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SS/RS VERT · 03-24-2014, 11:00 PM

My heart would love a Z/28. My pocketbook, not so much.

Todd in Vancouver · 03-24-2014, 11:19 PM

Amazing job Chevrolet and thank you for giving us muscle car guys the Z/28.

alaskacamaro · 03-25-2014, 01:44 AM

I will be very glad to see some vs. tests from the experts AND the real world (once the first z/28's are delivered). Would be nice to see an American designed "muscle car" beat a GTR, GT3 or any of the "refined" cars in their own habitat.

tramtwo · 03-25-2014, 01:59 AM

nothing like a big brother that kicks ass

Aldrich Z06 · 03-25-2014, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brazensol

Another 50hp for the Z28 and game over for the GTR!

That shouldn't be hard to do.

vroomapunk · 03-25-2014, 07:36 AM

Cool comparison. Though I still think its silly to compare two cars with a 40k price differential unless you are in the 150k-500k range

alaskacamaro · 03-25-2014, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brazensol

Another 50hp for the Z28 and game over for the GTR!

I don't think adding 50hp to the Z/28 is going to beat a GTR (in a 1/4 mile). Those cars have a phenomenal suspension system and have way less drivetrain loss.

Now the first owner to FI a Z/28. That would be frightening. A Camaro that is super fast in a drag AND track?

Of course, I wonder if that spinning tire issue would crop back up if you added a few hundred more hp/tq to a Z/28...

prostcj · 03-25-2014, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2013 RaceRed 5.0

"It's 75 grand price tag a remarkably good value ...

only you don't get air conditioning,
or a stereo,
or navigation,
and looking out of the car is a little like peering out of a WWII bunker."

Why are you here?

Zfatuated · 03-25-2014, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2013 RaceRed 5.0

"It's 75 grand price tag a remarkably good value ...

only you don't get air conditioning,
or a stereo,
or navigation,
and looking out of the car is a little like peering out of a WWII bunker."

Dang! I didn't think about all that. Let me cancel my order

See you on track sucker, or do you just drive a keyboard with tissue and Vaseline holders?

PS- that was a funny photo comparison!

FrankT · 03-25-2014, 09:48 AM

Z/28 with the Lingenfelter 630 HP package would be ideal in my opinion. Plus, you wouldn't upset the weight balance of the car by the additional weight and mass of a supercharger.

wakespeak · 03-25-2014, 09:53 AM

A good article. I think that Chevy is smart building the Z28 purer and simpler - no 4wd, turbos, automatic - and yet it doesn't come off as cheap, just purpose built. Its an absolutely credible track car in every respect, which makes it cool to own for people that can afford $75K. Very refreshing alternative to techno cars like the GTR.

Mikebrinda · 03-25-2014, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2013 RaceRed 5.0

"It's 75 grand price tag a remarkably good value ...

only you don't get air conditioning,
or a stereo,
or navigation,
and looking out of the car is a little like peering out of a WWII bunker."

only you don't get air conditioning,
or a stereo,

Correct, but for $1150 more, I did. Ask me how I feel about that.

or navigation,

Why did the ______________ lose the Daytona 500? He stopped to ask for directions.

It's hard to get lost on the track. As for street driving, I refer you to the smart phone in my hand, and here:

http://www.technologyreview.com/news...artphone-storm

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/06...vices-are-dead

and looking out of the car is a little like peering out of a WWII bunker.

That was funny. One point.

libertyforall · 03-25-2014, 11:40 AM

What a FAIL blog from Yahoo! You mean to tell me they could not replace the wheel stud and finish the comparison properly?

What a joke! :no idea:

They could have delayed publishing until they got the problem sorted, but did not - unbelievable.

libertyforall · 03-25-2014, 11:56 AM

Agreed, and with a ProClip mount for that NAV device, it's perfect, if only GM would ship Camaro CarPlay integration!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikebrinda

only you don't get air conditioning,
or a stereo,

Correct, but for $1150 more, I did. Ask me how I feel about that.

or navigation,

Why did the ______________ lose the Daytona 500? He stopped to ask for directions.

It's hard to get lost on the track. As for street driving, I refer you to the smart phone in my hand, and here:

http://www.technologyreview.com/news...artphone-storm

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/06...vices-are-dead

and looking out of the car is a little like peering out of a WWII bunker.

That was funny. One point.

03-24-2014, 11:00 PM	#15
SS/RS VERT Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 100 View My Garage	My heart would love a Z/28. My pocketbook, not so much. __________________

03-24-2014, 11:19 PM	#16
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	Amazing job Chevrolet and thank you for giving us muscle car guys the Z/28. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

03-25-2014, 07:36 AM	#20
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Cool comparison. Though I still think its silly to compare two cars with a 40k price differential unless you are in the 150k-500k range __________________

03-25-2014, 09:48 AM	#24
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	Z/28 with the Lingenfelter 630 HP package would be ideal in my opinion. Plus, you wouldn't upset the weight balance of the car by the additional weight and mass of a supercharger. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

03-25-2014, 11:40 AM	#27
libertyforall Drives: '01 Camaro SS 'Vert; '02 Camaro RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: IL Posts: 363	What a FAIL blog from Yahoo! You mean to tell me they could not replace the wheel stud and finish the comparison properly? What a joke! :no idea: They could have delayed publishing until they got the problem sorted, but did not - unbelievable. Last edited by libertyforall; 03-25-2014 at 11:58 AM.

03-25-2014, 01:44 AM	#17
alaskacamaro Drives: 2012 2SS 45TH Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 720	I will be very glad to see some vs. tests from the experts AND the real world (once the first z/28's are delivered). Would be nice to see an American designed "muscle car" beat a GTR, GT3 or any of the "refined" cars in their own habitat.

03-25-2014, 01:59 AM	#18
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	nothing like a big brother that kicks ass

03-25-2014, 09:53 AM	#25
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,338	A good article. I think that Chevy is smart building the Z28 purer and simpler - no 4wd, turbos, automatic - and yet it doesn't come off as cheap, just purpose built. Its an absolutely credible track car in every respect, which makes it cool to own for people that can afford $75K. Very refreshing alternative to techno cars like the GTR.