Lets say the Z28 never makes it out of the gate. Does anyone think GM looking back would have called the current camaro a z28 and not a SS?

 

I doubt it. If the Z/28 never comes to market I'm sure GM will have bigger problems then just one car model.

 

I think there are still opertunities with lighter materials and maybe more hard core racing components. I was hoping for a badged SS 1LE model though. I wont lie, I could not likely afford a Z28 Im happy with the SS and hope to swing something like that. Im also hoping to be able to shed the 2g in GM points on my GM card but I dont see GM allowing that without trading an other incentive to make any gain nutural. Its a shame because you earn those when I could have been earning credit card rewards on something else that would let me use them. I wonder if I should find another credit card now that I think about it...

 

Nope. It's "out of line" with GM's current naming structure. The "SS" fits in perfectly. If the Z28 never comes... well, that sucks.

Also, why does the Z28 HAVE to be super high horsepower? What about a slight HP bump from the SS, a "track/racing" tuned stiffer suspension, steeper rear gears, unique Z28 only rims, spoiler, and nose?

 

I personally have always wanted an SS and have always thought of the SS as the
top of the line Camaro.

 

So something similar to the SS of the 4th gens?

 

GM has completely ruined the SS moniker with such abominations as the "Cobalt SS" the V6 "Impala SS" the "Malibu SS" and pretty much anything other than the Silverado SS and the TBSS. I think they should drop the SS and make it the Z28 personally.

 

Cobalt SS always worked for me, much better than the 4 and 6 cylinder SS Nova's from back in the day..

Z/28 should be just a lighter car, with a slight hp boost, and suspension goodies.. That would have worked for me. Never needed 550hp in a bloated car..

 

the camaro ss only beat the cobalt ss around the 'ring by .02 seconds.

 

^That means 1 of 2 things: The Cobalt SS is one hell of a car, or the Camaro SS could be better.

 

Better bring out the Z/28..

 

have you even driven any of these cars? How are they abominations?

so quick to judge.

 

The Cobalt SS is no joke. The '08s have trapped as high as 106 bone stock. That's LS1 F-body territory.

 

They seriously better bring out a Z28. I'm already hearing from people that the SS is no match for the GT500 in speed and it's already super aggravating. Wake up GM. Get the Z28 out.

 

Yea with an 8:22 at the Ring and pulling a .92G skidpad (Road & Track) and 22mpg city and 30 hwy it's an impressive little car. I'd certainly look into one for a daily driver in Imperial Blue.... but the Exploder won't die!