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Scott 78 · 03-29-2013, 01:37 PM

Anyone else upset that the Z/28 will cost more than a ZL1? I know it has the LS7 and Carbon brakes but come on. It's a stripped down car. The purpose of this car should be so that we don't have to buy a brand new SS off the lot and strip it to be a track car.
No radio or A/C and no S/C and you're gonna charge more than a ZL1. I love Chevy and I love my Camaro, but that just feels wrong and insulting.

JusticePete · 03-29-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott 78

Anyone else upset that the Z/28 will cost more than a ZL1? I know it has the LS7 and Carbon brakes but come on. It's a stripped down car. The purpose of this car should be so that we don't have to buy a brand new SS off the lot and strip it to be a track car.
No radio or A/C and no S/C and you're gonna charge more than a ZL1. I love Chevy and I love my Camaro, but that just feels wrong and insulting.

Scott,

There is an enormous amount of engineering in the all new Z/28. The Z/28 TEAM built a road course animal. The wheel and tire selection alone cost a fortune. Not for the incredibly light weight wheels or for the street legal 'slicks', but because they had to crash test the Z/28 at the new lower ride height. The new wiring harness with wires deleted for various deleted components had to be validated. The aero package alone cost a fortune in wind tunnel work and design. This is not a stripped down car like those of the past. This is a purpose built car that is the perfect daily drive for the hard core enthusiast and a seriously bad axx track car. Consider it a bargain compared to a Z06 Carbon.

TooCool5 · 03-29-2013, 02:16 PM

Is that a bigger trunk opening I see, can't tell by the pic.

RubyCamaro · 03-29-2013, 02:42 PM

Congrats OP on being chosen to be there. I was excited just to be able to view it live but can only imagine how exciting it was for you to be there. Thanks for sharing some it with us. Great pics. I am a bit jealous. Enjoy that permagrin!

Yeah, I am liking some of it some better and am sure it will all look better in person. I do appreciate all the engineering and performance they contain. I did not like the first pics I saw of the 5th gen front end either. I thought it looked angry (which is still better than the Mustang which I still think just looks sad in the face). I know I will not be getting either of them and am glad I have mine. I know this is a "refresh" and that the 6th gen is on the way. I just can't help feeling a bit sad that my original 5th gen is now the "old style" but I still love it the best.

nosrettap58 · 03-29-2013, 02:47 PM

Is it just me or is the 2014 merely a refresh with ZL-1 styling cues. And why can't they design a dash that isn't BUTT-UGLY???

camaro2lt · 03-29-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TooCool5

Is that a bigger trunk opening I see, can't tell by the pic.

i think it is the same size but maybe a litte bit bigger because of the new lid and rear fascia

JusticePete · 03-29-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2lt

i think it is the same size but maybe a litte bit bigger because of the new lid and rear fascia

The deck lid opening is the same. The 2014 deck lid includes the third taillight.

"prima"Donna · 03-29-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2lt

yea it's a matte color satin matte i think they call it but it's not going to make it to production

+1

Scott said it will be repainted Summit White

GroundhogSS · 03-29-2013, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the report. Great pics. What an exciting time that must have been. When the Camaro SS was on stage and the center turntable was still empty, I knew something else was coming. How great that it was the Z/28.

camaro2lt · 03-29-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GroundhogSS

Thanks for the report. Great pics. What an exciting time that must have been. When the Camaro SS was on stage and the center turntable was still empty, I knew something else was coming. How great that it was the Z/28.

thank you......i did think something was up when they brought out the camaro ss and lef the turn table empty......but it was truly a moment that will live in the mind forever....i hope everyone will get the chance to go to a press event, it is the coolest thing ever

25thanniversary · 03-29-2013, 06:00 PM

Nice thanks for sharing. Everyone keep hating on the tail lights. Don't they resemble the 2nd gen in a way?

camaro2lt · 03-29-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 25thanniversary

Nice thanks for sharing. Everyone keep hating on the tail lights. Don't they resemble the 2nd gen in a way?

pics do not do the justice on these tailights.....they look 100x better in person.....they are very old skool looing but new in a way that they are all led and the reverese lights are built into them

camaro2lt · 03-29-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nosrettap58

Is it just me or is the 2014 merely a refresh with ZL-1 styling cues. And why can't they design a dash that isn't BUTT-UGLY???

cost alot of money to please everyone....i personaly like the 2012-2014 dash..the 2010 dash looked like junk

camaro2lt · 03-29-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jay_beltran805

Will we see any pictures of the 1LE soon?

not sure on that but i hope soon

03-29-2013, 02:16 PM	#73
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Is that a bigger trunk opening I see, can't tell by the pic. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

03-29-2013, 02:42 PM	#74
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Congrats OP on being chosen to be there. I was excited just to be able to view it live but can only imagine how exciting it was for you to be there. Thanks for sharing some it with us. Great pics. I am a bit jealous. Enjoy that permagrin! Yeah, I am liking some of it some better and am sure it will all look better in person. I do appreciate all the engineering and performance they contain. I did not like the first pics I saw of the 5th gen front end either. I thought it looked angry (which is still better than the Mustang which I still think just looks sad in the face). I know I will not be getting either of them and am glad I have mine. I know this is a "refresh" and that the 6th gen is on the way. I just can't help feeling a bit sad that my original 5th gen is now the "old style" but I still love it the best. __________________

03-29-2013, 02:47 PM	#75
nosrettap58 nosrettap58 Drives: 2023 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 195	2014 camaro Is it just me or is the 2014 merely a refresh with ZL-1 styling cues. And why can't they design a dash that isn't BUTT-UGLY???

03-29-2013, 05:42 PM	#79
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,934	Thanks for the report. Great pics. What an exciting time that must have been. When the Camaro SS was on stage and the center turntable was still empty, I knew something else was coming. How great that it was the Z/28. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

03-29-2013, 06:00 PM	#81
25thanniversary Drives: 92 Camaro Convt RS,2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laredo,TX Posts: 2,167	Nice thanks for sharing. Everyone keep hating on the tail lights. Don't they resemble the 2nd gen in a way? __________________ TEAM LLT 1992 Camaro Rs Convertible 2011 Camaro 1lt Rs

03-29-2013, 01:37 PM	#71
Scott 78 Drives: 2014 SIM SS 6M Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beloit WI Posts: 301 View My Garage	Anyone else upset that the Z/28 will cost more than a ZL1? I know it has the LS7 and Carbon brakes but come on. It's a stripped down car. The purpose of this car should be so that we don't have to buy a brand new SS off the lot and strip it to be a track car. No radio or A/C and no S/C and you're gonna charge more than a ZL1. I love Chevy and I love my Camaro, but that just feels wrong and insulting.