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

[JHL88]

Originally Posted by HumanWiki

Not necessarily. Maybe they don't like the cosmetics on the ZL1? Just like a GT whooping up on a Cobra, I would think that there would be plenty people in a modded SS that would like to put down a ZL1 on the track.

oh.. there will be

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Oh, that is great news!!!

[kennynobodyrs]

so question, if u add meth injection or something and a tune, would it void ur factory warranty? i might would consider one of these but im looking at a goal of 600 rwhp so i would need some more boost

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by HumanWiki

, I would think that there would be plenty people in a modded SS that would like to put down a ZL1 on the track.

Oh, you know there will be and I tell you it is one of the things that makes a car guy, a car guy. Good, ol competition. It really doesn't get any better.
I can't wait to see some of the matchups.

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by kennynobodyrs

so question, if u add meth injection or something and a tune, would it void ur factory warranty? i might would consider one of these but im looking at a goal of 600 rwhp so i would need some more boost

Yes, you would be on your own.

[jdenotter]

Well there goes lower HP numbers.

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[GoldenBear]

Originally Posted by besherman

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

Yes, Please offer a ZL1 Convertible. I will definitely buy one.

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.

The number of convertibles of a model that are sold are rarely as many as the number of coupes that are sold, but that doesn't stop auto manufacturers from offering convertibles. Chevrolet will not sell as many LT and SS convertibles as coupes, but a convertible model is still offered for the LT and SS.

Originally Posted by okyankee

but there is a gt500 convertible, so i would not rule it out. i am a hardtop guy myself.

Yes, if the ZL1 is going to compete with the GT500 on all levels, a ZL1 convertible must be offered.

[oldfriend]

I can already feel that darn worm growing !!!

[dgformula2k]

I agree, there should be a convertible ZL1. Doesn't mean there will be though. That would be quite an expensive Camaro. Like Corvette GS expensive.

[AUS10BMX]

Yea! That's awesome that they listened to the demand and interest.

[Wantconvertible]

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

Many will throw the warranty out the window on their ZL1. Some guys can't leave anything stock. Just look at the GT500. I frequently see GT500s in the shop getting modded.
That can also be said for the Z06 Vette, etc. Guy just love to make their cars faster even if they come with 550hp from the factory.


People will also still purchase SS's and put superchargers on them. Sometimes it's easier to spend 35K on an SS. Then when you have the money spend another 10K on a supercharger, etc.
Some guys just don't have $55k from the get go.

It can also be a lot harder to convince the wife that you need a $55K Camaro.

But for the people that can afford it, getting a ZL1 will be the way to go.

The faster you go, the faster you want to go,it never ends

[GearheadSS]

Originally Posted by dgformula2k

I agree, there should be a convertible ZR1. Doesn't mean there will be though. That would be quite an expensive Camaro. Like Corvette GS expensive.

Except that it doesn't compete with the GS Corvette. If it's going to be priced in line with the GT500, the convertible should be about as much as a GT500 convertible.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by DevilKnightFalcon

Haha the Andrew they are referring to in that article is me. I sent them the news when it was announced this morning.

Good show. Way to stay on top of it. Totaly cool that you were mentioned. The Auto Option thread poll had almost died until you got on it.

Originally Posted by Z_Rocks

I can't see anyone buying an SS and then spending (lots) of money to add S/C, breaks, cooling system, suspension work, exhaust, tune and etc. where they can buy a brand new factory warranty ZL1. Anyone who wants a hi performance car, this is it. P E R I O D !!!

It's definitely gonna be a complete package.

Originally Posted by HumanWiki

I would think that there would be plenty people in a modded SS that would like to put down a ZL1 on the track.

YOu are right. I'm one of them.

[SVT_SRT]

I just hope they don't lower the horsepower to make it equal with the manual for the qtr mile. The new 5.0 mustang auto seriously destroys the manual.