2014 Camaro Refresh to Debut at New York Auto Show

[Angrybird 12]

Maybe save the LS7 for a 50th anniversary Camaro Convertible, ah la 60th Anniversary Corvette..

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

that's a horrible analogy. that means if you buy your first camaro in 2002. you have to wait until 2052, before you can have a 50th anniversary camaro? lmaoin wich case, it would be 50th in your eyes only. lol

What I was trying to get across was years in succession. Thats my idea of anniversary. It has to be continuous, you cant take a break for 7 years and just pick up like nothing happened.

The 2002 Camaro had a 35th anniversary edition because that marked that the Camaro had been produced for 35 years straight. Then the camaro dies untill 2010, and in 2012 theres a 45th Anniversary edition?

[nyrfan]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I just don't get why you think a Z28 needs to cost $50K. GM needs to make them MORE affordable not less affordable...they need to sell cars to the masses, not just make limited edition models..which if they use the LS7 it would be.

I'm not saying it needs to be, hell I hope you are right! But I am just guessing like everyone else and my guess is it will be in the upper 40's to 50K range and will not be equipped with an LS1. That's assuming a Z28 is even announced which I also highly doubt.

[nyrfan]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Maybe save the LS7 for a 50th anniversary Camaro Convertible, ah la 60th Anniversary Corvette..

At that point the LS7 will be well outdated since it would have been out of production for a couple of years.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by nyrfan

At that point the LS7 will be well outdated.

It already is....

[PoorMansCamaro]

Originally Posted by shaffe

What I was trying to get across was years in succession. Thats my idea of anniversary. It has to be continuous, you cant take a break for 7 years and just pick up like nothing happened.

The 2002 Camaro had a 35th anniversary edition because that marked that the Camaro had been produced for 35 years straight. Then the camaro dies untill 2010, and in 2012 theres a 45th Anniversary edition?

oic

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

oic

Yep. lol I think you see where I am coming from or at least understand my way of thinking lol



Im excited to see the changes.

[14pilot]

Just for fun, here's what I'm guessing for 2014:

• LS7 engine option is a for sure
• LT1 engine will NOT be offered
• Non-ZL1 Front Facsia changes that will piss off all current ZL1 owners due to its similiarity
• Rear Fascia changes will NOT include any euro-crap tail lights, minor stuff like exhaust bezels, new deck lid spoiler shape...
• Very minor interior changes
• A new blue exterior color in the vein of ABM or Kinetic Blue
• and there will be no Z/28

[Mikes SS]

Originally Posted by nyrfan

I disagree. Only giving a Z28 a 24HP gain will not be an attractive option to justify what would likely be a 50K+ car.

As has been said a couple of times, the LT1 engine may only be advertised as 450hp, but has the torqy feeling of the LS7. Also, the LT1 in the Camaro will definitely help with CAFE ratings unlike the LS7 that would probably be rated along with the ZL1 and also have to pay a gas guzzler tax!!

[Mikes SS]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

According to Chevys website you can get a SS with the 1LE package for around $37,000. So why does the Z28 have to cost $50K? Could it not be another option package like the 1LE and be priced just above the 1LE package? That could potentially open it up to a lot more buyers..

Simply put, a production LS3 is about 5-6K while the LS7 is around 13K, 13+37=50K can't get more simple than that..

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Mikes SS

Simply put, a production LS3 is about 5-6K while the LS7 is around 13K, 13+37=50K can't get more simple than that..

I was saying though the Z28 does not have to be an LS7...

[Mikes SS]

And I sure hope that it doesn't! I guess that I am too old to think that the Z/28 should not have a motor larger than the SS engine. I am still crossing my fingers for a 5.3L DI non AFM engine hot cammed to about 450hp 7000 redline! With 1LE equipmet of course!

[PYROLYSIS]

Originally Posted by Mikes SS

As has been said a couple of times, the LT1 engine may only be advertised as 450hp, but has the torqy feeling of the LS7. Also, the LT1 in the Camaro will definitely help with CAFE ratings unlike the LS7 that would probably be rated along with the ZL1 and also have to pay a gas guzzler tax!!

Yep. I don't think people realize how great the LT1 is capable of performing. I would be extremely surprised to see it offered in the same year as the C7 but that would be awesome. I just feel like they are saving it for the sixth gen Camaro. Why would they put the LT1 in the fifth gen and then keep it in the sixth gen? Everybody would be complaining about how the sixth gen has the same V-8 as the fifth.

[toehead93]

Originally Posted by shaffe

What I was trying to get across was years in succession. Thats my idea of anniversary. It has to be continuous, you cant take a break for 7 years and just pick up like nothing happened.

The 2002 Camaro had a 35th anniversary edition because that marked that the Camaro had been produced for 35 years straight. Then the camaro dies untill 2010, and in 2012 theres a 45th Anniversary edition?

If you're in a coma for seven years we will still celebrate your birthda so we can still celebrate for the Camaro as well.