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ShnOmac 06-11-2011 01:31 PM

Camaro ZL1 to get >550hp, Auto Option, ZR1 Traction Management, Production Q1 2012
 
Quote:

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

Also confirmed:

-- Al was pretty clear the the HP numbers WILL be HIGHER than the 550 the the CTS-V has and that the price will not be disclosed.
-- Al, also said that production is in the 1st quarter of 2012, but would not get any more specific.



Nice option for those that want it! :thumbsup:

besherman 06-11-2011 01:34 PM

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

DevilKnightFalcon 06-11-2011 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by besherman (Post 3327685)
Now, give us a ZL1 CONVERTIBLE---PLEASE!

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.

okyankee 06-11-2011 01:42 PM

Quote:

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.

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

Fogey 06-11-2011 01:42 PM

Any details on the automatic?
 
Is it an auto with tiptronic or an electronic clutch?

DevilKnightFalcon 06-11-2011 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fogey (Post 3327706)
Is it an auto with tiptronic or an electronic clutch?

They did not give any technical details on the transmission as far as I know. I am sure that a full official press release will come that will give more details.

DevilKnightFalcon 06-11-2011 01:45 PM

Quote:

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.

True however I think that their next project is going to be a competitor to the Boss 302 and by the time that is done it will almost be time for the 6th gen however maybe they will squeeze it in there.

OPP 06-11-2011 01:50 PM

SHIT!!! I haven't received my Camaro yet and now I'll have to trade it in for a ZL1 next year. What can I say? I'm an auto trans guy.

Shurenuff 06-11-2011 01:55 PM

There you go, hope those waiting for this are happy and this announcement made their day! And on a plus side, no more complaining from you auto weenies ;)

SS-screamer 06-11-2011 02:19 PM

How much will these two goodies add to the bottom line on the car?

On the CTS-V the auto runs about $2200 more but I can't find the Performance Traction Management cost.

jeffs2011ss 06-11-2011 02:23 PM

yes
happy days are here

GearheadSS 06-11-2011 02:26 PM

I had a stong feeling that they would offer one. I mean, the first test mule we saw was an automatic and the CTS-V is available with one so it just made sense.

GreenMonster 06-11-2011 02:29 PM

Yes!!!!!!! I hope it gets the same hp as the manual- either way this a great news

STEALTH_MODE 06-11-2011 02:30 PM

Good to know GM listened to all those that wanted an auto trans. Now all we need is the official specs and price!


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