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Originally Posted by Trak-Toy
GM wanted to make the 6th Gen as capable as possible on a racetrack, and were very successful at doing just that. All things considered, the gap in on track performance between the ZL1 and ZL1 1LE, with just a few suspension tweeks, is stark! There is a cost for this kind of performance, and harshness is one of them. Still not as bad as some have stated.
Official Nürburgring lap times:
7:16.04 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE (2018) Driver: Bill Wise
2017 General Motors conducted test, OEM Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R.
7:29.60 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (2017) Driver: Drew Cattell
October 24, 2016 OEM Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3
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I’d guess that the tires alone account for most of that gap. The aero and suspension are definitely part of it but the difference in tires is huge.