2017 Camaro ZL1 (6th gen) spied! - Page 22

blessedhellride · 09-18-2015, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dfault

Are we sure that this is the ZL1 and not the 1LE? The reason I ask is because I thought only the 1LE's had the hash marks on the side of the front fender. If I am wrong please do call me out on it.

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Denis · 09-18-2015, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dfault

Are we sure that this is the ZL1 and not the 1LE? The reason I ask is because I thought only the 1LE's had the hash marks on the side of the front fender. If I am wrong please do call me out on it.

well the hash marks set over the camo don't mean a thing.

newb · 09-18-2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by blessedhellride

Looking at this picture I have to say I think people are wrong about the hash marks. They do not come far enough up onto the hood/fender to be seen by the driver. So there is no way they are being used to indicate to the driver the centerline of the front tires. I have no suggestions for their intent other than to troll us and make sure we know there are several cars running.

newb · 09-18-2015, 08:27 AM

Well I'll be...

I was staring at these mages instead of working. That's when I noticed there is a badge in the lower grill. If someone has the higher res versions of these photos, you may be able to make out the lettering

GretchenGotGrowl · 09-18-2015, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by newb

Looking at this picture I have to say I think people are wrong about the hash marks. They do not come far enough up onto the hood/fender to be seen by the driver. So there is no way they are being used to indicate to the driver the centerline of the front tires. I have no suggestions for their intent other than to troll us and make sure we know there are several cars running.

I disagree. The driver should have no problem seeing them.

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newb · 09-18-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

I disagree. The driver should have no problem seeing them.

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There is a ridge that runs around the hood. Hard to see if you don't zoom in on the picture. the hash marks do not come above it. So while there is a slim chance on the driver side, there is 0 chance for the passenger side. And you can barely see the driver side in this picture which is about the same angle as the drivers view out in relation to the hood to fender angle

wakespeak · 09-18-2015, 08:36 AM

BTW Road and Track got 0-60 in 3.5 and qtr mile in 11.6 for the 4128lb CTS-V (with LT4 down 10hp from C7). Top speed 200mph.

Clearly_Canadian · 09-18-2015, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by newb

Looking at this picture I have to say I think people are wrong about the hash marks. They do not come far enough up onto the hood/fender to be seen by the driver. So there is no way they are being used to indicate to the driver the centerline of the front tires. I have no suggestions for their intent other than to troll us and make sure we know there are several cars running.

The history of hashtags are nothing more than indicators for the what car it is. Pit crews would but diffrent colour hash tags on there cars in british racing series to identify them as they come into the pits. All the cars would look the same at first glance. Same idea here I think. Fitting for a race track I think...

newb · 09-18-2015, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Clearly_Canadian

The history of hashtags are nothing more than indicators for the what car it is. Pit crews would but diffrent colour hash tags on there cars in british racing series to identify them as they come into the pits. All the cars would look the same at first glance. Same idea here I think. Fitting for a race track I think...

I tend to agree. But since these are not in competition, I would bet GM knew there would be spy shots and wanted to increase the buzz about the cars being run. And since we are discussing it, I would say the free publicity stunt has worked.

Clearly_Canadian · 09-18-2015, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by newb

I tend to agree. But since these are not in competition, I would bet GM knew there would be spy shots and wanted to increase the buzz about the cars being run. And since we are discussing it, I would say the free publicity stunt has worked.

agreed!

Tran · 09-18-2015, 09:36 AM

Updated with more photos from the track, with better look at the hood.

Tran · 09-18-2015, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by newb

Well I'll be...

I was staring at these mages instead of working. That's when I noticed there is a badge in the lower grill. If someone has the higher res versions of these photos, you may be able to make out the lettering

Here's super closeups and brightened look at the covered badge. They did a good job with it, you can't tell the lettering underneath :(

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EE7 · 09-18-2015, 09:54 AM

That grill looks mean and powerful.

xgnxs · 09-18-2015, 10:01 AM

Those new pictures definitely make it look as though it's hiding a supercharger under there.

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newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	Well I'll be... I was staring at these mages instead of working. That's when I noticed there is a badge in the lower grill. If someone has the higher res versions of these photos, you may be able to make out the lettering Attached Images __________________ 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

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wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,420	BTW Road and Track got 0-60 in 3.5 and qtr mile in 11.6 for the 4128lb CTS-V (with LT4 down 10hp from C7). Top speed 200mph. __________________ 2020 ZL1 1LE [Moroso SC Expansion Tank, otherwise stock]

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Tran Administrator Drives: 2010 Camaro of course.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NE baby Posts: 5,636 View My Garage	Updated with more photos from the track, with better look at the hood.

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EE7 Drives: New Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 188	That grill looks mean and powerful.

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xgnxs Drives: 2005 Cobalt Base - 5 speed Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 444	Those new pictures definitely make it look as though it's hiding a supercharger under there.

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