So what are the odds of the 2011 Chevy Camaro Z28 actually seeing the light of day? Quite frankly, not good. Recently, GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz suggested a different direction for the Camaro brand. Specifically, he foresees the next-generation of the vehicle as smaller, lighter and more fuel-efficient. Such a formula spells disaster for such muscle car concepts as the Camaro Z28.

Thanks to GM's financial woes, the struggling automaker announced the intention to scrap plans for a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The bad news stung many who were hoping for a revival of the high-performance model. However, new hope arose in late June when GM officials confirmed that the possibility for a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 was still on the table.

  The Z28 remained a popular high-performance variant of the Chevrolet Camaro throughout much of the vehicle's production. Introduced in 1967, the Z28 title was retired at the end of the Camaro's 4th-generation production run in 2002. Now, the Z28 is one of the many muscle car nameplates in the running for a next-generation revival.

Purportedly, the designs for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 have been finalized since February. In relation to the standard Camaro, the Z28 is expected to feature a deeper front bumper, unique spotlights, larger intakes and a new lip spoiler.
  Of course, it's under the hood where the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro would really shine. If produced, the vehicle would carry the Cadillac CTS-V's supercharged 6.2-liter V8. Coupled with a 6-speed manual or automatic, the Z28 would muster 556 horsepower and a 0-to-60 mph clock speed of less than four seconds.

Throw in additional performance upgrades such as a fully independent suspension, stability control and Zeta rear-wheel-drive chassis, and it's clear that GM has high hopes for the 2011 Camaro Z28. With such specs, the vehicle would be expected to outperform the majority of comparable foreign sport car alternatives.