2012 Camaro ZL1

[69 Post Sedan]

The Z28 isn't dead yet....so they say.

Kurt

http://jalopnik.com/#!5757938/the-camaro-z28-is-still-coming

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Although the just-unveiled Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be the top-end performance package of the Camaro, Chevy's reborn muscle car, it won't be the last high-powered special edition. The Z28 is still coming, and GM wants to know what you think it should be.
The Camaro's Z/28 option code, introduced in December 1966 for the 1967 model year, was designed to allow any Chevy dealer the ability to offer a virtually race-ready Camaro. The original 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 was a muscle car that emphasized handling as much as power. Which is why, GM folks tell us, this week's introduction of the high-horsepower LSA-powered Chevrolet Camaro was called the ZL1.
still wants to bring to market a lighter, better-handling, higher-than-SS version of the Camaro to market called the Z28. One source, with the product team, tells us that for the moment, although Chevy's focused on selling the ZL1, they're still working on developing the Z28 and unveiling it in the next 18 months.
One very high-level GM official reminded me, over Facebook instant messages no less:
i know u no likey ZL1 for a name, but remember what Z28 stood for....homologated 302 high rev SCCA trans am series track car. so step back and think what could happen here…
The Sports Car Club of America's Trans American sedan series was the racing showcase for pony cars in the late '60s. And to enter the Camaro as a competitor, at least 1,000 streetable examples had to be produced. So Chevy's choice was to make a forged steel version of the 283-cid V8's crankshaft into its 327 V8 to get 302 cid, and then make the 302 a Camaro Regular Production Option Code.
So low-key was the effort that the car wasn't advertised, or even mentioned in sales literature. Knowledgeable buyers had to order a base 6-cylinder Camaro, and then find the check box for what turned out to be the most famous RPO in history: Z28.
Given that history, and given the current lineup Chevy's got — and the current lineup the Mustang's got — they're still just not entirely sure what the Z28 could be — and from what we hear, they're interested in knowing what you think. So, in the comments below, tell us what you think the Z28 should be?</div></div>

[black69]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Andy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the looks of the car and am seriously contemplating getting one. 550 hp, full GM warranty, and it will be priced competitively with other cars in the market segment. The ZL1 was built by Chevrolet back in 69 and that's how it should be built today. The aftermarket build cars will not hold the value a factory produced car will imho. </div></div>

I have to agree with above, plus I love the new hood as it is aerodynamic (good for top end speed) and it matches the theme of the old cowl induction hood used on the 69s.

Aftermarket cars value will depend on what trends the factory continues to build. The aftermarket cars actually done back in 68-69-70 were representative of the highest horsepower at the end of an era. They are valueable and will always be.

I have a friend that spent $25K (liengenfelter) on his 95 vette to go racing (when it was new), and its money long gone if he went to sell that car today.

As long as the 'factory' moves the line in the sand to the right for horsepower ratings, its hard to say what aftermarket cars will really be worth 20 yrs from now. Once the line stops (like what happened in 69-70-71, i.e. an end of an era), it would be those cars at the end that would be likely valuable.

Hey, so what are the odds that 550hp is 'derated' for insurance purposes [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]. It wouldn't be the first time things were underated by the big 3.

[Andy]

There may possibly be hope for a small displacement, high winding Z28. A friend of mine follows the GT2 class in ALMS, and the Vettes are running a 5.5L displacement engine. 485 naturally aspriated hp out of 336 c.i. 4.09&quot; bore, 3.185&quot; stroke. http://www.corvetteracing.com/

[69 L88]

What a great Supercar, Did they put a price on it yet ?

[1970Bluel78]

Just saw the video over at Motor Trend about the ZL1. Why does the car sound like a John Deere tractor ? Bad mic placement? Audio issues? Hope the car sounds a LOT better then that

[1969l78]

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Exhaust Video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuANc0p3AjU

Second video stats price of around $47,000 and 0-60 in under 4 seconds!!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U62_E...14D401298C2A09

[scoolbus70]

I have heard that they still plan on making the Z/28 to complele with the new Boss 302 it will be released after the ZL1.