With a $75,000 sticker attached to its windshield, the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is a muscle car->ke507 very few people can afford. However, a lot more enthusiasts could afford to buy counterfeited parts and turn their regular Camaro->ke248 (almost) into a Z/28 clone.
And since the entire Z/28 production for 2014 is already sold out, more and more people are likely to seek an aftermarket upgrade to get their Z/28 fix. To prevent that and keep their exclusive customers happy, Chevrolet->ke199 plans to restrict 35 of the Z/28's parts, which will only be available to driver that already owns the said vehicle.
At least that's what GM Authority claims, quoting "dealer sources" and providing a list of components, along with their part number, that won't be offered as performance or visual upgrades.
The inventory is quite extensive and hints that Chevrolet aims to protect an array of aesthetic, interior and powertrain parts ranging from body flares and aprons to seats, brakes and differential. Even the "Flowtie" front grille badge, which had its gold center cut out to improve airflow and lower coolant and oil temperature, has been barred.
Some Camaro owners will obviously lose their temper following this decision, but at least we won't get to see any V-6-powered "Z/28s" wandering the streets.
Click past the jump to read more about the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and to see exactly what parts are restricted.
Why it Matters
Anyone willing to drop $75k on a Camaro wants to know that their car is exclusive. With this, at least GM shows that it is doing all it can to prevent counterfeit parts from hitting the aftermarket scene. Then again, GM has no control on what end user actually gets the parts at the end of the day, and what they do with them.
Restricted Parts
22958646 ROTOR-FRT BRK
22958647 ROTOR-RR BRK
22958658 CALIPER ASM-FRT BRK
22958607 CALIPER ASM-FRT BRK
22958637 CALIPER ASM-RR BRK
22958634 CALIPER ASM-RR BR
23179350 MOLDING ASM-RKR PNL
23179351 MOLDING ASM-RKR PNL
23487228 SCOOP ASM-HOOD AIR
22968220 ESCUTCHEON – FRT GRL EMB
23468210 EMBLEM – FRT GRILL
22954889 WHEEL ASM-STRG
22873225 WHEEL-FRT
22873227 WHEEL-RR
23179322 FLARE ASM-F/FDR
23179323 FLARE ASM-F/FDR
23179324 FLARE ASM-RR WHL OPG
23179325 FLARE ASM-RR WHL OPG
23172755 DIFFERENTIAL ASM
23172756 DIFFERENTIAL ASM
22908036 EMBLEM ASM – E/Gate
22908498 EMBLEM ASM – FRT GRL
22894294 SEAT ASM-FRT
22894302 SEAT ASM-FRT
23473010 SHAFT ASM-RR WHL DRV
23473011 SHAFT ASM-RR WHL DRV
23468208 GRILLE – FRT UPR
22925211 PLATE – F/FDR VEH NA
22972716 COVER – D/SEAT BK
22972708 COVER – P/SEAT BK
12653293 SHIELD – INT MANIF SIGHT 12653294 SHIELD – INT MANIF SIGHT
23104737 SPOILER – F/END 22997723 FASCIA – FRT BPR
22985096 FASCIA – RR BPR LWR
22968219 COVER – FRT FOG LP OPG
22966600 COVER – A/CL HSG 23468209 PLATE – FRT GRL EMB BKG.
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Motivated by a naturally-aspirated, 7.0-liter, V-8 engine that cranks out 505 horsepower and 481 pound-feet of torque, the new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is the most track-capable Camaro built to date. Although it lacks the horsepower provided by the supercharged ZL1, the Z/28 benefits from drastic weight reduction and numerous traction- and stability-enhancing components.
Developed with Camaro customers that like to spend their weekends at the track in mind, the Z/28 is sold with a no-nonsense interior that misses many of the amenities found in a $50,000+ muscle car. A proper audio system with seven speakers and an air conditioning system are only available as a stand-alone option.
The current Camaro Z/28 is also the fastest Camaro on the Nurburgring->ke999 track, smashing the ZL1's record with a 7:37.48-minute lap last year.