[Mr. Wyndham]

I got a little bored this evening...and spent about an hour or so researching some of the cars on the market right now, like the Scion/Subaru RWD thingy, and the Cadillac ATS...to try and put together what I think could be a realistic lineup of Camaros for the next generation.

I had posted something like this a LONG time ago before the 5th-gen came out...and so I figured it might be fun, if nothing else, to do it again.

Just know...on the front end...I have NO idea if this is anywhere close to what's going on. I sincerely doubt even those who might be working on the car right now have things this nailed down. The content below is strictly guesswork done with some quick number crunching from today's cars...

Let me know what you think! Could be as fun a conversation as any...

**All models available as Coupe & Convertible, automatic or manual transmission**

Camaro LS - > Competes with: Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Subaru/Toyota RWD love-child.
Cost: $23,800

Size: 183” L, 72” W, 54” H
Weight: 3275 lbs
Standard Engine: Turbo 4-cylinder (280hp, 265lbs tq)
Estimated performance: 0-60: 5.6 sec, ¼ mile: 14.0, .90g
MPG: 20city/33hwy

• Optional RS performance package adds: Brembo 4-piston brakes, more aggressively geared rear differential, performance summer tire, and a few special-treatment appearance modifications like spoilers, etc. (Cost: $3000)

RS Performance package increases performance....0-60: 5.4 sec, 1/4 mile: 13.9, .96g

Camaro LT - > Competes with Hyundai Genesis Coupe V6, Nissan 370z, Ford Mustang V6
Cost: $27,500

Changes from LS –
Weight: 3400
Standard Engine: TT 3.6L V6 (380hp, 375lbs tq)
Estimated Performance: 0-60: 4.5, ¼ mile: 12.9, .90g
MPG 18/29

• Optional RS performance package, adds: Brembo 4-piston brakes, more aggressively geared rear differential, performance summer tire, and a few special-treatment appearance modifications like spoilers, etc. (Cost: $3000)

RS Performance package increases performance...0-60: 4.5 sec, 1/4 mile: 12.8, .96g

Camaro Z28 - > Competes with: Ford Mustang GT, Dodge Challenger
Cost: $35,500

Changes from LT –
Weight: 3500 lbs
Standard Engine: Gen V LT1 V8 (465hp, 455lbs tq)
Estimated Performance: 0-60: 4.2 sec 0-60, ¼ mile: 12.4, .95g
MPG: 17/26

Includes (as standard equipment) unique badging inside and out, larger diameter wheels & slightly wider tires than LT (standard performance all-season), aero effects, some aluminum (and other lightweight components), performance gearing, and RS components standard (like Brembo brakes). Standard suspension stiffer than LT, but still compliant.

• Optional 1LE package available on 1Z base trim level: Similar to current 1LE package, cost $4000 (increases performance to 0-60: 4.0 sec, ¼ mile: 12.2, 1.05g). Idea here is a competition-legal Z28. No extra badging.
  
• Optional SS package available on 2Z trim level: Includes NPP exhaust, ZL1 wheel/tire & drivetrain components, MR suspension, and C7 Corvette’s new Drive Mode Selector & PTM system. Cost - $5500 (increases performance to 0-60: 4.0 sec, ¼ mile: 12.2, 1.1g) No extra badging.
  
• Stand-alone Options: Carbon Fiber body panels (roof, hood, decklid), performance interior appointments (like seats, suede, and aluminum pedals), and NPP Exhaust.

Camaro ZL1 - > Decimates: Mustang GT500 (?), anyone else wanna play?
Cost: $60,000+

Changes from Z28 –
Weight: 3650
Standard Engine: Gen V “LTx” TTV8 (615hp, 600lbs tq)
Estimated Performance: 0-60 3.7, ¼ mile: 11.7, 1.1g
MPG: 15/23

Fully Loaded: SS package components standard, huge brakes (maybe even Carbon Ceramic??), sport seats, forged wheels, NPP exhaust, Carbon Fiber body panels, etc, etc.

In my fantasy land above...I'd seriously, seriously consider trading my 5th-gen ZL1 in for a 6th-gen Z28 w/ SS package, Carbon Fiber body panels, and all the trimmings...

Which would you pick? Is your dream 6th-gen lineup different?