Plague

A mustang GT starts at 25,995. I think you have the SS under priced. I think it will probably be more than the GT. With the expectation that the Z28 is going to be the 2nd mortgage rail car and considering the GTO was 32k, you are going to be looking at a base probably around 35k. Not to say that it will, but they could close to Shelby GT500 prices for the Z28. Not to discourge you, but if it was only 5k difference between the V8 models, not too many SS's would get sold.

Also, I know what market you are expecting the cars to go to, but they will go to more than just that. I think it would be unrealistic to have a Z28 be affordable to the 18-26 age group if that is the car that is going to compete with the GT500.

VladimirSteel

what v8s are you talking about in these cars? ss with a 5.3, and z/28 with a ls2 (or comparible motors)? if that was what you were thinking i dont think the prices should be too far off, but if you are thinking z/28 with ls7 for slightly less than 30k i dont think that will happen.

JB22

Wasnt part of the GTO's lack of appeal its price due to being produced in Australia? I would think that the base LS2 model should come in cheaper than the GTO was for sure.

I am planning on paying around 30k for a car, but 40k is nuts.

30k I am in, 40k I wait and buy a used one.

Z28x

$1000 more than a Mustang, but with more power.

FutureZMan

I dunno man. If they cant beat the mustang on both fronts i think we will be waving goodbye to the camaro for good in 2016.

Why does everyone get so sprung on the motor being a LS2? Come on people its just the next evolutionary step from the LS1, and IMHO the LS1 was FAR more impressive / advanced in its day. So just because its a LS2, it should shoot the price up $5000.00? Thats utterly disgusting.

Base LS2 driven Camaro SS should be No more then $26,500.

And if it is, i guess my next purchase will be a 2001 / 2ish Z06. GM wont nail my *** for $5000.00 just for nestalgia, thats for sure.

SFireGT98

I'd say the base model and the mid-v8 model are pretty close but the top model is def gonna be more expensive. Probably more along the lines of GT500 pricing. This time around, the top model isnt gonna be just a spoiler and hood job.

FutureZMan

As long as the base V8 Camaro is sporting 375 - 400 HP LS2 and a sub 30,000 price tag, then im sold. Anything else, and im gonna pass.

ZZMike

As long as I can buy the fastest, whiz-bang model for 40K or below, I'm sold.

FutureZMan

I could do that with a 2001 Z06, or a 2003 Cobra. They need to bring there own unique twist to the formula with a mass-market price.

5thgen69camaro

Yeah! Like IRS or something...

ZZMike

I own a 2004 cobra now, the only reason I bought it was because there was no Camaro to buy. It was the fastest 2+2 American made whiz-bang model built. I have always been faithful to the F body, but if the fastest Camaro is more expensive than the GT500, I'll take a closer look at a GT500.

Killaz

Im going to go out on a limb and say the LS2 will be all but gone when the camaro comes out. think LS3 guys

stars1010

I did alot of rersearch in this thread, its not perfect, but I think its pretty close to what we will see option and price wise.

http://64.65.63.61/forums/showthread.php?t=448548

stars1010

The 18 to 26 crowd has never been able to afford the V8 models off the lot, they have no money.

25 to 30 is more like it.

91_z28_4me

A LS2 5th gen should cost $5,000 more than a LS1 4th gen ($23K LS1 Z28) since it will have a world class IRS system, advanced dual pivot McPherson strut front suspension, GMT900 or better interior, 6 speed automatic, usabel rear seat, and the ability to whip the best factory 4th gen badly on a road course and be more comfortable while doing it. Lets also remember that the Camaro may be built in the highest quality plant in North America.

If you want an engine in a box on the cheap go buy a used Foxbody 5.0 and modify it. I want Camaro to be around when my GRANDCHILDREN learn to drive and to cheapen it up for the 'engine in a box' crowd would mean that it will not be around that long.