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I understand the amortization game. Yet the key parts are "bolt ons" not brand new components requiring tons of r+d, design, enngineering and testing. Case in point: the z06 engine, 3rd party suspension, 3rd party brakes, etc. Indeed it has to be tested as a package, but it is not even close to say developing a new motor. I don't dispute that the z28 has a lot of new (to Camaro) parts, but they are not necessarily "new".
I think it is misleading to suggest the car's price is high because of "testing". It is high because it is a limited production car with a limited target clientele. At this level it wouldn't matter if it cost 85Gs. I am sure GM would find 1000-1500 folks with fat wallets.
Also, I have no respect for any product manager who is known by a quote: "they didn't ask me to make it cheap..they asked me to make it fast". Catchy quote? Yes, but it smacks of lack of respect for the working people. How different would would this quote sound if "cheap" got replaced with "affordable for loyal customers"?!
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