GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon

GMusa · 06-29-2009, 04:48 PM

Wink, Wink: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon

According to the well-connected boys over at Camaro5, General Motors will indeed produce a Chevrolet Camaro Z28 after all... and they've even scored some details on the hi-po offering.

According to Camaro5 user Hiney1 who attended a special question and answer session at the Carlisle Nationals this weekend (seen above), a Z28 will arrive after the Camaro Convertible, itself expected in the spring of 2011.

The Z28 will reportedly make use of some sort of high-output LS-based engine (C'mon, guys! You're killing us!), and it will incorporate a hood similar to that of the Bumblebee edition, along with a unique grille, the usual spate of graphics and emblems, and perhaps even a tweaked rear-end. Thanks for the tip, Jay!

[Source: Camaro5]

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/29/w...ms-camaro-z28/

JerryL · 06-29-2009, 05:06 PM

They "have" to use this brand/logo.........it is VERY valuable and comes with a very good image. Unlike many psuedo-performance names from the past.
Hopefully the end product will be worthy of the name. The pieces are there to make it so.

GMusa · 06-29-2009, 05:20 PM

Lets just hope GM has decided to build the Z28 despite saying otherwise.

RamJet502 · 06-29-2009, 06:37 PM

That's a long wait

Taglane · 06-29-2009, 06:45 PM

I can wait. The SS is good enough as a placeholder. They should be focused on more important products anyway.

Dr. Show-Me · 06-29-2009, 09:35 PM

Wow, this is awesome: a "pony car" with a supercharged V8 and a convertible, coming in 2 years.

Or, just go down to your Ford store tomorrow....

landjet06 · 06-30-2009, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Show-Me

Wow, this is awesome: a "pony car" with a supercharged V8 and a convertible, coming in 2 years.

Or, just go down to your Ford store tomorrow....

One big difference,the Ford store doesn't have the Camaro,just a run of the mill,old in the tooth Mustang!

Xenon · 06-30-2009, 03:35 AM

I'm hoping for an LS7 and magnetic ride control on the Z28.

tamatt27 · 06-30-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenon

I'm hoping for an LS7 and magnetic ride control on the Z28.

It's not gonna have the LS7.

2002z7d · 06-30-2009, 09:17 AM

The article also said that the convertible is not due until Spring 2011. That's two years from now. Come on with it already. Tired of waiting.

SigEpCutlass · 06-30-2009, 09:37 AM

YAYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Z28 owners will be looking at GT500's in their rear view mirror.

goblue · 06-30-2009, 09:42 AM

You can drive a Z28 right now. It's called the CTS-V. Same powertrain, very similar platforms...maybe even better performance, we'll see...

Millefune · 06-30-2009, 10:16 AM

Cadman · 06-30-2009, 10:35 AM

Will this thing be slotted between the V6 and the SS or will it be the top dog? If so, the price will probably be close to $50K, and that's quite steep (depending on the specs, of course).

johnny smallblock · 06-30-2009, 10:51 AM

Of course they were going to build it. C'mon, did you guys really think GM wouldn't? Why?

Because a couple of anti-govt idiots think the guy who owned a 300C doesn't like horsepower?

06-29-2009, 04:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
GMusa 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. U.S.A! Posts: 3,101	GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon Wink, Wink: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon According to the well-connected boys over at Camaro5, General Motors will indeed produce a Chevrolet Camaro Z28 after all... and they've even scored some details on the hi-po offering. According to Camaro5 user Hiney1 who attended a special question and answer session at the Carlisle Nationals this weekend (seen above), a Z28 will arrive after the Camaro Convertible, itself expected in the spring of 2011. The Z28 will reportedly make use of some sort of high-output LS-based engine (C'mon, guys! You're killing us!), and it will incorporate a hood similar to that of the Bumblebee edition, along with a unique grille, the usual spate of graphics and emblems, and perhaps even a tweaked rear-end. Thanks for the tip, Jay! [Source: Camaro5] http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/29/w...ms-camaro-z28/ __________________ -JD My Ride: 2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe (Getting ready to trade up!) Project Car: 1969 Javelin SST 290 Family's Cars: -2010 Ford Fusion SE (Sport Blue) -2007 Chevy Cobalt Sedan LT -2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT -1997 Chevy Camaro V6 30th Anniversary Edition -1998 Ford Taurus SE -1997 Oldsmobile Acheiva Sedan Last edited by GMusa : 06-29-2009 at 05:19 PM.

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JerryL 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Drives: Audi,VW.....14 former Camaros Posts: 665	Re: Wink, Wink: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't com They "have" to use this brand/logo.........it is VERY valuable and comes with a very good image. Unlike many psuedo-performance names from the past. Hopefully the end product will be worthy of the name. The pieces are there to make it so.

06-29-2009, 05:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
GMusa 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. U.S.A! Posts: 3,101	Re: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon Lets just hope GM has decided to build the Z28 despite saying otherwise. __________________ -JD My Ride: 2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe (Getting ready to trade up!) Project Car: 1969 Javelin SST 290 Family's Cars: -2010 Ford Fusion SE (Sport Blue) -2007 Chevy Cobalt Sedan LT -2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT -1997 Chevy Camaro V6 30th Anniversary Edition -1998 Ford Taurus SE -1997 Oldsmobile Acheiva Sedan

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Taglane 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Windsor, CA Drives: SL-2, F-150, Celebrity Posts: 958	Re: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon I can wait. The SS is good enough as a placeholder. They should be focused on more important products anyway. __________________ Don't hate. Appreciate.

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06-29-2009, 09:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dr. Show-Me 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,919	Re: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon Wow, this is awesome: a "pony car" with a supercharged V8 and a convertible, coming in 2 years. Or, just go down to your Ford store tomorrow....

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Xenon 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 5,840	Re: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon I'm hoping for an LS7 and magnetic ride control on the Z28. __________________

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2002z7d 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Atlanta Drives: 2002 Camaro SS convertible Posts: 29	Re: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon The article also said that the convertible is not due until Spring 2011. That's two years from now. Come on with it already. Tired of waiting. __________________ Those who stand for nothing fall for anything

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SigEpCutlass 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Side Chicago Drives: 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL Posts: 719	Re: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon YAYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Z28 owners will be looking at GT500's in their rear view mirror. __________________ - Mike K. Current: 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 4AT - Mine 2000 Subaru Outback AWD 5MT - Mine 2004 Mazda Mazda6s 5AT - Wife's Future: 2011/2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS (6spd manual - Rally Yellow) OR 2011/2012 Buick Regal GS (6spd manual w/ AWD PLEASE) "I don't view Toyota as an insurmountable obstacle that GM can't vanquish." - MAXIMUM Bob Lutz BUICK - The new class of world class

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goblue 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4,733	Re: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon You can drive a Z28 right now. It's called the CTS-V. Same powertrain, very similar platforms...maybe even better performance, we'll see... __________________ VOLTEC is the future of everything automotive. A plug in Prius is not the same as a VOLT. Hydrogen is dead. 8 speed transmissions are irrelevant. VOLT will not have zipties

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Millefune 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vacaville, CA Drives: 2006 GTO, 1997 SC2 Posts: 1,182	Re: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon Yay! __________________ "People meet, and people part. This meeting may truly be as insignificant as a ripple in the ocean, but that's alright. I'm going to enjoy it as much as I can, while it lasts." - Shido Jennifer: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2913762

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Cadman 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 185	Re: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28... but it isn't coming soon Will this thing be slotted between the V6 and the SS or will it be the top dog? If so, the price will probably be close to $50K, and that's quite steep (depending on the specs, of course).

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