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FlatBlkZL1 · 12-08-2012, 01:23 PM

Jw what you guys think, with the new corvettes coming out and the 6th gen camaros not that far out anymore what do you guys think will happen with the ZL1 in the next 3 years? Do you think there will be a 6th gen model thats lighter and faster?

I was getting ready to order mine and I gotta say I think I need to see what this new C7 is all about first and maybe see if by then they will have any info about the ZL1s in the future. What do you guys think?

stymie · 12-08-2012, 01:30 PM

Next Generation Camaro/ZL1s might be based on the Cadillac ATS-V platform. AWD would be sweet. While a twin turbo V6 is likely, there is a rumored possibility of using the supercharged LSA.

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/cad...arged-v-6-news

zl1bro · 12-08-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FlatBlkZL1

Jw what you guys think, with the new corvettes coming out and the 6th gen camaros not that far out anymore what do you guys think will happen with the ZL1 in the next 3 years? Do you think there will be a 6th gen model thats lighter and faster?

I was getting ready to order mine and I gotta say I think I need to see what this new C7 is all about first and maybe see if by then they will have any info about the ZL1s in the future. What do you guys think?

The 6th gen Camaro will likely be lighter and the ZL1 (which I bet will get made) will be faster. But its a very long time to wait. And who knows what it will look like. If a Vette appeals to you that much you might benefit from waiting to see what the C7 is like. But in the meantime realize you're missing out on a lot of fun. Personally, the C6 styling never appealed to me but thats me. At the end of the day you gotta buy what gets you excited..

DRTH VDR · 12-08-2012, 02:42 PM

I bought my 2012 ZL 1 as a place holder for fun while waiting for the Gen 7 2014 Corvette. The JAN 2013 Car & Driver article on the new vette has me drooling even more. The main problem is that the ZL1 has really grown on me. I love it and am trying to decide if I should keep it and buy the 'vette too. Great problem to have. Don't wait, get the Camaro and have fun now until next summer when Bowling Green starts delivering.

Cheers - Boyd

ezleeinfamous · 12-08-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DRTH VDR

I bought my 2012 ZL 1 as a place holder for fun while waiting for the Gen 7 2014 Corvette. The JAN 2013 Car & Driver article on the new vette has me drooling even more. The main problem is that the ZL1 has really grown on me. I love it and am trying to decide if I should keep it and buy the 'vette too. Great problem to have. Don't wait, get the Camaro and have fun now until next summer when Bowling Green starts delivering.

Cheers - Boyd

I'm having the same problem, if the C7 is sweet!!! I will trade in my 2012 ZL1 for the C7 if I can't resist.

joeybsyc · 12-08-2012, 04:02 PM

...and I'll be waiting for all you current ZL1 owners to dump your cars for C7 vettes so I can get a smokin' deal on a low milage 2012 ZL1.

oldfriend · 12-08-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joeybsyc

...and I'll be waiting for all you current ZL1 owners to dump your cars for C7 vettes so I can get a smokin' deal on a low milage 2012 ZL1.

Have you pulled a number yet .
Just wanted to let you now that there is a line for that , this line is as long as the lines for STARBUCKS on Monday mornings ,it can reach from one coffee shop all the way to the next STARBAUCKS

HDRDTD · 12-08-2012, 06:23 PM

While we wait for the 6th Gen, has anybody heard anything about any kind of changes/upgrades for the 2014 ZL1's?

For 13 they added the mirror, the backup camera, Mylink radio, etc. What will they do with the 14'?

JusticePete · 12-08-2012, 07:55 PM

Bring out the 2014 LS7 Z/28 so you want to buy three cars: C7 Vette, ZL1 and a Z/28.

OldScoolCamaro · 12-08-2012, 09:44 PM

...I would love to see that Pete, but my intuition says later than sooner for the Z-28 until the Gen 6 release. I think the 2014 Corvette new release will preceed the 2015 Alpha Gen 6 Z-28. Only the Shadow knows for sure....but I am surely waiting on that Z-28, and it would be so cool if we coulda had the LS7 in it next year with all that 1LE and other goodies we discussed on the Z-28 forum for 2014. To what the OP inquired aout, I feel the ZL1 will be discontinued for the next Gen Camaro line.

HelloWorld · 12-09-2012, 12:14 AM

Even if there will be a supercharged 6th gen, it might not be released the same year as the base models. So we're looking at.. 2016? 2017 perhaps?

Vroom_vroom · 12-09-2012, 12:29 AM

It will not, I know someone working on the c7 zo6 and its not suppose to hit till 2016

FlatBlkZL1 · 12-09-2012, 02:25 AM

I think im going to get the best of both worlds..im 27 with a house and a gf that contributes to my utilities so I think since theres a lot thats about to be changed up I will just buy a nice low mileage Zl1 but one that was nicely maintained. That way in a few years if they do have a better one out I wont lose so much.

Brutal SS · 12-09-2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by joeybsyc

...and I'll be waiting for all you current ZL1 owners to dump your cars for C7 vettes so I can get a smokin' deal on a low milage 2012 ZL1.

12-08-2012, 01:23 PM	#1
FlatBlkZL1 Drives: 2012 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Corning NY Posts: 63	Future of the ZL1 Jw what you guys think, with the new corvettes coming out and the 6th gen camaros not that far out anymore what do you guys think will happen with the ZL1 in the next 3 years? Do you think there will be a 6th gen model thats lighter and faster? I was getting ready to order mine and I gotta say I think I need to see what this new C7 is all about first and maybe see if by then they will have any info about the ZL1s in the future. What do you guys think?

12-08-2012, 04:02 PM	#6
joeybsyc Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,010 View My Garage	...and I'll be waiting for all you current ZL1 owners to dump your cars for C7 vettes so I can get a smokin' deal on a low milage 2012 ZL1. __________________

12-08-2012, 09:44 PM	#10
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	...I would love to see that Pete, but my intuition says later than sooner for the Z-28 until the Gen 6 release. I think the 2014 Corvette new release will preceed the 2015 Alpha Gen 6 Z-28. Only the Shadow knows for sure....but I am surely waiting on that Z-28, and it would be so cool if we coulda had the LS7 in it next year with all that 1LE and other goodies we discussed on the Z-28 forum for 2014. To what the OP inquired aout, I feel the ZL1 will be discontinued for the next Gen Camaro line. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof. Last edited by OldScoolCamaro; 12-08-2012 at 10:14 PM.

12-09-2012, 12:29 AM	#12
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	It will not, I know someone working on the c7 zo6 and its not suppose to hit till 2016 __________________ https://www.youtube.com/@FredJrsGarage ‘19 Silverado 3500 dmax ‘77 trans am ‘63 c2 Shopping for more Camaros

12-08-2012, 01:30 PM	#2
stymie Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: KC, MO Posts: 438	Next Generation Camaro/ZL1s might be based on the Cadillac ATS-V platform. AWD would be sweet. While a twin turbo V6 is likely, there is a rumored possibility of using the supercharged LSA. http://www.caranddriver.com/news/cad...arged-v-6-news

12-08-2012, 02:42 PM	#4
DRTH VDR Drives: 2012 triple black ZL-1 #799 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 191	I bought my 2012 ZL 1 as a place holder for fun while waiting for the Gen 7 2014 Corvette. The JAN 2013 Car & Driver article on the new vette has me drooling even more. The main problem is that the ZL1 has really grown on me. I love it and am trying to decide if I should keep it and buy the 'vette too. Great problem to have. Don't wait, get the Camaro and have fun now until next summer when Bowling Green starts delivering. Cheers - Boyd

12-08-2012, 06:23 PM	#8
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	While we wait for the 6th Gen, has anybody heard anything about any kind of changes/upgrades for the 2014 ZL1's? For 13 they added the mirror, the backup camera, Mylink radio, etc. What will they do with the 14'?

12-08-2012, 07:55 PM	#9
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	Bring out the 2014 LS7 Z/28 so you want to buy three cars: C7 Vette, ZL1 and a Z/28.

12-09-2012, 12:14 AM	#11
HelloWorld Drives: 2013 ZL1 #2046 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 223	Even if there will be a supercharged 6th gen, it might not be released the same year as the base models. So we're looking at.. 2016? 2017 perhaps?

12-09-2012, 02:25 AM	#13
FlatBlkZL1 Drives: 2012 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Corning NY Posts: 63	I think im going to get the best of both worlds..im 27 with a house and a gf that contributes to my utilities so I think since theres a lot thats about to be changed up I will just buy a nice low mileage Zl1 but one that was nicely maintained. That way in a few years if they do have a better one out I wont lose so much.