It was thought that prototypes of the
recently-revealed Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE were of the next Z/28. However, at
the Daytona 500, Chevy proved us all wrong when it unveiled the
high-performance 1LE package for the ZL1.
The hopes of a Z/28 based around the
sixth-generation Camaro are still very much alive and if the latest speculation
proves correct, it could be worth the extended wait. Car&Driver claims that
the new Z/28, potentially arriving for the 2019 model year, will go one step
beyond the ZL1 1LE and could feature a naturally-aspirated V8 engine delivering
a dizzying 700 hp.
Its reported that this new engine, dubbed the LT6,
will be joined by a new twin-turbo LT7 V8 when the 2018 C7 Corvette ZR1
launches. Although there’s a possibility the Z/28 could feature either of these
two, the all-motor option is being favored. It
will feature an aluminum block and head, four-valve combustion chambers, direct
fuel injection, titanium connecting rods, a flat crankshaft and displace
approximately 5.5-liters.
It is logical that the new Z/28 will also be lighter
than the ZL1 1LE and adorned with even bolder bodywork to make it the ultimate
Camaro track weapon.
Cr. : Motorauthority
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