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thebatdude · 10-12-2011, 07:02 PM

What are the top speeds of the ZL1 in manual and automatic versions?

In the Nurburgring video, the ZL1 hits about 172 mph at about 6000 RPM. It looks like it had another 300 RPMs left before redlining and I have no idea what gear it was in at the time. If you figure the car has 6 speeds to help juggle performance and MPG then maybe it was still in 5th gear. Oh yeah, it also looked like it was going uphill.
Could the fastest top speed Camaro produced be a 175+ MPH speedster?

vinman · 10-12-2011, 07:04 PM

I bet 155

Scarrzz · 10-12-2011, 07:07 PM

.

187

...and I will go there.

.

IROCanSS · 10-12-2011, 07:09 PM

Top speed is reached in 4th

5/6 are just over drives.

Evil Trailblazer SS · 10-12-2011, 08:31 PM

I recall reading 187 or 189 for the manual and 191 FPR the auto...

Also, if you look at any of the GM Press photos of the interior, you'd see the ZL1's speedo is of the 200mph variety...

EVoLGRiMM · 10-12-2011, 09:05 PM

I say 170 on a flat as in the nurburg video it is at like 169 then hits a downhill and gets to 172-173.

slick rick · 10-12-2011, 09:09 PM

160

lbls1 · 10-12-2011, 09:19 PM

I'm wagering around 190 all out for the manual. CTS-V's auto was noted to top out at around 175, but not so sure what that will translate for the ZL1.

*radz28* · 10-13-2011, 12:07 AM

If it can pull a top speed in sixth, I say 180-185; otherwise - he'll be banging the limiter at about 175

in 5th.

GEEo · 10-13-2011, 12:14 AM

I say 180+ like the AMG's.

SUX2BU · 10-13-2011, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz28

If it can pull a top speed in sixth, I say 180-185; otherwise - he'll be banging the limiter at about 175

in 5th.

Yikes on having to go to 6th for top speed!

Scarrzz · 10-13-2011, 11:04 AM

.

The electronic limiter on my Hayabusa officially tops out at 186.

That was my personal land speed record for a while.

I want to beat it in my ZL1.

If you have enough horses & enough real estate, it can be done.

.

tweeter81 · 10-13-2011, 11:13 AM

The manual CTS-V has a top speed of 191 mph, with the auto only going 175 mph.

I would expect the manual ZL1 (with it's 24 HP/5 ft-lbs power advantage, better aero, and presumably 100-200 lb weight advantage) to slightly improve on that top speed.

Manual ZL1 = 195 MPH
Auto ZL1 = 175 MPH (due to transmission limitations)

2012ZL1 · 10-13-2011, 11:13 AM

just get rid of speed/rpm limiters and your good for 200.

10-12-2011, 07:02 PM	#1
thebatdude Drives: 70 Chevelle big block Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 96	ZL1 Top Speed speculations? What are the top speeds of the ZL1 in manual and automatic versions? In the Nurburgring video, the ZL1 hits about 172 mph at about 6000 RPM. It looks like it had another 300 RPMs left before redlining and I have no idea what gear it was in at the time. If you figure the car has 6 speeds to help juggle performance and MPG then maybe it was still in 5th gear. Oh yeah, it also looked like it was going uphill. Could the fastest top speed Camaro produced be a 175+ MPH speedster?

10-12-2011, 07:04 PM	#2
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,471 View My Garage	I bet 155 __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

10-12-2011, 07:07 PM	#3
Scarrzz No Fear-No Limits- Camaro Drives: '13 ZL1 or Suzuki Hayabusa Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana, CO, GA, TX, etc. Posts: 2,033 View My Garage	. 187 ...and I will go there. . __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

10-12-2011, 09:09 PM	#7
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	160 __________________

10-12-2011, 09:19 PM	#8
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,071	I'm wagering around 190 all out for the manual. CTS-V's auto was noted to top out at around 175, but not so sure what that will translate for the ZL1. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

10-12-2011, 07:09 PM	#4
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Top speed is reached in 4th 5/6 are just over drives.

10-12-2011, 08:31 PM	#5
Evil Trailblazer SS 10-Sec AWD TBSS/ ZL1 Next Drives: Procharged 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 65	I recall reading 187 or 189 for the manual and 191 FPR the auto... Also, if you look at any of the GM Press photos of the interior, you'd see the ZL1's speedo is of the 200mph variety...

10-12-2011, 09:05 PM	#6
EVoLGRiMM Drives: Pleasure aka ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DaLLaS, TeXaS Posts: 81	I say 170 on a flat as in the nurburg video it is at like 169 then hits a downhill and gets to 172-173.

10-13-2011, 12:07 AM	#9
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,788 View My Garage	If it can pull a top speed in sixth, I say 180-185; otherwise - he'll be banging the limiter at about 175 in 5th. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

10-13-2011, 12:14 AM	#10
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	I say 180+ like the AMG's.

10-13-2011, 11:04 AM	#12
Scarrzz No Fear-No Limits- Camaro Drives: '13 ZL1 or Suzuki Hayabusa Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana, CO, GA, TX, etc. Posts: 2,033 View My Garage	. The electronic limiter on my Hayabusa officially tops out at 186. That was my personal land speed record for a while. I want to beat it in my ZL1. If you have enough horses & enough real estate, it can be done. . __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

10-13-2011, 11:13 AM	#13
tweeter81 Drives: 2004 Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gillette, WY Posts: 81	The manual CTS-V has a top speed of 191 mph, with the auto only going 175 mph. I would expect the manual ZL1 (with it's 24 HP/5 ft-lbs power advantage, better aero, and presumably 100-200 lb weight advantage) to slightly improve on that top speed. Manual ZL1 = 195 MPH Auto ZL1 = 175 MPH (due to transmission limitations) __________________ 2004 CTS-V Mods: CAI, Spoiler, SW Heat Extractor Hood, PC'ed CCW SP600 wheels (19"x9" and 19"x10"), Toyo R888 (F: 235/35ZR19 - R: 295/30ZR19), Magnaflow Cat-back, UUC Shifter w/ bushings, Ground Control Coilover Kit (750f/800r), FG2 shocks, Hotchkis Swaybars, Custom FRCs, Kooks 1 3/4" Coated LT Headers, ARP Header Studs, NGK TR55ix, SS Brake Lines, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hawk HP+ Pads, GForce Axles, Monster Stage 2 w/ 18 lb Flywheel, D.P.S.E. Dyno Tune = 351 hp/ 365 ft-lbs (corrected)

10-13-2011, 11:13 AM	#14
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	just get rid of speed/rpm limiters and your good for 200.

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