The all new Z/28 Camaro is ready to hit the road, but not without a price; $75,000 to be exact. The previous model of Camaro, the ZL1, had a hefty price tag of $55,000 on its own, but this $20,000 increase for the Z/28 is said to be well worth it.
The price will include the destination charge and gas guzzler tax of $995, but will not include the $1,150 comfort package option, which includes a six-speaker sound system and air condition (both options were removed from the base model in an effort to lighten the car and increase speed).
The Z/28 comes fully equipped with a 505 HP 7-Liter LS7 V8 engine with 481 lb-ft of torque, and the legendary Tremec six-speed manual transmission (there will be no automatic option for the Z/28).
This model is among the first available to have spool-valve dampers. These dampers allow four-way damping control, which perfects the bump and rebound settings for both high-speed and low-speed wheel motions. The car is also fitted with Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires on the 19-inch alloy wheels. With lighter Recaro seats, the Z/28 wins by a landslide in the weight department against its predecessors.
After testing at Nüburgring, the Z/28 beat out the Type 991, the Porsche 911 Carrera S and the Audi R8 V10 with a lap time of 7:37.47.
Orders are being placed now, and the new models will begin to ship out in the spring. The very first model (VIN #0001) will be auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale on Jan. 18th.
Have you placed your order for the new Camaro Z/28? If so, give us a call for a free Camaro insurance quote to protect the investment you’ve made!
About the Author
Drew Yagodnik is Vice President of Classic Automobile Insurance Agency, Inc. Classic Automobile Insurance Agency has been protecting collector, classic and exotics since 1992.
