---
title: "New Chevy Camaro Z/28: Everything We Know, and What We’re Guessing"
description: "Waiting is the hardest part."
date: "2017-03-01"
modified: "2017-03-01"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/8010/new-chevy-camaro-z28-everything-we-know-and-what-were-guessing"
categories:
  - "Chevrolet News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "Camaro"
  - "Chevrolet"
  - "Coupe"
  - "sports car"
  - "Z/28"
---

# New Chevy Camaro Z/28: Everything We Know, and What We’re Guessing

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The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 may not have debuted at Daytona, as some expected, but that doesn't mean it's out of the picture. In fact, there's lots of speculation that the coveted Z/28 badge will make an appearance a few months down the road when Chevrolet releases more info on the LT6 and LT7 engines. Until then, here's what we know, and here's what's being guessed at:

- While the [2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/7920/the-giant-2018-chevrolet-camaro-zl1-1le-photo-gallery>) will utilize the 6.2-liter LT4 supercharged V8 making 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, Chevy doesn't seem interested in plopping the LT4 into the Z/28.
- Instead, rumors indicate that the Z/28 will use the next-generation LT6 and LT7 engine. Pretty much everything is still up in the air when it comes to specs, rumors hint at dual overhead camshafts, [four valves per cylinder](<https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1109124_fret-not-z-28-fans-your-super-camaro-is-still-coming>), and—wait for it—a flat-plane crankshaft.
- The reported 750-horsepower target will be hard to hit without the use of a supercharger. Our guess: expect to hear that whine in the next generation.
- [Reports](<https://blog.caranddriver.com/a-new-chevrolet-camaro-z28-is-still-on-the-way-heres-everything-we-know/>) also hint at an aluminum block and head.
- Purported [Z/28 variants testing at the Nürburgring](<https://www.caranddriver.com/news/2018-chevrolet-camaro-z-28-spy-photos-news>) have been spotted with serious aero, sporting a big ol' fixed rear wing, massive tires (obviously), and huge front drive planes.

Beyond that, there are still a lot of things left in the dark regarding the Z/28 but we can expect a beefed up drivetrain, and varied aerodynamics to accompany the expected increase in horsepower. *The Drive* will be sure to keep you posted on any updates.

## Author
Before working at *The Drive*, Max Goldberg raced the streets of Westchester in an ambulance as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician. He has boundless enthusiasm.

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