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macalot · 12-09-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevlar382

GM will build as many Z28s as people want, it's just that not many people want it. I wouldn't call that a limited production car.

Various folks at GM have stated multiple times that the 2014-2015 Z/28 will be limited to 2,000-2,500 units. We suspect because of the hand built 427s.

Mikebrinda · 12-09-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis

personally I think, and im sure we can all agree, this comparison is a little silly. a track car vs a standard car vs a overpowered grad touring car.

That's also the way I see it. Apples and oranges in many ways. Still interesting, but stretches the idea of, "comparing" because buyer profile for each car are different.

forklord · 12-09-2014, 01:20 PM

Those drivers suck balls. Worst video comparison ive seen. Also, why dont you just bounce the tach a few more times on the hellcat...

zbzo6 · 12-09-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by forklord

Those drivers suck balls. Worst video comparison ive seen. Also, why dont you just bounce the tach a few more times on the hellcat...

I agree those drivers were not good.

christianmotox · 12-09-2014, 03:26 PM

Did anyone else cringe at the 6:40 minute mark??

The Z/28 didn't looked like it was being pushed at all, its time should have been much lower.

Sheepdog · 12-10-2014, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mikel441

Well, that was fun! Z-28 is soo bad ass.

If only they had painted it the correct color.

Sheepdog · 12-10-2014, 12:43 AM

Also noticed the Z was the only car that did not squeal the tires going around the curves.

Fiftydriver · 12-10-2014, 12:56 AM

Took a few things away from this video:

1. Challanger, obviously Dodge needs to invest a bit more in putting that power to the ground. In my opinion, I am sure its fun as hell to drive but worthless. Rated at 707 HP, it looks like its only able to put half that much to the ground. Kind of embarrassing to have that much power and have no way to use it other then burn off tires at will. Not that that is a bad thing but really, what good is it.

2. The Mustang is looking like their sedan line of cars instead of their muscle car. Obviously they have done some work seeing what Chevy did with their Camaro and made similar upgrades to the stang to make it a better road car, still, the look is much to refined for me. Hope the new Camaro does not go the same direction.

3. It appeared to me that the guy was driving the Z pretty conservatively. In both the stang and hellcat, you could hear the tires chirp a couple times or flat out loose the rear end a few times with the hellcat. Maybe that's just a testament to the grip of the Z but I would like to see all three cars driven to their limits by a professional driver and see what the final numbers would be. I would bet the Z would go under 1.40 easily.

LS3 SSRS · 12-10-2014, 07:00 AM

Yet again why I HATE some of these companies that have no clue how to compare vehicles or write an honest review. Hmmm all the push for the Mustank, wonder how much they paid, lol. I mean it was so close to the Z-28, how would it stack to the 1LE??? They should have had real profesional driver who could use the vehicles to their full potential and not what seemed like a scared driver. That HellKat seemed like a beast and I bet would do amazing in a straight line and would say be a better comparison ZL1 and the new Z06.

Mikamaro · 12-10-2014, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011ss/rs

I want one of each...

Yeah exactly! Great car reviews about 3 top 2015 muscle cars. That 's all this is.Fun fun fun

SEVEN-OH JOE · 12-10-2014, 09:03 AM

This "comparo" of the three most enthusiastic current versions from each company is intended to drive traffic on their site. Plain and simple. Something for everyone.

Z/28s have been clocked @ Gingerman numerous times in sub-1:40s. It's brakes are so beyond those of either other candidate, here. This Z/28 needed the "driver mod".

JamesZL1 · 12-10-2014, 09:32 AM

We need the STIG!

SVThis · 12-10-2014, 07:58 PM

I think Automobile needs to hire Randy Pobst. That dude sucked about as bad as me at Gingerman

b4z · 12-11-2014, 08:10 AM

if I had a Z28 I would put all of the factory sound insulation back in and then do a mild cam and headers to add about 40-50hp to more than make up the weight penalty.

the car has so much grip and so much braking that the driver was clearly not up to the car. I noticed in at least 2 turns he entered faster in the mustang and was not getting on the power early enough.

12-09-2014, 01:20 PM	#31
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12-09-2014, 03:26 PM	#33
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	Did anyone else cringe at the 6:40 minute mark?? The Z/28 didn't looked like it was being pushed at all, its time should have been much lower. __________________

12-10-2014, 12:56 AM	#36
Fiftydriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS RJT L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Shaw, Montana Posts: 1,242	Took a few things away from this video: 1. Challanger, obviously Dodge needs to invest a bit more in putting that power to the ground. In my opinion, I am sure its fun as hell to drive but worthless. Rated at 707 HP, it looks like its only able to put half that much to the ground. Kind of embarrassing to have that much power and have no way to use it other then burn off tires at will. Not that that is a bad thing but really, what good is it. 2. The Mustang is looking like their sedan line of cars instead of their muscle car. Obviously they have done some work seeing what Chevy did with their Camaro and made similar upgrades to the stang to make it a better road car, still, the look is much to refined for me. Hope the new Camaro does not go the same direction. 3. It appeared to me that the guy was driving the Z pretty conservatively. In both the stang and hellcat, you could hear the tires chirp a couple times or flat out loose the rear end a few times with the hellcat. Maybe that's just a testament to the grip of the Z but I would like to see all three cars driven to their limits by a professional driver and see what the final numbers would be. I would bet the Z would go under 1.40 easily. __________________ Fiftydriver 2010 SSRS, RJTC, L99, Maggie 2300 SC, 3.4" pulley, Roto-Fab CAI, Dynatech Supermaxx LT headers, Dynatech High Flow cats, Corsa Cat back exhaust, Dual Elite Engineering catch can, MSD wires and Jannetty custom tune, JRE custom diff w/ posi mod, 3.91 LPE gears, Pfaht trailing arms, Pfaht trailing arm and Diff bushings, drop springs and sport sway bars front and back, Fesler dual guage pillar pod w/ AM Cobalt Boost and A/F guages. More to come!!

12-10-2014, 09:32 AM	#40
JamesZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro, 2015 C7 A6 Z51 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 396	We need the STIG! __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Texas Speed Headers, Texas Speed X-Pipe, Texas Speed LS3-B Blower Cam, Metco 9.10" Crank Pulley, Metco 2.5 Upper Pulley, ID 850 Injectors, LPE Ported Throttle Body, Alky Control Methanol kit, E2 Catch Can, 610HP / 608 Torque.

12-10-2014, 07:58 PM	#41
SVThis Drives: 2013 1LE 1SS Victory Red 1 of 76 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 425 View My Garage	I think Automobile needs to hire Randy Pobst. That dude sucked about as bad as me at Gingerman __________________ 2013 1SS 1LE Victory Red. 187 CAM-C

12-10-2014, 12:43 AM	#35
Sheepdog Drives: Karen My Camaro Wife Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA!! USA!! Posts: 31	Also noticed the Z was the only car that did not squeal the tires going around the curves.

12-10-2014, 07:00 AM	#37
LS3 SSRS Evl Bee Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Cyber Gray Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vegas Posts: 69 View My Garage	Yet again why I HATE some of these companies that have no clue how to compare vehicles or write an honest review. Hmmm all the push for the Mustank, wonder how much they paid, lol. I mean it was so close to the Z-28, how would it stack to the 1LE??? They should have had real profesional driver who could use the vehicles to their full potential and not what seemed like a scared driver. That HellKat seemed like a beast and I bet would do amazing in a straight line and would say be a better comparison ZL1 and the new Z06.

12-10-2014, 09:03 AM	#39
SEVEN-OH JOE Account Suspended Drives: some to distraction Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 627	This "comparo" of the three most enthusiastic current versions from each company is intended to drive traffic on their site. Plain and simple. Something for everyone. Z/28s have been clocked @ Gingerman numerous times in sub-1:40s. It's brakes are so beyond those of either other candidate, here. This Z/28 needed the "driver mod".

12-11-2014, 08:10 AM	#42
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,425	if I had a Z28 I would put all of the factory sound insulation back in and then do a mild cam and headers to add about 40-50hp to more than make up the weight penalty. the car has so much grip and so much braking that the driver was clearly not up to the car. I noticed in at least 2 turns he entered faster in the mustang and was not getting on the power early enough.