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Jimmy67 · 03-29-2013, 04:04 PM

This is a Q/A fact from GM.
Q= "How fast will the Z/28 be in the quarter mile?"
A= The true performance of the Z28 will be measured in lap times, not straight line performance. To preserve the track-focused nature of the Z/28, it doesn't have the strengthened differential and half shafts of the Zl1, and is not recommended for drag racing. The new Z/28 is designed to be the most track-capable Camaro ever produced by the factory.

So Cal Camaro · 03-29-2013, 04:10 PM

My take, they are building this in the same style as the GTS Porsche came out with, stripped down track cars...I think it is very cool that GM is building the Z28 at all and especially as a track car...I already have a 1LE, but would love to have one of these and maybe will buy one...

sasquash1984 · 03-29-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy67

This is a Q/A fact from GM.
Q= "How fast will the Z/28 be in the quarter mile?"
A= The true performance of the Z28 will be measured in lap times, not straight line performance. To preserve the track-focused nature of the Z/28, it doesn't have the strengthened differential and half shafts of the Zl1, and is not recommended for drag racing. The new Z/28 is designed to be the most track-capable Camaro ever produced by the factory.

so im faster then lol jk jk

90503 · 03-29-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy67

This is a Q/A fact from GM.
Q= "How fast will the Z/28 be in the quarter mile?"
A= The true performance of the Z28 will be measured in lap times, not straight line performance. To preserve the track-focused nature of the Z/28, it doesn't have the strengthened differential and half shafts of the Zl1, and is not recommended for drag racing. The new Z/28 is designed to be the most track-capable Camaro ever produced by the factory.

Correct, for it's "true performance"....It was stated in the Auto-Show video that additionally "...0-60, 1/4 mile can be done, if that's what you want to do..."

PhoenixZL1 · 03-29-2013, 04:54 PM

That's absolutely disappointing that it's going to be super expensive. I had a feeling they would make it to be the autocross version of the COPO.

maroman1138 · 03-29-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy67

This is a Q/A fact from GM.
Q= "How fast will the Z/28 be in the quarter mile?"
A= The true performance of the Z28 will be measured in lap times, not straight line performance. To preserve the track-focused nature of the Z/28, it doesn't have the strengthened differential and half shafts of the Zl1, and is not recommended for drag racing. The new Z/28 is designed to be the most track-capable Camaro ever produced by the factory.

That's totally stupid on GM's part. Really?! How many effin people really track cars?! Seriously! The Z needs to be affordable. In the 90's & early 2000's, there were both and the cost difference was not that outrageous. Who gives a shit about track racing?!

87GNX · 03-29-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by maroman1138

That's totally stupid on GM's part. Really?! How many effin people really track cars?! Seriously! The Z needs to be affordable. In the 90's & early 2000's, there were both and the cost difference was not that outrageous. Who gives a shit about track racing?!

Exactly. This is why Ford is owning the streets atm in the pony car wars....GM needs top shed alot of weight!

Bhobbs · 03-29-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Russo

at least 40hp... Hyundai picked up 24hp by going DI in their 3.8 v6, so I know Ford can get more with a larger displacement engine...

for $80k I would buy a z06, or even an M3 and be just as happy

Well, in that case, it will be interesting to see where the gen 5 small blocks end up power wise.

Bhobbs · 03-29-2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by maroman1138

That's totally stupid on GM's part. Really?! How many effin people really track cars?! Seriously! The Z needs to be affordable. In the 90's & early 2000's, there were both and the cost difference was not that outrageous. Who gives a shit about track racing?!

People who buy a Z/28.

Don't buy the Z/28 if you don't like it. Don't complain about the Z/28 not being what you want when you don't want a real Z/28.

Stingray23 · 03-29-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by maroman1138

That's totally stupid on GM's part. Really?! How many effin people really track cars?! Seriously! The Z needs to be affordable. In the 90's & early 2000's, there were both and the cost difference was not that outrageous. Who gives a shit about track racing?!

Who gives a shit about straightline performance only?

Stingray23 · 03-29-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

People who buy a Z/28.

Don't buy the Z/28 if you don't like it. Don't complain about the Z/28 not being what you want when you don't want a real Z/28.

maroman1138 · 03-29-2013, 05:26 PM

Hell, my 1SS is pretty much a stripped down model with a badass LS3, nice Brembo brakes with the RS package and I paid 33 for it. So just dropping a 427 and some carbon fiber brakes is justification for (speculating at this point) a $50 - 60,000.00 price tag? something ain't right in the world. That b@tch should be way less than the ZL1. With my mods I would still be quicker than this Z (stock) and my mods were approx. 5 grand aaannd the Z is really not much lighter than my LS3. Sorry guys I just don't understand. You can opt out for A/C and it does not have magnetic ride suspension but has a suspension that's rougher than the SS's? Cmon' GM. That 427 ain't that damn much.

maroman1138 · 03-29-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingray23

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Who gives a shit about straightline performance only?

More than you obviously think!

maroman1138 · 03-29-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

People who buy a Z/28.

Don't buy the Z/28 if you don't like it. Don't complain about the Z/28 not being what you want when you don't want a real Z/28.

Seriously? Your going there? How many people in the 60's 70's, 80's and so forth actually took there Z's to the f&$kin track? Cmon buddy.

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So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	My take, they are building this in the same style as the GTS Porsche came out with, stripped down track cars...I think it is very cool that GM is building the Z28 at all and especially as a track car...I already have a 1LE, but would love to have one of these and maybe will buy one... __________________

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maroman1138 Drives: 2011 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston TX. Posts: 439 View My Garage	Hell, my 1SS is pretty much a stripped down model with a badass LS3, nice Brembo brakes with the RS package and I paid 33 for it. So just dropping a 427 and some carbon fiber brakes is justification for (speculating at this point) a $50 - 60,000.00 price tag? something ain't right in the world. That b@tch should be way less than the ZL1. With my mods I would still be quicker than this Z (stock) and my mods were approx. 5 grand aaannd the Z is really not much lighter than my LS3. Sorry guys I just don't understand. You can opt out for A/C and it does not have magnetic ride suspension but has a suspension that's rougher than the SS's? Cmon' GM. That 427 ain't that damn much. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 - Stage II Ported Heads, Stage II Comp Cam, Ported T.B., Hurst Shifter - 0BX LT Headers - CAT delete, Pype Bomb Axle-Back Exhaust - Muffler delete - 4.5 Resonated tips, Spectre CAI, - 480 RWHP 442 TRQ. Dyno tuned by ARD.

03-29-2013, 04:04 PM	#155
Jimmy67 Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 3	This is a Q/A fact from GM. Q= "How fast will the Z/28 be in the quarter mile?" A= The true performance of the Z28 will be measured in lap times, not straight line performance. To preserve the track-focused nature of the Z/28, it doesn't have the strengthened differential and half shafts of the Zl1, and is not recommended for drag racing. The new Z/28 is designed to be the most track-capable Camaro ever produced by the factory.

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PhoenixZL1 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MD Posts: 299	That's absolutely disappointing that it's going to be super expensive. I had a feeling they would make it to be the autocross version of the COPO.