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Bowtie Guy Z28 · 07-25-2008, 02:11 PM

Maybe this thread should be closed before it gets out of control again....

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

mods, please combine all of these threads into one big thread... we're wasting people's times with all of these threads... when one big thread could solve alot of the misinformation.

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

The 'when' isn't known to the public, unfortunately...
But it is coming.

As for the engine, the general consensus is that it will contian some form of the 2009 CTS-V's LSA engine.

oh how sweet.

I will wait patiently.

gotta love boost.

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Originally Posted by fullthrottle

oh how sweet.

I will wait patiently.

gotta love boost.

any word on ball park pricing? id immagine it would be close to 50K ya think that's a Fair estimate?

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

might be a little high, but maybe not. Expect it to be more than the GT500, but not too far from a base Corvette.

fai enough.... to be honest I dont care how much it is as long as its not too crazy in price.

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

So far, there isn't a Z28 at all, so pricing an imaginary car wouldn't make much sense.

We won't get SS pricing till January, evidently.

They can call it the camaro P.O.S. for all I care as long as it's got a blown 6.2L engine in it ill be happy.

It's supposidly going to happen right? I was just trying to ball park here.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-25-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

mods, please combine all of these threads into one big thread... we're wasting people's times with all of these threads... when one big thread could solve alot of the misinformation.

I'm working on it, I'm working on it.....I can't believe how many there are...3 new ones today.....

MerF · 07-25-2008, 06:42 PM

And again I say read my sig.

fullthrottle · 07-27-2008, 01:01 PM

Hey gents I have a question and please dont blast me for this one as im in the Navy and im deployed right now so the internet is slow and I dont have time to keep up with things concerning GM and the new camaro.

From what I can tell just based on reading a few pages of this thread there was some confusion about wheather or not GM was going to release a 550 HP blown version of the camaro (z28) and toward the end of this thread I see that it is still going to happen one thing I didnt catch is when. Again I appologize for asking the same questions as everyone else but likei mentioed before the web service is not the greatest in the Navy. and I just dont have the time to wait on web pages to load up. is there any engine specs out im assuming its going to be the 6.2L engine with a bit lower compression....

thanks in advance

Mike

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-27-2008, 01:52 PM

The 'when' isn't known to the public, unfortunately...
But it is coming.

As for the engine, the general consensus is that it will contian some form of the 2009 CTS-V's LSA engine.

*DGthe3* · 07-27-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fullthrottle

Hey gents I have a question and please dont blast me for this one as im in the Navy and im deployed right now so the internet is slow and I dont have time to keep up with things concerning GM and the new camaro.

From what I can tell just based on reading a few pages of this thread there was some confusion about wheather or not GM was going to release a 550 HP blown version of the camaro (z28) and toward the end of this thread I see that it is still going to happen one thing I didnt catch is when. Again I appologize for asking the same questions as everyone else but likei mentioed before the web service is not the greatest in the Navy. and I just dont have the time to wait on web pages to load up. is there any engine specs out im assuming its going to be the 6.2L engine with a bit lower compression....

thanks in advance

Mike

we don't know a whole lot. we don't even 'know' that it will hapen. But assuming it does, it should get a supercharged 6.2L engine with a 4 lobe rotor roots type blower. It will likely be derived from the LSA in the CTS-V, which is expected to make roughly 550 hp. the Camaro would likely get detuned slightly. As for release, it will come out with the LS, LT, and SS. Possibly around the time of the convertible though. However, anyone from GM will tell you that they cannot comment on future products.

Oh, and welcome!

*The_Blur* · 07-27-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fullthrottle

any word on ball park pricing? id immagine it would be close to 50K ya think that's a Fair estimate?

So far, there isn't a Z28 at all, so pricing an imaginary car wouldn't make much sense.

We won't get SS pricing till January, evidently.

*DGthe3* · 07-27-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fullthrottle

any word on ball park pricing? id immagine it would be close to 50K ya think that's a Fair estimate?

might be a little high, but maybe not. Expect it to be more than the GT500, but not too far from a base Corvette.

headpunter · 07-27-2008, 05:46 PM

In my humble opinion, the z/28 moniker shouldnt be on the high horsepower model, especially considering that the z/28 started as a low cubic inch hi RPM racing model to compete in trans am racing. they should make a low wieght better handling edition to call a z/28 and carry over the zl-1 moniker for the high horsepower edition.

*DGthe3* · 07-27-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

In my humble opinion, the z/28 moniker shouldnt be on the high horsepower model, especially considering that the z/28 started as a low cubic inch hi RPM racing model to compete in trans am racing. they should make a low wieght better handling edition to call a z/28 and carry over the zl-1 moniker for the high horsepower edition.

*Mindz* · 07-27-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

*The_Blur* · 07-27-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

In my humble opinion, the z/28 moniker shouldnt be on the high horsepower model, especially considering that the z/28 started as a low cubic inch hi RPM racing model to compete in trans am racing. they should make a low wieght better handling edition to call a z/28 and carry over the zl-1 moniker for the high horsepower edition.

So do you think it should still fulfill those requirements today? To compensate, would it be acceptable to have a low-safety version of the Camaro, available as a non-streetable car? This could be a great track machine if it is designed right, but would GM be able to make a sale on a car with modern weight reduction? I'd be worried about safety since that explains so much of the current weight.

headpunter · 07-27-2008, 10:27 PM

the z/28 model could have better vented brakes in the rear, light weight wheels, front spoiler and rear diffuser, cold air box, maybe some more extreme fender flares for wider tires. a different grill that isnt so deep so it catches less air. just a couple of ideas.

rmyers · 07-27-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

In my humble opinion, the z/28 moniker shouldnt be on the high horsepower model, especially considering that the z/28 started as a low cubic inch hi RPM racing model to compete in trans am racing. they should make a low wieght better handling edition to call a z/28 and carry over the zl-1 moniker for the high horsepower edition.

How about a Twin Turbo V6

and aluminum frame! That would be a good start.

Ron

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07-27-2008, 01:52 PM	#341
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fullthrottle I WANNA GO FAST Drives: I have 4 vehicles Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA. Posts: 25	Hey gents I have a question and please dont blast me for this one as im in the Navy and im deployed right now so the internet is slow and I dont have time to keep up with things concerning GM and the new camaro. From what I can tell just based on reading a few pages of this thread there was some confusion about wheather or not GM was going to release a 550 HP blown version of the camaro (z28) and toward the end of this thread I see that it is still going to happen one thing I didnt catch is when. Again I appologize for asking the same questions as everyone else but likei mentioed before the web service is not the greatest in the Navy. and I just dont have the time to wait on web pages to load up. is there any engine specs out im assuming its going to be the 6.2L engine with a bit lower compression.... thanks in advance Mike

07-27-2008, 05:46 PM	#345
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,745 View My Garage	In my humble opinion, the z/28 moniker shouldnt be on the high horsepower model, especially considering that the z/28 started as a low cubic inch hi RPM racing model to compete in trans am racing. they should make a low wieght better handling edition to call a z/28 and carry over the zl-1 moniker for the high horsepower edition.

07-27-2008, 10:27 PM	#349
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,745 View My Garage	the z/28 model could have better vented brakes in the rear, light weight wheels, front spoiler and rear diffuser, cold air box, maybe some more extreme fender flares for wider tires. a different grill that isnt so deep so it catches less air. just a couple of ideas.