[JamesNoBrakes]

Originally Posted by Emoto

I have to ask a dumb question. Don't the 6th gen Camaros already have LED headlights? I thought mine were.

LED daytime running lights and HID headlights, very common combination on a lot of cars. LED will draw less current. I'd imagine the "eagle eye" will be retained with the camaro going to LED, maybe get adaptive lights if we are lucky.

[camaro5]

We knew this was in the works, but here is more confirmation.

New comments from Todd Christensen, of Chevrolet Performance Marketing, at the 2017 LA Auto Show last month.

BY MANOLI KATAKIS — DEC 22, 2017

“We’re trying to do more in the lower end,” said Todd Christensen, of Chevrolet Performance Marketing, at the 2017 LA Auto Show last month.

“When I think about Camaro, it’s still the heart of the market. So we’re thinking about ways to repackage/reprice.”

“When we had Gen. 5, we sold a lot of V6 engines. And we went into Gen. 6 kind of thinking the same way, but V8 demand has been higher than what we expected.

We still sell more V6s, but now there’s something about that V8 that’s capturing hearts a little bit more.”


Read much more: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2017/12/...#ixzz52FN3h3XZ

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[samurai]

Pretty much confirms their idea of bringing a sub-1SS V8 option for the Camaro. Really makes sense since there is no counterpart to the base Mustang GT. The 1SS is more comparable to the GT PP1

[metros11]

Originally Posted by samurai

Pretty much confirms their idea of bringing a sub-1SS V8 option for the Camaro. Really makes sense since there is no counterpart to the base Mustang GT. The 1SS is more comparable to the GT PP1

Eh... not anymore, maybe with the MY'15-17. It's going to be interesting how they're going to achieve this. Does that mean a new V8 entry motor altogether that makes 395-405hp? Or manual HVAC, manual seats, lack of SXM and digital app support, all analog cluster... Truthfully I'm still not sure why my 'track ready' 1SS 1LE comes with power seats. I prefer the lighter and quicker to adjust manual option.

[WhyUMad1LE]

Originally Posted by metros11

Eh... not anymore, maybe with the MY'15-17. It's going to be interesting how they're going to achieve this. Does that mean a new V8 entry motor altogether that makes 395-405hp? Or manual HVAC, manual seats, lack of SXM and digital app support, all analog cluster... Truthfully I'm still not sure why my 'track ready' 1SS 1LE comes with power seats. I prefer the lighter and quicker to adjust manual option.

Would have loved manual Recaros. Easier to let people in/out of the back too.

[DangerZL1]

"We still sell more V6s, but now there’s something about that V8 that’s capturing hearts a little bit more.” It's called affordable gas prices. If gas went to $5 a gallon in most areas people would probably lean more towards the 6-cyl.

[ISHLISS]

Originally Posted by warriordave927

Is that an f150 with a bowtie on the grille?

Starting to think these guys forgot what a F150 looks like

[camaro5]

"A man is what a man thinks about all the time"

I've been thinking about this:

Why are they testing this ZL1?

Testing the rear bumper cover (fascia)?

Or testing the new LT5 underhood?

Is it an updated LT4 with port and direct injection and MORE power?

Just automated emergency braking?

I need to know!

[samurai]

Originally Posted by camaro5

"A man is what a man thinks about all the time"

I've been thinking about this:

Why are they testing this ZL1?

Testing the rear bumper cover (fascia)?

Or testing the new LT5 underhood?

Is it an updated LT4 with port and direct injection and MORE power?

Just automated emergency braking?

I need to know!

Like on the 2014 facelift the ZL1 will keep the old front. But there still will be upgrades to the interieur and maybe under the hood. Even if they just add a digital gauge cluster they will test it on a real prototype

[camaro5]

Originally Posted by samurai

Like on the 2014 facelift the ZL1 will keep the old front. But there still will be upgrades to the interieur and maybe under the hood. Even if they just add a digital gauge cluster they will test it on a real prototype

The ZL1 isn't getting any interior or cluster upgrades that the SS won't.

My point is, I hope it's under the hood.

Seems the only logical reason to be testing the ZL1 along with all the other mules.

Or do they just like riding around on the clock

[samurai]

Even some ZL1-only views in a new gauge cluster would justify a ZL1 mule
And for unique settings like for the PDR they need a ZL1 mule, the new SS 1LE will surely not be available at launch

[RLHMARINES]

Or a Z/28 in plain view......why is there not a badge on the front grill or hood since we already know what a ZL1 looks like from the front view. Just saying.....

[Bhobbs]

Or it’s just a ZL1 testing the new rear fascia and they left off the badge.

[Brigante]

Looks like they have not removed that ugly top of the dash.
Secondly, I'm very disappointed that they are not going to upgrade the Zl1's front. It is ok, but the new one is always better. Looks like the SS's front will look better.