The Boss has a competitor: 2014 Z/28 LS7
3/29/13, 12:26 PM
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that would make it dang near $100k
3/29/13, 04:43 PM
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I think something approaching $60k would be viable. This is truly a stripped tracker, so sales numbers will likely be fairly modest.
As for the looks, having had a chance to look at it a bit more, yeah, some of the details are getting dangerously too close to "trailer park" rather than track tech, an existing brand image the Camaro needs to be VERY careful to avoid at all costs.
As for the looks, having had a chance to look at it a bit more, yeah, some of the details are getting dangerously too close to "trailer park" rather than track tech, an existing brand image the Camaro needs to be VERY careful to avoid at all costs.
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3/29/13, 04:48 PM
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That might be good news for somebody honestly wanting a Z/28 if they can wait a year or two and then get it at MSRP or at a discount if greedy dealers can't move, although that might send the wrong message to GM about developing cars like this.
I suspect however that the Z wont be produced in great numbers and it will fall victim to the idiocy of the 07 GT500s - namely well heeled individuals looking to diversify their retirement portfolio and not necessarily Camaro guys or car fans in general.
I suspect however that the Z wont be produced in great numbers and it will fall victim to the idiocy of the 07 GT500s - namely well heeled individuals looking to diversify their retirement portfolio and not necessarily Camaro guys or car fans in general.
3/29/13, 04:50 PM
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14 years ago 2000 Cobra Rs, a similar car, sold for $54,995 MSRP. Of course when they got to dealers they sold for $10-20k more.
I could see a market for it. Some bow tie lovers will be beating down their dealers doors yelling take my money if they haven't already done so.
I could see a market for it. Some bow tie lovers will be beating down their dealers doors yelling take my money if they haven't already done so.
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3/29/13, 07:09 PM
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Still don't like it!
3/29/13, 07:14 PM
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14 years ago 2000 Cobra Rs, a similar car, sold for $54,995 MSRP. Of course when they got to dealers they sold for $10-20k more.
I could see a market for it. Some bow tie lovers will be beating down their dealers doors yelling take my money if they haven't already done so.
I could see a market for it. Some bow tie lovers will be beating down their dealers doors yelling take my money if they haven't already done so.
The R was roped off inside the dealership and was around 80 -90k if I recall correctly.
3/30/13, 10:24 AM
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The coming Z28 is the kind of car Ford should have built. I am amazed how much money and engineering time GM has spent on a low volume car like the Camaro. The big question I have is , what will Ford do for the Ford fans who want a stripped down Mustang capable of blowing the Z28 in the weeds ?
3/30/13, 12:28 PM
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It is "easier" for GM to do this since they have a wider array of engine choices and other bits readily available and shared between car models/brands. Not really the case for Ford.
As far as a Ford response, a stripped-down GT500 with battery relocated to the rear, different gear ratio(s) in the trans./rear end, better suspension tuning, and wider tires to better harness the power would be my idea. And call it BOSS 351.
As far as a Ford response, a stripped-down GT500 with battery relocated to the rear, different gear ratio(s) in the trans./rear end, better suspension tuning, and wider tires to better harness the power would be my idea. And call it BOSS 351.
4/1/13, 01:03 PM
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The coming Z28 is the kind of car Ford should have built. I am amazed how much money and engineering time GM has spent on a low volume car like the Camaro. The big question I have is , what will Ford do for the Ford fans who want a stripped down Mustang capable of blowing the Z28 in the weeds ?
4/1/13, 01:44 PM
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I think something approaching $60k would be viable. This is truly a stripped tracker, so sales numbers will likely be fairly modest.
As for the looks, having had a chance to look at it a bit more, yeah, some of the details are getting dangerously too close to "trailer park" rather than track tech, an existing brand image the Camaro needs to be VERY careful to avoid at all costs.
As for the looks, having had a chance to look at it a bit more, yeah, some of the details are getting dangerously too close to "trailer park" rather than track tech, an existing brand image the Camaro needs to be VERY careful to avoid at all costs.
How Ford responds would be interesting to see