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

[radz28]

Originally Posted by 1981DFA

How much more could there possibly be? We already know about the auto trans, PTM, New Gen MRC, areodynamic changes, lighter wheels, i mean how much more could there really be? If we still dont know much about the car i really cant wait for this things details to be released!

I've been thinking about the same thing. To me, the things that remain, that are the most important, are the power, weight, and what the rest of the drivetrain looks like. For example: are we really getting a 14-bolt, and if so, what's the ring gear diameter? Are we getting fortified suspension components, like control arms, trailing arms, etc.? How much weight has all this technology and go-fast-goodness added to the car and has GM implemented enough lightweight materials to offset that mass? How much power are we getting? 570, 580, 590 horsepower? Will that be enough to keep the Philly from Dearborn at bay until the next generations come in a few years?

[1981DFA]

The more and more i think about it the more and more i'm thinking that it is going to be very very difficult for GM to keep this car in a competive price range. I know i know. They have said it will be competive price wise but im really starting to think upper 50's at this point. Especally if they manage to keep the weight down. That stuff doesnt come cheap. JMO but i think they may be over the price that they initally wanted to offer this car at and that is another reason that they decided to go with the SSX wheels as the standard and the silver/machined wheels as the option. JMVHO

I sure hope im wrong though!!!!

[SS35th]

Hmmmmmmm ZL1 vert 6spd with 45th anny package...marina Blue with dual white hood stripes

[radz28]

Originally Posted by SS35th

Hmmmmmmm ZL1 vert 6spd with 45th anny package...marina Blue with dual white hood stripes

That's a mouthfull! But that's a nice package!!!

[Scarrzz]

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Just dreaming here...

575 would be enough to cause permagrin

585 would make me gasp and cause permanent UltraGrin

600+ would cause loss of bodily fluids.


At a 14% loss for manual, 582 HP at the crank would be >500 to the wheels, and that for me is a LONG sought after goal.


With those numbers, wide rubber, and launch control I'm predicting orgasmic acceleration.


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[2012ZL1]

Originally Posted by Jonesz0003

I would like to see an option like the 69 zl1 where it is bare with no radio or anything that, just you and the car and that sweet engine and exhaust sound

x100

[kudzu74]

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

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

Yep, but I just tell the wife guess what get a job and then you can complain...and by that time she won't cuz she will have her own money to spend!

[kudzu74]

Originally Posted by GoldenBear

I wouldn't think of criticizing those who purchase SS's and modify them to their heart's content to achieve the personalized vehicle of their desires. I think that's great. However, I don't think that those who are going to purchase a ZL1 will be wasting their money, or are totally clueless because they didn't decide to buy an SS and modify it so it will outperform a stock ZL1.

Well stated in regards to SS vs. ZL1...I would like to chime into the fact that most of us were of the modding type in our high school and college days that now have real jobs and can afford to by a factory new high performance vehicle with a WARRANTY that we can flog daily and take back to the dealer for any little 'tick' we don't like under the warranty policy and still have the option of eventually modding it out as well which would put it up and above the stock figures. The ZL1 appears to be a well rounded competitor in the appearance, performance (autocross/drag), as well as, features even more so than a stock SS. So I for one the first time in my career am ready to have that NEW CAR SMELL and be the first to use and abuse a vehicle instead of a hand me down or second owner.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by kudzu74

Yep, but I just tell the wife guess what get a job and then you can complain...and by that time she won't cuz she will have her own money to spend!

Every married man needs to know this -- It is far easier to beg forgiveness than gain permission.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Scarrzz

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Just dreaming here...

575 would be enough to cause permagrin

585 would make me gasp and cause permanent UltraGrin

600+ would cause loss of bodily fluids.


At a 14% loss for manual, 582 HP at the crank would be >500 to the wheels, and that for me is a LONG sought after goal.


With those numbers, wide rubber, and launch control I'm predicting orgasmic acceleration.


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[hv92]

Just incase you guys didn't see. It's rated at 580 horses and 556 torque. Head to motor trend or jalopnik to see the fury! I'm happy they finally released SOME info AND some new pics.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by hv92

Just incase you guys didn't see. It's rated at 580 horses and 556 torque. Head to motor trend or jalopnik to see the fury! I'm happy they finally released SOME info AND some new pics.

Here's some quick links in case you don't want to search.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post3731337

[hv92]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Here's some quick links in case you don't want to search.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post3731337

Swag.