Newest 2017 Camaro ZL1 prototypes spotted - Page 7

High Magnitude · 08-05-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Z28sr2fast4yall

These are definitely 2 different cars. Notice, car #1 with the hood vent, has a more narrow, angled spoiler.... And car #2 has no vent opening and a wider high spoiler and seems to be a tad wider on the back end... Although both have a z07 style splitter and look to have a different bumper than the ss....

Two different cars, UNLESS.... The spoiler tilts for down pressure!!!

OH MY GOD YOURE RIGHT. WOOOOO. Only question is why they would test the ZL1 and Z28 at the same time.

Z28sr2fast4yall · 08-05-2015, 03:28 PM

They could be testing two versions of the same car... Or... Two separate ones...

Jeffro19 · 08-05-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Z28sr2fast4yall

They could be testing two versions of the same car... Or... Two separate ones...

Yep I'm betting two versions of the same car

newb · 08-05-2015, 05:46 PM

My money is on ZL1 and 1LE

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DWALEX · 08-05-2015, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by newb

My money is on ZL1 and 1LE

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+1

Johnman · 08-05-2015, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by newb

My money is on ZL1 and 1LE

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That would mean that the 1LE would be getting it's own unique hood (or the same as the ZL1), unlike now. That would be a shift, given that even the 2014-2015 Z28 didn't get a unique hood-it was the same as the SS.

V6CamaroRS · 08-05-2015, 07:29 PM

Couple of thoughts:

1. Any chance this is actually the same car with different parts being tested? The cars look very similar. If they're testing setups, there's a chance they could be swapping aero bits to see real world results. Not sure how this overdone camo would affect it, but the I don't know what they're testing for. Could be something as simple as durabity.

2. I wonder if the ZL1 is going to get the new super-brakes GM has been touting on the CTS-V? Relatively inexpensive steel brakes that don't fade sounds almost too good to be true!

Jeffro19 · 08-05-2015, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by V6CamaroRS

Couple of thoughts:

1. Any chance this is actually the same car with different parts being tested? The cars look very similar. If they're testing setups, there's a chance they could be swapping aero bits to see real world results. Not sure how this overdone camo would affect it, but the I don't know what they're testing for. Could be something as simple as durabity.

2. I wonder if the ZL1 is going to get the new super-brakes GM has been touting on the CTS-V? Relatively inexpensive steel brakes that don't fade sounds almost too good to be true!

I agree with #1. They are testing setups. Even the wheels are the same on both. I don't believe the ZL1 and 1LE would have the same wheels. Actually I think the current ZL1 and 1LE have the same wheels? My bad

newb · 08-05-2015, 08:13 PM

The reason I think 1LE and ZL1 is because the 1LE was a result of ZL1 testing. They took parts from the ZL1 to create the 1LE. So why not test them side by side. The hood argument is nullified by the fact that the SS and Z/28 shared a hood. The HiPo models may all share a hood different from the SS. That would explain the different sideskirts too. The ZL1 would have more aero than the 1LE. This would most likely be suspension and drivetrain testing. Aero would be done mostly in the wind tunnel. Can't test aero with all the padding on the body.

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TJ91 · 08-05-2015, 09:17 PM

the rear of the noted second one seems to be sitting higher than the first with the mesh hood

Bhobbs · 08-05-2015, 09:44 PM

I read an article about the 1LE prototype car. It wasn't developed side by side with the ZL1. It was a side project of some of the engineers. They just used ZL1 parts because they had access to them. There's no reason GM has to develop the 1LE at the same time, or even after, the ZL1.

Full Lock · 08-05-2015, 10:31 PM

don't know if this was posted but just found this article

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/08/...-rear-spoiler/

Z28sr2fast4yall · 08-05-2015, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Full Lock

don't know if this was posted but just found this article

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/08/...-rear-spoiler/

I knew it was two cars. But, zl1?? Going on history... The z28 has always been there since first gen and on... The zl1 showed up in 69,02, and fifth gens... I don't see them dropping the z28.... The car that practically made the Camaro name... If anything gets dropped, I see a zl1 dropping, and them driving the z28 price down to match what was the zl1 as well, being an all around performer. The zr1 dropped to the z06, I see zl1 dropped for z28. Unless they give us both... Which I hope they do... We will see though...

Z28sr2fast4yall · 08-05-2015, 11:26 PM

http://masterherald.com/2016-chevrol...e-works/23817/

I didn't see this, although I assumed it by my renders, about the rear fender blisters...

08-05-2015, 03:28 PM	#86
Z28sr2fast4yall Drives: 83z,86z,90rs,91rs,92rs,94z,95rs,95z Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Nc Posts: 324	They could be testing two versions of the same car... Or... Two separate ones... __________________

08-05-2015, 05:46 PM	#88
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	My money is on ZL1 and 1LE Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013

08-05-2015, 07:29 PM	#91
V6CamaroRS Drives: '14 V6 RS, DM Exhaust, Sunroof Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States Posts: 70	Couple of thoughts: 1. Any chance this is actually the same car with different parts being tested? The cars look very similar. If they're testing setups, there's a chance they could be swapping aero bits to see real world results. Not sure how this overdone camo would affect it, but the I don't know what they're testing for. Could be something as simple as durabity. 2. I wonder if the ZL1 is going to get the new super-brakes GM has been touting on the CTS-V? Relatively inexpensive steel brakes that don't fade sounds almost too good to be true! __________________

08-05-2015, 08:13 PM	#93
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	The reason I think 1LE and ZL1 is because the 1LE was a result of ZL1 testing. They took parts from the ZL1 to create the 1LE. So why not test them side by side. The hood argument is nullified by the fact that the SS and Z/28 shared a hood. The HiPo models may all share a hood different from the SS. That would explain the different sideskirts too. The ZL1 would have more aero than the 1LE. This would most likely be suspension and drivetrain testing. Aero would be done mostly in the wind tunnel. Can't test aero with all the padding on the body. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013

08-05-2015, 09:17 PM	#94
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	the rear of the noted second one seems to be sitting higher than the first with the mesh hood __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

08-05-2015, 09:44 PM	#95
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,990	I read an article about the 1LE prototype car. It wasn't developed side by side with the ZL1. It was a side project of some of the engineers. They just used ZL1 parts because they had access to them. There's no reason GM has to develop the 1LE at the same time, or even after, the ZL1. __________________

08-05-2015, 10:31 PM	#96
Full Lock Evasive Maneuvers Drives: SIM '15 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: PA Posts: 234	don't know if this was posted but just found this article http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/08/...-rear-spoiler/

08-05-2015, 11:26 PM	#98
Z28sr2fast4yall Drives: 83z,86z,90rs,91rs,92rs,94z,95rs,95z Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Nc Posts: 324	http://masterherald.com/2016-chevrol...e-works/23817/ I didn't see this, although I assumed it by my renders, about the rear fender blisters... __________________

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