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motorhead · 09-20-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

The concept had it along with the ZL1 brakes, but that would have added too much to the price.

I gotcha.

SUKXOST · 09-20-2012, 08:47 PM

I like to this review, a lot of pictures and pretty detailed as well. Motor trend always does a good job both on TV and in print

natmad · 09-20-2012, 09:19 PM

Stickier tires could make a bit of a difference in 0 to 60 times... you know, getting out of the hole quicker like when we were in high school.

cbass · 09-20-2012, 10:36 PM

Very nice! I am starting to like what I am hearing about this car. Nicely done GM!

ParisTNDude · 09-20-2012, 10:57 PM

For the bucks...clearly the best 5th Gen yet. Did anyone see the comparo with the ZL1 against the Beamer 6 series convertibles. Dang....12.7 is the best they could do with the ZL, but they chose the Camaro as the better car.

Bhobbs · 09-20-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

The concept had it along with the ZL1 brakes, but that would have added too much to the price.

Not only that but it's a track car and I don't think the mag suspension is race legal. It kinda defeats the purpose of a track car you can't race.

1LEE · 09-21-2012, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Monte Mac

Nice! Did anyone else notice that the 0-60 and quarter mile times are a bit quicker than the standard SS and different from what it says in the sales brochure???

I had suspected this with the different gear ratios and slightly shorter tires.

Glad they liked it after a whole week of driving it on the roads as well as a track.

Yes we sure did.... see post #4, #5, #6, #7.

1977and2010 · 09-21-2012, 12:07 PM

What's the deal with the references to the trans cooler? My 2010 M6 has a trans cooler unless those two hard lines that go from the trans to the bottom of the rad are something different? What am I missing?

Cool article too btw.

toehead93 · 09-21-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Not only that but it's a track car and I don't think the mag suspension is race legal. It kinda defeats the purpose of a track car you can't race.

I think there is a distinct difference between a track car and rce car. The ZL1 is a track car which is why it is designed to perform on the street too. Besides, most race cars are NA, not supercharged so IMO if i were builing a race car a ZL1 would not be my choice to build from. An SS or now the 1lE would be better.

scubadoo7 · 09-23-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by strokerls1

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...le_first_test/

Enjoy!

Wow, everytime i read a review, i'm loving my future car more and more.

Thanks for sharing that awesome cover!

scubadoo7 · 09-23-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by x1sniper3x

Great read & thanks for posting! I'm glad to see the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times were a little quicker than previously noted. Just making me more exciting for when mine gets here

I agree. It must be the sticky tires and higher gear ratio. Makes sense it would be quicker than the SS.

Mgizzle · 09-23-2012, 09:48 PM

Keep in minds GM was trying to get the 1LE into the SCCA and you can't go into any race series with active suspensions on your camaro. I am glad we don't get the MR, costs less, cheaper replacement parts etc.

Lumino1LE · 10-19-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by strokerls1

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...le_first_test/

Enjoy!

Does anyone know what printed issue this came from? I can't seem to find it.
Thx.

Mgizzle · 10-19-2012, 05:07 PM

Didnt come out yet, coming next month probably.

09-20-2012, 10:57 PM	#33
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	For the bucks...clearly the best 5th Gen yet. Did anyone see the comparo with the ZL1 against the Beamer 6 series convertibles. Dang....12.7 is the best they could do with the ZL, but they chose the Camaro as the better car. __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

09-21-2012, 12:07 PM	#36
1977and2010 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 1977 Z28, 2SSRS 2010 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 810	What's the deal with the references to the trans cooler? My 2010 M6 has a trans cooler unless those two hard lines that go from the trans to the bottom of the rad are something different? What am I missing? Cool article too btw. __________________

10-19-2012, 05:07 PM	#42
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	Didnt come out yet, coming next month probably. __________________ I work for General Motors and am not an official spokes person for General Motors. My views and opinions are my own and not those of General Motors.

09-20-2012, 08:47 PM	#30
SUKXOST Do you even lift, bro? Drives: 2013 1LE Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 3,159 View My Garage	I like to this review, a lot of pictures and pretty detailed as well. Motor trend always does a good job both on TV and in print

09-20-2012, 09:19 PM	#31
natmad Drives: WTB '16 1SS Magride NPP Recaros 6m Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: raleigh, nc Posts: 83	Stickier tires could make a bit of a difference in 0 to 60 times... you know, getting out of the hole quicker like when we were in high school.

09-20-2012, 10:36 PM	#32
cbass Drives: . Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,012	Very nice! I am starting to like what I am hearing about this car. Nicely done GM!

09-23-2012, 09:48 PM	#40
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	Keep in minds GM was trying to get the 1LE into the SCCA and you can't go into any race series with active suspensions on your camaro. I am glad we don't get the MR, costs less, cheaper replacement parts etc.