2014 Callaway Z/28 LS 652 HP + KBB Best 2014 + More : )
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02-22-2014, 11:15 AM
2014 Callaway Z/28 LS 652 HP + KBB Best 2014 + More : )
Hi Member's,
What do you think of this Z ? It's expensive, but I seem to really like expensive cars that I can only dream about
Keeping you updated so you know what's out there for those that have the $'s > WoW
Callaway Camaro Z/28 Is a 652-HP Track Monster
Callaway
, a tuner most famous for its modified Chevrolet Corvettes, has turned to the Chevrolet Camaro for its latest creation called the Callaway Camaro Z/28 SC652. The company says it will only build 10 of these high-powered muscle cars as soon as the standard 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (pictured here) goes on sale.
You may be asking why Callaway would supercharge a Camaro Z/28 when the supercharged Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 already exists, but this Callaway Camaro Z/28 looks to be a much more focused, hardcore track
than the heavier, slightly softer Camaro ZL1 which makes 580 hp from a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8. With its huge power boost, it’s a sure bet that the Callaway Camaro Z/28 SC652 would lap the Nürburgring even faster than the standard Camaro Z/28’s already impressive time of 7 minutes, 37 seconds.
What do you think of this Z ? It's expensive, but I seem to really like expensive cars that I can only dream about
Keeping you updated so you know what's out there for those that have the $'s > WoW
Callaway Camaro Z/28 Is a 652-HP Track Monster
Feb 21, 2014
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The main Callaway modification to the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is the addition of an Eaton TVS supercharger that brings the Z/28’s massive 7.0-liter V-8 up to 652 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque, a whopping 147 hp more than stock. Callaway has also added a high-flow intake and a low-restriction exhaust, but left much of the Camaro Z/28 alone, as this track-ready version of Camaro is already fitted with performance upgrades like Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, spool-valve dampers, and special aerodynamic tweaks as standard. The Camaro Z/28 also is stripped of its sound system and air conditioning in the pursuit of speed.
You may be asking why Callaway would supercharge a Camaro Z/28 when the supercharged Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 already exists, but this Callaway Camaro Z/28 looks to be a much more focused, hardcore track
car
Callaway describes this upgrade package as “not for the faint of heart,” and the $19,995 price of entry lives up to that billing. That’s on top of the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28’s starting price of $75,000, including destination. All in, you’re looking at a near-$100,000 Chevrolet Camaro. If this sounds like your cup of tea, Callaway says it will begin production of the Callaway Camaro Z/28 as soon as Chevrolet starts shipping the Camaro Z/28 to dealers starting this spring.
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02-22-2014, 11:18 AM
Bonus Post from GM
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Spied Under Heavy Camouflage
Feb 20, 2014
It might be wrapped in swirly black-and-white camouflage on nearly every surface, but the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V was hard at work testing in the snow. We captured some spy shots of the upcoming
performance sedan
The next-generation Cadillac CTS-V is expected to have even more power than the outgoing super-sedan, which packed 556 hp and 551 lb-ft of torque under its hood. Cadillac is rumored to employ a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8, as it did with the outgoing CTS-V, but this particular engine could be related to the 625-hp LT4 engine in the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. That would give the Cadillac CTS-V’s V-8 engine significantly more power on tap than the 550-hp 2015 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and 577-hp E63 S AMG. BMW’s high-performance M5 extracts 560 hp.
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All of that American muscle will need to breathe plenty of air, and the Cadillac CTS-V will oblige with three large front-air intakes and a wide-slatted vertical grille. The shape of the headlamps isn’t clear, but we can see LEDs as well as daytime-running lamps integrated into the lower front fascia. Several details on this
car
When the 420-hp 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport lapped the Nürburgring in 8:14:10, just 14 seconds slower than the outgoing CTS-V did it in 2009, we were admittedly very impressed. Judging by all of the hype surrounding the upcoming CTS-V, likely more than a year before it will even debut, the new car is sure to shock and awe.
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02-22-2014, 11:28 AM
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Around The Block
Feb 21, 2014
As the 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel rolls onto dealer lots, you can expect to hear a lot about the numbers, and for good reason: it’s the first in a new wave of diesel-powered light-duty pickup trucks to be sold in North America, and it promises to provide the towing capacity of a V-8—up to 9200 pounds, depending on specification—and the fuel economy of a V-6 (up to 28 mpg on the freeway).
In recent years, though, we’ve learned to like a lot more about pickup trucks than numbers. That’s particularly true of the Ram 1500, which has distinguished itself with an ever growing list of refinements, including rear coil (or optional air) springs, premium interior materials, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. In fact, the Ram is the recipient of three Automobile Magazine All-Star awards. So, our main concern about the 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel that came through our office recently was not its towing capacity or its payload or its fuel economy but, rather, whether its All-Star character remains intact.
The 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel announces its key feature the moment it chokes to life. The telltale diesel clatter clearly proclaims, “No, it’s not a Hemi.” Whereas diesel engine clatter still sounds slightly strange coming from a
car
To be clear, the 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel is not a muscle truck—for that, you’ll need to stick with the 5.7-liter V-8. The key to the Ram 1500’s charm isn’t that it’s fast, but that it’s so darn nice. Our test truck, a well-equipped Laramie Crew Cab, proved equally worthy of all the praise we’ve heaped upon the gas-powered models. The optional air springs provide a relatively smooth ride even with an empty bed. The leather-upholstered cabin puts some luxury
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One number you’re not likely to hear in advertising for the 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel is $2850—the surcharge for the diesel compared with the Hemi V-8, which reflects the costs of making diesels compliant with modern emission standards. We’ll let you open up a spreadsheet to decide whether the diesel’s fuel economy advantage warrants the extra money up front. What we can tell you is that it’s a truck you’ll want. “The torquey, efficient diesel engine only makes the Ram 1500, already our favorite pickup truck, even more desirable,” copy editor Rusty Blackwell concludes.
2014 RAM 1500 ECODIESEL
Price as tested:$55,375Engine:3.0L turbodiesel V-6Power:240 hpTorque:420 lb-ftTransmission:8-speed automaticDrive:Four-wheelFuel Economy:19-20/27-28 city/hwyCargo capacity:57.5 cu ft (6-ft 4-in box)Payload:1110 lbTowing:6750 lb
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02-22-2014, 12:51 PM
KBB.com Awards and 10 Best Lists
KBB.com Awards and 10 Best Lists
By KBB.com Editors on February 19, 2014 8:58 AM
Model year after model year, cars just keep getting better. It seems every new vehicle we drive is both more powerful and more fuel-efficient than its predecessor. More comfortable and more fun. More refined, but similarly priced. Choosing a good car is easier than ever, but choosing the best car keeps getting trickier. That's why several times a year we round up category standouts and staff favorites and bring them together in lists that help make car shopping easier.
Popular Now: The All-New Cars for 2014
The 2014 model year will feature more than three dozen brand new and redesigned vehicles.
By KBB.com Editors on February 19, 2014 8:58 AM
Model year after model year, cars just keep getting better. It seems every new vehicle we drive is both more powerful and more fuel-efficient than its predecessor. More comfortable and more fun. More refined, but similarly priced. Choosing a good car is easier than ever, but choosing the best car keeps getting trickier. That's why several times a year we round up category standouts and staff favorites and bring them together in lists that help make car shopping easier.
Popular Now: The All-New Cars for 2014
The 2014 model year will feature more than three dozen brand new and redesigned vehicles.
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02-22-2014, 01:31 PM
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Brockville Ontario
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The camaro is nice, but priced way out of my price range, I would honestly have a hard time paying that much for a car, of course I say that now but if I were to drive it I am certain I would spend all my time thinking of ways to come up with the money to pay for it lol
Still a big fan of the Cadillac's though, and if you buy them a few years old you get a heck of a car for a good price, let someone else eat the depreciation
Still a big fan of the Cadillac's though, and if you buy them a few years old you get a heck of a car for a good price, let someone else eat the depreciation
#6
02-23-2014, 04:32 AM
Do you like it ? Yes ? No ? Maybe ?
2015 Chevrolet Colorado
By G.R. Whale
On Sale: Third Quarter 2014
Expected Pricing: $24,500 to $37,000
An all-new Chevrolet Colorado pickup goes on sale this fall. Bigger than the original Colorado compact, this one carries a midsize label. The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is a few inches lower, a half-foot narrower, a bit shorter, and about 900 pounds lighter than a comparable full-size pickup. A Crew Cab six-foot bed Silverado has just three inches more wheelbase and is just five inches longer overall than the longest comparable Colorado.
The 2015 Chevy Colorado comes on 128- and 140-inch wheelbases in extended cab (four doors) with six-foot bed and Crew Cab models with five- or six-foot beds. WT, LT and Z71 trim levels are available with two- or four-wheel drive.
Although the door and window lines look like the Colorado sold elsewhere in the world, this one is more Silverado than international Colorado. Only the roof and some hardware bits are shared with the worldly version. Most of the body panels are steel, the hood aluminum like many others.
A traditional pickup underneath, the Colorado has a hydroformed boxed frame, independent front and solid-axle rear suspension, and all-disc brakes. The top tow rating of 6700 pounds is slightly superior to the competition and close to many base model full-size pickups. Most of the bed utility bits (bumper step, bedliner, etc.) are similar to the Silverado's.
Aluminum engines include a 2.5-liter four-cylinder targeted at 190-plus horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, and a 3.6-liter V6 around 300 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. Both engines come with a 6-speed automatic, though only the V6 offers a tow/haul mode. Aero aids to fuel economy include top-of-bed surface details and automatic grille shutters on all models.
For 2016, Chevy Colorado will offer a 2.8-liter four-cylinder diesel. U.S. ratings have not been provided by Chevrolet, but the higher-emission version sold elsewhere was bumped to about 200 hp and 370 lb-ft this year. Expect the highest price and fuel economy for that engine.
The Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab offers a fold-flat bench rear seat with storage underneath. The Extended Cab bench appears more like two forward-facing compact buckets; Extended Cab rear side doors are clamshell, swinging rearward.
Silverado influenced the dash design of the 2015 Colorado, with prominent vent-framed center screen and clearly segmented controls. A floor shift suggests there will be no bench front seat option, but plenty of infotainment and some moderate lux equipment will be offered. The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado made its formal introduction at the 2013 LA Auto Show.
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