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shank0668 · 02-16-2009, 09:55 PM

I hope it gets made!

wildpaws · 02-16-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

I absolutely love the look. It annoys me that we won't see this because apparently everyone thinks the Z/28 has to be a supercharged beast. Why can't we take this styling, and add in a small DI GenV V8, weight reductions, suspension tweaks, Recaro seats, smaller, lighter wheels, and other track-oriented features. Maybe adjustable suspension or the dual mode exhaust from the Corvette? That would make a fantastic Z/28, but since so many people stubbornly believe in one-dimensional power, well never see it. So frustrating.

I for one like your idea, sounds much closer to the Z/28 heritage than the 550HP version that everyone is screaming for.
Clyde

chadrcr · 02-16-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wildpaws

I for one like your idea, sounds much closer to the Z/28 heritage than the 550HP version that everyone is screaming for.
Clyde

BUT: let them have a MAX horsepower ZL1 with a LS7 or 9 COPO car...

mmm... history

Supercamaro64 · 02-16-2009, 10:30 PM

but isnt the SS supposed to be higher on the performance chain than the Z/28? wouldnt the z be less $ with less HP? i wud luv to see the Z/28 on the road again, but it just doesnt make sense to make the z better than the ss, wen the ss is supposed to be better. idk. i still want them to make it tho, tht wud be awesome!

chadrcr · 02-16-2009, 10:39 PM

If you take 1969 for example; there were several SS engines... or at least versions of differing horsepower...
the i-6... nevermind
302...Z/28
*327
*350 SS
*396 SS
427 COPO
427 ZL1

*most had optional horsepower upgrades
someone please ADD correct details, dont bother correcting my memory... it wont stay...

chadrcr · 02-16-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercamaro64

but isnt the SS supposed to be higher on the performance chain than the Z/28? wouldnt the z be less $ with less HP? i wud luv to see the Z/28 on the road again, but it just doesnt make sense to make the z better than the ss, wen the ss is supposed to be better. idk. i still want them to make it tho, tht wud be awesome!

there have been many many debates here...
quarter mile or road course performance? 302 or 396 hmmm

*GTAHVIT* · 02-16-2009, 10:54 PM

^ I was wondering how long it was gonna take you to post here. Now we just need boxmonkey and Radz...

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-16-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fastball

Hmmm......

Notice how Scott has been suspiciously absent from this thread. He has not responded to either confirm or deny these rumors. Usually, when heated debate begins about something that may or may not be true, Scott chimes in to dispell the rumors and keep everyone sane. He has not done so......

We are left to believe the Z/28 does exist in some fashion untill we hear otherwise by our fearless leader

Fbodfather is usually absent from any Z28 thread. I wouldn't get too excited about him ignoring this one.

2KZ28_For_Now · 02-17-2009, 12:07 AM

As far as that rendering - Love it!!! I want to see more!

I think we'd all be amazed at what could have already been announced if this whole "we're out of money" thing had not have happened.

They (GM) were hitting an absolute high-tide of engineering, performance, and styling before there were no more beans to count.

I hope things turn around.

I dont care to debate how or why things got to this point, I just want to see them turn around and get back to a point where something as beautiful as the Z28 could see the light of day again.

AngryAmish · 02-17-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

I wonder how bad I would get raped trading in a 2010 SS on a 2011-12 z28?

Hmmmmmmmmmmm

Do the words "12 inch cactus" mean anything to you?

chevydude26 · 02-17-2009, 01:01 AM

it looks too exaggerated in my opinion

chevydude26 · 02-17-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

1 Number 3 is really a Z28 prototype

2 Anyone who really knows what is in the future product plan wouldn't tell you about it or even tease you with it. Read all posts by fbodfather. He doesn't tease you.

3 First point isn't true

the number 3 car looks better than that other z28 rendering

delius · 02-17-2009, 01:45 AM

That front end looks like Bumblebee

Would be sick to see Chevy put out thier answer to the GT500 soon...But im gonna stick with my SS and build it from that. First step..3.73

briwalbri · 02-17-2009, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by delius

That front end looks like Bumblebee

Would be sick to see Chevy put out thier answer to the GT500 soon...But im gonna stick with my SS and build it from that. First step..3.73

From what i have read about the GT500 they dont handle very good.
I think the SS will be close to the GT500 in performance and will surely outperform the GT500 on a track course.

02-16-2009, 10:30 PM	#88
Supercamaro64 Right, right. Drives: 79 Z28, 86 Camaro, 94 Burb 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 1,350 View My Garage	but isnt the SS supposed to be higher on the performance chain than the Z/28? wouldnt the z be less $ with less HP? i wud luv to see the Z/28 on the road again, but it just doesnt make sense to make the z better than the ss, wen the ss is supposed to be better. idk. i still want them to make it tho, tht wud be awesome! __________________ "You wanna lay the fate of the world on the kids camaro? Thats cool." "When reporters asked what it was, one official stated, 'It's a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.'" The Creampuff Fleet-

02-16-2009, 10:39 PM	#89
chadrcr to Z or not to Z Drives: 99 S10 ZR2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fallon NV Posts: 722 View My Garage	If you take 1969 for example; there were several SS engines... or at least versions of differing horsepower... the i-6... nevermind 302...Z/28 327 350 SS 396 SS 427 COPO 427 ZL1 most had optional horsepower upgrades someone please ADD correct details, dont bother correcting my memory... it wont stay... __________________ 99 S-10 ZR2 06 GMC Z71 - - - sold... getting ready for my Camaro 02 Z28 - - - sold :( miss it!

02-16-2009, 10:54 PM	#91
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	^ I was wondering how long it was gonna take you to post here. Now we just need boxmonkey and Radz... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

02-17-2009, 12:07 AM	#93
2KZ28_For_Now SS Shotgun Ride?!??! :-) Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,549	As far as that rendering - Love it!!! I want to see more! I think we'd all be amazed at what could have already been announced if this whole "we're out of money" thing had not have happened. They (GM) were hitting an absolute high-tide of engineering, performance, and styling before there were no more beans to count. I hope things turn around. I dont care to debate how or why things got to this point, I just want to see them turn around and get back to a point where something as beautiful as the Z28 could see the light of day again. __________________ LT LS RS SS LS3 LSA-Z28 (Skip the body kit)

02-17-2009, 01:01 AM	#95
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,256	it looks too exaggerated in my opinion __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

02-16-2009, 09:55 PM	#85
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	I hope it gets made!

02-17-2009, 01:45 AM	#97
delius David Hayter Drives: F-body Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greensboro Posts: 194	That front end looks like Bumblebee Would be sick to see Chevy put out thier answer to the GT500 soon...But im gonna stick with my SS and build it from that. First step..3.73 __________________ I want my camaro....NOOOOOOOOOOW!!! /turn yellow

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