[PYROLYSIS]

Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

I want to see a tracked, non-tracked, track car only for the street.

Yeah, but only if it's pro street.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by sonnydurden

I would like to see a non-track Z-28

lolwut.

[MikesZ]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I doubt we see the Z/28 come back. I don't see the Camaro team accepting a supercharged Z/28 to follow up the beast of the 14-15 Z/28. The reason there is a ZL1 is because they didn't want a supercharged Z/28.

My rationale is: Z/28 is the competitor to the Mustang GT350, and if the supercharged LT1 is good enough for the Corvette Z06, then it should suffice for the trackable Camaro.

[DenverTaco07]

Originally Posted by MikesZ

My rationale is: Z/28 is the competitor to the Mustang GT350, and if the supercharged LT1 is good enough for the Corvette Z06, then it should suffice for the trackable Camaro.

I like the way they have it now - a NA track car that folks can fairly easily mod to get the extra HP they want and make it a freakin monster.

I'd be fine with anything they do with the next Z/28 as long as the LT4 goes in the next ZL1.

P.S., i think the current ZL1 handles the track quite nicely, just not a 98% track focused car like the Z/28

[fradaj]

Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

I want to see a tracked, non-tracked, track car only for the street.

exactly

[hotlap]

I would have liked the gen5 Z/28 to have had the ZL1 tires and brakes, LS7, etc. and an option to add the CC brakes and Trofeo tires. I do however admire the purity of the Z/28.

I've wondered if the production goals for the Z/28 are being met. I recall 1500 units needed to not loose money. Al O promised the bean counters it would not loose money! That's why I mentioned optioning the gen6 Z/28 similar to the C7 Z06 w/Z07 to bring the entry price down.

I really wanted an LS7 Camaro but couldn't justify running those tires and brakes for the way I use my car.

[Z/284ever]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I agree. Lt1 with CNC ported heads, higher compression, no AFM and hotter cam would be sweet.

Exactly!

[16Camaroracer]

I sure hope berlinetta camaro will come back

[DenverTaco07]

Originally Posted by 16Camaroracer

I sure hope berlinetta camaro will come back

ummm...why?

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by MikesZ

My rationale is: Z/28 is the competitor to the Mustang GT350, and if the supercharged LT1 is good enough for the Corvette Z06, then it should suffice for the trackable Camaro.

I understand your rational but I disagree. The Z06 is no longer a focused track car. It's more of a grand touring car. Putting a blown small block, auto Trans and convertible model show a shift of priorities.

[Number 3]

First, T-tops all but impossible due to federal roof crush standards. Not impossible but would add a LOT of weight to get a roof panel to handle the loads (refer to my previous post)

Hatch back, although a market differentiator, would destroy the body structure and put the Camaro at a huge disadvantage for body stiffness. Again can be compensated for but would add a LOT of weight.

So T-tops that pass roof strength and a hatch that doesn't compromise body stiffness would be the smaller more svelte Alpha based car that weighs about what a ZL1 does today.

So it's possible from a technical perspective, just not plausible.

Sorry

[AZCamaroFan]

Originally Posted by MikesZ

My rationale is: Z/28 is the competitor to the Mustang GT350, and if the supercharged LT1 is good enough for the Corvette Z06, then it should suffice for the trackable Camaro.

I don't know what exactly mustang will do with their lineup. I don't see the LS7 continuing, so that means LT1 and LT4 available, so most likely not going to be a Z/28 and ZL1.
whichever it is it will be an unbelievable road and track car like the new ZO6.

[MikesZ]

Originally Posted by AZCamaroFan

I don't know what exactly mustang will do with their lineup. I don't see the LS7 continuing, so that means LT1 and LT4 available, so most likely not going to be a Z/28 and ZL1.
whichever it is it will be an unbelievable road and track car like the new ZO6.

Oh, no doubt the Alpha platform should spawn a superb performance car. I'll bet the 6th gen SS handles as well as the current 1LE.

[MBS]

Whatever the engine size (4-6 or 8 cyl. ) I expect the Camaro to be fastest in each class , within a acceptable price range ,