Motor Trend compares the ZL1 to the Boss 302 Laguna Seca - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

1st Gen Forever · 01-17-2012, 01:40 AM

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...2_laguna_seca/

Shurenuff · 01-17-2012, 01:55 AM

Good stuff, especially from a pro driver and not a magazine editor.

But times aside, the way this cars handling performance and versatility was described is one of the main reason why it's worth the price of admission. It does so many things well in that regard.

You can have your cake and eat it too:

"the Camaro achieves better-than-Boss levels of handling with the highway ride quality of a CTS-V"

The IOM Ninja · 01-17-2012, 03:45 AM

Can't say I'm at all impressed and won't say these times weren't expected.....

toilets · 01-17-2012, 06:38 AM

I knew it would do a faster 0-60 time!

Black GT · 01-17-2012, 07:08 AM

Should have done better than that against the Boss.

It'll have a tough time against the current GT500's.

RocketCutlass · 01-17-2012, 07:15 AM

Thought the ZL1 had forged wheels, MT listed them as cast aluminum in the specs.

evolve · 01-17-2012, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RocketCutlass

Thought the ZL1 had forged wheels, MT listed them as cast aluminum in the specs.

Had to be a typo. I read forged as well.

evolve · 01-17-2012, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black GT

Should have done better than that against the Boss.

It'll have a tough time against the current GT500's.

The new GT500 should trap in the mid 120s. That is specualtion, but given last years times, it just makes sense to see mid 120s.

motorhead · 01-17-2012, 07:29 AM

Well like the mods of this forum like to say all the time, you can't believe Motortrend because they are Ford guys and hate GM. They must be just throwing the ZL1 a bone until the 2013 GT500 comes out because we all know that Motortrend hates GM will not let the Camaro be on top for long.

rayhawk · 01-17-2012, 07:32 AM

I agree, they should have tested it against the GT500. I understand the emphasis was on handling, braking, etc, but it still seems like a bit of a poor comparison. Ford has a remarkably similar car from a specs standpoint, and they choose the stripped down, n/a track car to compare to the ZL1?

Silver_Shelby · 01-17-2012, 07:51 AM

With all of the Hype surrounding the ZL1 vs GT500, I would have thought to see a review between the 2. They should have tested it against the GT500

Aziz · 01-17-2012, 07:54 AM

Maybe its just me but I really sensed this hate towards the zl1 in the review. They said the car was slightly better than the boss and hated to admit it. Also, Immediately after the review they were like ok so you won this round against the boss but BAAM here is the 650 hp gt500 and its gonna beat that ZL-1. I'm really starting to hate motor trend why are they being so bias?? its unprofessional

BoostedX2 · 01-17-2012, 08:03 AM

I also thought the LS was THE ultimate handling Mustang...Is that not correct?

Frankzl1 · 01-17-2012, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver_Shelby

With all of the Hype surrounding the ZL1 vs GT500, I would have thought to see a review between the 2. They should have tested it against the GT500

True, but it won't be fair against the current GT 500 since the Boss performs much better on the track

01-17-2012, 01:40 AM	#1
1st Gen Forever ZL1 #140 Drives: Camaros: 68 SS, 10 2SS/RS, 12 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 594	Motor Trend compares the ZL1 to the Boss 302 Laguna Seca http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...2_laguna_seca/

01-17-2012, 01:55 AM	#2
Shurenuff Drives: 2002 Nissan Altima Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,048	Good stuff, especially from a pro driver and not a magazine editor. But times aside, the way this cars handling performance and versatility was described is one of the main reason why it's worth the price of admission. It does so many things well in that regard. You can have your cake and eat it too: "the Camaro achieves better-than-Boss levels of handling with the highway ride quality of a CTS-V" __________________ Factory Badassery

01-17-2012, 07:32 AM	#10
rayhawk Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,060 View My Garage	I agree, they should have tested it against the GT500. I understand the emphasis was on handling, braking, etc, but it still seems like a bit of a poor comparison. Ford has a remarkably similar car from a specs standpoint, and they choose the stripped down, n/a track car to compare to the ZL1? __________________

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motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Well like the mods of this forum like to say all the time, you can't believe Motortrend because they are Ford guys and hate GM. They must be just throwing the ZL1 a bone until the 2013 GT500 comes out because we all know that Motortrend hates GM will not let the Camaro be on top for long.

01-17-2012, 07:51 AM	#11
Silver_Shelby Automotive Enthusiast Drives: Silver The Fastest Color Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 17	With all of the Hype surrounding the ZL1 vs GT500, I would have thought to see a review between the 2. They should have tested it against the GT500

01-17-2012, 07:54 AM	#12
Aziz Drives: 09 Dodge Durango Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 46	Maybe its just me but I really sensed this hate towards the zl1 in the review. They said the car was slightly better than the boss and hated to admit it. Also, Immediately after the review they were like ok so you won this round against the boss but BAAM here is the 650 hp gt500 and its gonna beat that ZL-1. I'm really starting to hate motor trend why are they being so bias?? its unprofessional

01-17-2012, 08:03 AM	#13
BoostedX2 Drives: VR ZL1 #259/Nissan 370Z NISMO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,071	I also thought the LS was THE ultimate handling Mustang...Is that not correct?