GM INSIDE NEWS ON NEW HP CAMARO

[Blue Maro Demon]

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...1/#post2238397

Looks like we will be getting a new nameplate folks...And the Z/28 will remain true to its heritage lighter & taking on the Boss.

[Apex Motorsports]

I like his thinking.

[camaroitalia]

Ok I read it, actually kind of makes sense. When did the ZL1 come about?

[FenwickHockey65]

We didn't confirm or deny that the "HP edition" would or would not be called the Z28. It was just an editorial.

[bobby35ny]

I said that the other day, maybe he read my post...
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...18#post2733718

[radz28]

If a car is purported to receive magnetic ride - which is a HANDLING option - why would it require a big bruiser name from the past?

This article means nothing to me. To suggest ZL1 is more representative to this new model makes no sense. ZL1 was a faily stripper-type car, too. ZL1 didn't have upgraded brakes, wheels, tires, shocks, etc. Why would a ZL1 need sports car parts? It was only a strip car, and wouldn't need everything already posted. A Z28-type car would need all those components.

This article makes no sense and justifies no reason why this car should be names ZL1.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by radz28

If a car is purported to receive magnetic ride - which is a HANDLING option - why would it require a big bruiser name from the past?

This article means nothing to me. To suggest ZL1 is more representative to this new model makes no sense. ZL1 was a faily stripper-type car, too. ZL1 didn't have upgraded brakes, wheels, tires, shocks, etc. Why would a ZL1 need sports car parts? It was only a strip car, and wouldn't need everything already posted. A Z28-type car would need all those components.

This article makes no sense and justifies no reason why this car should be names ZL1.

ZL1, iirc, wasn't a trim level, either. It was the engine designation enthusiasts labeled the car with. In my very humble opinion, the ZL1 designation has much less Camaro history behind it...and doesn't do the car justice.

Anyways...that commentary was nicely written...but it assumed a lot....

[radz28]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

ZL1, iirc, wasn't a trim level, either. It was the engine designation enthusiasts labeled the car with. In my very humble opinion, the ZL1 designation has much less Camaro history behind it...and doesn't do the car justice.

Anyways...that commentary was nicely written...but it assumed a lot....

I think ZL1 represents the pinnacle of strip performance, but I don't think GM's only going to focus on going straight. This isn't the 60s anymore, and to narrow the focus like that would be crazy. Z28 is a known name, and tied right to CAMARO.

Yeah - not a lot of known comments, but from the spy shots we've seen, I think there are at least a couple I can bank on. I hate assuming, but it's all I've got

[OldJedi]

I thought the article would have insider information but he was just giving his opinion just like the rest of us. Everybody keeps talking about this heavy weight 2 ton car not being able to take on whatever Ford and Dodge throw at us. Pedders and Pfadt have already shown that with the right suspension pieces the current 5th Gen. Camaro will destroy GT 500's, Boss 302's and it can hang right in there Z06 Corvettes. This HP Edition Camaro will have the balls to take on whatever dares to challenge it for supremacy and that is why it should be named Z28.

[radz28]

Originally Posted by OldJedi

I thought the article would have insider information but he was just giving his opinion just like the rest of us. Everybody keeps talking about this heavy weight 2 ton car not being able to take on whatever Ford and Dodge throw at us. Pedders and Pfadt have already shown that with the right suspension pieces the current 5th Gen. Camaro will destroy GT 500's, Boss 302's and it can hang right in there Z06 Corvettes. This HP Edition Camaro will have the balls to take on whatever dares to challenge it for supremacy and that is why it should be named Z28.

BEST POST OF THE DAY!!! KUDOs!!!

They always go back to the weight, but there are cars out there than can manage it well. Look at Godzilla! It may have AWD, but there's a lot of technology there, as well, that keeps it glued to the road. Sure, weight is the enemy of performance, but it is what it is, and as long as it's mangaged well, I'm not complaining.

It SHOULD be called Z28.

[ArkySS]

Still have to overcome the fact that SLP has the rights to ZL1?

[radz28]

Originally Posted by ArkySS

Still have to overcome the fact that SLP has the rights to ZL1?

I've read that, too, somewhere else. Maybe ZL1 will be available by then?... I doubt it, with all the advertising I see. Who really knows though?...

[2010 SSRS]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

I like his thinking.

+1

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by radz28

Yeah - not a lot of known comments, but from the spy shots we've seen, I think there are at least a couple I can bank on. I hate assuming, but it's all I've got

Oh, no -- I was talking about the linked writeup, not your post. That guys made a lot of assumptions when he issued his 'challenge'....

Originally Posted by radz28

Look at Godzilla!

Gah...I wish that thing wasn't nicknamed that, it's such a fail...Let the Z28 not be compared to it.