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Scarrzz · 07-07-2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

...but it seem to me that GM doesn't plan on building many which will leave many of us out in the cold.

LOLWUT ?

Everything I've read indicates GM will be making as many ZL1s as they can sell. There has been no announcement that ZL1 production will be limited by the manufacturer.

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coolman · 07-07-2011, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarrzz

LOLWUT ?

Everything I've read indicates GM will be making as many ZL1s as they can sell. There has been no announcement that ZL1 production will be limited by the manufacturer.

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I haven't read that ,but I hope your right. It's not common for a a car company to build a lot of this type of car though. I know they don't build many GT500's.

Scarrzz · 07-08-2011, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

I haven't read that ,but I hope your right. It's not common for a a car company to build a lot of this type of car though. I know they don't build many GT500's.

Here is a snippet from the Q&A session in the stickies that the GM deities put on for us back in February:

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tran

Wednesday February 9, 2011

David Caldwell:
Hello from the Chicago Auto Show. Big news today for Chevy Camaro, as we had the world premiere of the 2012 Camaro ZL1. I'm David Caldwell. Chief engineer Al Oppenhesier and mkt mgr John Fitzpatrick are alongside to answer your questions. We'll get as many in as we can in the next hr. Here we go....

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[Comment From richierich richierich: ]
limited production?

John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr:
Richierich -- will do everything to match the market demand..

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Z4me · 07-08-2011, 08:46 AM

I believe the 2012 model year will be a smallest
number of ZL1' being produced of any production
year.

Reasons being:

First year of being produced and Thier will be delays
In production do to final approval.
Having enough parts which maybe produced in other
countries.
A short production run year meaning production
starts early next year and ends with the rest of the
2012 models in late May.

As far as how many are produced the ZL1 has to share
the assemble line with all the other camaro's being
made at the same factory. Plus Thier are I believe three
other types of cars being made Thier such as Regals.

The one positive benefit I see and my hope is that
because they start production in let's say January
that this will be a slow time for for car sales. Thus
an excellent time to prioritize the production of ZL1's
over that of other cars. Especially since alot of dealers
are receiving preorders for these cars.

I'll be really interested to see what the final sales
numbers end up being for this car for the first
year of it's production.

KowalskiCamaro · 07-08-2011, 08:58 AM

I wanted red jewel, but that is discontinued as well.

GoldenBear · 07-08-2011, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4me

I believe the 2012 model year will be a smallest
number of ZL1' being produced of any production
year.

I think that we can use the 2011 Convertible production numbers as a good guide for estimating the 2012 ZL1 production numbers, as the production time line for the two vehicles will be very similar -- Q4 ordering and January production start, and the both have unique parts when compared to the SS coupe.

*radz28* · 07-08-2011, 10:23 AM

Well - GM's said they're not going to restrict production, but like others have posted, that doesn't mean there won't be possible delays. What's important is GM's said they will make as many as they can sell, and I think that's great.

htron50 · 07-08-2011, 12:15 PM

Hopefully dealers will be able to fulfill ALL firm orders with deposits paid in advance to be included in initial allocations!!

Scarrzz · 07-08-2011, 12:41 PM

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I'm planning to be there when they open on the first day of ordering to put in my bid for exactly the options I want. My dealership is the 25th largest in volume in the nation, and I am first on their list (also at MSRP.)

I just wonder if preorders will count against a dealership's allocation? Anybody got an answer for that one?

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MurderedSS · 07-08-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amenti

Ya.....sad to say that CGM is a thing of the past. Discontinued in 2012.

Perhaps Carbon Flash Metallic?

so what are the color options for the ZL1?

Black5thgen · 07-08-2011, 04:28 PM

If there's no CGM at all (I hope it's just on constraint due to the earthquake and will return) then I'll be going either black or VR.

1BADZL1 · 07-08-2011, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amenti

Ya.....sad to say that CGM is a thing of the past. Discontinued in 2012.

Perhaps Carbon Flash Metallic?

No Carbon Flash Metallic on ZL1 either the color is reserved for 45th anniv Camaros.

1BADZL1 · 07-08-2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MurderedSS

so what are the color options for the ZL1?

Nothing official on ZL1 but fbodfather has said same color palette for ZL1 as the other 2012 Camaro colors.
"Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet View Post
No color restraints. Silver, white, black, yellow, orange and Victory red are the only choices at this point."

Shurenuff · 07-08-2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MY68RS

No Carbon Flash Metallic on ZL1 either the color is reserved for 45th anniv Camaros.

at least initially

07-08-2011, 08:46 AM	#18
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,953	I believe the 2012 model year will be a smallest number of ZL1' being produced of any production year. Reasons being: First year of being produced and Thier will be delays In production do to final approval. Having enough parts which maybe produced in other countries. A short production run year meaning production starts early next year and ends with the rest of the 2012 models in late May. As far as how many are produced the ZL1 has to share the assemble line with all the other camaro's being made at the same factory. Plus Thier are I believe three other types of cars being made Thier such as Regals. The one positive benefit I see and my hope is that because they start production in let's say January that this will be a slow time for for car sales. Thus an excellent time to prioritize the production of ZL1's over that of other cars. Especially since alot of dealers are receiving preorders for these cars. I'll be really interested to see what the final sales numbers end up being for this car for the first year of it's production. __________________

07-08-2011, 08:58 AM	#19
KowalskiCamaro Drives: 2010 Red Jewel 1SS & 2011 Durango Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 160 View My Garage	I wanted red jewel, but that is discontinued as well. __________________

07-08-2011, 10:23 AM	#21
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,795 View My Garage	Well - GM's said they're not going to restrict production, but like others have posted, that doesn't mean there won't be possible delays. What's important is GM's said they will make as many as they can sell, and I think that's great. __________________ '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

07-08-2011, 12:41 PM	#23
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	. I'm planning to be there when they open on the first day of ordering to put in my bid for exactly the options I want. My dealership is the 25th largest in volume in the nation, and I am first on their list (also at MSRP.) I just wonder if preorders will count against a dealership's allocation? Anybody got an answer for that one? . __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

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