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Combine our Z/28 hopes with the confirmation of repackaging for the sake of a lower priced V8 variant, and here's my idea:
1LS V8: $33,495
Basic, cheap V8 for lower entry point and hooliganism.
Charging $6,500 over a 1LS 2.0T for the LT1 and associated hardware, nothing else.
Still 18" wheels 245/50/18 all around. Makes for a great burnout machine. Not chasing lateral grip numbers like SS models.
Would have SS-style fascia but without LEDs.
No SS hood vents or rear wing, remember we're trying to be cheap.
Base DIC and 7" MyLink
1LS V8 w/ Z/28 package: $40,495
Think 1LE for SS models, but light instead of luxurious.
$7,000 over 1LS V8 to pay for ZL1 1LE-style parts like:
Hood with plastic instead of carbon insert and no vinyl wrap
Thinner, lighter rear glass
18 or 19" Wheels, 285 front, 305 rear
Smaller, lighter Brembos
DSSVs
Low-profile ZL1 1LE wing we saw in prototype stage, in plastic to keep price low
SS 1LE front splitter.
Still no leather, LEDs, Bose, HUD, PDR, etc... Base cluster, DIC, and 7" MyLink. Free-flowing exhaust instead of heavy, expensive NPP. It's supposed to be loud, not polite like SS models.
This brings Z/28 back to being affordable and high performing.
Basic, but not stripped to one speaker and no trunk lining like the 5th gen.
Most importantly, it adds variety. With the LS trim offering three engines, and good personality differences between SS and Z/28.
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