Camaro ZL1 (vs GT-R) Review by Road & Track - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mickey123456 · 02-02-2012, 04:48 AM

Read the review here

http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/co...n-gt-r-premium

The IOM Ninja · 02-02-2012, 05:27 AM

Prepare for the comments about the ZL1 being only 2.8 seconds slower than the GT-R on this track....

Blueclyde · 02-02-2012, 05:34 AM

Like comparing an apple and an orange. All in all, great showing for the ZL1 against a GTR that is $40K more.

DangerZL1 · 02-02-2012, 05:49 AM

Thanks for posting this. Both are great, but very different cars. Its hard to beat AWD with that much power.

Frankzl1 · 02-02-2012, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickey123456

Overall good review and if you want a ZL1 faster than a GTR, you need to spend $90k plus - that's the bottom line.

JohnZL1 · 02-02-2012, 06:18 AM

The ZL1 is "more comfortable", "more rewarding", and "less video game-ish". Damnit...I was planning to wait for the 2013's, but all of this is NOT helping.

JohnZL1
2001 Camaro SS (for now...)

htron50 · 02-02-2012, 06:33 AM

Another confirmation that the ZL1 is hands down, the more desirable street machine; It suggests, that had it might have had AWD, it might not have been bested by the GTR. And, on a somewhat hotter day, the ZL1 just might accomplish that feat without such additional aids. Comfort? Pleasure to drive? ZL1 seemed like a 10 - 1 favorite. In all, the reviewer seemed to find the most enjoyment provided by the Mighty ZL1!

htron50 · 02-02-2012, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnZL1

The ZL1 is "more comfortable", "more rewarding", and "less video game-ish". Damnit...I was planning to wait for the 2013's, but all of this is NOT helping.

JohnZL1
2001 Camaro SS (for now...)

John, you may find the place to discuss your

malady

in the "ZL1 Anonymous Thread"

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198772

toilets · 02-02-2012, 06:42 AM

Was that a 2012 gtr? If so that is impressive. That provides me evidence that the zl1 can out run the 2009 thru 2010 model gtrs

Wondering · 02-02-2012, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toilets

Was that a 2012 gtr? If so that is impressive. That provides me evidence that the zl1 can out run the 2009 thru 2010 model gtrs

How so?

2009 GTR Nurburgring 7:39 2010-7.26

I can't wait to get my hands on my ZL1,but lets not go overboard.

mmarx82 · 02-02-2012, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htron50

Another confirmation that the ZL1 is hands down, the more desirable street machine; It suggests, that had it might have had AWD, it might not have been bested by the GTR. And, on a somewhat hotter day, the ZL1 just might accomplish that feat without such additional aids. Comfort? Pleasure to drive? ZL1 seemed like a 10 - 1 favorite. In all, the reviewer seemed to find the most enjoyment provided by the Mighty ZL1!

I agree with these statements, they were basically going to be my comment. It would be interesting to see how they compare on a warmer day and if ZL1 had AWD that would really be interesting.

Uneducated Guess · 02-02-2012, 07:14 AM

The only question I have about this video is, what in God's name is in that guys forehead?!

RobMorgan · 02-02-2012, 07:23 AM

Love the review - just what I was looking for. A car you can drive every day and enjoy and take out on the track or open road course and have a great performer. Looks to me like Chevy got this just about perfect.

KeeBee · 02-02-2012, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toilets

Was that a 2012 gtr? If so that is impressive. That provides me evidence that the zl1 can out run the 2009 thru 2010 model gtrs

Umm, no.

02-02-2012, 07:23 AM	#13
RobMorgan Drives: 12 ZL1,ZR1, 57, 60, 67 vette Harley Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 110	Love the review - just what I was looking for. A car you can drive every day and enjoy and take out on the track or open road course and have a great performer. Looks to me like Chevy got this just about perfect. __________________ ZL1 SIM, MN6, ECF #541

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02-02-2012, 06:42 AM	#9
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