS exactly what I want. __________________

09-21-2009, 05:15 PM	#22
Outlaw Drives: 2SS M6, IBM w/ Silver Rally Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 210 View My Garage	It will be cool to look at but I already have my car so personally it makes no difference. Would be cool to see though. __________________ IT HAS ARRIVED 8/05/09!!!!:

09-21-2009, 05:21 PM	#25
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 597	"Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail us now" -Elwood Blues Bring on the Z28!!!

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