Chevy Camaro Concept Z28 2009-2010

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There is some good news, though.* While the Z/28 may not make an appearance this year, or even in the next, it will probably be released during this generation of Camaro.* The Zeta platform which is the base of the current Camaro, as well as the aforementioned Cadillac CTS, is scheduled to remain in the GM lineup until 2016.* If the economy turns around in the that time and GM finds vehicles to boost their mpg average, the Z/28 will probably be hitting showrooms across the country.

Chevy Camaro Consept 2009

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So what’s holding it back?* First and most obvious is the current economic climate, but that doesn’t tell the whole story.* After all, many luxury car companies are still selling expensive vehicles.* One of the major concerns for Chevrolet is CAFE regulations.* CAFE regulations are the government imposed standards for brand-wide fuel economy ratings.* Currently, CAFE states that American manufacturers must meet a fleet-average of 35 mpg by 2020.* In the past, adherence to the regulations hasn’t been fiercely enforced, but as a condition of the U.S. government’s loan to GM, the automaker agreed to hit that number.* Introducing a special edition muscle car that will get, at best, around 15 mpg, would hurt the company’s average, making it hard to meet the standard.