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08-01-2014, 02:40 AM
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Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013
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Camaro SS vs Camaro ZL1
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I was already for the ZL1 then I re-located. Maybe a dumb question, but I would like to know the differences between the SS and ZL1 .... ? The ZL1 is the ultimate Camaro, but the SS is still a high performance vehicle? Thanks Last edited by Ray_Cam_SS; 08-01-2014 at 03:21 AM. |
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08-01-2014, 02:58 AM
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Drives: 2014 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2014
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ZL1 is supercharged 6.2L engine making 580 hp. The SS depending on whether you opt for automatic 400 hp or manual 426 hp are just a few basic differences. And yea, the SS in either flavor of trannies is no slouch as far as cars go.
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08-02-2014, 12:29 PM
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I had a SS really liked it until I drove a ZL1. For 15 to 20k more if you can afford it I would do it. The thing I wish I would have done was buy the ZL1 first so I did not loose 3k in 2 months.
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08-02-2014, 12:33 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013
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If you have an extra 20k and think you would enjoy an extra 160HP, go for it!
If not, then go for an SS. Still going to be faster than 90% of the cars you drive by on the street!
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08-02-2014, 12:59 PM
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Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013
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ZL1 has magnetic suspension, alcantara interior, LSA, and a few other things
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08-02-2014, 01:37 PM
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KaBoom1701
Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012
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Are you serious?
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08-02-2014, 01:56 PM
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Drives: 1/70 2013 BRM 2SS RS 1LE NPP NAV Join Date: Feb 2013
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Get a 1LE best bang for the buck.
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08-02-2014, 02:06 PM
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1le nice upgrade, zl1 even nicer .....
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08-02-2014, 03:39 PM
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Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: florida
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Add a supercharger to the SS
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08-02-2014, 04:05 PM
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Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013
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if I would have driven a zl1 first I'd not be on my 2d Camaro. zl1 magnetic ride , true power, the roar, carbon fiber, etc.. smokes the ad including price lol.. your call..
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08-02-2014, 04:56 PM
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Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013
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Looking back i wish i had went ahead and got the Zl1 in the first place instead of the ss. For me my ss is a daily driver all seasons and i bought it outright new 4 months ago. Being I have a C6 Z06 already which is fast as hell I felt the ss was good enough but honestly it was not what i expected (then added the cam and full bolt ons). I am ok with it now as a dd but if I was a in a slightly different financial state I would have chosen the Zl1 ) I would have definitely felt the extra 18k.
My suggestion is if you can swing the Zl1 go for it and dont look back. |
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08-02-2014, 04:57 PM
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Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014
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I came at Camaro for the convertible. I ordered a high end 2SS/RS that stickered at $47,700. I have since added $6K to it for wheels and performance upgrades. It now makes 424/419 rwhp/tq which is a blast. Would I rather have a ZL1?
Hell yes!
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08-02-2014, 05:02 PM
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KaBoom1701
Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012
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The ZL1 is light years ahead of the SS. Don't let the SS crowd fool you. Just adding a supercharger to a SS doesn't cut it even close to a ZL1.
The Mag ride alone is worth the upgrade.
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08-02-2014, 05:22 PM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro SS (2SS, M6) Join Date: May 2014
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I love my SS but if you can afford the ZL1 then go for it, it's a kick ass car!
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