[G37Sam]

I am looking for things to hate about this car but I really can't find any. This car is truly mind blowing. Maybe fear of wear & tear on the Suede Steering Wheel? Or perhaps the ZL1 badge placement. I was truly mind blown by this car.

The biggest thing I was curious about was the A10. I've always loved rowing my own gears, but after reading all those reviews on how fast the A10 is, I had to see for myself and maaaaan.. they really nailed this 10-speed. Never in my life have I experienced something with a torque converter upshift and downshift with such response, speed and precision! And the ratio's do a fantastic job keeping you in the perfect power band.

Speaking of power band, did I mention this car is crazy fast? I'm talking pinned into the driver seat fast? It is impressive how the car managed to put all this torque down. I was expecting more wheel spin and the car going nuts all over the place off the line (from my experience with the Hellcat at least) but the power delivery and transfer to the asphalt was impressive. It's even more impressive around corners! I could not believe a muscle car could handle like this, I can't wait to track this beast.

And then comes the eargasmic sounds this machine produces, good lord, what a symphony! I don't think I switched on the radio in the 2.5 hours I had with this car. Starting off with a supercharger whine, matched with a very deep muscular note that screams as you come close to redline. Then you let off the throttle, and the exhaust starts crackling and burbling like your popcorn is ready. I stayed in 2nd gear for a good few mins just enjoying this music up and down the rev range with the cheesiest smile looking like an idiot!

Whoever has one on order, I am officially jealous of you, mine won't come till Q1 next year. Here's a little "sounds" video I shot with a potato. Turn up the bass and enjoy

[USP45]

I was convinced that I wanted a 1LE.... now not so much..

[G37Sam]

For the price of the ZL1, it really is a no brainer. Don't thing there's a new car out there that offers so much "badassness" with such attractive price tag.

[NB2017ZL1]

Wow. Just wow !!

[NB2017ZL1]

Dang, let me add how jealous I am also right now !!!

[penbralat]

[ELS1]

Thanks!!

[Zeke.Malvo]

Originally Posted by G37Sam

I am looking for things to hate about this car but I really can't find any. This car is truly mind blowing. Maybe fear of wear & tear on the Suede Steering Wheel? Or perhaps the ZL1 badge placement. I was truly mind blown by this car.

The biggest thing I was curious about was the A10. I've always loved rowing my own gears, but after reading all those reviews on how fast the A10 is, I had to see for myself and maaaaan.. they really nailed this 10-speed. Never in my life have I experienced something with a torque converter upshift and downshift with such response, speed and precision! And the ratio's do a fantastic job keeping you in the perfect power band.

Speaking of power band, did I mention this car is crazy fast? I'm talking pinned into the driver seat fast? It is impressive how the car managed to put all this torque down. I was expecting more wheel spin and the car going nuts all over the place off the line (from my experience with the Hellcat at least) but the power delivery and transfer to the asphalt was impressive. It's even more impressive around corners! I could not believe a muscle car could handle like this, I can't wait to track this beast.

And then comes the eargasmic sounds this machine produces, good lord, what a symphony! I don't think I switched on the radio in the 2.5 hours I had with this car. Starting off with a supercharger whine, matched with a very deep muscular note that screams as you come close to redline. Then you let off the throttle, and the exhaust starts crackling and burbling like your popcorn is ready. I stayed in 2nd gear for a good few mins just enjoying this music up and down the rev range with the cheesiest smile looking like an idiot!

Whoever has one on order, I am officially jealous of you, mine won't come till Q1 next year. Here's a little "sounds" video I shot with a potato. Turn up the bass and enjoy

The gear ratios are near identical to the A8. It basically has an added gear between 5th and 6th, and an even taller overdrive. Pretty much anything under 120 mph and the A8 is in the powerband just the same.

[DenverTaco07]

Nice write up, thank you!

[Cmyskill]

Thanks for the info... Glad to hear the car was more than you expected. I am now in the waiting mode and ok with it as I know it will be worth the wait.

[ZL1Goals]

This car is a monster that i cannot wait to get in early 2018 when i will have enough money for it.

[royo]

When are the road tests going to be published? Or did I miss something?