Motor Trend goes for a ride in the 2012 Camaro ZL1! [VIDEO] - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Blue Maro Demon · 10-07-2011, 01:20 PM

Needs Exhaust! · 10-07-2011, 01:26 PM

Video is not working :( :( :( :( :(

ShnOmac · 10-07-2011, 01:29 PM

Works for me....

Needs Exhaust! · 10-07-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Works for me....

I just went on youtube

Blue Maro Demon · 10-07-2011, 01:31 PM

It worked for me.

Blue Maro Demon · 10-07-2011, 01:40 PM

I've always been a mustang guy, but even I can't deny that this car looks, sounds, and probably drives better than any mustang, this is coming from somone who has ford in his blood, my grandfather built the first mustangs in Detroit. Mustangs are great but the ZL1 is better. -A MUSTANG FAN SAID THIS IN THIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE

hv92 · 10-07-2011, 02:51 PM

It looks mean as HELL. GODDAMN my life is so hard. Which car to blow money on????

ShnOmac · 10-07-2011, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hv92

It looks mean as HELL. GODDAMN my life is so hard. Which car to blow money on????

You want a ZL1.....

tjbusa · 10-07-2011, 03:03 PM

Nice!!!! Even if the rain hampered the testing.

kobSS · 10-07-2011, 03:07 PM

been such a great roll of Zl1 info coming out lately that i've been more and more pumped up for it to be released.

Keep Kickin ass Chevy!

MR 45TH · 10-07-2011, 03:21 PM

Gonna be a blast to drive!

OldJedi · 10-07-2011, 03:41 PM

When they start that ZL1 up in the garage, it just resonates pure power. This is going to be a fun car.

Z4me · 10-07-2011, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShnOmac

You want a ZL1.....

I'm thinking that Jedi mind control ability might come in handy
when I'm negotiating the purchase price of my ZL1.

brantley847 · 10-07-2011, 03:58 PM

I can't see it on phone... but MT has a positive review? I don't believe it...

EDIT: I knew it could not have happened... they would have waited days for the rain to stop for their precious Ford.

25thanniversary · 10-07-2011, 04:03 PM

I want one

OldJedi · 10-07-2011, 10:44 PM

When you listen to the last few sentences from Mark Reuss he says that they are going to produce some cars around Christmas time to let their employees finish about 250,000 to half million miles of validation and then they are going to start building the cars when they are ready. Does that mean that they will not start production in January as previously stated? How long will it take to drive half a million miles? I am really looking forward to this car and I do want it built right but to me it sounds more like they will start production in March or April than in January. That would only be 3 or 4 months of production before the new model year plant break in mid July. Listen to the end of the video and let me know what you think.

IOMZL1 · 10-08-2011, 05:14 AM

Tough call, Jedi. Do the 250,000 miles all have to be on 1 car? It did sound very vague... "then, when we are ready, we will start to produce". We may be reading too much into it.

SuperCarEnthusiast · 10-08-2011, 05:47 AM

More forgiving then a Corvette! That what the guy said! Wonder why he said that?

PeeBee · 10-08-2011, 05:59 AM

CAMAR8 decals at 0:18?

Z4me · 10-08-2011, 07:02 AM

I read as saying they are staring production of the car around xmas time.
They already have a number of test mules out being driven by there staff.
Plus some of them will be, 'I would suspect' running on some equipment testing
the different weather conditions "perhaps non stop". We still have close to full three months before the new year starts.

Shurenuff · 10-08-2011, 07:14 AM

For my own selfish reasons, I'm hoping production starts in February/March. If production does start in early January as planned, it's going to be really painful to accept delivery in February. The thought of having to store it right away for a few months (and perhaps drive it home in the snow) seems like some kind of twisted, sick joke. The horror!

Z4me · 10-08-2011, 07:19 AM

I'm hoping to pick it up around the end of February, this would make
a great birthday gift to myself

. If the weather is bad, I'm hoping
that my dealer can hold it for me till I can drive it home safely.

Good2go · 10-08-2011, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperCarEnthusiast

More forgiving then a Corvette! That what the guy said! Wonder why he said that?

Vettes have high limits, but when they let go, it can get hairy. The ZL1 will probably have gentler break-away characteristics, and be less twitchy.

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 10-08-2011, 07:40 AM

That startup sound was awesome!

Z4me · 10-08-2011, 08:02 AM

The most interesting part of that video for me, was watching the
test car driving on the wet road conditions. The ZL1 seems to handle
the wet roads really well considering all the power it has.

10-07-2011, 01:31 PM	#5
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10-07-2011, 01:40 PM	#6
Blue Maro Demon Drives: 2010 AQUA BLUE CAMARO RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,176	I've always been a mustang guy, but even I can't deny that this car looks, sounds, and probably drives better than any mustang, this is coming from somone who has ford in his blood, my grandfather built the first mustangs in Detroit. Mustangs are great but the ZL1 is better. -A MUSTANG FAN SAID THIS IN THIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE __________________

10-07-2011, 02:51 PM	#7
hv92 Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CA Posts: 547	It looks mean as HELL. GODDAMN my life is so hard. Which car to blow money on???? __________________ My name is Jake Huntsey. New YORK NEW YORK!

10-07-2011, 03:03 PM	#9
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10-07-2011, 03:07 PM	#10
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10-07-2011, 01:26 PM	#2
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10-07-2011, 01:29 PM	#3
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: WA Posts: 11,920	Works for me....

10-07-2011, 03:21 PM	#11
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10-07-2011, 03:41 PM	#12
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 1967 FI Corvette and CRT ZL1 #336 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 2,779	When they start that ZL1 up in the garage, it just resonates pure power. This is going to be a fun car. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

10-07-2011, 03:58 PM	#14
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,382	I can't see it on phone... but MT has a positive review? I don't believe it... EDIT: I knew it could not have happened... they would have waited days for the rain to stop for their precious Ford. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP A6: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, FTI Converter, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit. Appearance:Smoked side markers and black bowties. Blk / Blue Carbon Fiber interior trim. Next in order: F14s, 3.70 gears, DSS Axles, End links/Toe rods/trailing arms, Ported heads, S/C. 1100 7/02 Ordered 3800 8/09 Order produced 4200 8/13 Shipped 6000 8/24 HOME! Last edited by brantley847; 10-07-2011 at 04:47 PM.

10-07-2011, 04:03 PM	#15
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10-07-2011, 10:44 PM	#16
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 1967 FI Corvette and CRT ZL1 #336 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 2,779	When you listen to the last few sentences from Mark Reuss he says that they are going to produce some cars around Christmas time to let their employees finish about 250,000 to half million miles of validation and then they are going to start building the cars when they are ready. Does that mean that they will not start production in January as previously stated? How long will it take to drive half a million miles? I am really looking forward to this car and I do want it built right but to me it sounds more like they will start production in March or April than in January. That would only be 3 or 4 months of production before the new model year plant break in mid July. Listen to the end of the video and let me know what you think. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

10-08-2011, 05:14 AM	#17
IOMZL1 Drives: 1991 Z28; 2008 SRT 10 Viper Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 901	Tough call, Jedi. Do the 250,000 miles all have to be on 1 car? It did sound very vague... "then, when we are ready, we will start to produce". We may be reading too much into it.

10-08-2011, 05:47 AM	#18
SuperCarEnthusiast Drives: N/A Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 97	More forgiving then a Corvette! That what the guy said! Wonder why he said that?

10-08-2011, 05:59 AM	#19
PeeBee Drives: "Bee" ZL585 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Luxemburg Posts: 1,169	CAMAR8 decals at 0:18?

10-08-2011, 07:02 AM	#20
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,837	I read as saying they are staring production of the car around xmas time. They already have a number of test mules out being driven by there staff. Plus some of them will be, 'I would suspect' running on some equipment testing the different weather conditions "perhaps non stop". We still have close to full three months before the new year starts. __________________ Last edited by Z4me; 10-08-2011 at 03:23 PM.

10-08-2011, 07:14 AM	#21
Shurenuff Drives: 2002 Nissan Altima Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,056	For my own selfish reasons, I'm hoping production starts in February/March. If production does start in early January as planned, it's going to be really painful to accept delivery in February. The thought of having to store it right away for a few months (and perhaps drive it home in the snow) seems like some kind of twisted, sick joke. The horror! __________________ Factory Badassery

10-08-2011, 07:19 AM	#22
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,837	I'm hoping to pick it up around the end of February, this would make a great birthday gift to myself . If the weather is bad, I'm hoping that my dealer can hold it for me till I can drive it home safely. __________________

10-08-2011, 07:40 AM	#24
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,401 View My Garage	That startup sound was awesome! __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

10-08-2011, 08:02 AM	#25
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,837	The most interesting part of that video for me, was watching the test car driving on the wet road conditions. The ZL1 seems to handle the wet roads really well considering all the power it has. __________________ Last edited by Z4me; 10-08-2011 at 03:23 PM.

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