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KaBoom1701 · 01-07-2015, 11:08 PM

So what's the odds of the mighty ZL1 being offered in the 6thGen Camaro?

I have a funny feeling that everyone is expecting the ZL1 to return but GM has made no hint of the ZL1's return in the 6thGen line up.

What do you all think?

Muscle Car Memories · 01-07-2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

So what's the odds of the mighty ZL1 being offered in the 6thGen Camaro?

I have a funny feeling that everyone is expecting the ZL1 to return but GM has made no hint of the ZL1's return in the 6thGen line up.

What do you all think?

I dont think the ZL1 will be back, I think it will be the Z/28 that comes back because GM is having a hard time selling the Z/28's and ZL1's from what ive read or they may only have a SS, ZL1 and Z/28 and no 1LE's....

SJM01 · 01-07-2015, 11:14 PM

My toughts are...Im thinking not! But hope it will!

MLAZ1990 · 01-07-2015, 11:16 PM

I hope it comes back!!!

CALLAWAY11 · 01-07-2015, 11:18 PM

They might not produce a ZL1 but I'm pretty sure they will offer something equal to it. So be it a Z/28 or ZL1.

JimboZL1 · 01-07-2015, 11:54 PM

I think they go Z/28 first. They did an awesome job with this generation .
I am excited to see what they come up with next.

BeachBum · 01-08-2015, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

So what's the odds of the mighty ZL1 being offered in the 6thGen Camaro?

I have a funny feeling that everyone is expecting the ZL1 to return but GM has made no hint of the ZL1's return in the 6thGen line up.

What do you all think?

I Think The ZL-1 Has Had It's 15 Minutes In The Sunshine - Those Of Us That Were Lucky Enough To Buy One Should Consider Ourselves Lucky

Bigtime53 · 01-08-2015, 08:58 AM

I am the same on the ZL1 not being offered again.I read the Z/28 will either be with the 427 and more HP or the LT4 with a supercharger on it to battle the new mustang and the challenger. The new camaro platform will be lighter also. Maybe it will be an option on the motor like the copo is to where you have a choice of motors. It also said that a turbo would be offered on the V6 but it would be cool to see a turbo on a V8 to.

Chrispy · 01-08-2015, 09:07 AM

I'm sure it's going to follow the same path as the vette. LT1 as a base V8 and a LT4 supercharged Z/28 or ZL1 with aero bits, suspension and carbon brake options. I highly doubt they'll develop a specific DI high displacement NA V8 for this generation.

Given the trouble selling Z28's I'm sure they are finished with the decontented versions as well. (stripper, no AC models)

Just my two cents but that's my prediction anyways.

LSA376 · 01-08-2015, 09:22 AM

Chevrolet didn't have a ZL1 at their SEMA booth the last two years, maybe that's an indication of no more ZL1's? If they drop the ZL1, we may have collector cars...

ZED SLED · 01-08-2015, 10:05 AM

I can't see them not offering an ultra high performance streetable package, whether it be a ZL1 or an SS with an optional upgrade package that includes the LT4. It's either that, or add option packages to the Z28 to make it more streetable, which would be basically dumbing it down.

Kevlar382 · 01-08-2015, 10:47 AM

I don't think there will be an upgrade Camaro out the first year of the C6. Hope I'm wrong but they normally wait a year or two.

Apex Motorsports · 01-08-2015, 10:51 AM

There will be some sort of top dog Camaro but I wouldn't expect to see it until the 3rd model year or so of the 6th Gen.

blk 2013 · 01-08-2015, 11:16 AM

I think in next 3 to 5 years twin turboV6's will be the norm and V8's will only be in very limited high end cars. G.M. already is working on such set-ups if you remember the one Leno had on his garage show.

01-07-2015, 11:08 PM	#1
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	SO what's the odds... So what's the odds of the mighty ZL1 being offered in the 6thGen Camaro? I have a funny feeling that everyone is expecting the ZL1 to return but GM has made no hint of the ZL1's return in the 6thGen line up. What do you all think? __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-08-2015, 09:22 AM	#10
LSA376 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 62	Chevrolet didn't have a ZL1 at their SEMA booth the last two years, maybe that's an indication of no more ZL1's? If they drop the ZL1, we may have collector cars... __________________ 417, Callies Magnum Crank, Oliver Rods, JE Pistons, Lingenfelter Heads, Comp Cam, Magnuson Heartbeat, 28% Pulley, E-85, Squash Fuel System, Afco, Rotofab, BMR, Hotchkis, Corsa, Kooks, IDA1300's, Comp Cam, Springs, Push Rods, Trunions, Nitrous Outlet, RPM 6-point cage, garage built

01-08-2015, 10:05 AM	#11
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	I can't see them not offering an ultra high performance streetable package, whether it be a ZL1 or an SS with an optional upgrade package that includes the LT4. It's either that, or add option packages to the Z28 to make it more streetable, which would be basically dumbing it down. __________________

01-07-2015, 11:14 PM	#3
SJM01 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Camaro SW Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ligonier, Pennsylvania Posts: 66	My toughts are...Im thinking not! But hope it will!

01-07-2015, 11:16 PM	#4
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	I hope it comes back!!!

01-07-2015, 11:18 PM	#5
CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	They might not produce a ZL1 but I'm pretty sure they will offer something equal to it. So be it a Z/28 or ZL1.

01-07-2015, 11:54 PM	#6
JimboZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 ADM 750 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	I think they go Z/28 first. They did an awesome job with this generation . I am excited to see what they come up with next.

01-08-2015, 08:58 AM	#8
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,326	I am the same on the ZL1 not being offered again.I read the Z/28 will either be with the 427 and more HP or the LT4 with a supercharger on it to battle the new mustang and the challenger. The new camaro platform will be lighter also. Maybe it will be an option on the motor like the copo is to where you have a choice of motors. It also said that a turbo would be offered on the V6 but it would be cool to see a turbo on a V8 to.

01-08-2015, 09:07 AM	#9
Chrispy 11.91 ET Bone stock Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 353	I'm sure it's going to follow the same path as the vette. LT1 as a base V8 and a LT4 supercharged Z/28 or ZL1 with aero bits, suspension and carbon brake options. I highly doubt they'll develop a specific DI high displacement NA V8 for this generation. Given the trouble selling Z28's I'm sure they are finished with the decontented versions as well. (stripper, no AC models) Just my two cents but that's my prediction anyways.

01-08-2015, 10:47 AM	#12
Kevlar382 Drives: '12 ZL1; '71 RS/Z28; '99 Vette Conv Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Holland MI Posts: 599 View My Garage	I don't think there will be an upgrade Camaro out the first year of the C6. Hope I'm wrong but they normally wait a year or two.

01-08-2015, 10:51 AM	#13
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	There will be some sort of top dog Camaro but I wouldn't expect to see it until the 3rd model year or so of the 6th Gen.

01-08-2015, 11:16 AM	#14
blk 2013 Drives: 2017 SS 6sp Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Carrollton texas Posts: 323	I think in next 3 to 5 years twin turboV6's will be the norm and V8's will only be in very limited high end cars. G.M. already is working on such set-ups if you remember the one Leno had on his garage show.