Z28: Myth or Reality?

[rudack]

SLP Z28... Just my guess. Why not? Ford has the Shelby GT500.

[St33lsinger]

Well if your going that route..Hennessey has the LS9 HPE700

[ROD1]

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Originally Posted by ROD1
Ya think they will just drop a supercharger on a ss and call it a z28?
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Originally Posted by DGthe3

absolutely not. That goes completely against what the Z28 means to nearly everyone. For the Z28, handling was the primary concern followed by power. Simply adding a supercharger would be more in-line with a ZL1 or SS nameplate than Z28.

You were saying?

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by rudack

SLP Z28... Just my guess. Why not? Ford has the Shelby GT500.

There's much at work regarding this statement in the realm of trademark and copyright ownership....

[2010ssraper]

Originally Posted by AZ MSCL

I keep reading about the Z28 being in the works or on the drawing board. Does anyone know FOR SURE if this car is going to be made? What it looks like? How much it will cost? When it will be produced?

If it's for real, I think I might try to talk my wife into selling the Mustang. On the other hand, the 2010 Mustang GT is really nice and I'm thinking of dropping a Ford Racing supercharger in it (resulting in either 400 rwhp or 475 rwhp). It would cost between $5000 to $7000 (installed). I suppose it will be her decision ultimately. My wife has always been a Camaro girl (except for the 2010).

Please note: I'm NOT trying to stir up a debate about her choice of the Mustang over the Camaro - please don't start flaming her decision or how the Mustang sucks. Anyway, if anyone has accurate info on the Z28, to include HP ratings (rear wheel), please post-up! Thanks.

motor trend's site says "The Z28 is a GO" and will come out in late 2011 and is on their site i will post the link below.... BTW!!! its is suppose to have the CTS-V's LSA with 556hp and will be faster to CTS-V due to weight as it is lighter.

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

[jleinaweaver]

Originally Posted by Mosher

Last time the Camaro was in production this was true. However, whats happening this time is GM came to the conclusion that every Chevy can have a Super Sport version or SS, like the Cobalt, HHR, Impala, etc. However, there is only one car that can be a Z28, and that's a Camaro. As a result of this thinking, if the Z28 see's the light of day (Which I think it will sooner or later) it will be the top of the line Camaro.

Now there is a Crevat to that, it is possible that the top dog engine wise would be a "ZL1" or something, and then they would make a Z28 that would be like a leaner track car.

But pretty sure that if they only make a Z28 in the near future it will be the highest trim level on the car.

So what's wrong with an SS version of Colbalt, HHR, Impala, etc. Historically go back to the 60s/70s and find SS Novas, Impalas, and probably the car that defines SS more than any other, the SS 396 Chevelle.

You are probably right about the Z28, but if they followed history there, it would be better represented by turbo/super charging the V6.

Now, if they would only come out with a 5th gen COPO

[wildpaws]

Originally Posted by jleinaweaver

You are probably right about the Z28, but if they followed history there, it would be better represented by turbo/super charging the V6.

What makes you think "it would be better represented by turbo/supercharging the V6"?? I don't see where "history" supports that theory at all. If you wanted to follow history/heritage, then a new Z/28 would be a 5.0-5.5 L high revving powerhouse and have a suspension almost ready for full out road racing. Sorry, I just don't think a V6 would do justice in a new Z/28, turbo/supercharged or not.
Clyde

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by wildpaws

Sorry, I just don't think a V6 would do justice in a new Z/28, turbo/supercharged or not.
Clyde

You know what needs to happen? GM needs to build an AWD Impala, and equip an SS version of it with a TT V6 to fight off the SHO. And they need to build a Crossfire-like Buick, and equip a sport version of it with a TT V6 to fight off the 370z and Audi TT.

This needs to happen so we can see what GM is capable of doing with a TTV6 without trying to shoehorn it into every new Camaro model that comes out.

[Bond]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

You know what needs to happen? GM needs to build an AWD Impala, and equip an SS version of it with a TT V6 to fight off the SHO. And they need to build a Crossfire-like Buick, and equip a sport version of it with a TT V6 to fight off the 370z and Audi TT.

This needs to happen so we can see what GM is capable of doing with a TTV6 without trying to shoehorn it into every new Camaro model that comes out.

I'd love to see a retro Chevelle or Nova. Give those the TTV6... but also offer an SS trim for the Chevelle fitted with a version of the LS-3.

It would be bigger than the Camaro, heavier than the Camaro, more cargo space, and looser suspension. All of this making it a little less expensive than the Camaro. Old fashioned kinda stuff!!

Understand that I'm not a Chevelle lover.. I'd just like to see the classics return.