Z28 Higher than SS?

[Casull]

Originally Posted by 3whiterag

Yeah! I guess it is out now...the LS3 will have 450hp. and there are other engines with more...lots more hp. coming down the pipe. Stay tuned and hang on!!!!

Looks like that info from Steve Saleen I posted months ago turned out to be fairly accurate after all! Man I can't wait for this car to come out!

[TAG UR IT]

Originally Posted by Casull

CC: What kind of upgrades will you make, have you seen the engine GM is using in the Camaro?
Saleen: I hope I don't get in trouble with GM for saying this, but they're using a 6.2 liter 450 horsepower engine for the premium V8 in the 2009 Camaro and the base Corvette. The base V8 will probably be a detuned version of the same 6.2. So we'll just upgrade the 6.2 liter V8 to Saleen level specifications. We're going to upgrade the 6.2 liter V8 if we're given the legal chance by GM. Our base model should have around 485 horsepower, and expect our Extreme Supercharged Camaro to have over 600 horsepower.

Hmmm. Yup. This was posted waaaay back. I was a little aprehensive at first with Saleen (the Ford guy) and all. When Scott clarified rumors were not true, I dismissed the entire article. Well...we know there was some truth to Saleens message. Now I wonder if he still has anything in the works w/ GM. Heck, I didn't want to see a Saleen Camaro. Now, I'm thinking it might be pretty cool. The more "versions" for us to choose from, the better. 600 supercharged horses??? Might be kinda nice. I seriously wonder how they plan on getting all that power to the ground.:headbang

[EllwynX]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I want the Z28 to be THE Camaro. but the SS would be the equivalent of a Camaro on steroids...too much power for anyone to really need!

Also, if the Z is in the middle...I could afford it. it has a better ring to it then "SS"

I agree with you 100%.

[straw]

ok i was wondering is the new camaro coming in SS and Z28
also how much will the plain old hard top run any ideas

[Casull]

Originally Posted by straw

ok i was wondering is the new camaro coming in SS and Z28
also how much will the plain old hard top run any ideas

First off, welcome tot he site. You will find a lot of information here (some solid info and a lot of speculation )

Unfortunately there is not a whole lot actually known about the production plans for the Camaro other than it is coming back, it will be priced competitively with the Mustang, and it will look very close to the concept. Other than that, everything is speculation.

It is difficult to even give you what we believe to be a rough estimate as "a plain old hard top" is very vague. Do you mean a hard top with the V-8? If so which V-8 as it is highly suspected that there will be more than one offering.

I highly recommend taking a look around the site and scrolling through some of the threads. You will find a lot of information and discussion about this very topic.

[straw]

well at the auto show on saturday i was only told about one v8 thats why i was wondering about ss and z28
but thanks

[Casull]

Originally Posted by straw

well at the auto show on saturday i was only told about one v8 thats why i was wondering about ss and z28
but thanks

Which V8?

[straw]

err i dont rember right off let me check the poster that they gave me................................................ ....ok here it is 400 hp 6.0liter LS2 v8

[stevenm357]

they have to have at least 2 V8 models maybe more.

Pretty much like ford they have a "deluxe" base model and "premium" more enhanced model basically all the niceties of stereos and stuff

[TAG UR IT]

I would also highly recommend taking some time to sit down and read through all the different threads. You will find information relating to all these topics. Also, it will speed up the process by using the search function found at the top of the page.

Welcome to the site and I'm sure you will enjoy your time here!

[Casull]

Originally Posted by straw

err i dont rember right off let me check the poster that they gave me................................................ ....ok here it is 400 hp 6.0liter LS2 v8

The odds of it having the LS2 are pretty slim. GM will be releasing the LS3 (most likely this month), which will replace the LS2. Many sources have said that the LS3 will be a likely candidate in the Camaro and they may also offer a less potent V8 such as the 6.0 L98. But the LS2 is dead after this year.

[straw]

oh................

[SSRich]

I would like to have a RS/SS with a LS3 hardtop with a LS3 with 430hp pretty much fully loaded for around 35k. In my opinion i could care less if they bring the Z back, but hey that's me.

[cabaret2]

I think the Z/28 should be the top dog. Chevy already has a bunch of different models with the "SS" moniker. They are all also in the 300+ HP range. If the top dog camaro is going to be 420+ HP, then it needs something distinct from the group. "Z/28" is more distinct than "SS". Lastly, it would complete the true retro theme they have going. Whenever I ask my father about fast camaros from back ( I am 30 ) in the day, the 1st thing that he says is Z/28.