First independent video of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 on the 1/4 mile track

[ffrcobra_65]

Originally Posted by 7second

what a let down, thats SLOW!

it was a rookie driver.

[armysig]

Originally Posted by 7second

what a let down, thats SLOW!

The reporter admits that he's never drag raced. Are you disapointed that the car was slow or that his skills are not up to snuff?

If he had a poor ET, all the engine in the world is not going to recover that much time back.

Put this in the hands of a driver that can have time to tinker with the car, get to know the shifting and the clutch. Then we'll see some good runs with the ZL-1.

Just because the reporter didn't give us a blazing time slip does not mean he didn't do his best for what he knew. Be thankful that he took the time to video the car and what it sounds like going down the track.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

Let PQ drive that thing and we'll see it in the high 11's....unless it's a manual then we'll see 16s.

I'm just fine in a manual. lol Drove them all my life but admitedly I'd need a few hours to practice to get back the feel to get good times.

[SUX2BU]

Originally Posted by DoggyB22

Why do they always give a new bad ass car in the hands of some dumb ass who's never drag raced before.... Its just sad! 13.5?!?!?!? :(

This guy could have raced down the track sipping a cup of coffee.

Originally Posted by 2NASSTY

I think this video shows what the ZL1 6-speed will realistically run in the 1/4 mile in the hands of a novice. I am sure Chevy would rather have the ZL1 in production before this personal vid came out. For that reason alone, the vid should be pulled.

I am very interested to see what the auto runs in anybody's hands. My guess is high 11's on a decent track surface in good air.

any video is better than no video. I don't want information censored because it isn't flattering.

Originally Posted by Black GT

Lots of shaking on launch. Wheel hop?

It's still a stock car with stock suspension on stock tires. Not the launch control monster everyone is expecting.

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I think this is a GM sneaky, subversive video, created to give the Mustang guys hope that they can beat it, when in fact....it will run mid to high 11s with the right driver. But, some are right...why did they turn one loose to such a poorly qualified test venue when Super Chevy, Camaro Now, or EVEN Motor Trend would have been much more qualified to drive such an awesome car... in my opinion.

I'm still waiting for these "mid to high 11s with the right driver" numerous people have now taken the ZL1 down the quarter and no one has even matched Chevy's times.

Originally Posted by mlee

Exactly my point... with the right traction/driver it's high 11's all day long.

How long are we going to have to wait for the right driver to come along?

[ezleeinfamous]

I'm disappointed that the car couldn't drive itself down the track. lol I thought the ZL1 would be able to drive itself :-) sarcasm

[PQ]

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

How long are we going to have to wait for the right driver to come along?

Few more months.

[ffrcobra_65]

hmmmm....I didn't think about the other ZL1 in the video..looked like its time wasn't much better than the 13.6 time by the rookie driver either. Wheel hop was obvious...it seems the ZL1 wants to bounce and rattle the fillings outta your teeth while the GT500' rear wants to slide around and slap you in the face. My SC'd SS wheel hops like crazy, too, which my greedy dentist doesn't mind. While my rear sliding happy GT500 almost made me a YouTube star (sliding into the next car).

[Happy_Dan]

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

This guy could have raced down the track sipping a cup of coffee.

any video is better than no video. I don't want information censored because it isn't flattering.

It's still a stock car with stock suspension on stock tires. Not the launch control monster everyone is expecting.

I'm still waiting for these "mid to high 11s with the right driver" numerous people have now taken the ZL1 down the quarter and no one has even matched Chevy's times.

How long are we going to have to wait for the right driver to come along?

I don't believe your sig! Just kidding. But you ran 12.35 with 426HP.

Also, not same suspension as anything Camaro has had before.

We'll see when it's in the hands of those like you that actually drag race.

I know that my 2003 Z06 bone stock ran low 12's and I am pretty bad when it comes to drag racing. All that smoothness that I strive so hard for on a road course is really hard to overcome to bang through a 1/4 mile.

I am betting this car will be faster than that with me as the same driver.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

hmmmm....I didn't think about the other ZL1 in the video..looked like its time wasn't much better than the 13.6 time by the rookie driver either. Wheel hop was obvious...it seems the ZL1 wants to bounce and rattle the fillings outta your teeth while the GT500' rear wants to slide around and slap you in the face. My SC'd SS wheel hops like crazy, too, which my greedy dentist doesn't mind. While my rear sliding happy GT500 almost made me a YouTube star (sliding into the next car).

I'll take the sliding.

[boxmonkeyracing]

Originally Posted by den318

Totally delusional......The ZL1 will lose badly to the 13GT500 at the drag strip. Just wait for the official number. You will

and a huge problem the gt500 is going to have is traction. I haven't heard if they are changing to a different wheel/tire combo. but if it's anything like the current ones then you are dreaming. it will trap higher but still run a high 11 to low 12 et with a good driver. the avg driver will see the same numbers this guy did. . .except maybe a higher trap speed.

it's not all about trap speed. A low et with high trap speed equals good driver and car. a high trap speed but high et equals good car bad driver.

[ffrcobra_65]

Originally Posted by PQ

I'll take the sliding.

you a bad man

[SUX2BU]

Originally Posted by Happy_Dan

I don't believe your sig! Just kidding. But you ran 12.35 with 426HP.

Also, not same suspension as anything Camaro has had before.

426 rwhp is about 500 flywheel HP and I did it with light weight wheels, skinnies and drag radials.

What does the ZL1 have, suspension wise, that will help it in the 1/4 mile? Everything I have read about will only help it on the road course.

[KLR ZL1]

Originally Posted by PQ

For those thinking this doesn't bode well for the launch control and computer suspension 'technologies' boasted in this car, one thing we need to remember is this car is built for the course, NOT the strip. Apparently it has the same launch control as the SS. OR, that guy didn't know how to properly use it. Plus he is on stock tires.

I would agree that it seems GM might not want this video out there. LOL

I don't know about a launch control for a LS3 SS. But the ZL1 has one and according to other threads it has a no lift shift also, which means you don't have to lift the throttle when you push in the cluch and shift. Evidently this guy did not educate himself on this car before he drove it.

[jdenotter]

I can't believe GM actually let an idiot like this drive the ZL1

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