2016 ZL2??

[Old_Truck_Fan]

Originally Posted by jessrayo

Actually the ZL2 name was the first indication that the add was a hoax. There is a lot of history behind the ZL1 identity. Not so with ZL2. That would be like saying a Ford GT 501, a Porsche 912, or a Corvette Z07. Those are all things that just do not exist.

Not that it matters but there is/was a Z07 package available for the C6 and C7 Corvette Z06.

[CanadianZL1#992]

Originally Posted by 1fastmf

Ah I didn't didnt know there was history behind the zl1 name. Being born in 91 the only thing that comes to mind when I hear zl1 is the 5th gen

In 1969, 69 Camaro's with engine option ZL1 ( all aluminum 427 big block ) manage to sneak out of GM. The camaro platform was limited to 400 cubic inches from the factory at that time! Biggest engine was the 396. The cars were ordered through the COPO division, from what I understand was how fleet and police vehicles were ordered and did not have the same rules. There were also 2 ZL1 equipt corvettes

[376LS3]

The ZL2 does have history as it is the RPO code for a cowl induction hood.

[HDRDTD]

History aside, I like the idea of the next gen of the ZL1 getting the ZL2 name.

[376LS3]

Then theres this:

It appears that this über-Camaro will offer an automatic transmission, as Chevrolet brought in extra help from Allison Performance Research & Integration Logistics, a division that works closely with the Formula Optimization & Outright Lap Sector teams to test cars on the track and improve lap times.

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

History aside, I like the idea of the next gen of the ZL1 getting the ZL2 name.

I dont. That would be like calling the next SS "TT." Its not the name of the car. Its just the RPO explaining what package is on the car.

[rmyers]

so lets just dispense with history and call the gen 6 SS a TT, the Z/28 becomes the Z/29?

[CanadianZL1#992]

A person could also wonder if it was put out there on April Fools day on purpose. Will they build it, no it's an April fools joke........ Or is it. Lol

[376LS3]

Read the bold letters in my previous post.

[CanadianZL1#992]

Originally Posted by 376LS3

Read the bold letters in my previous post.

I figured that out when I was first reading the post in HOT RODS article yesterday. I'm saying what if they want people to wonder and hope it could be done. I don't think anyone ever thought the challenger would out horsepower the viper either but it did. Just keeps people interested. I thought they were suppose to introduce the 16' model at Detroit in January. When they didn't I quit following until I saw this.

[376LS3]

The Camaro gets unveiled May 16th I think. If they sent that out as a fact finding mission, that would be cool. But I dont see the ZL1 getting that huge of a power bump. But then again, only GM knows whats real and whats not.

[Kevlar382]

Originally Posted by 2013 ZL1 #7860

That was obviously an April Fools Joke...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402513

I wondered about that but the dealer was told about it in the middle of March.

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by jessrayo

Actually the ZL2 name was the first indication that the add was a hoax. There is a lot of history behind the ZL1 identity. Not so with ZL2. That would be like saying . . . a Porsche 912 . . . . Those are all things that just do not exist.

You just might want to google that one . . .


That 808 HP should have been immediately suspect (I'm surprised they didn't use 818 just to one-up all of the digits instead).


Norm

[jessrayo]

Originally Posted by Old_Truck_Fan

Not that it matters but there is/was a Z07 package available for the C6 and C7 Corvette Z06.

Originally Posted by 376LS3

The ZL2 does have history as it is the RPO code for a cowl induction hood.

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

You just might want to google that one . . .


That 808 HP should have been immediately suspect (I'm surprised they didn't use 818 just to one-up all of the digits instead).


Norm

Lol... I love the crazy trivia buffs on this site. All of the above information is correct but my point is none of the numbers mentioned are iconic car models in the automotive world. They do have a real world reference but do not represent a model that is an icon. Technically I know the current use of ZL1 is the first dealer available model named ZL1 but this car is so good it is already an icon. The original RPO was for one badazz engine, not a cowl hood. That was my original point.

[Stomp"N"Go]

Also heard it was going to all wheel drive and 4 wheel steering.