📰 Auto News "Spy Pics" - 556-hp Supercharged 2012 Camaro Z28 *vid on pg2*

[Mook]

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.

Lots of pics
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2134330&postcount=1

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[Riski]

nice

 

[02BlueGT]

Finnaly

 

[IDAFC21]

i think i kinda like that

 

[SHOmuff]

Still big and ugly. I'd take a CTS-V any day over this.

 

[BoostedK20]

caddy's with nasty v8 power plants FTW.

 

[Eagle]

only 556hp? weak.

 

[00firebirdarev]

Now this is more like it

 

[Fish]

Sweetness. Just wonder how much GM wants to rip people for one.

 

[SinisterSHO]

Still big and ugly. I'd take a CTS-V any day over this.

I think bigjim will be at Tony's again with his 09..

 

[93R-Code]

I like it, but...

After they add the blower, intercooler and big wheels I bet it's going to be over 4000lbs.

 

[Rebel]

The CTS V is over 4000lbs and it goes 0-60 in like high 3s low 4s I thought. Hits low 12s too.

 

[jason05gt]

The thread says they were seen testing with a GT500, but the picture shows a new GT convertible.

 

[Csurane24]

Nice thought, but it will probably cost north of $60,000

 

[Primalzer]

It is still big, it is still a pig, and it will still handle like shit. Throwing power at something only solves one problem. Tune the suspension, cut some weight, and make it look less ugly.

 

[Riski]

If they cut weight and give it better susp., they might was well just make a Corvette

 

[Primalzer]

If they cut weight and give it better susp., they might was well just make a Corvette

Stiffen the suspension give it a live axle drop the weight and make it a ton cheaper

 

[jason05gt]

Stiffen the suspension give it a live axle drop the weight and make it a ton cheaper

Why would you go backwards and put a SRA on? This car will handle perfectly fine. Does the CTS-V not handle well? The Z28 has the V's powertrain, brakes, and is a bit lighter. The Z28 will handle it's own.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Definitely bad ass if you have the cash for one. I'll stick to modifying though, too rich for my blood.

 

[Primalzer]

Why would you go backwards and put a SRA on? This car will handle perfectly fine. Does the CTS-V not handle well? The Z28 has the V's powertrain, brakes, and is a bit lighter. The Z28 will handle it's own.

Everything I have ever read says that even though it has an independent suspension, it's garbage, GM just didn't set it up all too well. It is very evident as the new Mustang is able to outrun it by significant amounts on all handling tests. If they went to a properly set-up live axle, they could have kept costs down, weight down, and I think kept it as a truer muscle car/pony car. Instead of a bloated, soft, expensive, ugly turd.

 

[jason05gt]

Everything I have ever read says that even though it has an independent suspension, it's garbage, GM just didn't set it up all too well. It is very evident as the new Mustang is able to outrun it by significant amounts on all handling tests. If they went to a properly set-up live axle, they could have kept costs down, weight down, and I think kept it as a truer muscle car/pony car. Instead of a bloated, soft, expensive, ugly turd.

Weight is the major issue with the Camaro due to the Zeta platform. Like I mentioned, the CTS-V handles well with its setup so I am sure this will turn out well.

Ford’s done a great job with the SRA in the S197, but they are still selling the platform short by not utilizing an IRS rear. The S197 platform was designed for an IRS rear. I am hoping that in the near future we see a Boss or Cobra R with an independent rear.

 

[Primalzer]

Weight is the major issue with the Camaro due to the Zeta platform. Like I mentioned, the CTS-V handles well with its setup so I am sure this will turn out well.

Ford’s done a great job with the SRA in the S197, but they are still selling the platform short by not utilizing an IRS rear. The S197 platform was designed for an IRS rear. I am hoping that in the near future we see a Boss or Cobra R with an independent rear.

I have heard that some nameless ford exec axed the IRS on he S197 platform because he said it would've cost them an extra $100 per car. But down the line it was figured that it would've actually saved money. However Ford has shown that there is still some life left in a live axle if set up properly

 

[blakbearddelite]

I'm assuming the Z28 may be slightly faster than a base model 'vette. I thought GM said they would never make the Camaro faster than a base model 'vette. But maybe Z28 will run high 12's, I don't really know.

 

[CamaroSS]

Everything I have ever read says that even though it has an independent suspension, it's garbage, GM just didn't set it up all too well. It is very evident as the new Mustang is able to outrun it by significant amounts on all handling tests. If they went to a properly set-up live axle, they could have kept costs down, weight down, and I think kept it as a truer muscle car/pony car. Instead of a bloated, soft, expensive, ugly turd.

that is all, carry on

 

[pewterz55]

i do like them quad tips.