Sep 25, 2014 the folks at motor trend have compiled their list of the best drivers cars for 2014 and after putting 10 performance models head to head, the 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 was chosen as the best. Gm says the 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 will circle a skid pad at 1. Camaro z28 motortrends best driving car of 2014 camaro z28 is motor trends best drivers car general motorsseptember 26, 2014 detroit chevrolet camaro z28. Mar 24, 2014 the 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 is a monster track car. The threetime indy 500 winner will be leading the field may 25th. Used 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 coupe rwd for sale with. Get full performance test results and see photos at car and driver. I think both cars are bad ass, the z28 looks mean but i would still take a gtr between the two. The z28 s suspension geometry is unchanged from the camaro ss 1le, but the spring rates are about 20 percent stiffer and the car uses multimatic monotube shocks with f1style spool valves.
Chevrolet relaunched the camaro from oblivion in 2010 and, from the driver s seat at least, that car underwhelmed. Jun 11, 2014 the camaro z28 sits in a segment of its own for the time being. Highperformance aerodynamics highlight changes for 2014 camaro. The interior updates list for the 2014 model year includes new recaro performance front bucket seats for the ss and zl1 coupe models, the color headup display, and color driver information center on 2lt, 2ss, and zl1 models. Aug 25, 2017 when chevy brought back the camaro z28 in 2014, it was a revelation. The camaro is a big car, so it needs a lot of engine. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet comments on. Forget your preconceived notion that a camaro sucks. Chevrolets camaro lineup is becoming quite the haven. Mar 26, 2014 the camaro z28 is set to pace the greatest spectacle in racing with recently retired driver dario franchitti at the wheel. Chevrolet gm oem 1015 camaro driver seatseat back cover left 23161584 fits. This year, chevrolets only worthy entry into best driver s car was the 2014 camaro z28, but the track day special is a perfect fit for best driver s car. The z28 s suspension geometry is unchanged from the camaro ss 1le, but the spring rates are about 20 percent stiffer and the car uses multimatic. All in all, my year with the z28 was an expensive one, but only because i.
Find 2014 to 2015 chevrolet camaros z28 for sale on oodle classifieds. See more ideas about chevrolet camaro, chevy camaro and dream cars. Mar 24, 2014 get full performance test results and see photos at car and driver. Motor trend editorinchief edward loh explains why the magazine picked the 2014 camaro z28 as its best driver s car. The transformation required only a few years, but it is complete. The 2014 chevrolet camaro features updated and the addition of a highpowered z28 model, keeping its place as the bestlooking american muscle car currently on the market. Henceforth, you will find the z28 cataloged under the heading warrior, medieval. The 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 once again with the proper slash mark. Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but. Chevrolet relaunched the camaro from oblivion in 2010 and, from the drivers seat at least, that car underwhelmed.
Thus, the bow tie dropped in the 505hp ls7 v8 from the c6 z06, in effect a handbuilt race engine that uses such techniques as cnc porting. Fast cool cars z28 vs gt, car and driver comparison test. With 505 horsepower and 481 poundfeet of torque at its disposal, the 2014 camaro z28 is probably the purest chevroletbadged muscle car you can get nowadays. This allaluminum v8 spins out 505 horsepower and 481 poundfeet of torque. New for 2014 are slightly revised front and rear fascias, new headlamps and led taillamps, a new rs grille, a new 1le rear spoiler and a new ss hood design. This car takes its inspiration from the original z28 of 1967.
This car will defy everything you think about the current camaro. The z28, before our very eyes, has become a museum piece. It has the widest front tires on any production car, carbonceramic brakes that would stop a runaway. The 2014 chevrolet camaro is a good used sports car, thanks mainly to its perfect safety score and straightline performance.
Around the same time, the drivers seat recline function stopped working. The z28 has always been the baddest of the camaro lineup. In my early years, i threw together several scca race cars, and fearlessly drove them to the races. Search over 12,300 listings to find the best local deals. Oct 30, 2015 the 2014 chevrolet camaro continues the successful comeback for the storied pony car that began with an allnew fifthgeneration version for the 2010 model year. The 2014 camaro z28 is the most trackcapable chevrolet camaro to date from the factory. It will take more mods on a z28 vs a c6z to run a gtr down on the streets. I talk to eric tingwall, technical editor at car and driver magazine about the new 2014 chevrolet z28 camaro. A moze na pc zte v807 v889s uruchomie gre tumbleseed. It has flaws, though namely, trouble tackling curves at higher speeds. Why the camaro z28 was motor trends best drivers car. Mar 25, 2014 former indycar driver dario franchitti will be at the wheel of a 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 at this years indy 500 race on may 25. Chevrolet 060 times chevrolet camaro, corvette, impala.
A 500horse ls7, standard carbon brakes, and a reduced curb weight should make for one mighty track missile. The 2015 chevrolet camaro z28 is a toy, a track special, and im going to miss driving the hell out of it every day. The camaro z28 is one of 10 contenders competing for the title of 2014 best driver s car. The 2014 camaro models are available with various engines. The 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 is the most track capable, factory built. Chevrolet camaro z28 chevrolet introduced the restyled 2014 camaro line at the 20 new york auto show, including the return of the z28, the most iconic model in camaro history. At the end of the day, i jumped from an allwheeldrive nissan gtr and. You are looking at a very powerful, super fast, great condition, very sharp looking, rust free, accident free, 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 coupe 7. Everything you need to know about the aero package. View the most accurate chevrolet 060 times and 14 mile times for all chevrolet models from the most popular car magazine sources. Detroit chevrolet camaro z28 is motor trends 2014 best drivers car. It outpaces the old boss mustang, but also outprices it. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2014 chevrolet camaro coupe 2d z28 v8.
It has the widest front tires on any production car, carbon. See more ideas about 2014 camaro, chevrolet camaro and chevy camaro. Chevrolet camaro z28 a medieval warrior on the path to a rocking chair from. The best driver s car contenders are selected from all new or significantly revised performance cars launched in the 12 months prior. It earned the title of motor trends best drivers car for 2014 and was an automobile allstar for 2015. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 once again with the proper slash mark, arrives with the same mission, but in the p51 fighter category, unlike my sopwith camels. Get the best deals on parts for 2014 chevrolet camaro when you. Its the first americanbrand car to win the 7yearold award. The 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 has no button that adjusts suspension settings. The last gt500 would surely take it in a straight line, but in the turns.
Mt just put out an article showing them swapping tires on a z28 and ss 1le. New york chevrolet today introduced the restyled 2014 camaro line. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2014 chevy camaro z28 around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2014 best drivers car. That distinction will still belong to the camaro zl1. The camaro z28 is a dedicated track car built for the streets and with the 505 horsepower ls7 on board, the z28 ran away from the ll3 class with a lightning lap time of 2. A camaro with porsche in its sights in creating the z28, a car that its creators regard as a rival to the 2014 porsche 911 gt3 and 2014 nissan gtr, gms engineers largely ignored street use and. Mar 24, 2014 the 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 is the first car i can recall where the manufacturer flatly declares that its performanceenhancing electronics are better than the best driver. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.
But its never been as expensive or hardcore as this version. The camaro z28 is expected to be appearing at track events across the united states in spring 2014. Buyers in the market for a real v8 camaro wont be disappointed with this car. The 2014 camaro models feature a revised exterior design that integrates highperformance aerodynamics for more efficient cooling and stability at high speeds. Camaro engineers tuned and tuned this cars suspension geometry. The best drivers car contenders are selected from all new. The 2014 camaro represents the most significant redesign since the introduction of the fifthgeneration camaro as a concept car in 2006.
He tells me about all of the incredible features built into this car to create one amazing race machine that can literally rip the tires off the wheels. The highperformance z28 will serve as the races pace car. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2014 chevy camaro z28 around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2014 best driver s car powered by mobil. Cd staffers search for the besthandling sports car amont chevy corvette, dodge daytona turbo z, mustang svo, camaro z28, and pontiac fiero 2m4. The 2014 chevrolet camaro is a dream if youre looking for a sleek and sporty car with nimble handling and enthusiastic acceleration. We get some track time in chevrolets revived for 2014 z28. The 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 is a monster track car. The trackslaying fifthgeneration chevy camaro z28 is getting. Chevrolet officially announced prices for the camaro z28 will go on sale this spring. The new 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 is the most barbarically analog car on the street. Built in late 1966 for chevrolet dealer and top us racing driver bobby brown by the great murph mayberry for the thundering transam championship, this very early shell was supplied direct to dealer robert chevrolet from the factory making it a thoroughbred race car from birth. Camaro z28 is motor trends best driver s car general motorsseptember 26, 2014 detroit chevrolet camaro z28 is motor trends 2014 best driver s car. Check out the story, video, and images at car and driver.
The 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 will likely be the priciest gmbranded pony car you can buy, but it wont be the most powerful. This member of alabamas finest claims that dick knoll, camaro lead integration engineer and driver of the z28 im riding in, put a wheel over the yellow line a mile back on interstate 20. A new trackinspired z28 model rounds out the 2014 chevrolet camaro lineup and adds a fifth engine, a 505hp 7. A v6 camaro berlinetta and a mustang svo compete for best sportscoupe honors. This fourseat classic is offered in both coupe and convertible body options to suit your style, along with a number of trim configurations. Compared to previous camaros, the z28 gained nearly 8seconds against the 20 camaro zl1 which was grouped in the ll2 class and ran a lap at 2. Mayberry was famous for building the legendary penske transam camaros for mark donohue, so the. Its that special time of year when we gather all of the hottest, besthandling, performancefirst new vehicles on sale in the usa and do impossibly.
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