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Can'tHave2MuchHP · 06-12-2017, 08:32 AM

One thing I don't like about our ZL1s is I can't help but feel like I'm in a padded boat on the road compared to Vettes and newer cars. The 6th Gen Camaro feels a lot smaller and sportier on the road. Lap times back this up. A new $45,000 6th gen SS 1LE with all the comforts of a 2SS, matches the lap times of the $76,000 track-focused (AKA street-Compromised) 5th Gen Z28.

I haven't driven a 6ZL1 but I sat in it and the new interior is much improved in looks and feel.

I mean, you heard what Johnny Lieberman said about the 5th gens ZL1..."A big engine stuffed where it doesn't belong". I definitely think the 6th gen ZL1s are on a different level in track performance, I mean it handed the Shelby GT350R's ass to it in every category and more. The 5th ZL1 was a decent amount slower than a 5th Z28 on a track, and a GT350R was significantly quicker than a 5th Z28, and now the 6th ZL1 is significantly faster than a GT350R.

We're in great times right now.

06-12-2017, 08:32 AM	#2
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	One thing I don't like about our ZL1s is I can't help but feel like I'm in a padded boat on the road compared to Vettes and newer cars. The 6th Gen Camaro feels a lot smaller and sportier on the road. Lap times back this up. A new $45,000 6th gen SS 1LE with all the comforts of a 2SS, matches the lap times of the $76,000 track-focused (AKA street-Compromised) 5th Gen Z28. I haven't driven a 6ZL1 but I sat in it and the new interior is much improved in looks and feel. I mean, you heard what Johnny Lieberman said about the 5th gens ZL1..."A big engine stuffed where it doesn't belong". I definitely think the 6th gen ZL1s are on a different level in track performance, I mean it handed the Shelby GT350R's ass to it in every category and more. The 5th ZL1 was a decent amount slower than a 5th Z28 on a track, and a GT350R was significantly quicker than a 5th Z28, and now the 6th ZL1 is significantly faster than a GT350R. We're in great times right now. Last edited by Can'tHave2MuchHP; 06-12-2017 at 08:33 PM.