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Old 07-28-2008, 11:07 PM   #358
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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle View Post
some things to point out:

the GT500 was not available at the launch of the 2005 new Mustang... it came later on... so does it really surprise anyone that a Z28 would come to market later than the V6 and SS model? and the new Mustang 'vert wasn't available for the 2005 model year, either... so that doesn't surprise me either... although both of these delays are kind of saddening.

the Corvette outhandled and outran a Shelby GT500 that had 100more horsepower than the Corvette did when they tested the two against each other... now who here thinks that a Camaro that weighs 500-600lbs more than a C6 with a 436hp LS3 has anything to fear from an average Joe piloted 500+hp Camaro? I certainly dont think it does, and I'm betting GM doesn't either... so dont be surprised if the Z28 comes out with a pricetag at around $42-45k fully loaded... that's right in line with a GT500 and only slightly more than a SRT8 Challenger... which is easily beaten by even an SS Camaro without the supercharger.

just a couple of notes from the GM handbook and history lessons about the cars we're talking about in this thread.
Agree 100% with the time line on the cars.
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We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name.
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