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2cnd chance · 03-27-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by camarofreak

It would be funny if the nearly 600hp car (ZL1) is a more streetable version than the 500hp car.

Why is that funny? The ZL1 is a GT of course it's more streetable than a true track ready car.

joeybsyc · 03-27-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

Crank windows and vinyl weighs more.

No it doesn't. And taking out the console would save even more weight... How cool would it look with just a rubber boot on the tunnel with a 6 speed stick poking out?

v8 · 03-27-2013, 09:08 PM

The Z/28 is designed to what it should be a great track car, and a great track star it will be. It will be one of the best cars on the track and a halo car for GM. If someone wants a street brawler then a ZL1 or GT500 are better options, but on the track, the Z28 will rule

FINALLYSATISFIED · 03-27-2013, 09:10 PM

Me personally I wished GM made the Z/28 available with more options, leave it up to the consumer/dealership to order there Z/28 the way they want meaning (A/C, Premium Speakers, Mylink, etc). To just not offer it period is a bit drastic, but kudos to them bringing the hallowed name back. Just depends now if people want the "refreshed" model or the all new model coming on a different platform MY16. I don't think I'll be getting the MY14 Z/28 as its not practical, because I'll end up adding Speakers and whatever else I wish it came with, so i'll settle to keep what I have and enjoy it and wait until the 6th Gen.

I was hoping for GM to announce some sort of Safety tech package like blind-spot mirror sensors and or front-end collision sensor. I'm guessing that will have to wait for the 6th Gen.

It appears the ZL1 was ahead of its time as to why the MY14 will include the same front fascia. Now all models have a very distinctive look which I like.

2cnd chance · 03-27-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by joeybsyc

No it doesn't. And taking out the console would save even more weight... How cool would it look with just a rubber boot on the tunnel with a 6 speed stick poking out?

Uh yes. We've had an ex GM engineer helping us design the Z28 for years and he's brought those very things up in our discussions. I mentioned nothing about the console.

CamaroTom · 03-27-2013, 09:12 PM

Its 2013 not 1969!! No radio really? I think its just plain stupid they stripped down the car to save what a 100lbs? They should of started with a loaded SS platform and added the Z28 goodies to that.

2cnd chance · 03-27-2013, 09:14 PM

Add what you want. There's a whole big aftermarket out there.

ToolFan66 · 03-27-2013, 09:16 PM

Like I said if you want the badge buy one. The Z/28 is supposed to be a strip down track car you either get it or you don't..

You have the option of a SS, ZL1, 1LE..

It's a Race/Track Car!! I don't understand how some of you don't understand that..

Apex Motorsports · 03-27-2013, 09:16 PM

It isn't track only, it is just track oriented. That is what a Z/28 is. It isn't meant for everyone and, ironically, that makes more people want it.

2cnd chance · 03-27-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ToolFan66

Like I said if you want the badge buy one. The Z/28 is supposed to be a strip down track car you either get it or you don't..

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

It isn't track only, it is just track oriented. That is what a Z/28 is. It isn't meant for everyone and, ironically, that makes more people want it.

Exactly Guys!

DarkneSS · 03-27-2013, 09:19 PM

What else could a new model have been? The only other model they could have come out with would have been some kind of V6 performance package but the market for that is too small.

ToolFan66 · 03-27-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccinator

Its 2013 not 1969!! No radio really? I think its just plain stupid they stripped down the car to save what a 100lbs? They should of started with a loaded SS platform and added the Z28 goodies to that.

And what are the Z/28 goodies?

The car is what it's supposed to be. All the goodies are in it..

14pilot · 03-27-2013, 09:21 PM

NO... GM nailed it !!!

This is what the Z/28 should be.

ToolFan66 · 03-27-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

It isn't track only, it is just track oriented. That is what a Z/28 is. It isn't meant for everyone and, ironically, that makes more people want it.

Worded better. That's what I was shooting for.. I'm sure you knew where I was going with it..

03-27-2013, 09:08 PM	#17
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	The Z/28 is designed to what it should be a great track car, and a great track star it will be. It will be one of the best cars on the track and a halo car for GM. If someone wants a street brawler then a ZL1 or GT500 are better options, but on the track, the Z28 will rule __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

03-27-2013, 09:16 PM	#22
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	Like I said if you want the badge buy one. The Z/28 is supposed to be a strip down track car you either get it or you don't.. You have the option of a SS, ZL1, 1LE.. It's a Race/Track Car!! I don't understand how some of you don't understand that.. __________________ KooKs LT Headers, Borla S-Type cat back, RotoFab CAI, Bo White PTB, RMCR tune...

03-27-2013, 09:10 PM	#18
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,502	Me personally I wished GM made the Z/28 available with more options, leave it up to the consumer/dealership to order there Z/28 the way they want meaning (A/C, Premium Speakers, Mylink, etc). To just not offer it period is a bit drastic, but kudos to them bringing the hallowed name back. Just depends now if people want the "refreshed" model or the all new model coming on a different platform MY16. I don't think I'll be getting the MY14 Z/28 as its not practical, because I'll end up adding Speakers and whatever else I wish it came with, so i'll settle to keep what I have and enjoy it and wait until the 6th Gen. I was hoping for GM to announce some sort of Safety tech package like blind-spot mirror sensors and or front-end collision sensor. I'm guessing that will have to wait for the 6th Gen. It appears the ZL1 was ahead of its time as to why the MY14 will include the same front fascia. Now all models have a very distinctive look which I like.

03-27-2013, 09:12 PM	#20
CamaroTom Drives: 1/70 2013 BRM 2SS RS 1LE NPP NAV Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 1,082	Its 2013 not 1969!! No radio really? I think its just plain stupid they stripped down the car to save what a 100lbs? They should of started with a loaded SS platform and added the Z28 goodies to that.

03-27-2013, 09:14 PM	#21
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	Add what you want. There's a whole big aftermarket out there.

03-27-2013, 09:16 PM	#23
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	It isn't track only, it is just track oriented. That is what a Z/28 is. It isn't meant for everyone and, ironically, that makes more people want it.

03-27-2013, 09:19 PM	#25
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	What else could a new model have been? The only other model they could have come out with would have been some kind of V6 performance package but the market for that is too small.