sudden Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 O.K. it is now confirmed that Government Motors will be putting out the 2012 Z28 with 500 plus H.P. Is anyone concerned at this time? Its being pointed at us GT 500 owners for top honors for american muscle. I say bring it on and lets get it on! Sudden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michschi Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 O.K. it is now confirmed that Government Motors will be putting out the 2012 Z28 with 500 plus H.P. Is anyone concerned at this time? Its being pointed at us GT 500 owners for top honors for american muscle. I say bring it on and lets get it on! Sudden. I wouldn't be worried, if I were a GT500 owner. Hell once I get my intercooler and turn the boost up a bit, I will not even be that worried! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Wow its about time, what else is new Chevy has been behind for years. There only night -mare is Mustang , Shelby tail lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTpower Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 a little late to the party as usual for GM.......and still can't get rid of ugly !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD500Chris Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Woohoo! Bring it on GM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawdude Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 If it comes with an automatic, I'll try to talk my wife into believing she needs one. I might have borrow it on weekends and take it to the drag strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodrock Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 I know lots of Ford guys don't like to here it, but if GM can make an auto that can handle 550 hp, why can't Ford. Whether you like a slush box or not, there are lots of gearheads that had just rather have an auto. If you've been round this site for very long, you've read about us geezers with hip and knee problems who would give anything for a factory auto that we could swap into our Shelbys. I know there are aftermarket autos out there but realistically they are primarily competition autos. It seems the auto in the new GT must be pretty strong considering some of the hp numbers being produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 I know lots of Ford guys don't like to here it, but if GM can make an auto that can handle 550 hp, why can't Ford. Whether you like a slush box or not, there are lots of gearheads that had just rather have an auto. If you've been round this site for very long, you've read about us geezers with hip and knee problems who would give anything for a factory auto that we could swap into our Shelbys. I know there are aftermarket autos out there but realistically they are primarily competition autos. It seems the auto in the new GT must be pretty strong considering some of the hp numbers being produced. I have an auto and with my s/c, it produces 445 hp to the wheels, which should be around 540 or so at the engine. No problems with it to report of. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiph Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 O.K. it is now confirmed that Government Motors will be putting out the 2012 Z28 with 500 plus H.P. Is anyone concerned at this time? Its being pointed at us GT 500 owners for top honors for american muscle. I say bring it on and lets get it on! Sudden. Well.....heck no! Ir'a sooooo much more then HP and TQ. With enough $$ - HP, TQ, Handling and 1/4 mile time can be purchased. But ya can't buy a legondary person that started it all. A GT500 has.................Carroll Shelby Ferrari has....................Enzo Ferrari Lamborghini has..........Ferruccio Lamborghini A Z28 has....................... And to top it all off, it was :party2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Well.....heck no! Ir'a sooooo much more then HP and TQ. With enough $$ - HP, TQ, Handling and 1/4 mile time can be purchased. But ya can't buy a legondary person that started it all. A GT500 has.................Carroll Shelby Ferrari has....................Enzo Ferrari Lamborghini has..........Ferruccio Lamborghini A Z28 has....................... Mullets and wifebeaters? And to top it all off, it was :party2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Camaro = J U N K! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I know lots of Ford guys don't like to here it, but if GM can make an auto that can handle 550 hp, why can't Ford. Whether you like a slush box or not, there are lots of gearheads that had just rather have an auto. If you've been round this site for very long, you've read about us geezers with hip and knee problems who would give anything for a factory auto that we could swap into our Shelbys. I know there are aftermarket autos out there but realistically they are primarily competition autos. It seems the auto in the new GT must be pretty strong considering some of the hp numbers being produced. +1 It would be better at the track as well. Remember Carroll made is first twin-turbo Super Snake an auto in 1963. Who has time to shift when you are going from 0 to 60 in 3.3 secs and topping out at 200+. Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 A Z28 has....................... Are you kidding? I am a '60s fan of the Z28 (although I drove a built '66 fastback Mustang) - they were great cars. And to complete the sentence, I give you this: A Z28 has ............... Vincent W. Piggins. And, yes, I am serious. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Camaro's are nice! Not my cup of tea per sae, but I'm glad that they're finally getting on with the new gen Z28. I never could understand why the Z28 is this year's high performance model, whereas previously it was the other way around. And they may be late with the V8 competition, but remember they put out the 300hp V6 before Ford figured it out... I guess it's time for a TVS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiph Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Are you kidding? I am a '60s fan of the Z28 (although I drove a built '66 fastback Mustang) - they were great cars. And to complete the sentence, I give you this: A Z28 has ............... Vincent W. Piggins. And, yes, I am serious. Jim No problemo. He is a "person", but did not, IMHO of course, fit the description of.....legendary. IMHO of course. Could be my bad for not putting Piggins in the same league as Shelby, Ferrari & Lamborghini And yup, a Z28 was a great car. *Note* I never posted it was not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Beyond Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Keep in mind that the z/28 will be heavier than the GT500. Just look at how the 412 hp GT spanks the heavier 426 hp SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Does anyone know, or can verify, the correct specs on the Z28? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Does anyone know, or can verify, the correct specs on the Z28? I think you can find that on the Cheby forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008vistablue Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 O.K. it is now confirmed that Government Motors will be putting out the 2012 Z28 with 500 plus H.P. Is anyone concerned at this time? Its being pointed at us GT 500 owners for top honors for american muscle. I say bring it on and lets get it on! Sudden. We'll thats in 2012 and who knows what Ford will have out then. I know one guy who is still scared and the new 5.0 Watch this!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXpECrDIHjc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 We'll thats in 2012 and who knows what Ford will have out then. I know one guy who is still scared and the new 5.0 Watch this!!! http://www.youtube.c...h?v=FXpECrDIHjc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobeydick Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 If it comes with an automatic, I'll try to talk my wife into believing she needs one. I might have borrow it on weekends and take it to the drag strip. I've never had a GM Automatic Transmission last over 40,000 miles, you might want to re-think that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interceptor Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 A note to GM. Don't sing it------------------bring it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVENGE Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 A note to GM. Don't sing it------------------bring it! GM will be bringing it. The question is will Ford respond or refuse to compete like they did when the Trans Am and Z28's of the 90s to early 2000s were kicking butt. The other question is where are the people who after listening to too much fair and balanced reporting predicted GM would never be allowed to build a car like this? According to their "predictions" GM would only be putting out hybrids and 4 cylinders by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 If it comes with an automatic, I'll try to talk my wife into believing she needs one. I might have borrow it on weekends and take it to the drag strip. Awesome!! I like your thinking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Keep in mind that the z/28 will be heavier than the GT500. Just look at how the 412 hp GT spanks the heavier 426 hp SS. Yep same thing I keep telling those GT500 guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyman Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 GM will be bringing it. The question is will Ford respond or refuse to compete like they did when the Trans Am and Z28's of the 90s to early 2000s were kicking butt. The other question is where are the people who after listening to too much fair and balanced reporting predicted GM would never be allowed to build a car like this? According to their "predictions" GM would only be putting out hybrids and 4 cylinders by now. Correct, they are bringing it and with the 6.2L, TVS equiped, LSA motor that blasts the heavy weight CTS-V to 12 flat 1/4 miles on showroom rubber. The new Z will bring a suspension set up capable of launching and handling the factory power level where the GT500 clearly does not. GM knows that the Z28 and GT500 will be compared head to head in every automotive periodical there is. There is no chance of the General showing up for this party with a 2nd place performer. Ford will be on the run once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Yep same thing I keep telling those GT500 guys... Oh, God, let's not go there again. :hearseespeak: Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 just joking!! ;@) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 as an aside I got smoked pretty good by a CTS-V prior to s/c ing my car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby10' Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Looks like I will be getting that 2.59 pulley and tune after all....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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