It's Baa-ack! The 2017 Camaro ZL1: the most badass-est Camaro EVER! (First Look) - Page 17

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-16-2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

Great job! Love your write up, must have been an unbelievable experience. Is the cf hood insert painted or exposed?

Painted "Carbon Flash", or "Mosaic Black"....metallic black...on the red show car.

Sven59 · 03-16-2016, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

Painted "Carbon Flash", or "Mosaic Black"....metallic black...on the red show car.

Anyone give you an idea what the estimated hp is? Does it have cameras built in?

oakaro68 · 03-16-2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

You're very welcome.

As for the PMs, I don't know what you're talking about....

These two cars (one auto, and one manual) were running laps around the track for almost 2 hours straight. The rotors were glowing red, the cooling fans were screaming...and they just kept up lapping, without any argument.

My concern though is I'm sure they tested the Zo6 extensively and it had some problems. It was a big turn off/let down for me because I am aggressively setting myself up for a ZL1 purchase in the near future. Reading your post about seeing the ZL1 perform for yourself and reporting 2 hrs worth of track time without issues makes me feel a little better. Just hope this experience will reflect how it will perform when it's released to the public.

KaBoom1701 · 03-16-2016, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by oakaro68

My concern though is I'm sure they tested the Zo6 extensively and it had some problems. It was a big turn off/let down for me because I am aggressively setting myself up for a ZL1 purchase in the near future. Reading your post about seeing the ZL1 perform for yourself and reporting 2 hrs worth of track time without issues makes me feel a little better. Just hope this experience will reflect how it will perform when it's released to the public.

Gotta piss off the Z06/07 peeps though....lol

*TAG UR IT* · 03-16-2016, 10:50 AM

Damn. And I said I was completely happy with my 2014ZL1....then this has to come out. This is the only and I mean ONLY thing I'd ever contemplate letting my 2014 go for. Damnit.....I can't afford to get into a new ZL1 now since we are starting our house build but GOOD LORD! I wish I could figure it out!

This is AWESOME!

IOMike · 03-16-2016, 10:50 AM

I'm glad they called this the ZL1 and not a Z28 or Z/28.

There are no fears for this overheating. It has more space and a ton more cooling than the Z06. Even the Z06 issues were blown out of proportion due to a damaged test car and some owners have air bubbles in the cooling system. Tadge said from the beginning the a8 wasn't ideal for serious tracking, but they do have some issues that is now taken care of.

If that car was "on the edge" of being fine or having issues, there is much more cooling built into this.

RenegadeXR · 03-16-2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

The rotors were glowing red, the cooling fans were screaming...and they just kept up lapping, without any argument.

Like this?

BaylorCamaro · 03-16-2016, 11:04 AM

Looks great, and sounds great. However I'm a little disappointed the rear end does not have more functional down force..

txferrari · 03-16-2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Gotta piss off the Z06/07 peeps though....lol

Um, why? Someone like me will just buy this as my 2nd car. Or 3rd. I went form a 14 Zl1 to a 15 GTR to a 16 Z06/Z07 within a year.

I was waiting for the Zl1 to come out so I can buy it! I will be one of the first ones.

Blackdevil77 · 03-16-2016, 11:08 AM

I'm curious how the supercharger will effect the cars balance. The Camaro SS already has a front/rear weight distribution of 54%/46% This is obviously gonna add some more weight on the nose. I just wonder how much.

formoutofchaos · 03-16-2016, 11:10 AM

Oh my lord I'm twitching ... whats the set price???/ and release

pdoherty972 · 03-16-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by oakaro68

I'm ridiculously excited about the new ZL1! I can't focus at work...Good job Camaro Team! I *really* hope they took care of the overheating issues from the LT4...that was making me nervous to get the ZL1. I guess only time will tell. Awesome write-up Mr. Wyndham! Now to get the true HP numbers and tech specs

The initial write up already indicated they did two hours of continuous laps, stopping only to switch passengers or gas up. Seems it's not going to be a problem like it was/is on the Z06.

DenverTaco07 · 03-16-2016, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by formoutofchaos

Oh my lord I'm twitching ... whats the set price???/ and release

only thing we know is "Arriving late 2016"

no pricing info available.

Fred 16 · 03-16-2016, 11:16 AM

on sale in December 2016 ?

France .

03-16-2016, 11:04 AM	#232
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Looks great, and sounds great. However I'm a little disappointed the rear end does not have more functional down force.. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

03-16-2016, 11:16 AM	#238
Fred 16 ZL1 crystal RED Drives: ZL1 2014 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: France Posts: 128	on sale in December 2016 ? France . __________________ WWW.AMICALECLUBCAMARO.FR $C:\Users\Fred\Pictures\ZL1 2014\IMG_2900.JPG$

03-16-2016, 10:50 AM	#229
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Damn. And I said I was completely happy with my 2014ZL1....then this has to come out. This is the only and I mean ONLY thing I'd ever contemplate letting my 2014 go for. Damnit.....I can't afford to get into a new ZL1 now since we are starting our house build but GOOD LORD! I wish I could figure it out! This is AWESOME!

03-16-2016, 10:50 AM	#230
IOMike Drives: 2022 F150, 87 Monte Carlo Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MN Posts: 1,267	I'm glad they called this the ZL1 and not a Z28 or Z/28. There are no fears for this overheating. It has more space and a ton more cooling than the Z06. Even the Z06 issues were blown out of proportion due to a damaged test car and some owners have air bubbles in the cooling system. Tadge said from the beginning the a8 wasn't ideal for serious tracking, but they do have some issues that is now taken care of. If that car was "on the edge" of being fine or having issues, there is much more cooling built into this.

03-16-2016, 11:08 AM	#234
Blackdevil77 Drives: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT, Shelby GT500 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,376	I'm curious how the supercharger will effect the cars balance. The Camaro SS already has a front/rear weight distribution of 54%/46% This is obviously gonna add some more weight on the nose. I just wonder how much.

03-16-2016, 11:10 AM	#235
formoutofchaos Drives: Camaro 2017 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,154	Oh my lord I'm twitching ... whats the set price???/ and release

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