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94blackcamaroz28 · 06-29-2006, 04:02 PM

Guys, for the most part, cant we assume that GM will produce the camaro once again? I mean look Ford has brought back the Mustang. Now mind you, I hate mustangs with a passion, but you have to admit they dont look that bad, and they are selling a boat load of them. If GM doesnt bring back the stang stomper what will they bring out? I mean the GTO is not exactly a muscle car, hell it looks like a grand prix sedan, not the old body lines of the goat. So GM has to do something, and this something is bring back the camaro.

Now lets talk about options...Z28...SS....ZL1...V6... GM will have to address each of these I think. And of course produce a convertible

A V-6 is a must for people who want a break on their insurance, especially young drivers. But why not throw in the 6speed transmission and do away with the 5speed? Put 4.10 gears in the rear and add the 6speed, which will compensate for the HP loss since its not a V8.

As far as the Z28 and the SS...I dont know that much differences btw the 2. Now I realize the SS comes with different wheels, badges, and maybe some more horsepower...what was is the main diff? I know in my 4th gen, there was a 30 - 35 hp difference. And a different hood and wheels.

Now what I would like to talk about...the ZL1...GM came out with 69 ZL1 '69 camaros and two 69 corvettes. They had the 427 engine with a boat-load of HP. Now, granted if GM brings out the camaro...the Z28 model will have 400hp eating up the Mustang GT...but what is going to compete with the Mustang GT500? The corvette will walk all over the GT500...personally I think the only domestic car that will even compete with the ZO6 is the Viper...but thats my personal opinion. Therefore, GM needs to bring back the ZL1. Lets say GM brings out the camaro in '09. Of course the Z06 will have more HP, so why not throw the stock 427 engine from the current Z06 into a camaro and call it a ZL1?

Now, what about pricing? GM has to stay competitive with the market, and make these babies affordable.

V-6 model this has to stay less than 22K to compete with Ford
Z28 model what do you think is a good price? I'd say <28K
SS model roughly 2-3K more than the Z28
ZL1 model ford claims that the GT500 will be less than what 45K? So make the ZL1 roughly the same price.

I know that I have talked quite a bit here, but I know as well as any other avid camaro guru that thought of GM bring back this car is keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.

Feel free to make any comments, I'm curious as to what you guys think of my synopsis.

06-29-2006, 04:02 PM	#1
94blackcamaroz28 Drives: 94 Black Camaro Z28 6 Speed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 6	ZL1 Camaro Guys, for the most part, cant we assume that GM will produce the camaro once again? I mean look Ford has brought back the Mustang. Now mind you, I hate mustangs with a passion, but you have to admit they dont look that bad, and they are selling a boat load of them. If GM doesnt bring back the stang stomper what will they bring out? I mean the GTO is not exactly a muscle car, hell it looks like a grand prix sedan, not the old body lines of the goat. So GM has to do something, and this something is bring back the camaro. Now lets talk about options...Z28...SS....ZL1...V6... GM will have to address each of these I think. And of course produce a convertible A V-6 is a must for people who want a break on their insurance, especially young drivers. But why not throw in the 6speed transmission and do away with the 5speed? Put 4.10 gears in the rear and add the 6speed, which will compensate for the HP loss since its not a V8. As far as the Z28 and the SS...I dont know that much differences btw the 2. Now I realize the SS comes with different wheels, badges, and maybe some more horsepower...what was is the main diff? I know in my 4th gen, there was a 30 - 35 hp difference. And a different hood and wheels. Now what I would like to talk about...the ZL1...GM came out with 69 ZL1 '69 camaros and two 69 corvettes. They had the 427 engine with a boat-load of HP. Now, granted if GM brings out the camaro...the Z28 model will have 400hp eating up the Mustang GT...but what is going to compete with the Mustang GT500? The corvette will walk all over the GT500...personally I think the only domestic car that will even compete with the ZO6 is the Viper...but thats my personal opinion. Therefore, GM needs to bring back the ZL1. Lets say GM brings out the camaro in '09. Of course the Z06 will have more HP, so why not throw the stock 427 engine from the current Z06 into a camaro and call it a ZL1? Now, what about pricing? GM has to stay competitive with the market, and make these babies affordable. V-6 model this has to stay less than 22K to compete with Ford Z28 model what do you think is a good price? I'd say <28K SS model roughly 2-3K more than the Z28 ZL1 model ford claims that the GT500 will be less than what 45K? So make the ZL1 roughly the same price. I know that I have talked quite a bit here, but I know as well as any other avid camaro guru that thought of GM bring back this car is keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. Feel free to make any comments, I'm curious as to what you guys think of my synopsis.