2012 CAMARO Z28 - with 6.2L supercharged V8 SPOTTED AND CONFIRMED!

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Moonshade

I wished for a different hood I hope they threw the stock one on for testing and not to give to much away I like surprises. I'm really happy with the front end and the rims man I want them for mine

Even if they go with another hood from this one, it won't feature a functional hood scoop or anything besides different appearance

Originally Posted by JakeRobb

So if I go tape a sticker that says 7.0L V8 to the dash of my 4th gen and post a picture of it on a track with "Copyright Brenda Priddy" watermarked on top, what will you guys say is "confirmed" then?

I'm not saying the picture is fake, or even that the test mule in the picture doesn't have a 6.2L supercharged V8 under the hood, but this is not remotely any sort of confirmation that an LSA-powered Z28 will be sold as a 2012 model.

There's no indication of the year at all (2012 is a good guess, but it could easily be 2013).

There's no indication that the pictured car is testing for the purpose of being the next Z28 (it could be a ZL1 or any number of other things).

It could be an LS9 (unlikely) or even some other yet-unknown 6.2L supercharged V8.

GM could test for a month or two and then decide that the Z28 should get some other motor instead (I'm hoping for a mass-production version of the LS7, personally).

It's exciting to see -- don't get me wrong -- but this is a LONG way off from a "confirmed" 2012 Z28.

Well, if your car was in a GM convoy, complete with engineers, with a GT500 in tow and the pictures were taken by a reputable spyshot photographer ...

Besides, its practically been confirmed several times that the Z28 will have a supercharged 6.2L and will be a 2012 model.

Originally Posted by O2BQIK

If this is what they do appearance-wise then I'd have to say I'm a little disappointed. I think the general public would have to look pretty hard to notice the difference between this and an SS. The only thing that's a real give-away is the wheels but you'll have people putting those on SS's in no time.

I guess all I'm saying is I thought they did such a great job in '07 when the C6 Z06 came out by making it look MEAN and special compared to a base Corvette. I was hoping for some similar treatment for the Z28. The wide flares for the rear wheels especially made that car look special IMHO.

Z28's are all about form over function ...

Originally Posted by 5th_GEN_SS

like the dual pipes

All 5th gen Camaros have dual exhaust.

Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

so what do you think this will cost .im thinking about 47500 .so if i trade my ss in i will proberly get about 32000 if im lucky so i lost 8000 including tax .now i have to add another 15500.to get a z28 .how much would it cost me to add on to my car the super charger and that exhaust .and proberly a cam and tune .would it be worth getting the z28 .also my car is abm and they dont make that color anymore .

Don't expect it to come in at under 50k

Originally Posted by GNJIM

Those look like the same 6 piston Brembo calipers as my 09 Cts-V (minus the V logo sticker). Looks like more than one cool feature will be borrowed from the Cadillac.

Wouldn't surprise me if there are other CTS-V parts used on the Z28

Originally Posted by njhardc0re

and I can't add a supercharger to my SS? Sooooo what's the big deal? Z-28 badges? HA!

If you think that the new Z28 is just a supercharger and a few badges, you're sadly mistaken

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

but it's an automatic.....

Is it me or do these posts mean nothing until we see it available to order at a dealer?

You joined the site years before you could order any 5th gen ...

[webslinger408]

GUESS IM GOING TO OWN TO CAMAROS !!!!

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

All 5th gen Camaros have dual exhaust.

...

No he is talking about the dual tips on each side.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by njhardc0re

and I can't add a supercharger to my SS? Sooooo what's the big deal? Z-28 badges? HA!

If you can add a supercharger, tear out your suspension and replace it with a better one, rip out/replace your exhaust, install new brakes, wheels, and tires, and add Z28 badges, then there's no big deal.

[walls]

Originally Posted by DarricSS

Awesome! Can't wait for the Z28 vs. GT500 threads...lmfao

It'll be an interesting comparison for sure. The GT500 is an absolutely stunning machine in SVTPP form...handling, steering, sound, etc...so hopefully GM answers with that level of tuning.

[Milk 1027]

Originally Posted by CUPRA

Hmmm, if this is it, the Z28 is indeed a nice looking car. The problem I have is this:

The speculation is that it's the Supercharged V8 out of the Cadillac with 556bhp. That is a nice motor.

However, last week, GM announced the new supercharger, GM backed for $7500 and reportedly good for 650+ bhp.

I have had my 2011 2SS for 3 weeks, and I know what I would rather do, and that is get that GM backed badboy on there for $7500, rather than lose out on the depreciation of my 2011 already, and then add yet more money to the price for a Z28, which guesstimations suggest will be mid to high $40's...

That's just me. I just kinda see GM backing themselves into an odd corner with this one. Please don't get me wrong, it is a very nice car, has all the heritage and history and I am not knocking that for one minute.

I just feel the 2SS with the GM supercharger gives you the best bang for the buck in this instance.

Go back and read that thread. To actually make that installation you will spend over $10K. And you don't get the wheels, tires, brakes, and all the other goodies that come with the Z28....

[SQUALO]

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

Go back and read that thread. To actually make that installation you will spend over $10K. And you don't get the wheels, tires, brakes, and all the other goodies that come with the Z28....

[bdstealth]

What to do?Trade or buy another one.

[MartiMcFly]

I see it around the GT500 price range but above. Which is out of my price range after its all said and done. I wonder if they are going to come with the 3 year 36,000 mile warranty. But to be honest with you the Corvette ZR1 has a price tag of $108,180 so would it be far fetched to see the Camaro reaching into the 60's?

[PQ]

Looks like an SS with a couple Bumble Bee dents in the front. I hope it's more than that.

[Moose]

Originally Posted by copyninja

Haha. Thanks for editing my post.

Just trying to do my job and keep things civil.

[motorhed]

sweet jesus. can't wait to see/hear it in person.

[walls]

@DG, that is not a GT500 in the spyshot. Wrong wheels, spoiler, no Shelby lettering, rear diffuser, etc.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by MartiMcFly

I see it around the GT500 price range but above. Which is out of my price range after its all said and done. I wonder if they are going to come with the 3 year 36,000 mile warranty. But to be honest with you the Corvette ZR1 has a price tag of $108,180 so would it be far fetched to see the Camaro reaching into the 60's?

Why would it come with less of a warranty than the ZR1 or CTS-V?