Zeta News 2.0: New VF Commodore and Chevrolet SS
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Camaro News of the Day
1) The stripe packages have been laid out:
The black hood + hockey stripe look should be interesting. No word on pricing though.
2) There is a rumor just in time for Transformers 2...
Jalopnik is hearing that a "Bumblebee" appearance package may be made available for the Camaro, which means your already bad-ass SS can look like this modified SS:
That one sounds like more of a rumor than something that would actually happen, but given the relative popularity of the movie, it would seem somewhat likely that an option package made available would draw up at least some sales.
1) The stripe packages have been laid out:
The black hood + hockey stripe look should be interesting. No word on pricing though.
2) There is a rumor just in time for Transformers 2...
Jalopnik is hearing that a "Bumblebee" appearance package may be made available for the Camaro, which means your already bad-ass SS can look like this modified SS:
That one sounds like more of a rumor than something that would actually happen, but given the relative popularity of the movie, it would seem somewhat likely that an option package made available would draw up at least some sales.
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-> I just saw YSSMAN's news from the source at Jalop's.
-> I thought GM is going to trim down some marketing gigs?
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^ If so, this 'Bumblebee' package would remain just a rumour. Or a company called Wings West (makers of 'ricey' body kits) would make a kit for the NewGen Camaro. I'd rather wait for the Z/28, if they will ever build it.
-> I thought GM is going to trim down some marketing gigs?
Clicky:
^ If so, this 'Bumblebee' package would remain just a rumour. Or a company called Wings West (makers of 'ricey' body kits) would make a kit for the NewGen Camaro. I'd rather wait for the Z/28, if they will ever build it.
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If GM's viability plan goes according to plan, then I'm sure some of this extra surplus they've been talking about that'll be rolling in in a couple years will go toward making performance goodies that maybe people did ask for, and maybe people didn't. I wouldn't be surprised to see a Z/28 Camaro in a few years to accomplish something similar in that lineup to the ZR-1 to the Corvette.
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The problem with the Z/28 program is that no one really seems to be able agree on what it should be. Technically, what is the SS should be the Z/28. Choose the LS7 or the LSA as the powerplant of choice, an SS would have made a lot more sense. I'd like to see them keep the LS7 alive by re-creating a ZL1 option package (keeps the Camaro a fair distance back from the Z06 and ZR1), and it would probably much more affordable to build.
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Remember back in the 60's - 70's companies like Baldwin Motion , Yenko took these cars and put their touch on it ? It would be great to see somebody come forward in this newer day and age of cars and do the same thing.Pump out a 500 - 550hp Camaro and do the stripe kits , aftermarket wheels as well.Would be nice to see.
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I'm sure Lingenfelter will come out with a version of the Camaro.
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For some reason,that name would not surprise me at all.
Reallly? They are going to try and run with the Shelby SuperSnake huh ? 💡
this match-up would be very interesting to see.
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Too bad the interior is hell in this thing. It's like looking out of a bunker. The clutch is so far over to the left that I can't even put my foot on the footrest beyond it. If you have big or wide feet like I do, forget about it. I don't mean to troll or anything, but I'm still trying to get over how big a disappointment this thing is to me.
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Fuel Economy and Performance Figures Are Out, MOAR Coming Soon!
Fuel Economy Figures Were Announced Today
Some initial performance figures are out...
How does a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds sound?
More reviews are to show up by the end of the week. Huzzah!
Fuel Economy Figures Were Announced Today
- 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
[*]16 City, 24 Highway (SS, 6.2L V8)[*]18 City, 29 Highway (3.6L DIG V6)
- 2009 Dodge Challenger
[*]13 City, 18 Highway (SRT-8, 6.1L V8)[*]17 City, 25 Highway (3.5L V6)
- 2010 Ford Mustang
[*]16 City, 24 Highway (GT, 4.6L V8)[*]18 City, 26 Highway (4.0L V6)
- 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
[*]18 City, 26 Highway (3.8L V6)
- 2010 Nissan 370Z
[*]18 City, 26 Highway (3.7L V6)
Some initial performance figures are out...
How does a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds sound?
More reviews are to show up by the end of the week. Huzzah!
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Damn... Pretty good. I still think the Challenger is the best looking.
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I've added the 370Z to the mix, which ends up being an echo of the same fuel economy figures across the board. Although, I have to admit that the 29 MPG is very impressive for the V6 model. That's rated better than my 10 year old Celica, and certainly a fair bit ahead of the rest of them.
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Oh, and They Took the SS to the 'Ring
In case you're wondering, they pulled an 8:19 with the SS, firmly ahead of the G8 GXP, but still a second shy of the Lexus IS-F. Still, not bad.
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Oh, and They Took the SS to the 'Ring
In case you're wondering, they pulled an 8:19 with the SS, firmly ahead of the G8 GXP, but still a second shy of the Lexus IS-F. Still, not bad.
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The mileage certainly is impressive. Especially when you factor weight. It almost makes you think if the V6 has cylinder deactivation.
The Nurburgring time, as if important, is rather underwhelming. 7 seconds quicker than a 2003 350z. Neat. But that 0-60 is BS. Probably just a quick thing they threw out to the press. Consumer Reports should have no problem getting that time but its going to be faster than that.
