2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2014 - Chevrolet unveiled a surprise today at the 2013 New York Auto Show when it announced the Z/28 nameplate’s revival.
Having just returned from the 2013 New York Auto Show where Chevrolet unveiled the 2014 Camaro Z/28, we’ve amassed the top things about the new track-oriented sports car.

Remember when there was a bit of consternation among the Bowtie faithful after Chevrolet introduced the Camaro ZL1? The issue wasn't around the big coupe's awesome performance, it was with the name – many wondered why the company hadn't chosen to exhume the company's legendary Z/28 moniker. There was a bit less of an outcry when Chevy showed off the 1LE model, but only just. Well, apparently there's a good reason why the Z/28 nameplate wasn't used – because they were saving it for this bad boy.

This week the folks at Chevrolet have revealed the 2014 Camaro Z28 (or Z/28 if you prefer), a beast of a vehicle with a 7.0L LS7 V8 engine with no less than 500 horsepower ready for road-thrashing action. This machine works with 470 pounds-feet of torque under the hood paired with a six-speed Tremec TR6060 manual transmission. The look of the vehicle is all classic Camaro with a smooth-yet-sharp set of aesthetics for this years battle with the best.

Chevrolet claims that the new Z/28 is 300 pounds lighter than the already-incredible, 580 horsepower ZL1. That puts the new Z/28 in the ballpark of 3,900 pounds. Not exactly a Corvette Stingray, but considering how capable the ZL1 is despite its weight, a 300-pound drop in heft should do wonders for that chassis

From the ankle-biting splitter, to the plus-sized rear spoiler, along with the integrated hood extractor, the 2014 Camaro Z/28 promises to make substantial gains in downforce over the rest of the lineup, including the Camaro ZL1. At high speed, it’s the physics of downforce that keeps a vehicle suction-cupped to the track, allowing for faster cornering speeds and improved maneuverability. The Z/28 also features fender flares over the front and rear wheels, as well as extended rocker panels that contribute to aerodynamic stability.

While the new Camaro Z/28 is not intended to compete in a specific race series, it is solely focused on track capability. In initial testing, the Camaro Z/28 is three seconds faster per lap than the Camaro ZL1. That extra speed comes from three areas:

    • Increased grip: The Z/28 is capable of 1.05 g in cornering acceleration, due 

      comprehensive   chassis revisions
    • Increased stopping power: the Z/28 features Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes capable of

      1.5 g in deceleration, and consistent brake feel, lap after lap
    • Reduced curb weight: The naturally aspirated Z/28 weighs 300 pounds less than the 

       supercharged Camaro ZL1, with changes ranging from lightweight wheels to thinner

       rear-window glass