Sorry man, But that is not possible. Every trim level of the camaro is more expensive than an equivilant mustang, the same will be for the Z28, it has always been that way. In no way shape or form could Gm sell a 550+hp camaro for under 42k and still be profitable and out perform the competition. Rember Ford is uping its game and are bringing the Heat next year, The 2011 Gt-500 will switch from an Iron block to an alluminum block, which will take about 100lbs off the nose, giving it even better handeling and acceleration. Ford's 5.4 v8 is going away, so a supercharged 5.0 32 Dohc V8 is a no brainer sooner or later.

More like $6,600. But you are forgetting Beefier brakes and suspension, wheels and tires. $50k is most likely the base price.

Going by power per dollar of the 2SS the Z28 should cost about $45,000.

I would say it has to be $50,000 at least!

I'm gussing high 40's or low 50's. Either way I'm not going to be the sucker that pays $10k over sticker for it when it's new. I'm going to wait for 5 or 6 years down the road when one of those suckers wants to sell for $25k!

:word: With an exception...not another bankruptcy. If the Challenger is discontinued, it will have been a call straight from Fiat, and I couldn't blame them -- it's uncompetitive, over-priced, and reports absolutely terrible sales. :( But that's neither here nor there.

I agree with you on pricing. :)

And I think GM's got a few tricks up their sleeves to keep this particular pony at bay. ;)

Back in early Spring when the Z28 was in one of the "on-again" stages, an acquaintance of mine (sorry, can't disclose) with direct information access gave me an early heads-up about a few things, including initial pricing targets for Z28.

A $52k base including gas guzzler was the number at that time, with a heavy-content standard spec. A few additional options would push a loaded car to $55k-ish. No indication of any provision for a "stripper" de-contented version.

This is neither speculation nor current info; rather it is accurate insider info from just prior to the last Z28 program "hold". Personally, I can hardly wait.

low 40s to well into the 50s?
 

I have read every post here now – and I find the opinions \ speculation interesting.

Clearly my ‘estimates’ are on the low end of those posting. A few more thoughts \ clarifications of where my $$ numbers came from – FWIW. [ Again, I could be very wrong here. ]

My impression is that the S/C 6.2L V8 is fairly well established as the motor. And if an automatic trans. is offered, it will be the 6L90.

Thus, compared to the Mustang repeatedly mentioned here, this is a [ relatively ] ‘off-the-shelf’ drivetrain, with development & significant production volume already in place for the CTS-v. I think that this should allow a lower cost than a roughly equivalent HP \ TQ V8 developed & sold only in one low volume package.

The upgrade from the ‘normal’ CTS to the CTS-v [ again, just under $10K ] includes a change from a 3.6L V6 [ essentially the Camaro’s ‘base’ motor – at just over 300 HP ] all the way to the S/C V8. Where in the Camaro, the ‘normal’ top of the line drivetrain is already a 400+ HP 6.2L V8. Again, this leads me to believe that GM can hold the cost difference to less than the CTS to CTS-v difference.

And GM has shown a willingness, with the CTS-v, to price their top line Performance \ Sport Sedan aggressively, compared to competition such as the BMW M5.

Combined with the [ my guess here, again ] lack of MagRide for a Z28 and the other points I mentioned, I believe that the price increase could be held to less than $10K over a 2SS = $34K.
Thus, my guess is still $43K – ish. Base.

I have book marked this thread, and in 2 years I will see how clear my crystal ball was . . .

We shall see.
- Ray
Hoping I am right – but acknowledging that I may not be . . .

The LSA is a guess. Wait atleast 12-18 months to know what motor will be in it. Anything else is pure speculation.

Price of a CTS-V has nothing to do with a Camaro as they're sold to two 100% different groups. Bad comparison from the start.

It will be priced near its relative competitor, the GT500.

I can see the points made by both camps. My heart would live to see a mid $40's Z28 however I think even if GM could keep it that low, I think they are looking for dollars from the Z28. Therefore the pricing will not be as aggressive as they can get it, I look for the base to be just under $50 and optioned up to mid $50's.

I think that it would be even more than that. Maybe different prop' shaft, diff', and axles, let alone coils/springs/sway bars. It'd be cool to see some tech' from the ZR1/CTS-V, but I'm affraid it would drive the price WAY up (though I thought I remembered reading the Magneto' bits weren't too much more expensive... I can't see how that'd be the case though... nevermind). It'd be nice to see maybe that as a option, along with maybe upgraded 6-pot calipers on the front and bigger rotors. It sounds like the OEM 4-pots are doing just fine right now though, so who knows?


That's trouble :drool: Where will it end? :D:w00t::drinking:

I hope you're right about the tricks :bow::drinking::iono:

Interesting...:popcorn:

Those comparisons don't sound unreasonable, but yeah; I gotta' agee that that is VERY wishful thinking (hey - I'm hoping for it too :thumbsup::D:chevy:)

they'll price it most likely at gt500 territory. maybe 1k more.

GM is all focused on VALUE (ZR/1 is great example) which is great! That being said I agree with the attached post.

Look at the SS/1 better performance than the SRT8 at $10K less, and it compares just under the GT500 in performance for almost $20K less.

YES YOU GO GM, WE LOVE TO SEE YOU OPTING FOR HIGH VALUE!:thumbsup:

I'm going to bet right around 40k - 45k. Don't really have to worry about 'competing' with the CTS-V as that is a caddy and a luxury vehicle. They will definitely want to price it under the GT500 so they can steal sales from it, and this price point sounds about right for the LSA engine and other body upgrades that will be on the Z28.