It's Back For 2014: The Z28

This Z/28 - Hot Off The Press

500 HP - 470 lb-ft of torque

300 Hundred Pounds less then the ZL1

Manual Transmission only.












The rims, side skirts and new spoiler front and back complement the look of the new Z/28 very well.

The engine is a 7.0 LS7 motor, that  is if nothing changes in the next few months.


 You can expect these components :

• Titanium intake valves and connecting rods, and sodium-filled exhaust valves
• CNC-ported aluminum cylinder heads
• Forged-steel crankshaft and main bearing caps
• High-lift camshaft
• Hydroformed exhaust headers
• 11.0:1 compression ratio, and a 7,000 rpm redline.
• 10.5-quart, dry-sump oiling system

For the Camaro Z/28, the LS7 features unique induction and exhaust systems, and delivers at least 500 horsepower (373 kW) and 470 lb-ft of torque (637 Nm).

The racing-style, cold-air induction system and large K&N air filter provide maximum air flow.

The standard dual mode exhaust system and larger-diameter pipes enable improved air flow. By bypassing the mufflers during acceleration, the system increases both the torque and sound generated by the LS7 engine.




Here are the early specification. Again nothing is set in stone.
 Overview

Model:	2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Body styles / driveline:	Four-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive coupe
Construction:	Unitized body frame, one- and two-sided galvanized steel
Manufacturing location:	Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Engine

	LS7 7.0L V-8
Displacement (cu in / cc):	427 / 7008
Bore & stroke (in / mm):	4.125 x 4.00 / 104.8 x 101.6
Block material:	cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:	cast aluminum
Valvetrain:	overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery:	sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio:	11.0:1
Horsepower / kW:	500 / 373 (est.)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm):	470 / 637 (est.)

Transmissions

	Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual
Gear ratios (:1):
First:	2.66
Second:	1.78
Third:	1.30
Fourth:	1.00
Fifth:	0.74
Sixth:	0.50
Reverse:	2.90
Final drive ratio:	3.91

Chassis / Suspension

Front:	double-ball-joint, multi-link strut; direct-acting stabilizer bar; progressive-rate coil springs; inverted monotube shock absorber
Rear:	4.5-link independent; progressive-rate coil springs over monotube shock absorbers; stabilizer bar;
Traction control:	StabiliTrak, electronic stability control

Brakes

Type:	Power-assisted, Carbon Ceramic Matrix front and rear discs; six-piston fixed front, and four-piston rear calipers
Rotor diameter x thickness:	Front: 15.5 x 1.4 in (394 x 36 mm) Rear: 15.3 x 1.3 in (390 x 32 mm)
Rear rotor (in / mm):

Wheels / Tires

Wheel size:	front: 19-inch x 11-inch rear: 19-inch x 11.5-inch
Tires:	Pirelli PZero Trofeo R front: P305/30ZR19 rear: P305/30ZR19

Exterior dimensions

Wheelbase (in / mm):	112.3 / 2,852
Overall length (in / mm):	192.3 / 4,884
Overall width (in / mm):	76.9 / 1,953
Overall height (in / mm):	52.4 / 1,330
Track, front (in / mm):	66.14 / 1,680
Track, rear (in / mm):	64.65 / 1,642

The end result is that the legendary Z/28 will be back in the Chevrolet line-up for 2014. 

 The ZL1 Camaro options, outside of the power plant will be probably pretty close to what you will receive with this Z/28. For more information on the ZL1 specifications Camaro ZL1

THE SLICK NEW 2014 CADILLAC CTS

This is a look at the all new 2014 Cadillac CTS. This slick new looking Cadillac will be receiving Cadillacs new impressive, efficient 3.6 V-6, 420 hp twin turbocharged motor. With New York's International Auto Show on it's way it's sure to be just one of many new and impressive looks for the new year.

A Twin Turbo 420 hp V-6 Cadillac Motor for the CTS/XTS

 

That's right, Cadillac is at it again.  This time with a V-6 3.6 liter twin turbocharged motor. This bad boy is the first 420 hp V-6 that General Motors has ever produced for production.  The powerful V-6 will be backed up against a eight-speed automatic transmission designed to help with an already pretty fuel efficient motor. This combination along with 430 foot-pounds of torque will be able to lead a Cadillac to a quick 0-60 mph time in 4.6 seconds and is capable of reaching 170 mph.

The 2014 CTS/XTS are both expected to receive the motor, the XTS was supposed to receive a V-8, but Cadillac announced due to the great success of the twin-turbo V-6, the XTS will not be receiving the V-8 treatment.

Not to much is leaked about the new Cadillac engine, but here are some things that we do know about it:

• All-new cylinder block casting
• All-new cylinder head castings
• Strengthened connecting rods
• Machined, domed aluminum pistons with top steel ring carrier for greater strength
• 10.2:1 compression ratio
• Patented, integrated charge air cooler system with low-volume air ducts
• Two turbochargers produce more than 12 pounds of boost (80 kPa)
• Vacuum-actuated wastegates with electronic control valves
• All-new direct injection fuel system
• Tuned air inlet and outlet resonators, aluminum cam covers and other features that contribute to exceptional quietness and smoothness.

Combining luxury and power, Cadillac adds one more awesome piece of equipment to their already powerful arsenal.

A Callaway Concept - 2014 Corvette Stingray Aerowagon

If you know Corvettes, then you probably heard of the company Callaway. A specialized company that takes already impressive automobiles and customizes them into nothing short of amazing. They usually customize vehicles by adding more power, racing sports suspensions, ground effects/body-kits and anything else in their imagination to make an all already impressive stock vehicle, crazy radical.


With such a buzz around Corvette's new Stingray, Corvettes branching out to Callaway to add a new option for consumers, a Stingray Aerowagon concept. Although, most people may not know, Corvette has played around with the Corvette wagon since 1954 with little success, but this would be the first time the Callaway company would be involved in the making of the wagon. The design is created to give a sports car wagon option to compete with the Ferrari's FF wagon option. The Corvette would be built in Kentucky on the assembly-line at the official Corvette plant and will only run consumers an extra $15,000 dollars for the option. GM insures if the carbon-fiber extended hatch with a glass top does become an option in 2014, the option should not effect the gas millage or performance by much, in better terms meaning: Even though you will be driving a wagon, you will still be driving a Corvette.

GM Brings Back the Impala SS: The Classic Comfort and Performance

In 1961, General Motors introduced its first stylish performance sedan that would be called the Impala SS. Like a lot muscle cars, they were muscled out of GM's line-up due to their big body-lines and gas guzzling motors. General Motors would eventually bring it back to the line-up in 1995 and 1996, but again production would be halted. During the 2000s, the Impala SS would be brought back here-and-there and would have some success. But now in 2013, GM is ready to take another stab at an all new-Impala SS, but this time with intentions to keep it in the lineup for while.


When GM announced earlier this year that they would be doing away with the (HPVO) High Performance Vehicle Operations department, GM fans were not too thrilled with the decision. But GM did make it clear that the production of the Camaro, Cadillac and Corvette would not be effected by the decision. Although it's unclear what GM's plans are for the future, the way things look is that even without the (HPVO) department, GM will still continue to produce some high-quality performance cars within brands other than the the Camaro,Cadillac and Corvette.


One of the big reasons GM is so excited about moving forward with the Impala SS is for the positive affect that it will have on the NASCAR circuit. NASCAR had agreed to change some rules and regulations so the cars that you shop for on Monday morning will more closely resemble the vehicles you watch racing in the big race on Sunday afternoon. With these new regulations from NASCAR, GM hopes to better benefit their marketing strategies, in turn boosting their sales of the Impala.

GM boasts 415 hp and 415 ft-lbs of torque for the new Impala SS. It also includes a six-speed automatic transmission and the same magnetic ride control that the Camaro, Cadillac and Corvette utilize. On the inside, just like in the '60s and in the mid '90s, there is plenty of space to fit five people comfortably. There is a MyLink central navigation system with controls on the steering wheel for the driver's convenience, also power seats, power windows and a separate climate control system are all to help both the driver's and the passenger's riding experience. On the outside, GM dresses up the Impala with ground effects, chrome rims, a spoiler and some other new feature to set it apart from the standard Impala.

GM is only expected to make about 5,000 SS Impalas per year until they are able to build up enough of a demand for them. GM is keeping a tight lip on what the price tag will end up being, but it is excepted to be somewhere in the range of mid-to-high $30,000.

Difference Between the Yenko Camaro and COPO Camaro

Difference between the Yenko Camaro and COPO Camaro 

Redirect For Update

http://www.gmpowerhouses.com/2020/12/difference-between-yenko-camaro-and.html

March Unveiling: 2014 Stingray Corvette Convertible

In January at the North American Auto Show, General Motors stole the show with the introduction of the 2014 Corvette Stingray. It not only made a huge buzz among the public but it also was one of the biggest buzzes of the week amongst the internet, media and the automotive world.

The completely redesigned Corvette will become available for order as soon as this summer. But for the most part the public has been kept in the dark about the convertible. Well, not no more, General Motors has plans of unveiling the new looking convertible at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The actions for the international unveiling is fitting considering that GM wants to be more of a global brand and not just a national brand.

GM insures that the Corvette will have the same balance of great style, technology and performance as the Stingray coupe does. They also ensure that as long as everything stays on schedule, both the coupe and the convertible will be available at the same time in the summer.



 

Choose The Right Used Sports Car: 2010 Corvette ZO6 vs. 2010 Ferrari F430

To decide which one of these sports cars you can picture yourself in. First, you need to know a little bit about them. One of the biggest differences between the 2010 Corvette ZO6 and the 2010 Ferrari F430, outside of the fact that the Corvette is American-made, and the Ferrari is made in Italy, lies right in the price tag. 

You can purchase a Corvette ZO6 for just a little over $70,000. If you are looking to purchase a Ferrari 430 expect to shell out anything from around $187,000 to $217,000, that's quite a difference. So I guess the ultimate question should be is the extra 100k plus worth it to stand out in the crowd by driving an Italian-made sports car.

Here are some of the specs.

 
Corvette ZO6 
 

Weight 3175lbs
MPG City 15/Hwy 24
HP 505@6300
Torque 470@4800
Wheelbase 105.7 (in)  
Length 175.6 (in)
Width 75.9 (in)
Height 48.7 (in)

                                                                                                            

Ferrari F430  

Weight 3197lbs                            

MPG City 11/Hwy 16
HP 490@8500
Torque 342@5250
Wheelbase 105.7(in)
Length 175.6 (in)
Width 75.9 (in)
Height 48.7 (in) 

          
                                                                                                                                                                    
So here are some of the specs for both cars, as you can see they are pretty well matched. The Corvette gets a little bit more horsepower and a lot more torque all while getting a little better gas mileage, and in this day and age who doesn't need that.


When it comes to styling, I would have to say it is a tie. Both cars have a very aggressive sports car look and both cars have the similar recognizable curves that have been used by their respective car designers for years. 

There is one styling advantage that the Corvette has over the Ferrari, and that is you will have more exterior colors to choose from when choosing your color. 

The reason is probably that when you buy a Ferrari, I don't know why anyone would want any other color than the famous bright red that Ferrari is best known for. Since its company’s existence, red has always been it, although the yellow is pretty flattering. 

The interior is also another toss-up as both cars have top-of-the-line everything and is said to make anyone feel like they’re in an extremely comfortable race car. One option that the Ferrari has that the Corvette does not offer is the manual paddle-shifting on the steering wheel. With it only taking 150 milliseconds for the Ferrari to change gears, I can imagine that someone could have a lot of fun in one of these cars.

In the end, with a price tag that is much more reasonable and with more horsepower, torque, and a top speed of 195 mph, I would have to say, I would rather own the American-made Corvette, especially when thinking about these important points. 

If you live in the U.S., you are probably never too far away from a dealership where you can order, purchase and pick up a ZO6. When it comes to Ferrari, it will not be that easy, in fact, you might even have to tack on a little more to the price tag for delivery. 

Also, like any car, cars need maintenance and even sometimes need replacement parts, but have fun finding an affordable qualified technician to work on your Ferrari. 

Even living overseas in a country known for building exotic cars, dealerships will still not be a dime a dozen. The point is, getting maintenance done on your Ferrari or any other exotic car will always be a little bit on the expensive side, and probably a bit of a hassle.  

GM's New Interior

Out with the old

In with the new 

 

2013 Camaro "Hot Wheels" Edition

The First

Hot Wheels/Chevrolet

Edition

A Barrett Jackson Saver

The 2013 Camaro ZL1: A Camaro Lovers Dream

 

Since 1967, the Camaro has been nothing less than an aggressive sports car that America has grown to know and love. Through the years General Motors has offered an economy efficient basic version for a reasonable price for reasonable people, and also has always offered a hyped up version for those people who want a little bit more out of their Camaro. For the year 2013, GM gives the consumer another set of great choices when choosing what Camaro is best for them, including one of GM's most powerful Camaros ever, the ZL1. Yes, maybe the ZL1 Camaro has a price tag that reaches Corvette prices, but it also has room to fit four people comfortably, trunk space and performance stats to compete with those Corvettes.

ZL1 Engine and Transmission

The Camaro holsters an all aluminum 6.2. V-8 with heat-resistant aluminum cylinder heads and a 4-lobed 1.9-liter Eaton intercooled supercharger, all of which helps produce 580-horsepower and 556-lb.ft of torque.

The Camaro will be utilizes a dual mass flywheel and a two disc high performance clutch to transfer the power to either a TREMEC 6-speed manual transmission with a short throw shifter or 6L90 Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Even though it's a very common thought that stick-shifts are better for performance, the 6L90 automatic is nothing short of a great competitor. The 6L90 implicates an electronic paddle shifting system that helps reduce shift times and has the ability to recognize more aggressive throttling in turn staying in lower gears when someone is trying to have more than just a daily driving experience. Whichever transmission you decide on, you will be getting a transmission specially designed to handle all of the power and torque that is delivered to the tires and wheels in the most efficient way as possible.

These combinations are good for 12 second quarter-mile times, a 0-60 time of 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 184 mph.

Fuel and Oil Cooling System

Fluid coolers are not something commonly found on your typical sports car. The ZL1 comes standard with a liquid-to-liquid engine cooler and an air-to-oil heat exchanger. The engine, transmission and the differential all benefit from the capabilities of these systems. Keeping all of these components cool under stressful conditions such as racing around a racetrack is vital to consistent performance-packed lap times, lap-after-lap.

Suspension

GM is one of the first car companies to use Magnetic Ride Control on their vehicles starting with the Corvette. Now the ZL1 will be the first vehicle in North America to be outfitted with the Generation 3 Magnetic Ride Control. The system gives the driver the choice of three different options to be chosen from the cockpit - tour, sport and track. The three different options are designed for optimal control on the roughest roads, extreme comfort for everyday driving, and when you're ready to hit the track and put the ZL1 to the test - the track option will be ready and waiting for the challenge.

Thanks to the Magneto-Rheological fluid system, the shocks provide damping levels up to 1000 times per second which helps with better wheel control through cornering during heavily acceleration and braking. To help prevent active role control and the loss of control, stabilizing bars are placed in the front and in the back, both of which are accompanied with high performance bushings, mounts and dampers.

Tires, Wheels and Brakes

When it comes to brakes, the ZL1 gets the same treatment as the Corvette. A Brembo brake system is installed that includes 14.6 inch rotors, 6-piston front and four piston rear Monobloc Calipers. It also includes brake cooling ducts that route cool air from the fascia to the rotor and caliper. With this system the driver is able to choose between five different performance settings which are set up for everyday driving, tough racetrack driving and everything in between.

You have two factory wheel options to choose from - black 10 spoke 20 inch rims or chrome 5 spoke 20 inch rims. Those wheels will be wrapped with top of the line Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar Generation 2 tires. The F1 tires are track tested and ranked as one of the best tires in the world for tread wear, noise reduction, wet handling and mass and roll resistance.

Interior

Inside the ZL1, much like the rest of the car has nothing but the best. Seats and door panels are wrapped in leather and suede along with the steering wheel and shifter. The steering wheel has a race car like design sporting a flat bottom and is smaller in diameter then standard to support leg movement while engaged in aggressive shifting.

A 7 inch LCD screen displays the Chevrolet MyLink system. This will give you fingertip access to your Boston Acoustics speaker system, your OnStar Navigation, your wireless Blue Tooth access and mobile apps that include iTunes and Android Market Place. The Chevrolet MyLink also allows you to start your car from here, contact roadside assistance, check diagnostics and get routine maintenance tips and reminders.

For the drivers safety and convenience, a head-up-display will be standard along with a rear-view camera display. The head-up-display also has a conveniently located shift light so that the driver does not have to look down when in race mode to check for anything.

Safety

The Camaro not only excels at power and comfort, but GM also takes great pride in its safety. The Camaro is outfitted with an Electronic Stability Control System (Stabliltrak), which has anti-lock brakes and a traction control system with a control module that can since when a driver is in trouble and can make corrections to help prevent the loss of control. A six station air-bad system is implicated to help protect the passenger and driver in the event of an accident. All of this helps give the ZL1 five-star safety ratings in just about every category possible.

 


Price Tag

With great exterior looks and nine different exterior colors to choose from, the Camaro still holds the aggressive sports car look that it was first known for and held on to through the years. With an 9.2 out of 10 overall rating from KBB consumers and a EPA estimated 19 mpg on the highway, the Camaro ZL1 has a MSRP price tag of $54,350.