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doc7000 · 02-22-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by K32 Camaro

That's cool but.. that top speed can't be right.. can it? Only 184? Isn't the ss about 175?

I like how someone can say only and 184MPH in the same sentence......

The ZL1 Camaro has wider tires and other attributes which results in higher drag reducing its top speed. Also the ZL1 Camaro does 180MPH at 5,200rpms (manual transmission car) though I wouldn't be shocked to see them easily beating 180MPH in the right condition. Also its possible that it is electronically limited to 180MPH for manual and 184MPH for auto. Not something that a little more power won't fix though, give it 700BHP and watch 180MPH fall..

htron50 · 02-22-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by toilets

But does it blip the the throttle on downshifts? If not then you will upset the car badly on road course events

toilets...I'm not sure, but I heard on one of the GM videos (can't recall which) that it simply keeps it "in" the proper RPM range (a tuned feature to avoid such blips, or make them controlled and predictable)... will be nice to see what folks can really do with this on a road coarse.. someone has to have done this on the ring (just saying).....

Jzap624 · 02-22-2012, 04:09 PM

I like driver involvement but the auto is badass. Save the stick!

Revo1 · 02-22-2012, 04:24 PM

*radz28* · 02-22-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by doc7000

I like how someone can say only and 184MPH in the same sentence......

The ZL1 Camaro has wider tires and other attributes which results in higher drag reducing its top speed. Also the ZL1 Camaro does 180MPH at 5,200rpms (manual transmission car) though I wouldn't be shocked to see them easily beating 180MPH in the right condition. Also its possible that it is electronically limited to 180MPH for manual and 184MPH for auto. Not something that a little more power won't fix though, give it 700BHP and watch 180MPH fall..

Don't forget real downforce

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-22-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by IcePick06

I think this is great news for auto owners. I just couldn't justify the extra $1300 Gas Guzzler tax and the $1200 for the auto...But I would definitely be a happy camper if I ordered one this way!

Isn't it astonishing how much value we place on things? I agree with you - this is excellent news! What I find entertaining is that a few hundred miliseconds is worth 2500 to us.

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Originally Posted by htron50

Thanks for the post Dragoneye! Good to see some more GM input on this auto. Would like a bit more!

You betcha!

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Originally Posted by Speed 1

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Made homepage!!

I'd like to thank the Academy...GMs engineers...Gateway...and Time Warner Cable.

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Originally Posted by toilets

But does it blip the the throttle on downshifts? If not then you will upset the car badly on road course events

A good question...

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Originally Posted by radz28

Don't forget real downforce

As far as I'm concerned (and I'll stop here to avoid going too far off-topic)...Downforce I can use. Top Speed I cannot.

henarie21 · 02-22-2012, 04:57 PM

I'll take an auto in white please... currently taking donations for my ZL1

WarWolfX0 · 02-22-2012, 05:15 PM

I don't care about the auto tap shift
I would rather have downshift rev matching like the Nissan 370Z
on the manual and maybe a better feel between shifts.

I have my experience with a 4L60E transmission (rebuilt it 2 time) and still broken.

plus it is more fun driving a manual

sorry for the auto bashing, but i feel like the manual is getting a little neglected. they even put in tech that stutter it (skip shift).

sasquash1984 · 02-22-2012, 05:20 PM

Auto ftw! Auto to dominate the track

LAWMAN · 02-22-2012, 05:26 PM

i agree that the auto MAY be a little quicker than the manual,but i too think the manual is alot funner to drive,afterall,how many of us are REALLY gonna race it on the track regularly?...that said,i would be happy to have a ZED-L1 in either auto or stick,

Drake Heminger · 02-22-2012, 05:37 PM

wow today im just getting all sorts of good news

PQ · 02-22-2012, 05:37 PM

ShnOmac · 02-22-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Fiveg56 · 02-22-2012, 06:13 PM

vroooom.....click......vroooooom.....click.......z zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Seems boring...but I'm sure it's not in a ZL1!

02-22-2012, 04:09 PM	#31
Jzap624 SouthTexasStig Drives: Driven by God Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 18	I like driver involvement but the auto is badass. Save the stick! __________________ Drives: 2008 GXP G6, Mods; Street Edition Appearance Pack, Blacked out Arrows front & back, K&N filtercharger, active RamAir hood, 160 d. thermo, GM perform Exhaust, Tint 3M, SLP bandge rear, SLP windshield banner; est. stats: 268 HP, 0-60 5.8 s. *Sold: 1997 Camaro Z28, Mods; masked, cat-back FlowMaster Exhaust, K&N CAI, tint* Sold: 1989 Camaro IROC-Z28, Mods; masked, K&N filtercharger, header-back FlowMaster, 15x10 Dunlop, American Racing black Nascar rims, rear seat delete, tint (mothers), racing ped., int. wood trim, 5.7 LT1!

02-22-2012, 04:24 PM	#32
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	__________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

02-22-2012, 05:20 PM	#37
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02-22-2012, 05:26 PM	#38
LAWMAN Drives: 2010 cam.2ss/rs.iom,07'escalade esv Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pasc.Ms. Posts: 841	i agree that the auto MAY be a little quicker than the manual,but i too think the manual is alot funner to drive,afterall,how many of us are REALLY gonna race it on the track regularly?...that said,i would be happy to have a ZED-L1 in either auto or stick, __________________ A9120159 1100:12/19/08 3800:06/19/09 6000:07/02/09

02-22-2012, 05:37 PM	#39
Drake Heminger Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,951	wow today im just getting all sorts of good news __________________ "What a coincidence, Drake returns and brings brand new ZL1's with him...." - CAM....ZL1

02-22-2012, 04:57 PM	#35
henarie21 Drives: '13 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 39	I'll take an auto in white please... currently taking donations for my ZL1

02-22-2012, 05:15 PM	#36
WarWolfX0 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Manual Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Park Ridge Posts: 114 View My Garage	I don't care about the auto tap shift I would rather have downshift rev matching like the Nissan 370Z on the manual and maybe a better feel between shifts. I have my experience with a 4L60E transmission (rebuilt it 2 time) and still broken. plus it is more fun driving a manual sorry for the auto bashing, but i feel like the manual is getting a little neglected. they even put in tech that stutter it (skip shift).

02-22-2012, 05:37 PM	#40
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	__________________

02-22-2012, 06:13 PM	#42
Fiveg56 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,654 View My Garage	vroooom.....click......vroooooom.....click.......z zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Seems boring...but I'm sure it's not in a ZL1!

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