Alas, Z/28, we hardly knew ye

[Manic]

The all-new Camaro we've been waiting on for two years is just a few days from showing its production face, and we've already got some bad news. The General has dumped plans for the Z28. The highly anticipated Camaro variant was rumored to feature the same supercharged 6.2L engine that powers the brawny Cadillac CTS-V with well over 500 ponies. Without the Z28 in the picture, the still powerful SS edition will be the range-topper for now, and we're expecting power to be just under that of the base Corvette's 436 hp.

While this is certainly bad news for Camaro enthusiasts, it does make sense in the face of $4.25 per gallon gas to cancel a supercharged monster that's likely to be eligible for a hefty gas guzzler tax. What doesn't make sense is canceling the Z28 moniker when it means much more to Camaro fans than SS ever will. There goes the aftermarket for louvers and mullet wigs. Thanks for the tip, Doug!

Alas, Z/28, we hardly knew ye - Autoblog


Say good bye to the 6.4, I will be surprised if Dodge doesn't follow...

Wil

[09 R/T]

Dodge is doing producing the 6.4 for the track only and I don't think they are even expecting to sell many of them... I doubt they will drop the 6.4 because the more people see these Challys winning on the track the more they will want the other models for the street.

[Daddy Kool]

From the pictures in that gallery I think we got the pretty sister! HAHA!

[dodgeguy2261]

Yes, the Challenger is a much prettier girl.

[Ragamuffin]

Originally Posted by Manic

The all-new Camaro we've been waiting on for two years is just a few days from showing its production face, and we've already got some bad news. The General has dumped plans for the Z28. The highly anticipated Camaro variant


Say good bye to the 6.4, I will be surprised if Dodge doesn't follow...

Wil

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? Certainly not the majority of us Challengertalkers ! El Generalli would be more apraised by trying to find the old dies from the 60's & 70's ! As for the 6.4L I would not disspell that yet; as model year 2010 is 5-6 months away.People that want the 6.4 don't mind paying a bit more for gaz and the Gas Guzzy tax . The Feds don't mind neither since they're getting paid off: and it's not like there are going to be a million of 'em anyway;especially with the milliopns of vehiculars already on the roads : and not counting all the extra zillions sitting all over the place on car lots !!! Oh, y-ahh , Chrysler does not "follow, they Lead ' !!!

[09 R/T]

Originally Posted by Ragamuffin

As for the 6.4L I would not disspell that yet; as model year 2010 is 5-6 months away.People that want the 6.4 don't mind paying a bit more for gaz and the Gas Guzzy tax.

Correct me if I'm wrong but it was my belief that the 6.4 wont be emission legal and is being produced as a track package NOT for street use.

[Yankee]

I'll also be very surprised if the 6.4 ever sees the light of day - perhaps for VERY limited "competition" or "track" use only, but I really can't see it becoming a regular option. Don't get me wrong, I hope it does... but realistically speaking I don't see it happening.

As far as the Z28 name not being used, I think Chevy is really missing the boat on this one. The Z28 was distinctly Camaro, whereas the SS moniker has been used on just about every Chevy model ever made (even the Cobalt... woo-hoo). Keep the Z28 and dump the SS.

[71GTX]

I also belong to a Camaro board. According to the GM head of events, the Z28 is NOT dead. We will see.

[Manic]

Originally Posted by 71GTX

I also belong to a Camaro board. According to the GM head of events, the Z28 is NOT dead. We will see.

I hope not either. I think they will bring it back but not to the level they intially wanted.

Wil

[Ragamuffin]

Originally Posted by 09 R/T

Correct me if I'm wrong but it was my belief that the 6.4 wont be emission legal and is being produced as a track package NOT for street use.

You may be correct; I really don't know. I cannot see why if emissions are a 'problem' that they do whatever it takes [ what's the term= detuning ? ] to make it street legal ! I thought/think the 426/7.0L Hemi may also come back for limited action in a few years. be nice if these could somehow be tech-tweaked to get - say 65 -85MPGs !!!