2012 Camaro ZL1

[AutoInsane]

http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...CAGO/110209883


The most closely guarded secret of the Chicago auto show broke cover on Tuesday morning in the form of the king of all Camaros--the 550-hp ZL1.

The name recalls a Chevrolet racing engine dropped into just 69 Camaros in 1969, making them highly coveted among enthusiasts.

This new version will offer a six-speed manual transmission paired with the 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that pushes out 550 lb-ft of torque. The car has been fortified with a host of aero enhancements, including a front fascia and an angry splitter. There also is added cooling capability for the gearbox and the differential.

The aluminum hood has a carbon-fiber insert, and the ZL1 rides on 20-inch wheels wrapped in Goodyear tires. The chassis gets General Motors' next-generation magnetic ride control with touring and sport settings. Speed is scrubbed with Brembos clamping onto 14-inch discs.

The interior gets available suede inserts, a leather-wrapped shifter and a flat-bottom steering wheel.

“It's designed to surpass its namesake in every conceivable way,” GM design chief Ed Welburn said of the car.

The ZL1 was tested at the Road America and Spring Mountain circuits, and it will take aim at the Mustang GT500. The ZL1 is a bit more powerful than the 465-hp Dodge Challenger SRT8.

And, get this, GM says it is targeting next January to launch the ZL1, and that it's still developing the car.

[AutoInsane]

I think this should have been the Z28. If Chevy wants to do a ZL1 then put the aluminum LS7 427 in it....

[sYc]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AutoInsane</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think this should have been the Z28. If Chevy wants to do a ZL1 then put the aluminum LS7 427 in it.... </div></div>

I agree..

[Stefano]

I agree too! An LS7 with a NIckey designed Stage III cam at 700 HP gets it done!

[ORIGLS6]

I'd choose a Nickey built ZL-1 any day!

[Andy]

I like the looks of the car and am seriously contemplating getting one. 550 hp, full GM warranty, and it will be priced competitively with other cars in the market segment. The ZL1 was built by Chevrolet back in 69 and that's how it should be built today. The aftermarket build cars will not hold the value a factory produced car will imho.

[P.J.]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AutoInsane</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think this should have been the Z28. If Chevy wants to do a ZL1 then put the aluminum LS7 427 in it.... </div></div>

YES YES AND~YES
PJ

[al8apex]

Shot 2 weeks ago at the Desert Proving Grounds:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7eD0...layer_embedded

[StealthBird]

Interesting, I thought the ZL-1 was already being made.

http://slpcamaro.com/zl-models/zl1/

[Stefano]

The Fred GIbb commemorative edition ZL1s number 2-50 will be available, through Nickey, including 427 transplants, all under license with the GIbb family.