[radz28]

I think this is a great thread. Honestly, I've thought that SS was way overused, however, you bring up excellent points, IMHO. Like you've already said (if I'm not mistaken) is it comes down to getting people to identify SS with performance to bring more people in to buy these cars; and why not?! I had a bigger problem where there wasn't a big differentiation between SS and lower models, but, I think, GM is doing a great job of changing that and making these cars truly represent what SS used to mean. I think they have to be careful now because of the gas prices and enviornmental concerns, however, I think they can do well with this name.

I wonder if GM really had another performance in mind when they settled on the current SS car. What I mean is, did they think they would have either a more advanced engine available down the line or plan to use a variant on the LS9/LSA, and tag that with another name from the past? Was the SS to remain the top-dog car? I think, from what information I've obtained, that this is going to be a great all-around car; perhaps more a GT car (minus GT500 power) than a track-type car. Regardless of that thought, I believe that you bring up a great point and it's important that we try to keep that perspective regarding this badge.

Originally Posted by gtahvit

Seriously,

I do agree that the SS is well established within Chevy's line up.

But in this case there is the GT500 out there. I do hope GM will counter, whether it is a Z28 or not is up for grabs. It seems that in the case of the modern muscle car GM is still holding out on what may be the class leader. To bring back the Camaro and not step up to the challenge in all levels would be disappointing, at least, to me.

True. I wonder more now that perhaps there isn't going to be a GT500 as we see it now. Maybe the next GT will be the BOSS motored engine and not make as much power. I know that I've heard, and read here, that another 6-liter is in the works for the SRT-cars, and I remember seeing that engine making like 500 horse, so perhaps this will be enough for GM to justify a SRT-fighter if the GT doesn't come back like it's current form.

Originally Posted by gtahvit

By those you mean all of us? That's a pretty wide reaching statement. Before you lump all of us in that group you may want to read posts from Radz, Box's SilverTurtle, Supermans, mine and many others. Because quite a few of us understand what the original Z28 was. Remember when we heard about the blown mule we didn't know the SS would be the entry V8. So when the SS was announced we guessed, if the blown motor survived, it would be the Z28... Not to much of a stretch is it?

Originally Posted by gtahvit

I understand this topic is scattered about in different places. So I'll leave it at this.

I want Chevy to bring back the Z28 more than I want the Z28 to be my Z28 I've said it many times, and as recently as this morning, I will buy whatever is the most powerful Camaro produced. I want a beast of a car. MY personal opinion is I want CTSV like power. But I don't want a Caddy. But, more importantly I want GM to do what is best for GM and the Camaro.

You know, in part, what I want. Because I've also said repeatedly that I would be very happy with the scenario you propose. "...who is to say they cannot bump up the SS to the Supercharged engine at the same time they bring out the Z28 Road King???"

My frustration is centered on one thing. Not knowing. That's it.

I've now lost count.