Site sponsor Torq spent some time with a customer’s ZL1 recently for some cold air intake prototype test fitting. They were of course able to get some stock dyno runs in, together with some post-calibration/tuned results. Results Stock Results: 476rwhp/485rwtq Tuned Results: 490rwhp/501rwtq Highest gains are 34rwtq and 14rwhp. Check out more details and results [...]
Looking to have a gander at ZL1s in a particular color or colors? We’ve broken out the delivered ZL1 photos into their own photo threads, by color. Judging by the hundreds of thousands of views that standard Camaro colors threads have gotten, these are sure to be popular as well. Ashen Gray Metallic Black Crystal [...]
One of Lingenfelter’s ZL1 has cracked into the 10′s today! They were back at Muncie Dragway again today to test their yellow ZL1 in an attempt to get it into the 10′s and they’ve done by some margin, running a record for a ZL1 so far at 10.79 @ 134.35 mph. This ZL1 has the [...]
14 Apr, 2012
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ZL1 deliveries have only begun recently, but we’ve already been given a taste of what a lightly modified ZL1 can run at the track. Lingenfelter has wasted no time in modifying their ZL1s and they brought their red ZL1 (they also own a yellow ZL1) to Milan Dragway in Milan, Michigan for some runs. With [...]
ZL1 deliveries are now ramping up, now with multiple ZLs delivered to Camaro5 members daily. Many have shared their delivery photos with us in what the members have labeled the “Official ZL1 Delivered Photos Thread“. Check out the ongoing thread inside. Follow along our ZL1 delivery photos at the following LINK
Lingenfelter has taken delivery of not one, but two ZL1s and they’ve wasted no time in throwing the beasts onto the dyno, which is the first step in what is sure to be an extensive modification/upgrade process for the two cars. Check out the video of ZL1 #214 and #225 (a red and yellow ZL1) [...]
Congrats to site member trz174 on taking home his Ashen Gray ZL1! This wasn’t your typical ZL1 delivery however, as the Fbodfather was on hand to help celebrate the occasion and to sign this beauty. trz174′s new ZL1 didn’t waste any time in exercising its booming vocal chords by joining two other ZL1s in a [...]
05 Apr, 2012
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Congrats to site member Mr.R for having our first reported ZL1 delivered home!! As you can see from the photos, this brand spanking new red ZL1 is looking beautiful in its new home in Mr.R’s garage. His first impressions are that it’s the best sports car he’s ever driven, including the 911, Cayman R, C63 [...]
31 Mar, 2012
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Well that didn’t take long! Shortly after GM announced that the 2012 Camaro ZL1 hold has ended, comes our first reported ZL1 delivery to a member’s dealership! This beautiful Inferno Orange Metallic ZL1 [more images], #241 produced, has been delivered to site member tpower’s dealership and is currently undergoing pre-delivery inspection and prep ahead of [...]
The ZL1 wait is over!! Chevrolet is has announced that the current quality assessment on the 2012 Camaro ZL1 has been completed. The 2012 Camaro ZL1 models that were on hold at Oshawa are now available to be shipped to dealers. 2012 Camaro ZL1 production which was suspended is expected to resume by mid-April, 2012. [...]
19 Mar, 2012
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Here’s some new ZL1 videos to satiate the appetites and anticipation of ZL1 enthusiasts during the slight delay, featuring an overview look at the ZL1′s underside, use of launch control, and interview with Al Oppenheiser, the ZL1′s chief engineer. View the videos at the following LINK
Hotrod Magazine was on hand at the recent Camaro ZL1 media event at Virginia International Raceway and chimes in with their review on the experience with the ZL1. They’ve posted some great photos as well. Read more on this story at the following LINK
