VIDEO Proof: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Takes on Nurburgring in 7:41.27 - Page 5 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Freddy · 10-07-2011, 03:04 AM

172 is not bad on this short Stright

Hope I can drive the ZL1 with 188 MPH on the German Autobahn thats 300 km/h

Next Year I want drive the Z on the Nürburgring, but not soo fast as Aaron Link

And now waiting for the Price and Production

BlackIce1066 · 10-07-2011, 05:19 AM

OMG!!!!!! I....... I mean ........... If I sell............. "sigh"

At that price, you may not see many around. All though, who is willing to sell there left nut and a kid for it too. They will sell, just at how many and how much?

Awsome car. Sounds great.

Kabul SS · 10-07-2011, 05:28 AM

The preproduction 2013 GT500 has been seen running the ring since early Jun this year but hasn't posted any official times yet (heard rumors of mid 7:40s but just rumors for now). If they can beat the ZL1 time I'm sure we'll see it in the press soon. Silence on Ford's part will indicate they can't and they will likely try to tweak the new GT500 some more before production (sorry sports fans but I’d expect an increase in price as well). Any way you slice it this type of competition is good for both Camaro and Mustang fans since lessons learned from the ZL1 and GT500 will also lead to improvements in the both the SS and GT (2012 SS suspension has already upgraded based on lessons learned from the ZL1). Long live the pony wars.

BUMBLE-B-TUNA · 10-07-2011, 05:29 AM

F N sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Dare to dream.

jkyoung1 · 10-07-2011, 05:34 AM

OMG! That's Bad.....

Kabul SS · 10-07-2011, 06:37 AM

A pic of the 2013 GT500 testing on the ring, too bad they couldn't run it and the ZL1 at the same time. I would have paid to see that.

edz10ss · 10-07-2011, 08:34 AM

WOW! That was so freakin awesome. Very impressive.

Ricamaro · 10-07-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by c4maroboy

sick....God only knows how much i cant wait to see the Zl1 on the streets...

Streets hell! That thing is FLYIN' !!

BVaughan77 · 10-07-2011, 09:58 AM

He was doing like 65 mph when the timer started. I thought you had to start from a dead stop and start when you get the green light or a gunshot? Anyone know how the timing works?

BVaughan77 · 10-07-2011, 10:00 AM

I wonder if 172 mph is the electronically limited top speed or they disabled the governor for this track to get a better time?

*radz28* · 10-07-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BVaughan77

He was doing like 65 mph when the timer started. I thought you had to start from a dead stop and start when you get the green light or a gunshot? Anyone know how the timing works?

That's the standard rolling start

That's how it's pretty much done now. Some of the older times were not run in the manner though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BVaughan77

I wonder if 172 mph is the electronically limited top speed or they disabled the governor for this track to get a better time?

I don't think it was limited because it was pretty much at redline if you looked at the tach' reading. I've been wondering if it will pull to top speed in 6th, because I'm pretty sure that was fifth, just following the gear changes around the track...

Mikamaro · 10-07-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BVaughan77

He was doing like 65 mph when the timer started. I thought you had to start from a dead stop and start when you get the green light or a gunshot? Anyone know how the timing works?

At the green hell, every one start with a rolling start, it's like qualification in
F1. They do a warm up lap and then one attempt (most of the time)
Remember it's almost 8 minutes long x 2 laps, it's very demanding for a time attack.
Notice the start and the finish line are different, the start line is at the end of the chicane and the finish is at the entrance.
It's the slowest part of the circuit, it's realy not an issue.

calbert1999 · 10-07-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Indpowr

SC vs. NA is not a fair compare

Both impressive

Exactly. The ZR1 does 183mph. All 3 very impressive.

Richochet83 · 10-07-2011, 10:31 AM

Man I wish I could drive like that...But what was with the "digital sperm" swimming in the middle of the GPS track?

KKreme15 · 10-07-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Richochet83

Man I wish I could drive like that...But what was with the "digital sperm" swimming in the middle of the GPS track?

Lateral G's

REAPER SS · 10-07-2011, 11:27 AM

Very impressive, for 4,000 lbs, thats hauling ass!!!! Cant wait till they release the price.

BaylorCamaro · 10-07-2011, 11:56 AM

AWESOME!

GQ4Life · 10-07-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KKreme15

Lateral G's

Think it was registering over a G?

toesuf94 · 10-07-2011, 01:31 PM

And the guy gets paid to drive that track/car all day! I hope his gf is ugly at least...nobody should be THAT lucky.

Impressive video.

Supercamaro64 · 10-07-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydude26

so it doesn't beat the gtr then huh

any chance a better suspension could get the zl1 or a supercharged camaro into gtr territory?

a BETTER suspension? The ZL1 already has the best suspension that GM's got! That MR Suspension is only on the Corvette ZR1, the Cadilac CTS-V, and now the Camaro ZL1. What kind of suspension would be "better"?

Freaking awesome video, car, and time. im SUPA ESSITED!!!

ShnOmac · 10-07-2011, 02:03 PM

The GTR is also almost 40k more...

GQ4Life · 10-07-2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevydude26

so it doesn't beat the gtr then huh

any chance a better suspension could get the zl1 or a supercharged camaro into gtr territory?

Well with porsche driving on the stock tires
7:54 Nissan GT-R / September 2008 / Porsche conducted test,[26] stock vehicle with stock tires

Magazine driving
7:43.65 Nissan GT-R /Sascha Bert / November 2010 / Auto Bild Sportscars (11/2010)

See better then the GT-R ... Just depends on who's driving..
Also remember the GT-R comes with alot stickier tires and they have a more race oriented Spec-V that could did some of the nurburgring times

*Milk 1027* · 10-07-2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

I thought that as well .. trying to figure out if they are or if the suede covering makes it look different ..

Crowley

I was sitting in my car watching this and I'm pretty sure there is a brushed metal covering the edges of the vents.

I like it, looks better than the standard vents.

Scarrzz · 10-07-2011, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GQ4Life

Think it was registering over a G?

Definitely, but with banked tracks that's easy. We'll have to see if the skidpad numbers are >1G. That would also be pretty freakin' incredible, and I think we have a legitimate shot.

.

mr02Z/28 · 10-07-2011, 04:08 PM

starting MSRP (IMO) $56,000-$57,500... Let's be serious, this is built as the Ultimate Camaro, standard Production... You ain't gonna pick this one up cheap...I'm sure it's gonna be too much for my wallet..I would sure like to own one, soon, hopefully in the near future, I'm hoping..

10-07-2011, 03:04 AM	#101
Freddy Drives: Camaro 2SS L99 Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 83	172 is not bad on this short Stright Hope I can drive the ZL1 with 188 MPH on the German Autobahn thats 300 km/h Next Year I want drive the Z on the Nürburgring, but not soo fast as Aaron Link And now waiting for the Price and Production __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/ednis187#p/u http://freddys-camaro.jimdo.com/

10-07-2011, 05:19 AM	#102
BlackIce1066 Black Ice Drives: 2SS/RS Black w/ silver ice stripes Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pueblo,Co. Posts: 1,241	OMG!!!!!! I....... I mean ........... If I sell............. "sigh" At that price, you may not see many around. All though, who is willing to sell there left nut and a kid for it too. They will sell, just at how many and how much? Awsome car. Sounds great. __________________

10-07-2011, 05:28 AM	#103
Kabul SS Drives: IBM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Burke, VA Posts: 56	2013 GT500 The preproduction 2013 GT500 has been seen running the ring since early Jun this year but hasn't posted any official times yet (heard rumors of mid 7:40s but just rumors for now). If they can beat the ZL1 time I'm sure we'll see it in the press soon. Silence on Ford's part will indicate they can't and they will likely try to tweak the new GT500 some more before production (sorry sports fans but I’d expect an increase in price as well). Any way you slice it this type of competition is good for both Camaro and Mustang fans since lessons learned from the ZL1 and GT500 will also lead to improvements in the both the SS and GT (2012 SS suspension has already upgraded based on lessons learned from the ZL1). Long live the pony wars. Last edited by Kabul SS; 10-07-2011 at 06:58 AM.

10-07-2011, 05:29 AM	#104
BUMBLE-B-TUNA Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake Cowichan BC, Canada/Buckeye AZ Posts: 380 View My Garage	F N sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Dare to dream. __________________ JRE 470 RWHP Rough Idle Cam & Tune, Stainless Power LT Headers w/cats, Dynatech exhaust (no drone baby) CAI Intake, 4.10 Gears, JRE Posi Mod, JRE Billet Caps, LPW Diff Cover, Pfadt Diff Bushings, MGW Shifter, SJM Line-lock and bald tires.

10-07-2011, 09:58 AM	#109
BVaughan77 American Muscle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 58 View My Garage	start He was doing like 65 mph when the timer started. I thought you had to start from a dead stop and start when you get the green light or a gunshot? Anyone know how the timing works? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Blk/Blk with Cyber Gray Metallic stripes and sunroof. Mods: Cold Air Inductions, MTI, Kooks, Borla, Ported and polished TB, Custom Dyno Tune, NGK, Hypertech, PFADT, BMR, DSS, JRE, Hurst, SLP, black out bowties. GM sure did their homework on the new camaro! I just wish it had better visibility... "HP sells cars, Torque wins races." -Shelby "There is no replacement for displacement."

10-07-2011, 05:34 AM	#105
jkyoung1 IRONMANZX14 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hardeeville SC. Posts: 56 View My Garage	OMG! That's Bad.....

10-07-2011, 06:37 AM	#106
Kabul SS Drives: IBM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Burke, VA Posts: 56	A pic of the 2013 GT500 testing on the ring, too bad they couldn't run it and the ZL1 at the same time. I would have paid to see that.

10-07-2011, 08:34 AM	#107
edz10ss Drives: Silver Metalic Ice w/ black Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ocean County-New Jersey Posts: 239 View My Garage	WOW! That was so freakin awesome. Very impressive.

10-07-2011, 10:00 AM	#110
BVaughan77 American Muscle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 58 View My Garage	I wonder if 172 mph is the electronically limited top speed or they disabled the governor for this track to get a better time? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Blk/Blk with Cyber Gray Metallic stripes and sunroof. Mods: Cold Air Inductions, MTI, Kooks, Borla, Ported and polished TB, Custom Dyno Tune, NGK, Hypertech, PFADT, BMR, DSS, JRE, Hurst, SLP, black out bowties. GM sure did their homework on the new camaro! I just wish it had better visibility... "HP sells cars, Torque wins races." -Shelby "There is no replacement for displacement." Last edited by BVaughan77; 10-07-2011 at 10:01 AM. Reason: more accurate info

10-07-2011, 10:31 AM	#114
Richochet83 Drives: SIM 2LT Camaro RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 484	Man I wish I could drive like that...But what was with the "digital sperm" swimming in the middle of the GPS track? __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23412

10-07-2011, 11:27 AM	#116
REAPER SS Drives: 2010 CAMARO BLK 2SS/L99 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham,Al Posts: 453	Very impressive, for 4,000 lbs, thats hauling ass!!!! Cant wait till they release the price.

10-07-2011, 11:56 AM	#117
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10-07-2011, 01:31 PM	#119
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,579	And the guy gets paid to drive that track/car all day! I hope his gf is ugly at least...nobody should be THAT lucky. Impressive video. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

10-07-2011, 02:03 PM	#121
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: WA Posts: 11,920	The GTR is also almost 40k more...

10-07-2011, 04:08 PM	#125
mr02Z/28 Drives: 2002 Z/28,1968 Chevelle convert. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phila.,PA Posts: 521 View My Garage	starting MSRP (IMO) $56,000-$57,500... Let's be serious, this is built as the Ultimate Camaro, standard Production... You ain't gonna pick this one up cheap...I'm sure it's gonna be too much for my wallet..I would sure like to own one, soon, hopefully in the near future, I'm hoping..

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