Base Camaro - V6 , with a optional low dose V8 . Im sorry , but you just cannot argue with sales the low HP V8 mustangs and the insanely popular low hp 89-92 Camaro RS . Dont separate the models , simply put ...a V6 model with a optional 300 hp V8 .

Camaro SS - todays equivelent to a 4th gen Z28 , and the answer to Fords mid model Mach 1 . 350-375 hp V8 , with specific suspension and trim .

Camaro Z28 - Go get that GT500

Camaro ZL1 - Not regular model . Ford will undoutably do another limited edition , bare bones Cobra R type model . Why not trump Ford on this one . Could Chevy ****** a couple hundred or less buyers for a stripped bare bones model , with a competition oriented suspension with a version of the LS7 .

 

I bet you get your wish with the Z28

 

Ideally, I'd say:

Base: 3.9L V6 (250/250)
RS: 3.9L V6 SC (300/300)
SS: 5.3L V8 (375/375)
Z/28: 6.0L V8 (425/425)
ZL1: (525/525)

However, I'm almost positive this isn't a logical line-up for production. Aftermarket though...?

 

Stefan nailed it.

 

Was that really necessary? I don't own a Civic, and never have.

Thanks everyone else for the info.

 

Now lets hope GM nails it too!

 

Yeah it was necessary. Why in the world would you name yourself hotcivic then? I'm not fond of imports, especially Hondas, sorry to get on ur *** about it

 

I agree with the regulars, Z/28 top dog, SS for the mid-range. I'd also like to see RS used as well, maybe use it on a special v6 package similar to the Mustangs Pony package.

 

Actually when I created my name back on LS1.com a few years ago, there were tons of ricer trolls at the time talking about how their Civics and Integras could smoke SS Camaros. So basically I was making fun of them, (see sig) and my name just stuck.

I'm not fond of imports either, and I really don't like Hondas.

 

I don't see the reason for a SC V6. The base Camaro needs to be accepted by people that do not care about performance and just want a nice, comfortable car to drive. This is the market where most Camaro sales will be made.

Camaro will do fine competing performance wise with a mid-30K Evo with its low-mid 30 K price tag and lots more HP. If somewants a turbo or SC engined car because they like the import scene they are going to buy a Cobalt SS. These are 2 completely different markets.

So with that I said this is what makes sense to me (but who the heck am I)...
3.9 V6
5.3 SS w/ option for LS2
6.0 Z28

Lutz did tease us on his internet bog today by stating the LS7 is avaiable for the Camaro if the need for it arises..So until it gets closer to 2009 anyone's guess is as good another.

 

The Z/28 was a 302 cu. in 290 hp vehicle. It had to be that to run in the races it ran. They were restricted i.e 302 Mustang. The SS was pure Muscle i.e. Baldwin Motion, Yenko, Berger. They were usually 396 or 427. They also had plenty 350's The Z/28 was always a 302 until the later years when they went to the 350. I don't think the ever put a 327 in the Z/28

 

Base model Camaro V6, w/ 5.3 option and since they're taking cues from the 60's the Z/28 should be the top model.

 

why not a version of the truck's 4.8L engine for a base model V8? if fuel mileage in a V8 is what you're after, what else does GM have to offer thats better?

 

probably been said.. but:

Coupe: 3.9L LZ8 240HP V6
RS: 5.3L LS4 303HP V8
SS: 6.0L LS2 400HP V8
Z/28: 7.0L LS7 505HP V8

i can dream cant i? i know GM hand builds the LS7s now.. they need to make an automated production line for those things stat

 

http://automobilemag.com/auto_shows/...amaro_concept/