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Originally Posted by m6-lt1

I have driven a few s197 gt500’s and really like them. While they don’t handle great I always thought when the tires were letting go it was easier to correct what’s going on than in a c6 corvette (corvette of that time period). As long as the driver doesn’t try to be a hero they are pretty manageable. I also always felt people shouldn’t expect their 600+ hp cars to hook up in first regardless of what chassis they are in on a street oem tire.

I like the op’s idea of an Lt4 in an SS body. Would just make it come with 6 piston front brakes, trans and convertible rear end from zl1, wheel and tire setup somewhere between the ss and zl1 and with less cooling and suspension goodies. I would NOT advertise it as a track capable camaro just like Chevy said the lt1 isn’t track capable. Leave the track goodies off to keep costs down and start it as a 1ss feature wise. It would probably be the most muscle car feeling 6th Gen camaro which honestly I do miss that feeling. If I didn’t track my car I’d be in something “worse” like what I just described.

Unfortunately, there is no committed target audience for such a vehicle, even you wouldn't buy it if you're honest with us. Now, if full customization was allowed like in the good old days, I do see some sales potential, but GM probably still wouldn't deem it worth the extra investment.