Motortrend's ZL1 Photos and VIDEO - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Tran · 03-28-2011, 09:59 PM

SEE VIDEO AT:http://www.motortrend.com/av/roadtes...deo/index.html

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You don't have to be a Camaro fan, or even a Chevrolet fan, to appreciate the 2012 Camaro ZL1. You may well think the Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 is the greatest car ever built, but you still read every word of our ZL1 first look to see what Ford's up against. Get ready to see new super Chevy in a whole new light.

You see, we were able to schedule a little private time with the ZL1 following its big debut at last month's 2011 Chicago auto show. Think of it more as a sensual massage than a one-night stand. Chevy wasn't going to let us get all handsy with their latest star, but a private modeling session? Why not? Chevy brought the car, we brought the cameras and a good time was had by all in the strategically-lit room.

How could it not be fun? After all, this is the Camaro we've been asking Chevy to deliver since we first drove the fifth-generation SS. It's the car we enthusiasts would build if we could pick through GM's parts bin without having to pay for it. Carbon-ceramic brakes and magneto-rheological shocks cribbed from the mighty Corvette ZR1? Check. A 550-horsepower LSA supercharged V-8 cribbed from the giant-killing Cadillac CTS-V? Check. Aggressive, but restrained styling? Check, but to be fair, they could've taken it a step farther. A steering wheel and shift knob we'd actually want to hold? Double check. Nice to hear the guys at Chevy were listening.

As we alluded to, though, this was a first date in suburbia, not a Vegas fling. Chevrolet wasn't about to throw a bunch of "drive it like you ain't payin' for it" journalists the keys to their only prototype for a romp in the neighborhood. We were, however, able to pry the keys from the car's handlers long enough to fire up the ZL1 and take in its aural delights.

Join us, then, by proxy. Fire up the video and hear the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for the first time as it roars to life and gives us just a little tease of musical chops. Tease. We'll be back for more when Chevrolet decides to let its latest offspring venture out in the world and date the jerks, but for now, enjoy the happy ending.

VIDEO: http://www.motortrend.com/av/roadtes...#ixzz1HxCoYZhN

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lbls1 · 03-29-2011, 01:06 AM

awesome

camarosss · 03-29-2011, 02:34 AM

Video doesn't work.

Shurenuff · 03-29-2011, 05:48 AM

Carbon ceramic brakes from the ZR1? Come on Motortrend.

The pictures are nice though.

OldJedi · 03-29-2011, 07:38 AM

These are some really nice pictures of my new car. They really made the red color 'pop'. But what happened to the video?????

BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet · 03-29-2011, 07:43 AM

....

..Beat me again Tran..

I'll take mine.....
White....Please

Scott@Bjorn3D · 03-29-2011, 07:47 AM

Becky I want mine to be Rally Yellow Please. PQ give me my dang money tree back NOW!!!

Z4me · 03-29-2011, 07:47 AM

Kinda short article, but it was very positive and placed a smile on my face when I read it!

Z4me · 03-29-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

....

..Beat me again Tran..

I'll take mine.....
White....Please

I'm going for white as well, unless they bring out a new
color I really like. I've have had mostly black muscle cars
in the past and need a change. I think if the air vents on
the roof remain black the white contrast will look killer.
Then its just a matter modding here and there for the
finished look I'm looking for.

Tran · 03-29-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by camarosss

Video doesn't work.

Hopefully they'll get it working again soon. No driving footage, but some nice studio pans and exhaust sounds.

CoolestCamaro873 · 03-29-2011, 10:07 AM

makes me even more impatient!

cyberbro · 03-29-2011, 10:11 AM

Is that Mork's egg or a steering wheel? It looks like an Impalas after an accident.

I wanted a clear hood.

Blackdevil77 · 03-29-2011, 10:52 AM

Just to add to the anticipation. Great. Still don't know anything new. I'm getting antsy!!!

I know so many people hate that steering wheel, but I actually like it. I think it's much better then the other camaro steering wheels.

alex33x · 03-29-2011, 11:17 AM

I never thought I feel like when I saw the SS, like the day would never come. I think with the ZL1 is worst.

I hope they announce pricing soon, and let us place our orders.

CoolestCamaro873 · 03-29-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by alex33x

I never thought I feel like when I saw the SS, like the day would never come. I think with the ZL1 is worst.

I hope they announce pricing soon, and let us place our orders.

not till 4th quarter of '11 my friend. but it will be worth the wait!

CoolestCamaro873 · 03-29-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

These are some really nice pictures of my new car. They really made the red color 'pop'.

i know i would swear that this was Torch Red and not Victory Red the way it pops in the pics i have seen thus far. maybe chevy has come to their senses and broghut us a real red finally, like the vette!

Shurenuff · 03-29-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackdevil77

Just to add to the anticipation. Great. Still don't know anything new. I'm getting antsy!!!

I know so many people hate that steering wheel, but I actually like it. I think it's much better then the other camaro steering wheels.

DarkObsession · 03-29-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cyberbro

Is that Mork's egg or a steering wheel? It looks like an Impalas after an accident.

I wanted a clear hood.

I don't know what you are talking about... I want that steering wheel for my SS :(

2010 SSRS · 03-29-2011, 12:25 PM

Bad Azz Camaro, I can't wait to they hit the streets.

DevilKnightFalcon · 03-29-2011, 01:16 PM

Video is pretty anti climactic but man the wait for more details is killing me. Btw it is interesting that there is only one fully furnished prototype right now.

10spokess · 03-29-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilKnightFalcon

Video is pretty anti climactic but man the wait for more details is killing me. Btw it is interesting that there is only one fully furnished prototype right now.

What do you think that means?

CoolestCamaro873 · 03-29-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilKnightFalcon

Video is pretty anti climactic but man the wait for more details is killing me. Btw it is interesting that there is only one fully furnished prototype right now.

i dont buy it. i heard through my dealer that when this was annouced to the dealers about a month before the auto show it was shown to them in a meeting in another color i forgot if he said silver or gray? but it is very doubtful it is the only finished one.

slick rick · 03-29-2011, 02:07 PM

Video is on YouTube now

zora2mac8 · 03-29-2011, 02:13 PM

Not sure if this was posted .. i am sorry if it was!

exhaust sounds pretttttty sick at the end

rez333 · 03-29-2011, 02:18 PM

This is absolutely BIASED BS!! Motortrend have obviously been bought out by Ford!

03-29-2011, 01:06 AM	#2
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2009 Malibu LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 797	awesome __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '09 Malibu LT Dark Gray Metallic

03-29-2011, 02:34 AM	#3
camarosss Drives: Berger80,02CPE,67SSRS, 12 ZL1 #1342 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ga Posts: 136	Video doesn't work. __________________ 1967 RS/SS 468 18s/20s 2002 Berger #80 2002 SS A4 RED/BLK 19s 2002 Tahoe Z71 BLK 23s For Sale 2009 Tahoe LTZ BLK 26s 2012 ZL1 #1342

03-29-2011, 07:38 AM	#5
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 1967 FI Corvette and CRT ZL1 #336 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 2,779	These are some really nice pictures of my new car. They really made the red color 'pop'. But what happened to the video????? __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

03-29-2011, 07:43 AM	#6
BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet Drives: '10 2SS/RS SW 6spd, Pace Car, & ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Woodhaven, Mich Posts: 21,162	......Beat me again Tran.. I'll take mine..... White....Please __________________ Don't forget, I honor ALL DISCOUNTS THAT APPLY! *BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet* Woodhaven, Mi ..only 20 min from Detroit Metro Airport! 734-479-7117 ... BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.com Available Camaro Inventory///Body Color XM Antenna My Summit White SS///My Pace Car

03-29-2011, 07:47 AM	#7
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 5,386	Becky I want mine to be Rally Yellow Please. PQ give me my dang money tree back NOW!!! __________________

03-29-2011, 05:48 AM	#4
Shurenuff Drives: 2002 Nissan Altima Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,056	Carbon ceramic brakes from the ZR1? Come on Motortrend. The pictures are nice though.

03-29-2011, 07:47 AM	#8
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,837	Kinda short article, but it was very positive and placed a smile on my face when I read it!

03-29-2011, 10:07 AM	#11
CoolestCamaro873 The Road's A Bad Joke... Drives: '12 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 567	makes me even more impatient! __________________

03-29-2011, 10:11 AM	#12
cyberbro Drives: Soon to be 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 901	Is that Mork's egg or a steering wheel? It looks like an Impalas after an accident. I wanted a clear hood. __________________ Camaro Dream on hold for now. But when I go for it I will only buy from BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.

03-29-2011, 10:52 AM	#13
Blackdevil77 Drives: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 191	Just to add to the anticipation. Great. Still don't know anything new. I'm getting antsy!!! I know so many people hate that steering wheel, but I actually like it. I think it's much better then the other camaro steering wheels.

03-29-2011, 11:17 AM	#14
alex33x Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 679	I never thought I feel like when I saw the SS, like the day would never come. I think with the ZL1 is worst. I hope they announce pricing soon, and let us place our orders. __________________ Devliered July 20, 2012

03-29-2011, 12:25 PM	#19
2010 SSRS R.I.P. jesserayjames Drives: 2010 IOM 2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 112,098 View My Garage	Bad Azz Camaro, I can't wait to they hit the streets. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-29-2011, 01:16 PM	#20
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	Video is pretty anti climactic but man the wait for more details is killing me. Btw it is interesting that there is only one fully furnished prototype right now. __________________ MBRP Catback/Magnaflow Resonated X/Airraid V2 CAI/Dash ABL/Interior LEDs/Custom Paint/Jet Coated American Racing LT Headers/High Flow cats/Trifecta Tune

03-29-2011, 02:07 PM	#23
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,011 View My Garage	Video is on YouTube now __________________

03-29-2011, 02:18 PM	#25
rez333 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Joseph Posts: 1,241	This is absolutely BIASED BS!! Motortrend have obviously been bought out by Ford!

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