05-28-2010, 02:05 PM | #1 | |
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GM VP: Camaro Z28 confirmed (again)! 6th Gen Camaro on Alpha platform.
As reported on CAMARO5 HOMEPAGE.
It's been quite awhile since the last Camaro Z28 grumblings, so we're happy to send you off to the long weekend with some exciting Camaro Z28 (and just general Camaro and GM news)! Motortrend recently had an opportunity to interview GM's Vice President of Global Vehicle Engineering, Karl Stracke. In this interview, two open-secrets were once again confirmed:
This isn't the first time the Z28 has been alluded to of course, with past mentions by Al Oppenheiser, Ed Welburn, and GM Officials @ Carlisle. The Z28 test mule car was even spotted earlier this year during track testing in THESE PHOTOS. Here are other recent Camaro Z28 and 6th gen Camaro alpha news/rumors from our homepage: http://www.camaro5.com/index.php?s=z28 http://www.camaro5.com/index.php?s=alpha Here is the full Motortrend article: Quote:
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05-28-2010, 02:08 PM | #2 |
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05-28-2010, 02:10 PM | #3 |
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This is great news!
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05-28-2010, 02:12 PM | #4 |
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Gah... alpha....
I don't want to trade my car...... hmmmmm maybe the wife will want a 6th gen.....
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05-28-2010, 02:12 PM | #6 |
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Jeez mod squad, don't you guys ever do any real work?
Anyways.. Z28 and Alpha news for the weekend. I LIKE!
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05-28-2010, 02:13 PM | #7 |
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My boss probably hates me.
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05-28-2010, 02:16 PM | #8 | |
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But this is going to be making me think all night long, what is the heart of this car going to be |
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05-28-2010, 02:16 PM | #9 |
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I'm familiar with Zeta, but what does Alpha mean for the Z28?
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nvrmnd.... busted.
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05-28-2010, 02:18 PM | #11 |
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The Z28 referred to here will be the 5th generation Camaro Z28, still based on Zeta platform.
The 6th generation Camaro Z28 (assuming there will be one), will be based on the Alpha platform, as the rest of the 6th gen Camaro lineup.
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05-28-2010, 02:19 PM | #12 |
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So what's the deal? Gotta be a mod to post in here?
I'm not trading my car for a 6thGen. No way. Buuuuuut like Chris said, a whole new one is a thought. I'll make my own Z-28. |
05-28-2010, 02:20 PM | #13 |
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While we're on the subject, the advantages to changing the platform are important. The Alpha is a more flexible platform for more vehicles. Additionally, it weighs less and is a little smaller. This is years away.
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Technically speaking....I am the only one working....since its GREAT NEWS about my business!
Excellent weekend send-off....Enjoy the holiday! |
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