[obzidian]

Originally Posted by RLHMARINES

Team Corvette said that they could not get the required emissions target out the next LT based LS7 at the hp target that they were seeking but that does not mean that this engine could not still be used in the new Z/28 since it does not need to have a much greater hp target as compared to the hi po top dog Corvette.

Next gen L88 would be a great successor to the LS7 and GM has already re-registered that name so it could be reasonably optimistic to assume this is the path they will go. The Z/28 only needs to lose more weight and bump up the power to combat the GT350R and the likes. We already have the proven formula now we just need to continue the evolution of what's been done going forward.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by obzidian

Again, of course it does if there target is lower than a current engine option.

It doesn't make sense to me!! I want a Zl1 to yield 750hp++ and crush everything!

But I/we don't have that kind of sway.

GM doesn't develop dozens of engines. The Camaro gets what they have available.

[Egon]

Originally Posted by Doc

They're Goodyears; you can just make out the GOOD (logo) YEAR on the top of this tire.

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They might even be a new tire just for this car for all we know.

I am pretty sure they are Goodyear Supercar G2's. Compare the edge tread pattern from these two pictures and you can see they are the same. On the left side of the spy shot you can even see the second row of the tread pattern and it looks very similar to the picture I lifted from Tire Rack. Supercar G2's are currently only offered on 265, 285 and 305 sizes. Plus those are certainly the 5th Gen ZL1 wheels and the rear tires do not appear to be stretched like the 285's on the 1LE are. My guess is they are square 305 Goodyear F1 Supercar G2's.

[obzidian]

Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

Wait, what? The GT350 is supposedly in line with a C7 Z51 and a GT350R is a bit fast than a 5th gen. Z/28. I full anticipate a GT350R to hand the Z/28 its ass too.

Let's not forget that the Z/28 has been crushing the opposition, even cars that are much, much faster in a straightline.

The GT3 and the Nismo GTR come to mind. Both those cars will out hustle the Z/28 in the 1/4 mile or on a roll.. but on a track the Z/28 now is king and a bargain compared to those cars.

Now, hopefully the Gt350R brings it and gives a little bit of competition; it's lonely at the top.

[obzidian]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

GM doesn't develop dozens of engines. The Camaro gets what they have available.

[DenverTaco07]

I'll sum up my hopes and conclusions based on what we know so far:

1. There is an FI motor in that car = the LT4
2. As long as the car has the LT4 and MRC + interior creature comfort options as found in 2SS and it comes in around $60,000, I don't care if it is a Z/28 or ZL1, it will be mine.

Hey, maybe it's a ZL1 and has a track pack called Z/28

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by obzidian

Let me simplify my statement. GM has two LTx engines, the LT1 and LT4. Which one makes 600 hp? They aren't going to build on to make 600 when they already have one making 650.

[Trans damm]

Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

Hey, maybe it's a ZL1 and has a track pack called Z/28

This!! This is what I have been saying for a while now. I just hope these aren't the wheels used.

[ssrs2lt]

Holy sh!!, I'm more confused then ever..a Zl1 will kill it

[obzidian]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Let me simplify my statement. GM has two LTx engines, the LT1 and LT4. Which one makes 600 hp? They aren't going to build on to make 600 when they already have one making 650.

Ok..... but what if they want one for only 550hp???


When has the General limited themselves to only two v8 options at one given point.

In 2011 you had the l99, ls3, lsa, ls9, ls7 and all of the vortec derivatives. All engines that fit their target hp for a specific vehicle goals/performance category.

Let's not forget that the LTx's are fairly new so the fact that we may have more engines in development unknown to us (454ci LT8/L88 ??) is very real.

[Z28sr2fast4yall]

Originally Posted by obzidian

Where did you find the official times for the GT350???

That's why it's in quotations, be they claim their time beat the z28, but... By the books, it's not official... But that's what they're using

[ZWA SS]

Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

I'll sum up my hopes and conclusions based on what we know so far:

1. There is an FI motor in that car = the LT4
2. As long as the car has the LT4 and MRC + interior creature comfort options as found in 2SS and it comes in around $60,000, I don't care if it is a Z/28 or ZL1, it will be mine.

Hey, maybe it's a ZL1 and has a track pack called Z/28

Sign me up too. A Zxx around $60,000.

[obzidian]

Originally Posted by Z28sr2fast4yall

That's why it's in quotations, be they claim their time beat the z28, but... By the books, it's not official... But that's what they're using

Gotcha!!


What was that time?? What are they saying??

[DanSS24]

Couldn't tell if the brakes were carbon ceramics or not. If it's not, it's gotta most likely be the ZL1.