Spy Shots: 556-hp Supercharged 2012 Camaro Z28

[Jedi3]

Spy Shots: 556-hp Supercharged 2012 Camaro Z28

It's been rumored for far too long, and now it's finally coming into focus. The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 has been caught by the long lens of Priddy & Co., complete with ultra-wide tires, a revised exhaust, intimidating hood bulge and a sizable front splitter. But how do we know what's under the hood?

The shooters caught the high-po Camaro with its passenger door open, and stuck on the plastic dash is a piece of paper that reads "2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 6.2L SC V8, 6AT." Break that down and it means the Z/28 is packing the same 6.2-liter supercharged V8 LSA fitted to the 556-horsepower Cadillac CTS-V, mated to a six-speed automatic. Naturally, a proper manual will be available as well when the Z/28 goes on sale sometime next year.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/23/spy-sho...012-camaro-z28/

all the pics.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96645

[Ringo64]

[Jedi3]

2012 Camaro Z/28 rendered!

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http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attachment.p...mp;d=1280942964

Per Autoguide.com: Chevy’s upcoming Camaro Z28 is popping up all over the place, from spy photos to our imaginations. While no official pics have yet to be released, it won’t be long before we’re sure to see a fully uncovered version of the supercharged 6.2-liter Shelby GT500 rival. But why wait for official news from General Motors, when we can employ the talents of skilled artist Jon Sibal.

Designed with Sibal’s talents and a collection of facts and rumors, the Z28 is shaping up to be a tremendous competitor, taking the Camaro to new heights thanks to a supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 engine. While it’s sill possible that the Z28 could get the Corvette ZR1’s 620-hp LS9, the LSA is a more likely option, considering recent spy photos showed a 6-speed automatic (currently offered on the LSA-equipped CTS-V). Plus, Chevy isn’t likely to share the iconic Corvette’s powerplant with any other model – Z28 badge or not.

Possibly more exciting is news that the Z28 could boast even more than the 556-hp found in the CTS-V. This is a near-certainty as Chevy is eager to top Ford in the horsepower wars and upping the 2011 GT500’s 550-hp rating by just six ponies isn’t likely to cut it. And if Chevy can be trusted to toss around some impressive numbers, look for a 3.9 second 0-60 mph time.

Design wise, the Z28 will get a more aggressive front end and a larger bulge in the hood to make room for the massive engine.

Recent spy photos have also revealed that the Z28 is likely to get 20-inch wheels and a brake setup similar to that found on the CTS-V, which boasts 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers.

Chevy continues to be silent on Camaro Z28 news, but we’d expect such an iconic American car to debut at (where else?) the Detroit Auto Show in January.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98642

[BAMBAMM]

boner city dude!

[markpetersonii]

ZOMG! I can't wait.... Or can I? Not a huge fan of Camaros BUT the fiance is.

[Ghost]

...BUT the fiance is.

let me guess...pink?

[MoonPie]

I guess that'll be the next ride after my G8 GXP. That Z28 is the slip, slap, slammity shiznit!

[Pontiacgt201]

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[Ringo64]

I read this at work on my break and everybody walking by stepped in and looked at it