The debut of the 2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28 is a definite show stopper here at the 2013 New York Auto Show. And to compliment the bold new looks of the Camaro refresh is a high-revving, 500 horsepower 7.0L LS7 V8 engine, and a strictly minimalist interior (there’s only one audio speaker for crying out loud).
Indeed, the 2014 Camaro Z/28 is a track-oriented, naturally aspirated tire slayer. But what do you make of its new looks? Is the fifth-generation Camaro Z/28 hot? Or not?
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The truth is the Camaro staff has regretted the interior and the lack of change from the show car. They wanted to make changes but GM stopped them as to keep the promise of the show car.
While the car was cool it need some real world help just as the SSR. I know that the same mistakes will not be made on the next gen as they have proven to GM they know better.
At least GM addressed the two worst point the shifter and steering wheel.
Also keep in mind that with all that was going on at the time this car was built it is a miracle it turned out as well as it did let alone even happen.
It is time for people to stop the pissing and moaning and just enjoy the golden age of performance cars as they have never been better. Trust me I have driven and owned some of the best of the 60's and while they have their charm they are no match for today cars. Hell even my 2.0 HHR SS Turbo would bury my stock 68 SS Chevelle in all ways so imagine what Z28 will do.
Now is the time for those who complained GM has not built a car true to the Z28 formula. GM has done their part so now it is their turn to put their money where their mouths were. Funny how so many complain and when a automaker delivers they complainers never pony up and support the car they cried for.
Hot hot hot hot hot.
I have a 2LT 2011 V6 Camaro fully loaded...I'm not complaining just stating a observational fact since I spend nearly every day in my Camaro.
Aside from the minor changes to the 2012/13 interior is the same.
I would of hoped that they would of at least used better materials for the dash and console. The optional color drivers information center should be standard. Every other refreshed GM product has received at least a minor upgrade to it's interior the Malibu for god's sake is improved. I was not hoping for a complete redesign nor would I have the expectation that they would. But at least improve on the cheap plastic that abounds on the car If your selling a up to 60k+ car the interior quality should at least be better. Lets hope for Gen 6 they improve like the C7 Corvette..
It's the SOUL TRAIN!!!!!! Chevy has got some serious SOUL!!!!!! BAM!!!!!
Well eevrythinbgs great except the SS's taillights being LED they look extremely cheap and tacky without even a bezel.... I like the taillights on the z28 being standard... i usually like LED over standard except I. this case... and every one talking about it looking like a integra or whatever... tisk tisk
Well everythings great except the SS's taillights being LED they look extremely cheap and tacky without even a bezel.... I like the taillights on the z28 being standard... i usually like LED over standard except I. this case... and every one talking about it looking like a integra or whatever... tisk tisk
Scott,
I was one of those complainers. I owned two Z28's both 02 35th editions and an 81 Berlinetta. 02's: One in sunset orange metallic coupe with no options and the other a fully loaded black on black on black convertible. The Berlinetta was gold auto 305. I have had a son since and my toys are gone.
I was disappointed in the new camaro as I thought it too much a direct shot at the Mustang. I preferred they kept going forward with the body instead of "starting over". I also didn't like the dash or the layout.
My friend and I were talking a few weeks ago about GM, he asked me what would it take to buy a Camaro? I said simple. A LS7 in a Z28. Thank you GM. This is literally what I dreamed of. Nothing else matters behind the wheel of 427. Slam 7.0l in a Camaro?! This is the dream build. I want to pay. Sign me up.
I once had a '86 IROC Z/28 in black. Tuned port 305 W/ T-tops and a Flowmaster. Bone stock nothing special just clean and sharp.It was the only vehicle I ever owned that people noticed me in.I bet lots of mustang folks and the ladies would notice this roller. This is the most exiting Chevy's line up has been to me in a long while.
very hot car , please RHD for Australia
Does the ATS have RHD?
The Camaro was looking good until it turned to the rear. The tail light design is a disappointment for me. I'm a proud owner of a 2010 Camaro SS and I believe GM should have kept the four single tail light design like the 2010-13 models. To me, the tail lights looks like a 1999 honda prelude. The rest of the Camaro is beautiful but the tail lights doesn't say muscle car for me even with the dual or quad exhaust. GM should have gone with a tail light design similar to the new Stingray. That would have been a sharp look.