[2010_5thgen]

Originally Posted by wildpaws

I can't speak to the 2nd-4th gen. Z/28s as I never owned one, but I did buy a '69 Z/28 new, it was far from "just a cheap version of the V8", in fact the SS and Z/28 were for the most part quite similar in price except for a totally loaded SS. All Camaros back then had 14" wheels except the Z/28 which had 15", but sat two inches lower than other Camaros. It only had two transmission options, close ratio 4 speed and heavy duty close ratio 4 speed, it was not available with auto tranny, nor in a convertible. 11 to 1 compression with 30/30 solid lifter cam for a factory 6500 RPM redline compared to 5500 RPM for most SS cars. Quick ratio steering, standard front disc brakes (4 wheel disc optional), special suspension, it was quite a handling/racer option compared to the mostly straight line performance of the SS cars. "Cheap version of a V8" indeed, perhaps you need to go back and look at Camaro history a little closer.
Clyde

i was speaking of the 4th gens not the other models. sorry for not clarifying. not that they were bad cars at all, it was just my opinion that they made ME feel as if they were a cheaper version of the v8.