I was reading the thread about the different Engine options in the 5th gen and decided this would be my ideal line up in 2007-2008.



Camaro Base Model $20-22k
Engine:
3.9L NA V6 240hp (mid 14 sec ¼ mile)
DoD standard
Options:
5-speed standard or Auto optioned
Hardtop only
Cloth seats only
Power options not standard but optioned
16 wheels only
On-Star available

Camaro Base Model Rally Sport Option $23-24k
Engine:
5.3L Lo-po NA V8 LS4 310 hp (mid 13 sec ¼ mile)
DoD option available
Options:
6-speed standard or Auto optioned
Stripe package available
Fog lights available
Hardtop standard but Convertible or T-top option available
Cloth seats or leather available
Power options not standard but optioned
16 wheels standard, 17 inch optioned
On-Star available

SS Model $25k-30k
Engine:
5.3L Hi-po NA V8 LS4 350 hp (low 13 sec ¼ mile)
(Free Flowing exhaust and Cam upgrade from Lo-po 5.3L to produce more power)
DoD option available
Options:
Auto standard or 6-speed optioned
Hood scoop and SS original spoiler
Fog lights available
T-top option standard or Convertible optioned
Leather standard
Power options standard
17 inch wheels only
On-Star available
Heated seats available
Heads up display available (includes tach and speedometer)

Z/28 $33k
Engine:
6.0L LS2 V8 400hp (mid 12 sec ¼ mile)
No DoD option available
Options:
6-speed only
Stripe package, Cowl hood and Z/28 original spoiler
Fog lights standard
Hardtop only
Leather delete available
Power options delete available
18 inch wheels only
Heads up display available (includes tach and speedometer)

thoughts?

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The two base models have a lot of wheels.

 

I said you have the option on the RS to get 17inch wheels. The Base model can only get 16 wheels and the RS shares those wheels unless you upgrade to the 17s.

 

Overall, I like...but if it were me.....

-All models get Onstar, even base Cavaliers have onstar, and we're talking 3 yrs down the road here.

-All models get the power accessories, I know there are a few diehards out there that want manual W&L's, but not enough to warrant the extra build combinations. Power to the People!!

-Base-- No stripes for the base car, or at least different ones than the Z, a hockey stick or bumble bee perhaps.

-SS-- same engine as Z/28 and 18's standard

-Z28-- a Z/28 specific recaro type seat, racing stripes optional. Brembos, Koni's, 3.73's, Z06 ratios, and oh how I wish they could do chambered exhausts.

Everything else looks good to me

 

It says they have 16 wheels not 16 inch wheels. 16 wheels is four times the number of wheels you need. LOL but the joke was lost.

 

lol I got the joke

 

That works for me

 

I like what you have, except I would have t-tops be offered on all models even the base V6 car. T-tops are a very popular option, and I see plenty of V6 cars w/ them (I even own one).


Oh, and congrats on the new ride. Thats what I wanted to get when I got my Grand Am.

 

agreed

 

I need to read a bit more carefully.

 

Very nice to see someone thinks like I do. I have replaced 4 driver side window motors and 3-passenger motors in the pest 9 years and I think I will try to order my next car with roll up windows. 400hp stock here I come

 

Good point on the T-tops. I agree T-tops and verts should be offered on all models IMO excpet the Z/28. I think the Z should be a hard top and pretty much the Camaro's version of the ZO6.

Thanks for the compliment on the GTP. I love it! It also feels so good to be buying a car all on my own too. I go and close on the deal tomorrow at the dealership. Look for me around TCU, I'm always running around Hulen and University on the weekends. I'm goign to try and have some pics up on the board by the end of the week.

 

Why is the Z/28 higher in price/performance than the SS?
Am I the only one that thinks thats backwards?

Everything looks good though, although where are you getting your LS4 numbers from, or did you make them up for the sake seeing your ideal combo's. I'm not trying to call you out or anything I just want to know if those engines exist or not, and if they do, I want to read up on them

 

And hopefully by then GM will have GM Performance Parts available that can be rolled into your financing. Thus, you could get a Supercharged LS2 Z/28 if you wanted it. So how would a 475-500hp brand new Camaro sound?

Remember, a factory installed modification would not break Chevy's Corvette rule, because the Z/28 would still be rated at a stock 400hp

I know, probably only a dream

BTW stars, decent lineup, just add t-tops to the option list for the v6. And congrats on the GTP, those suckers can be made to be quick little cars for cheap. Check out www.3800performance.com if the mod bug happens to bite you.

 

Please dont open that can of worms.