Z28- I’ll believe it when I see it - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

04Ram2500Hemi · 07-22-2010, 12:47 PM

I’m not trying to start anything, but after looking through different threads I’ve come to one conclusion- none of us know when the Z28 is coming out, and none of us know what it’s going to have for an engine.

Just my personal thoughts here- but I don’t think it’s going to look a whole lot different from the current SS body style. They may throw a different hood on it, but I just don’t see them doing a whole lot different. The reason I say this is because there aren’t a lot of changes on a Mustang from the V-6 to the Shelby, nor are there a lot of changes on a Challenger R/T versus the SRT-8. Heck- look at an LT Camaro versus the SS- not a whole lot of change there.

I’m as excited as the next guy about the Z28- I just wish Chevy would give us something to go off. There’s way too much speculation to keep it all straight in my head.

2010 SSRS · 07-22-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04Ram2500Hemi

I’m not trying to start anything, but after looking through different threads I’ve come to one conclusion- none of us know when the Z28 is coming out, and none of us know what it’s going to have for an engine.

Just my personal thoughts here- but I don’t think it’s going to look a whole lot different from the current SS body style. They may throw a different hood on it, but I just don’t see them doing a whole lot different. The reason I say this is because there aren’t a lot of changes on a Mustang from the V-6 to the Shelby, nor are there a lot of changes on a Challenger R/T versus the SRT-8. Heck- look at an LT Camaro versus the SS- not a whole lot of change there.

I’m as excited as the next guy about the Z28- I just wish Chevy would give us something to go off. There’s way too much speculation to keep it all straight in my head.

well said, I agree with you 100%

boxmonkeyracing · 07-22-2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04Ram2500Hemi

I’m not trying to start anything, but after looking through different threads I’ve come to one conclusion- none of us know when the Z28 is coming out, and none of us know what it’s going to have for an engine.

Just my personal thoughts here- but I don’t think it’s going to look a whole lot different from the current SS body style. They may throw a different hood on it, but I just don’t see them doing a whole lot different. The reason I say this is because there aren’t a lot of changes on a Mustang from the V-6 to the Shelby, nor are there a lot of changes on a Challenger R/T versus the SRT-8. Heck- look at an LT Camaro versus the SS- not a whole lot of change there.

I’m as excited as the next guy about the Z28- I just wish Chevy would give us something to go off. There’s way too much speculation to keep it all straight in my head.

first let me say this. there's enough difference between a v-6 stang and the shelby that I can tell them apart going down the road. that's all you really need.

as for wishing they'd give us something to go off. . .well that won't happen till it's about to come out. within 6 months i'd say. . .and seeing how a lot of people believe it will debut in nov 2011. . .I wouldn't expect to see it till next june time frame. . .at least what it looks like and possibly the engine. . .no options info, price or base features. JMHO.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 07-22-2010, 12:53 PM

I don't think anyone said it would be much different looking, nor does anyone expect it to be. It will have some things to differentiate it from the SS, but overall it will look very similar. The convertible will be able to be ordered I believe this fall, and starting next fall
In my opinion you will be able to order the 2012 Z28. Yes, speculation, but from everything I have read this is gonna happen fall/winter 2011 for model year 2012. Anyway, I think the mystery is half the fun.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-22-2010, 01:24 PM

From what i know it will be some nice differences from the car out now, Bigger rims and tires and More HD suspension components.

MIT'13 · 07-22-2010, 01:31 PM

It isn't going to be here for a while. GM is planning to release it with the 6th gen Camaro. Earlier they had said it would be here for 2012 with the same powerplant as the CTS-V. Who knows when it will actually show up.

Michael_Js · 07-22-2010, 01:35 PM

Supercharger is released

wildpaws · 07-22-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

From what i know it will be some nice differences from the car out now, Bigger rims and tires and More HD suspension components.

If we get much bigger rims/tires we'll soon be seeing farm tractor tires on Camaros. It's getting to the point that you'll be lucky to have 2 inches of sidewall between you and the road.
Clyde

04Ram2500Hemi · 07-22-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

first let me say this. there's enough difference between a v-6 stang and the shelby that I can tell them apart going down the road. that's all you really need.

You can- but the average person on the road can not. Car people like us are different from the average car owner- we're all kind of sick.

ViperTomcat · 07-22-2010, 01:53 PM

Here's a much bigger and better question:

Where is the offical GM announcement that they are even working on a Z28 project at current?

Napper · 07-22-2010, 01:55 PM

Bigger rims, Not likely, Maybe a more nolstalgic rim, Crager or torque thrusts in 19 in

remeber the CTS-V with all its heft, uses the 19 inch rim. Its what they ran the record ring time In.

Obviously the Z28 will be lowered in comparison to an SS.

Gm has the perfect drivetrain/ driveline.....the CTS-v's its not a hard leap!

556 crank hp would make it a hair slower than a Zo6, but unable to match the Zo6 in handling and track duty.

It won't sway buyer who want luxury and all out performance. The V is there for them!

I truly beleive it will be very much like a CTs-v coupe....with less luxury appointments..\

Just taking the V's specs and lopping off 500 lbs , some of it being rotational mass.
will make the Z28 a superior semi equivalent to a NEW Gt500 with Svt pac.

Now this new Gt500 is what Gm needs to strive past. The V matches it in acceleration with a healthy weight. Imagine this same plateform on an Atkins diet.

If you can't wait.....drop your car and add a SC . i did. and am not waiting for Gm to do so.....you'l pay 10k more for that warranttee....i saved 10 k so i can fix anything that goes wrong.

6 in one hand / 1/2 a dozen in the other.

*DGthe3* · 07-23-2010, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 04Ram2500Hemi

You can- but the average person on the road can not. Car people like us are different from the average car owner- we're all kind of sick.

And I'm sure there have been people who walk up to a 2010 LT Camaro, compliment the guy on his cool new Mustang, and ask if it has a Hemi in it.

As long as a typical enthusiast knows what the differences are, thats enough.

Jicata · 07-23-2010, 05:51 AM

I know I hate how you guys always talk about a car thats not confirmed no offense guys. I want it but its not coming for about another year or two. It will have different body kits than the SS like the Shelby and the GT no doubt.

n2oSS · 07-23-2010, 06:32 AM

i kinda hope the z28 does come out, i can't wait to beat it!

07-22-2010, 12:47 PM	#1
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	Z28- I’ll believe it when I see it I’m not trying to start anything, but after looking through different threads I’ve come to one conclusion- none of us know when the Z28 is coming out, and none of us know what it’s going to have for an engine. Just my personal thoughts here- but I don’t think it’s going to look a whole lot different from the current SS body style. They may throw a different hood on it, but I just don’t see them doing a whole lot different. The reason I say this is because there aren’t a lot of changes on a Mustang from the V-6 to the Shelby, nor are there a lot of changes on a Challenger R/T versus the SRT-8. Heck- look at an LT Camaro versus the SS- not a whole lot of change there. I’m as excited as the next guy about the Z28- I just wish Chevy would give us something to go off. There’s way too much speculation to keep it all straight in my head.

07-22-2010, 01:31 PM	#6
MIT'13 Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT / RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island, NY / Cambridge, MA Posts: 550 View My Garage	It isn't going to be here for a while. GM is planning to release it with the 6th gen Camaro. Earlier they had said it would be here for 2012 with the same powerplant as the CTS-V. Who knows when it will actually show up. __________________ 1944 Willys Jeep 2010 Camaro RS IMB w/ Sound System upgrade + Sunroof, Chrome gills

07-22-2010, 01:35 PM	#7
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07-22-2010, 01:55 PM	#11
Napper Drives: 2SS RS A6/ CTS-V A6 LSA Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SE Florida Posts: 258	Bigger rims, Not likely, Maybe a more nolstalgic rim, Crager or torque thrusts in 19 in remeber the CTS-V with all its heft, uses the 19 inch rim. Its what they ran the record ring time In. Obviously the Z28 will be lowered in comparison to an SS. Gm has the perfect drivetrain/ driveline.....the CTS-v's its not a hard leap! 556 crank hp would make it a hair slower than a Zo6, but unable to match the Zo6 in handling and track duty. It won't sway buyer who want luxury and all out performance. The V is there for them! I truly beleive it will be very much like a CTs-v coupe....with less luxury appointments..\ Just taking the V's specs and lopping off 500 lbs , some of it being rotational mass. will make the Z28 a superior semi equivalent to a NEW Gt500 with Svt pac. Now this new Gt500 is what Gm needs to strive past. The V matches it in acceleration with a healthy weight. Imagine this same plateform on an Atkins diet. If you can't wait.....drop your car and add a SC . i did. and am not waiting for Gm to do so.....you'l pay 10k more for that warranttee....i saved 10 k so i can fix anything that goes wrong. 6 in one hand / 1/2 a dozen in the other. __________________ 10 2SS(7Psi)/10 CTS-V(9Psi) L99, ADM RACE CAI, TVS 2300,LG- Headers and X pipe ,catless 3 inch back w/Magnaflows , Ngk plugs,Msd wires,180 stat,Springs ( lowered 1"- looks solidly correct)Sways and endlinks,BMR trailing arms, Slotted rotors and Hawk HPS ,tuned ,Black out bowtie and custom (black)"SS" on sides /midnight rims (8psi) 2010 Raven (triple black.)CTS-v , crank pulley, Bubb CAI , AR Headers, custom catlessback. magnaflows. tune ( 9psi) former LS7, LS2 and LS1 owner.(Zo6, GTO's, WS6)

07-23-2010, 06:32 AM	#14
n2oSS Drives: 2010 SS2 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 434 View My Garage	i kinda hope the z28 does come out, i can't wait to beat it! __________________ Mods: Dynatech Headers, High flow cats, MSD 8.5 wires, magnaflow bullits, Halltech intake, SCT tuner, maggie tvs 2300, Jannetty Tune, BMR driveshaft safety loop, Pfadt drop springs, Pfadt rear trailing arms, Pfadt rear tie rod, ACT Twin Disc Clutch, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft. Appearance Mods: AAC Concept Sidemarkers, P13W Plasma LED Bulbs, Iforged Classics 20". Next Mods: Cam and Fuel System.

07-22-2010, 12:53 PM	#4
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	I don't think anyone said it would be much different looking, nor does anyone expect it to be. It will have some things to differentiate it from the SS, but overall it will look very similar. The convertible will be able to be ordered I believe this fall, and starting next fall In my opinion you will be able to order the 2012 Z28. Yes, speculation, but from everything I have read this is gonna happen fall/winter 2011 for model year 2012. Anyway, I think the mystery is half the fun.

07-22-2010, 01:24 PM	#5
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	From what i know it will be some nice differences from the car out now, Bigger rims and tires and More HD suspension components.

07-22-2010, 01:53 PM	#10
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	Here's a much bigger and better question: Where is the offical GM announcement that they are even working on a Z28 project at current?

07-23-2010, 05:51 AM	#13
Jicata Banned Drives: 2011 Mustang GT 305 Boss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 118 View My Garage	I know I hate how you guys always talk about a car thats not confirmed no offense guys. I want it but its not coming for about another year or two. It will have different body kits than the SS like the Shelby and the GT no doubt.

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