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ZL1_Rick · 03-08-2012, 11:24 PM

Hey everyone I apologize if this has been discussed already just so many threads to go through!!
I was wondering if the zl1 is going to be just a limited production car?
Or will it be fully produced once they release them from their hold up
I've read some post that it will be, then it won't be just wasn't really sure.
Anyone know for sure?? Thanks!

KKreme15 · 03-08-2012, 11:25 PM

2012 - less than the number of Chevy dealerships in the U.S.

armysig · 03-08-2012, 11:27 PM

2013+ will be as many as ordered

2012ZL1 · 03-09-2012, 10:45 AM

2012 = limited
future my's = hopefully not limited

CCM52 · 03-09-2012, 01:44 PM

So limited means less than 3000 ZL1's produced in 2012, I believe I read somewhere that there were some 3000 dealerships across the nation.

Drake Heminger · 03-09-2012, 03:24 PM

2012 will be limited only because the launch is close to the YM release of te 13'... I'd say te 13 will be produced And made for those who want one built

2012ZL1 · 03-09-2012, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCM52

So limited means less than 3000 ZL1's produced in 2012, I believe I read somewhere that there were some 3000 dealerships across the nation.

Way less than 3000. Theres only 500 made now, and not enough time to make a lot more.

CCM52 · 03-09-2012, 05:18 PM

There's still time to increase 2012 production, 2013 production doesn't start until June. I personally would like the 2012 numbers to stop at around 1000 units or less.

ZL1_Rick · 03-09-2012, 10:37 PM

Sounds awesome thanks guys!

2012ZL1 · 03-10-2012, 01:46 AM

Isn't there a re-tool period between model years?

*DGthe3* · 03-13-2012, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

Way less than 3000. Theres only 500 made now, and not enough time to make a lot more.

They made ~500 in what, 2 weeks?

Model year change over happens sometime in July. So they'd have 3 full months to build ZL1s, plus a couple weeks. At that rate, they'd have enough time to could crank out another 4000 cars (give or take) if they wanted to.

alex70olds · 03-13-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

They made ~500 in what, 2 weeks?

Model year change over happens sometime in July. So they'd have 3 full months to build ZL1s, plus a couple weeks. At that rate, they'd have enough time to could crank out another 4000 cars (give or take) if they wanted to.

Mmy car was built the last day of the second week, #141. Granted start up probably had hickups, but it was longer than 2 weeks for the first 500.

alex70olds · 03-13-2012, 12:39 AM

Actually it seems like the first to roll off the line was around 1-25, the last around 3-6. I believe there were 2 weeks of shutdown sandwiched in there. Based on those numbers, I still think there will be about 2000, give or take depending on when production gets rolling again.

mickey123456 · 03-13-2012, 12:52 AM

There won't be many built because there is not a high demand for a car of this nature. These will be rare cars. There aren't very many people that are in the market for a 60k Camaro. You'll probably never see one besides your own on the streets. I see about 1 GT500 every 6 months and I live in Las Vegas. This is a town where every other car is a Mustang or Camaro. If exclusivity is your goal with this car, then I think you shouldn't worry too much about the number. Ultimately, there won't be many built.

03-08-2012, 11:27 PM	#3
armysig Catch me if you can Drives: 2012 IOM ZL-1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,461 View My Garage	2013+ will be as many as ordered __________________

03-09-2012, 10:45 AM	#4
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	2012 = limited future my's = hopefully not limited __________________ 2012 ZL1 2.55 upper, 10" lower pullies, Innovators west billet hub and sfi balancer, solid blower drive isolator, 50 mm idler kit, full length S/S headers no cats, comp cams custom grind cam, comp roller rocker trunion kit, comp push rods,dual valve springs retainers and locks, Injector dynamics ID850 inectors, Rotofab ZL1 cold air kit, Lingenfelter 160 thermostat, Rotofab intercooler reservoir, stock plugs, LS7 90mm throttle body, GTO clutch reservoir mod, my own custom catch can, Tuning by Jannetty, install by me.

03-09-2012, 01:44 PM	#5
CCM52 Rebirth of muscle Drives: 2012 ZL1, 2004 Denali, 2001 Jetta Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 36	So limited means less than 3000 ZL1's produced in 2012, I believe I read somewhere that there were some 3000 dealerships across the nation. __________________ GBE, B92, MN6, CF5 VIN: 2G1FS1EP3C9800455

03-09-2012, 03:24 PM	#6
Drake Heminger Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,951	2012 will be limited only because the launch is close to the YM release of te 13'... I'd say te 13 will be produced And made for those who want one built __________________ "What a coincidence, Drake returns and brings brand new ZL1's with him...." - CAM....ZL1

03-09-2012, 05:18 PM	#8
CCM52 Rebirth of muscle Drives: 2012 ZL1, 2004 Denali, 2001 Jetta Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 36	Instant Collectors Item There's still time to increase 2012 production, 2013 production doesn't start until June. I personally would like the 2012 numbers to stop at around 1000 units or less. __________________ GBE, B92, MN6, CF5 VIN: 2G1FS1EP3C9800455

03-08-2012, 11:24 PM	#1
ZL1_Rick Drives: 03 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Merced, Ca Posts: 15	ZL1 question limited production? Hey everyone I apologize if this has been discussed already just so many threads to go through!! I was wondering if the zl1 is going to be just a limited production car? Or will it be fully produced once they release them from their hold up I've read some post that it will be, then it won't be just wasn't really sure. Anyone know for sure?? Thanks!

03-08-2012, 11:25 PM	#2
KKreme15 Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dayton, MD Posts: 1,645	2012 - less than the number of Chevy dealerships in the U.S.

03-09-2012, 10:37 PM	#9
ZL1_Rick Drives: 03 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Merced, Ca Posts: 15	Sounds awesome thanks guys!

03-10-2012, 01:46 AM	#10
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	Isn't there a re-tool period between model years? __________________ 2012 ZL1 2.55 upper, 10" lower pullies, Innovators west billet hub and sfi balancer, solid blower drive isolator, 50 mm idler kit, full length S/S headers no cats, comp cams custom grind cam, comp roller rocker trunion kit, comp push rods,dual valve springs retainers and locks, Injector dynamics ID850 inectors, Rotofab ZL1 cold air kit, Lingenfelter 160 thermostat, Rotofab intercooler reservoir, stock plugs, LS7 90mm throttle body, GTO clutch reservoir mod, my own custom catch can, Tuning by Jannetty, install by me.

03-13-2012, 12:39 AM	#13
alex70olds ~~*~~ Drives: 2012 ZL1 #141 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lake Conroe Texas Posts: 911	Actually it seems like the first to roll off the line was around 1-25, the last around 3-6. I believe there were 2 weeks of shutdown sandwiched in there. Based on those numbers, I still think there will be about 2000, give or take depending on when production gets rolling again. __________________

03-13-2012, 12:52 AM	#14
mickey123456 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: ZL1 Posts: 98	There won't be many built because there is not a high demand for a car of this nature. These will be rare cars. There aren't very many people that are in the market for a 60k Camaro. You'll probably never see one besides your own on the streets. I see about 1 GT500 every 6 months and I live in Las Vegas. This is a town where every other car is a Mustang or Camaro. If exclusivity is your goal with this car, then I think you shouldn't worry too much about the number. Ultimately, there won't be many built.

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