The new Camaro Z28

These days, perhaps the pony car's last stand, one has to wonder not whether or not the Z28 will be built, but more importantly, how long with the Camaro itself be built? As Motortrend states, these are highly unusual times, one in which every move by the auto industry will be under great scrutiny by big brother. What will be said about a Camaro SS with 422 hp and gets in the low 20's mpg? Dare they even make mention of a 550+ hp Z28 that likely wouldn't even hit 20 mpg? I've been saying in recent entries, I feel this second coming of fun and exciting cars will be short lived. Who will be the first to fall? Initially, I meant of the Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger. Yet in reality, which one could refer to GM, Ford, or Chrysler. People grew to accept German control of Chrysler, but what about Italy? Forget Italy, as most probably don't even realize Fiat is Italian. What will people think about a company ran by "Fix It Again Tony?" With Chrysler's recent drop in quality ratings, such an unwanted acronym/cliche tag line is the last thing they probably want.

The new Z28...

I figured it was in the works, though am truly surprised that plans moved forward with the ZR1 engine, albeit a tad detuned. I figured something along the lines of the 505 hp Z06 engine would come in it. The reality is, the Z28 will be pushed outside of the price range most Camaro buyers would be willing to spend, thus, it will likely be relatively low production numbers, akin to the 1st generation Z28 with the high revvin' 302. As much as I'd love a Z28, the SS with it's 422 hp is likely much closer to a reality for me in regards to a future purchase. I just gotta figure out where I'm gonna store all these cars! So as these days of uncertainty pass us by, the Z28 may fall victim to the times. The baddest of bad Z's that never makes it beyond concept. Maybe it is possible that GM could sell all the parts through GM performance, allow dealerships to equip/rebadge them into Z28's. It wouldn't be so different than when they delivered the crossram intakes in the trunks back in 1969 and the dealer installed them. Perhaps it's all just wishful thinking. Glory days, well, they'll pass you by....

Camaro Z28