Camaro ZL1 to get >550hp, Auto Option, ZR1 Traction Management, Production Q1 2012

[REVENGE]

I wish they surprise surprise us with a dual clutch transmission. That coupled with launch control and the GT500 would be in trouble.

[OldScoolCamaro]

Originally Posted by Scarrzz

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I was almost ready to buy a '67 project car & put a 454 or something similarly nasty in it when they finally announced the go ahead for what turned out to be ZL1.

Either way would have been beastly, but the new ZL1 will hold the road like it has claws instead of tires compared to an extra heavy 67.

There's no way on Earth I could come close to matching the tech the new ZL1 contains.


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...yup Scarrzz,....I see it the same way, it's a no brainer..a turn key torque monster with 100K warranty that will blow your mind every which way but loose....it's this 'ol Chevy Camaro motor heads dream come true that I have been waiting for seemingly forever. Comfort, looks, handling, performance up the wazooo. And I feel nothing in any resto mod form could be in the same class for any amount of money. It's the complete package...as is. I've spent countless hours and dollars doing that sort of thing over the years and can't believe I have been able to see technology reach this point where it wasn't even fathomable decades ago. It's the new golden age of high performance available directly from the factory. It's almost magical.

[69 Hugger]

Is there a set number of ZL!'s to be built ? Any idea on the MSRP yet ?

[Tysen]

As many as will be purchased. They'll make them as long as they sell.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by 69 Hugger

Is there a set number of ZL!'s to be built ? Any idea on the MSRP yet ?

GM won't artificially restrict the number of ZL1's built. They haven't said anything about pricing, but expect it to be priced comparably to the GT500 (around $50,000)

[lil_red_v6]

i heard from a birdy locally its supposed to be around 600hp, and this birdy has reliable sources.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

i heard from a birdy locally its supposed to be around 600hp, and this birdy has reliable sources.

In other words, a friend of a friend of yours says ...

[a_Username]

Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

i heard from a birdy locally its supposed to be around 600hp, and this birdy has reliable sources.

I'm seriously doubting anything over 570.

[Scarrzz]

Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

i heard from a birdy locally its supposed to be around 600hp, and this birdy has reliable sources.

Rampant speculation, but enjoyable to consider.

I hope your birdy is reliable. That would fall under the "I'm officially astounded" umbrella, as has been previously spoken of. It is however, entirely possible.

....... [OHM...OHM...OHM]

"Oh thou GM deities, hear our fervent supplication: 0-60 in <3.9 and 1/4 mile <11.9 "

(I'm nothing if not overzealous)


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[ShnOmac]

Just thought I would leave this here....

Originally Posted by fbodfather

>I don't want people to think that we're ready to 'rest' - the Camaro team is NEVER satisfied - and we will continue to work on improvements. (...hint: The ZL1 will be a 'shock and awe' kind of car. We were out at Milford Proving Ground last week with both the manual and automatic transmission cars - and when I say "Ultra-Grin" - I MEAN ULTRA GRIN!)

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by a_Username

I'm seriously doubting anything over 570.

I think we're going to see it somewhere between 570 & 590. I won't be disapointed if its 'only' 568 but based on what we've heard about the ZL1, I expect at least 570.

[Z4me]

I"m hoping for like 585 HP, thing is Thier still testing right?

[lil_red_v6]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

In other words, a friend of a friend of yours says ...

no a friend that works at said place, and is sourced out to said meetings.

who is said reliable. and it was said numbers to the crank. so take 20 percent off it and theres your wheel power.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

no a friend that works at said place, and is sourced out to said meetings.

who is said reliable. and it was said numbers to the crank. so take 20 percent off it and theres your wheel power.

Either way, it looks like you're still the 3rd person in the chain.

btw, 20% loss sounds pretty high, even for an automatic. 13-14% for manuals & 17-18% for auto's seem to be about the norm these days.