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Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro
Okay, good points, however if Chevy will introduce the Z-28 to "rival" the Boss 302 R reincarnation then it has to produce a 5.0L motor along the same cubic inch benchmarks. The Mustang has not stopped production since it's inception and has built off the same platform with modifications and improvements since day one. The Holden Zeta platform is a different aniimal from the F body lineage, and compared to the Ford Mustang chasis it is apples and oranges different. The Camaro5 would need forced induction of one sort or the other to compensate for all it's structural integrity. Sticking a 6.2 L or anything else into it and calling it a Z-28 to rival the 302 R is missing the whole idea of the displacement limitations that were implemented for the trans am series and making a modern retro version. That seems to be the direction Ford is heading with their's. Take some time and read about Ford's 2012 302 R. The 5.0 Ford would be stomped to death by a similary equiped 6.2L, so where's the rivalry in that. We have to think about what the intentions are of the two manufacturers for what the cars are going to be designed for before we can really speculate on a powerplant. AS it is, IMHO the Camaro can't be striped down sufficiently in the current form and go toe to toe with a lighter performer with the same cubic inch displacement unless a boat load more torque and hp can be wrung out from it. Any thoughts?  |
You guys have both made some very good points. When chevy brought back the camaro they were the ones that compaired it to the '69. I guess they just meant "the look". I'm sorry but I was hoping for alot more. I was waiting for the options, in styling and performance. Back then you had the small block, SS, RS, SS/RS and the Z/28. You also had the optional L78, 375hp 396 big block, which is a rare car these days. In my option the Z/28 just needs to out perform the Boss 302 and what ever Challenger (Hemi 392) we go up against. My biggest fear is the one of the car mags compairs the Boss or Challenger to LSA powered Caddy (ouch) ...instead of their true Z/28 rival. While I do enjoy my new camaro, I will order the Z if it makes sense. I've only owned Z's in the past, I just hope Chevy gives me a reason to own another one. Keep the conversation going guys. It just started to get interesting.