Spy Shots: 556-hp Supercharged 2012 Camaro Z28
07-23-2010 | 06:52 PM
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Spy Shots: 556-hp Supercharged 2012 Camaro Z28 
Originally Posted by AutoBlog.Com
It's been rumored for far too long, and now it's finally coming into focus. The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 has been caught by the long lens of Priddy & Co., complete with ultra-wide tires, a revised exhaust, intimidating hood bulge and a sizable front splitter. But how do we know what's under the hood?
The shooters caught the high-po Camaro with its passenger door open, and stuck on the plastic dash is a piece of paper that reads "2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 6.2L SC V8, 6AT." Break that down and it means the Z/28 is packing the same 6.2-liter supercharged V8 LSA fitted to the 556-horsepower Cadillac CTS-V, mated to a six-speed automatic. Naturally, a proper manual will be available as well when the Z/28 goes on sale sometime next year.
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The shooters caught the high-po Camaro with its passenger door open, and stuck on the plastic dash is a piece of paper that reads "2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 6.2L SC V8, 6AT." Break that down and it means the Z/28 is packing the same 6.2-liter supercharged V8 LSA fitted to the 556-horsepower Cadillac CTS-V, mated to a six-speed automatic. Naturally, a proper manual will be available as well when the Z/28 goes on sale sometime next year.
[Source: Camaro5]
07-23-2010 | 09:13 PM
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Don't worry the 6th gen will drop a few hundred pounds. I just read somewhere they are thinking of postponing the Z28 for the new chassis as it will be not only smaller but lighter.
On a side note, i'm really diggin those wheels!
On a side note, i'm really diggin those wheels!
07-23-2010 | 10:23 PM
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Not really... automakers don't feel like putting thought into how to keep the car light. It's easier to just stuff a larger motor and crow about big HP numbers and 0-60 times. I know it's funny coming from a 5th gen owner, but if f Lotus can make a car that weighs 1975 lbs. and conforms to safety regs, there's no reason other manufacturers can't keep a car below 4000 lbs.
07-27-2010 | 05:53 PM
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Not really... automakers don't feel like putting thought into how to keep the car light. It's easier to just stuff a larger motor and crow about big HP numbers and 0-60 times. I know it's funny coming from a 5th gen owner, but if f Lotus can make a car that weighs 1975 lbs. and conforms to safety regs, there's no reason other manufacturers can't keep a car below 4000 lbs.
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07-27-2010 | 06:07 PM
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Not really... automakers don't feel like putting thought into how to keep the car light. It's easier to just stuff a larger motor and crow about big HP numbers and 0-60 times. I know it's funny coming from a 5th gen owner, but if f Lotus can make a car that weighs 1975 lbs. and conforms to safety regs, there's no reason other manufacturers can't keep a car below 4000 lbs.
Actually there is a huge CF movement going on right now among the ranks. Ford is in the process of working out a deal with another manufacturer to supply them with CF parts. BMW just bought a factory and built a mass production Kiln, they want to incorporate it into even lower end models. If you look at it as a whole, it looks like a trend is coming about to lower the price of CF for mass use across the board.