Camaro ZL1 to get >550hp, Auto Option, ZR1 Traction Management, Production Q1 2012 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ShnOmac · 06-11-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by garfin

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!

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.

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!

besherman · 06-11-2011, 02:34 PM

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

DevilKnightFalcon · 06-11-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by besherman

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, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilKnightFalcon

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, 02:42 PM

Is it an auto with tiptronic or an electronic clutch?

DevilKnightFalcon · 06-11-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fogey

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, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by okyankee

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, 02:50 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, 02:55 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, 03:19 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, 03:23 PM

yes
happy days are here

GearheadSS · 06-11-2011, 03:26 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, 03:29 PM

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

STEALTH_MODE · 06-11-2011, 03:30 PM

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

06-11-2011, 02:42 PM	#5
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Any details on the automatic? Is it an auto with tiptronic or an electronic clutch?

06-11-2011, 02:50 PM	#8
OPP Drives: 2018 MBM ZL1 Auto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 960 View My Garage	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. __________________ .

06-11-2011, 03:29 PM	#13
GreenMonster Its all about the U Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,671	Yes!!!!!!! I hope it gets the same hp as the manual- either way this a great news __________________ C5.SFC5//FacebookSFC5\\SFC5.TK

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STEALTH_MODE I have a V6, so what? Drives: Top Secret Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shhhhhh Posts: 185	Good to know GM listened to all those that wanted an auto trans. Now all we need is the official specs and price!