Do you want the Z28?

[Wm Holden]

Originally Posted by Beechdoctor

Kind of hard to argue with this....A big N/A motor sounds the best too.

Opinions...hmm...how about both?

there... that's mine.

[TAG UR IT]

Originally Posted by Vash

OMG 400 HP not enough?

NO!




Seriously, I'd love to go for a cam package in this if it were warrantied.

I'd even take a SC, but sure as heck don't have the cash for all these upgrades.

[CurtG]

I'd have to say yes. I would even wait on that version if it was announced it would be coming and just keep saving up.

[GTAHVIT]

Originally Posted by zebra

you didn't really just quote that stupid article...

More than that article has confirmed this to be the "proposal" for a Z28.

There is a lot of truth in this article...

Whether they build it or not is a different story...

[radz28]

Originally Posted by Hylton

How many here who are asking GM to build the car, would actually buy it? Are you willing to pay 40k for an LS9 Camaro? Doubt half of those asking would actually buy it.

I'd be willing to pay that - no questions asked. However, I'd settle for and think an LSA would be more realistic. To be more realistic, I'd suspect and LSA Z28 would be a little more than a Shelby, just like the SS is to the Mustang GT, and I'm good with that. I'd have to pinch a lot of pennys though to afford it

Originally Posted by Dr. GMPP

Street price for the LS9 crate engine is around $25k. We are currently supplied about 3/week, and we are backordered. However, your top GMPP dealers can get you on the list to get one when they become available. We'll be releasing the LSA shortly with a few parts you'll need if you want to build your own. Of course, LS7s are available already.

Stay tuned to GMPerformanceParts.com for the new Camaro page that should launch this week.

Looking forward to helping you make your new Camaro as fast as you want it to be ....

Dr. Jamie Meyer
Product Integration Manager
GM Performance Parts

WELCOME - and thanks for the info'!!! Please keep us posted as to the happenings in GMPP I'm kinda' suprised the LS9 is backordered, as expensive as it is (not that I don't think it's a good value). Is it because you're trying to keep Bowing Green loaded up, or is it because there are actually people buying this crate engine?

Originally Posted by UsedTaHaveA68

I think it's safe to say 99% of everyone on this forum would like for a Z/28 model to exist.

I think a better poll would be "Who would actually BUY a Z/28." I'm going to guess not everyone on here could afford one. I know I can't. It seems most people just want for the Camaro to be the top pony car, but actually have no real interest in, or means to, buy one.

I have the interest and am working toward having the means to get this car. I think the poll would be a pretty good reflection on how many would actually be purchased though, realistically. It may do more harm than good though, as I'm sure, for these kinds of prices, I'm sure there aren't going to be too many people who could afford one.

The way I look at it is, is that I spent $10K-plus on top of the cost of my '02, so why wouldn't I spend that, plus a little more if necessary, for a car engineered by the factory to handle all that power. Unlike my '02, the tranny and rear end just aren't up to handling much more power than stock, let alone stock. I've already been anticipating upgrading to a built 4L60 and a S60 , 9-inch, or 12-bolt. There goes another $6K... So, why not put all that money in up front on a car that's built to handle that power, and last 100K-plus miles? I'd do that without thinking about it.

JMO.

Originally Posted by gtahvit

More than that article has confirmed this to be the "proposal" for a Z28.

There is a lot of truth in this article...

Whether they build it or not is a different story...

It's even written about in A Legend Reborn

[catmaster1]

Im just excited to finally be getting a Camaro!!!! i have waited 20 long years for this and the next coulpe months are going to kill me. But good things come to those who wait. Would i buy a Z/28 if it was available....? Depends on price and differences compared to SS/RS i have ordered. If its just motor and the recessed fog light holes i would stick to my current order. Im a motor head, like many of us on here im sure. So i can always make as much hp as i want/need. And im not real sure on the "Z's" front end. But we wont know for sure cause they are not building the z...at least for now. But if they wait to long the car will be irrelivant.

[justmeron]

Originally Posted by ChrisB

Straight from the horses mouth

Will there be a Z28 model?

CP: "There will be no Z28 model. Through the four generations of Camaro, there have been cases where Chevrolet chose to make the Z28 the top dog or the SS the top dog. As you're aware, Chevrolet is encouraging the SS strategy with cars such as the HHR SS and Cobalt SS. Consistent with this strategy, we have a Camaro SS."

heres the link to the full interview

http://www.automobilemag.com/new_and...wer/index.html

Cool thanks, I think the SS should be the top model. Super Sport. Super means the best or top. Just my opinion as I know many on here feel the Z28 should be the top or super model.

[radz28]

Originally Posted by catmaster1

Im just excited to finally be getting a Camaro!!!! i have waited 20 long years for this and the next coulpe months are going to kill me. But good things come to those who wait. Would i buy a Z/28 if it was available....? Depends on price and differences compared to SS/RS i have ordered. If its just motor and the recessed fog light holes i would stick to my current order. Im a motor head, like many of us on here im sure. So i can always make as much hp as i want/need. And im not real sure on the "Z's" front end. But we wont know for sure cause they are not building the z...at least for now. But if they wait to long the car will be irrelivant.

I'm not questioning your statement, but I wonder why this idea exists It seems to me that probably 90% of the people who would buy this car (whichever variation you support) would be a Camaro-person. Isn't that the demographic of the GT500? Maybe that car isn't necessarily a good example because there could be Camaro guys that have bought that car because it was the only muscle available at the time But, how does a car become irrelivant to a fan? Wouldn't GM build this model for a fan? I just don't see why it would become irrelivant; I'm not arguing, just not understanding this statement when I read it.

[radz28]

Originally Posted by justmeron

Cool thanks, I think the SS should be the top model. Super Sport. Super means the best or top. Just my opinion as I know many on here feel the Z28 should be the top or super model.

Given we know the models being offered, where would the Z28 be then? Is it going to have less than 400 horsepower? Is it going to be priced between the GT 'Stang and SS? I don't understand this statement

[Silver Streak]

Originally Posted by justmeron

Cool thanks, I think the SS should be the top model. Super Sport. Super means the best or top. Just my opinion as I know many on here feel the Z28 should be the top or super model.

Don't let the GT500 guys know this!

[justmeron]

Originally Posted by radz282003

Given we know the models being offered, where would the Z28 be then? Is it going to have less than 400 horsepower? Is it going to be priced between the GT 'Stang and SS? I don't understand this statement

What do you not understand? This is only my thought just off the top of my head. The SS should be the top, hence Super Sport, SS. Be nice if the current SS became a Z28 and then GM made a super charged motor for the SS. Also early on GM had mentioned the thought of a 4cyl model. That could be the base and the current LT could be the Z28. So short answer (in my opinion) is yes the Z28 should be between the base and SS model. Again just my opinion, I am not a car buff or collector.

[justmeron]

Originally Posted by Silver Streak

Don't let the GT500 guys know this!

Why? In all honesty like I stated I am not a car buff. But the first statement in this thread and the article pointed out that GM is focusing on making the SS the top line model.

[manimsoblack]

Umm... Scotty did confirm the LSA in the Z28 last week guys....

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

AS reported on gminsider news:
Camaro: Unless plans change, the Camaro Convertible should go into production next year as a 2011 model. It was supposed to start production shortly after the coupe this year, but due to GM’s financial situation that was pushed back. On regular Camaro, expect a navigation system, head-up display, and rear parking assist to be added to the option list. The coveted Z28 variant of the Camaro is said to be on hold pending the company’s financial situation, but if the hold is lifted it could make it to the 2011 model-year powered by the Supercharged 6.2L LSA V8 with 556 HP.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=LSA

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by justmeron

What do you not understand? This is only my thought just off the top of my head. The SS should be the top, hence Super Sport, SS. Be nice if the current SS became a Z28 and then GM made a super charged motor for the SS. Also early on GM had mentioned the thought of a 4cyl model. That could be the base and the current LT could be the Z28. So short answer (in my opinion) is yes the Z28 should be between the base and SS model. Again just my opinion, I am not a car buff or collector.

no 4 banger in a Z28 ... actually, no 4 banger in any 5th gen. The car is too big to get any benefit from it.