to make the Z28 the top performing Camaro, and the SS a mid level.

It would make sense from a marketing standpoint, since currently the SS is the top model on every other model that they offer. And since the previous SS was the top model.

I think Dodge should make the new Challenger SRT8 the mid level performer, and then just a regular Hemi Challenger as the top model. It would make sense since all other SRT models are top performers in each model.

Also, BMW's new M5 should be the mid level performer for the 5 series, and then have a top dog be like a 540i. That would be sweet. And it would make sense.

I was thinking that Mercedes would be smart to start making their AMG series cars the mid level entries, like a SL65 as a base model, and then a SL500 as the top dog.

All of these scenarios would make sense, and would absolutely not confuse the customer.

The SS badge has never really been on cars that were performers - only luxury cruisers with decent performance. Hell look at the '70 LS6 SS 454 Chevelle - that thing didn't run. I'd much rather have a '70 Malibu - now those kicked ***. Plus they are worth a lot more money.

Yes sir - the SS has never been king. It's never really been a mark of performance, more of a cheap base model option in most cars throughout Chevy's history.

Mark my words - the new Camaro SS will be the base V6 option, and the Z28 will be top dog with a supercharged LS7 putting down 600 rwhp.

Just my .02

 

I agree completely and don’t detect a bit of sarcasm in your post



GM should also get rid of the Z06 and start calling it the Corvette SS,

I'm so confused...what does Z06 mean....shouldn’t it be an SS too?

I mean the top Malibu is an SS....

 

1. Agreed

2. yes it should

3. and it STILL has more HP than the mighty 1982 Z28!

 

Yes that would make sense since the Corvette's top model has always been SS. Just like the Camaros of the past.

 

Where was the SS in 1982 again?

Oh yeah taking its 22 year break from the Camaro line up

 

Uh, I'm sure that running high 11's from the factory in 1970 sure wasnt considered a turd...even by todays standards that is quick as hell.

Fry

 

Except between 1973 and 1995 when the SS wasn’t produced and you could only get a Z28 as the top model....

But why count those years....we all know the last few years of the 4th gen are the only thing that matters.

 

Dude you just ruined the thread.....

 

That's true. And from 1973 to 1995, the top Camaros were REALLY fast.

 

yeah, they didn't want to dilute the heritage of the SS Camaro

Plus, the Z28 had such great companionship all those years. My personal favorite was the Z34 Lumina! that was a rocking ride


PS-At least for my part this is all in jest, I simply love aggravating the Z28 ****'s. As long as the top dog Camaro is one bad *****, I will own one, no matter what designation it wears ...............





















As long as it is a Super Sport!

 

I don't know how someone wouldn't have been able to pick up on that.

 

Faster than the model that wasn’t produced.....

Oh and how many racing series has the SS graced with it almighty name…..

Hmmmmm…. One….no…..eerrrr…oh wait! NONE!



This is fun

 

Yep, and the Z/28 sure kept Trans Am racing right up there at the top. In fact I can't wait to be able to flip flop between Nascar and Trans Am next season

To borrow a line from the Sierra Mist commercials " I gotta say, this never gets old!" :0

 

Hey if Chev has the Z28 as the top model, I guess I'll be buying a Z28. If it's an SS, I'll be buying the SS. When it all boils down, I really don't care just as long as they make the damn thing!

 

Yeah I agree, good thing these days the only other Z car is the fastest best handling car to ever be built by GM........it does however sit on the show room floor next to SS Cobalt’s and Malibu’s though....hmmmmm those don’t dilute any name at all….
Yeah I'm having fun with this debate.....