Originally Posted by garfin (Post 3327608)

It's official! Al Oppenheiser announced today in Oshawa that an automatic transmission will be available in the ZL1, as well as the Performance Traction Management from the ZR1! :D

No price, performance numbers or HP numbers, but Al did say that the ZL1 is being engineered as the ultimate drag strip car as well as the ultimate track car... and that you will be seeing numbers in the next few months that will "astound" you. :thumbup:

Best regards,

Elie

Originally Posted by besherman (Post 3327685)

Now, give us a ZL1 CONVERTIBLE---PLEASE!

Originally Posted by DevilKnightFalcon (Post 3327693)

Don't hold your breath on that one. There has not been anywhere near the demand for a convertible as there has been for an automatic.

Originally Posted by Fogey (Post 3327706)

Is it an auto with tiptronic or an electronic clutch?

Originally Posted by okyankee (Post 3327704)

but there is a gt500 convertible, so i would not rule it out. i am a hardtop guy myself.

Originally Posted by ShnOmac (Post 3327884)

Here is another source reporting the news....



Chevy Camaro ZL1 getting an automatic transmission

Ray Wert -At today's "Camaro Homecoming event" in Oshawa, Canada, Al Oppenheiser from the Chevy Camaro team told folks that the Chevy Camaro ZL1 will come with an automatic transmission as an option. No word yet from Chevy's communications team.

This slushbox will supposedly be in addition to the high-performance Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual - the "MG9" version of the transmission. I guess it's possible — considering the General's able to mate an auto tranny to the Cadillac CTS-V — and that uses the same burnout-inducing 550 HP, 550 lb-ft of torque 6.2-liter LSA V8 engine.

But just because they can — do they have to?

Here's our first-hand report from Jalopnik reader Andrew:

Just wanted to let you know that at the Camaro Homecoming event in Oshawa today Al Oppenheiser from GM announced that they will offer an automatic transmission for the upcoming Camaro ZL1. Additionally the ZL1 will also have the Performance Traction Management system from the Corvette ZR1. No details on the transmission were given. This is probably a pretty important development because it may cause Ford to follow suit and offer an automatic GT500 for the first time.

http://jalopnik.com/5811049/chevy-ca...c-transmission

Originally Posted by DevilKnightFalcon (Post 3327903)

Haha the Andrew they are referring to in that article is me. I sent them the news when it was announced this morning.

Originally Posted by Z_Rocks (Post 3327910)

I can't see anyone buying an SS and then spending (lots) of money to add S/C, breaks, cooling system, suspension work, exhaust, tune and etc. where they can buy a brand new factory warranty ZL1. Anyone who wants a hi performance car, this is it. P E R I O D !!!

Originally Posted by Z_Rocks (Post 3327910)

I can't see anyone buying an SS and then spending (lots) of money to add S/C, breaks, cooling system, suspension work, exhaust, tune and etc. where they can buy a brand new factory warranty ZL1. Anyone who wants a hi performance car, this is it. P E R I O D !!!

Originally Posted by HumanWiki (Post 3328020)

Not necessarily. Maybe they don't like the cosmetics on the ZL1? Just like a GT whooping up on a Cobra, I would think that there would be plenty people in a modded SS that would like to put down a ZL1 on the track.

Originally Posted by HumanWiki (Post 3328020)

, I would think that there would be plenty people in a modded SS that would like to put down a ZL1 on the track.

Originally Posted by kennynobodyrs (Post 3328200)

so question, if u add meth injection or something and a tune, would it void ur factory warranty? i might would consider one of these but im looking at a goal of 600 rwhp so i would need some more boost

Originally Posted by besherman (Post 3327685)

Now, give us a ZL1 CONVERTIBLE---PLEASE!

Originally Posted by DevilKnightFalcon (Post 3327693)

Don't hold your breath on that one. There has not been anywhere near the demand for a convertible as there has been for an automatic.

Originally Posted by okyankee (Post 3327704)

but there is a gt500 convertible, so i would not rule it out. i am a hardtop guy myself.

Originally Posted by SGOS252382 (Post 3327952)

Many will throw the warranty out the window on their ZL1. Some guys can't leave anything stock. Just look at the GT500. I frequently see GT500s in the shop getting modded.
That can also be said for the Z06 Vette, etc. Guy just love to make their cars faster even if they come with 550hp from the factory.


People will also still purchase SS's and put superchargers on them. Sometimes it's easier to spend 35K on an SS. Then when you have the money spend another 10K on a supercharger, etc.
Some guys just don't have $55k from the get go.

It can also be a lot harder to convince the wife that you need a $55K Camaro.

But for the people that can afford it, getting a ZL1 will be the way to go.

Originally Posted by dgformula2k (Post 3328227)

I agree, there should be a convertible ZR1. Doesn't mean there will be though. That would be quite an expensive Camaro. Like Corvette GS expensive.