So what are the odds of the 2011 Chevy Camaro Z28 actually seeing the light of day? Quite frankly, not good. Recently, GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz suggested a different direction for the Camaro brand. Specifically, he foresees the next-generation of the vehicle as smaller, lighter and more fuel-efficient. Such a formula spells disaster for such muscle car concepts as the Camaro Z28.
Thanks to GM's financial woes, the struggling automaker announced the intention to scrap plans for a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The bad news stung many who were hoping for a revival of the high-performance model. However, new hope arose in late June when GM officials confirmed that the possibility for a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 was still on the table.
The Z28 remained a popular high-performance variant of the Chevrolet Camaro throughout much of the vehicle's production. Introduced in 1967, the Z28 title was retired at the end of the Camaro's 4th-generation production run in 2002. Now, the Z28 is one of the many muscle car nameplates in the running for a next-generation revival.
Purportedly, the designs for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 have been finalized since February. In relation to the standard Camaro, the Z28 is expected to feature a deeper front bumper, unique spotlights, larger intakes and a new lip spoiler.
Of course, it's under the hood where the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro would really shine. If produced, the vehicle would carry the Cadillac CTS-V's supercharged 6.2-liter V8. Coupled with a 6-speed manual or automatic, the Z28 would muster 556 horsepower and a 0-to-60 mph clock speed of less than four seconds.