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When Chevrolet introduced the sixth generation of the Camaro in ZL1 flavor, everyone was impressed by the output of the LT4 supercharged V8. Not long after, the golden bowtie introduced the 1LE track performance package, turning the ‘Maro into a scorching hot machine in the twisties.
The question is, why didn’t Chevrolet follow up on the Z/28 from the fifth generation? Muscle Cars & Trucks learned that the higher-ups pulled the plug on the program as part of the automaker’s restructuring efforts, but not much is known about what exactly happened behind closed doors.
“This only adds salt into the wounds of Camaro enthusiasts,” and we agree wholeheartedly. Ford managed to develop the Shelby GT350 from the S550 Mustang, along with the Shelby GT350R. Then the Shelby GT500 entered the scene with more horsepower than the ‘Maro, coming courtesy of the Predator supercharged V8 with 5.2 liters of displacement.
It’s understood the Camaro Gen 6 will run its course by the 2023 model year with few changes to keep things fresh. There are also rumors the seventh generation of the breed has been shelved altogether, and some people are speculating that Chevrolet might come up with an electric successor.
Turning our attention back to the Camaro Z/28 for the sixth generation, Muscle Cars & Trucks reports that General Motors was developed a model-exclusive engine with 6.6 liters of displacement. Codenamed LT3, this powerplant would’ve promised “a higher redline than the LT1” small-block V8.
The preceding Camaro Z/28 had 427 cubic inches at its disposal from the LS7, which was co-developed with Corvette Racing. The hand-built engine packs 505 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. Chevrolet launched the Camaro Z/28 alongside the mid-cycle refresh of the fifth generation, stopping production after two years.
On that note, did Chevrolet do the right thing by now going forward with the Camaro Z/28? How about the possibility of no internal combustion for the Camaro or no Camaro at all?
“This only adds salt into the wounds of Camaro enthusiasts,” and we agree wholeheartedly. Ford managed to develop the Shelby GT350 from the S550 Mustang, along with the Shelby GT350R. Then the Shelby GT500 entered the scene with more horsepower than the ‘Maro, coming courtesy of the Predator supercharged V8 with 5.2 liters of displacement.
It’s understood the Camaro Gen 6 will run its course by the 2023 model year with few changes to keep things fresh. There are also rumors the seventh generation of the breed has been shelved altogether, and some people are speculating that Chevrolet might come up with an electric successor.
Turning our attention back to the Camaro Z/28 for the sixth generation, Muscle Cars & Trucks reports that General Motors was developed a model-exclusive engine with 6.6 liters of displacement. Codenamed LT3, this powerplant would’ve promised “a higher redline than the LT1” small-block V8.
The preceding Camaro Z/28 had 427 cubic inches at its disposal from the LS7, which was co-developed with Corvette Racing. The hand-built engine packs 505 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. Chevrolet launched the Camaro Z/28 alongside the mid-cycle refresh of the fifth generation, stopping production after two years.
On that note, did Chevrolet do the right thing by now going forward with the Camaro Z/28? How about the possibility of no internal combustion for the Camaro or no Camaro at all?
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