0-60 1/4 mile manual times real world SS and ZL1

bmlocal175 · 08-13-2017, 09:24 AM

Still can't decide if the extra money is worth it for the ZL1. I know it's all around better and it will have the wow factor and 200HP more but at the current prices, is it worth it compared to the SS?

Looking at a manual how much difference are we talking in times in real world conditions?

I think I've seen both at around 4 seconds but I figure you guys know more. If the SS can do 4 in a perfect situation and most manual ZL1's can do 4's also. Might save the money and get the SS.

I drove my buddies 13 ZL1 A8 and that is the fastest car I ever been in. If I'm wrong the SS nowadays is comparable in times?

Plus I live in NY, so the thing will be in the garage with a cover on it for around 5 months a year.

Maybe by the end of year sales I can make a decision.

Cdflyer · 08-13-2017, 01:47 PM

The ZL1 has been 11.6 or better on stock rubber. I think the best for an SS is 11.9. It all depends on how much you think that is worth. But if you're looking to drag race often.....get the A8. I can tell you from experience, these new cars are not that easy to make consistent.

ninetres · 08-13-2017, 01:54 PM

Couple guys have gone 11.2, and I think even 11.1 in a showroom stock ZL1, stock tires and all. Dig around. It was in the last month. ZL1s trap 124-127 in average DA.? That ain't happening in an SS.

bmlocal175 · 08-13-2017, 03:52 PM

Probably will never track it. Just looking at manuals. Just don't know if the SS will be good enough which anyone could get or spend the money and have the bad ass big boy.

Cdflyer · 08-13-2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bmlocal175

Probably will never track it. Just looking at manuals. Just don't know if the SS will be good enough which anyone could get or spend the money and have the bad ass big boy.

I Bought the SS because they didn't have the ZL1 yet. Now I'm ProCharged and just as quick.....still haven't invested as much as it cost to buy the ZL1. I'm definitely happy.

wnta1ss · 08-13-2017, 06:32 PM

Since you want the stick shift, our members who've run those on dragstrips have reported best times so far of 12.1 second 1/4 mile for the SS and 11.6 second 1/4 mile for the ZL1.

asthmamax11 · 08-13-2017, 08:55 PM

I've been practicing my launch and got 4.3 seconds 0 - 60
Diablo tune only

M6 is tricky

396ssrat · 08-13-2017, 08:58 PM

Aside from power alone, the ZL1 handles considerably better than the SS. Apples and Oranges. Worth the money? Yup!!!!

big dave · 08-14-2017, 02:05 PM

2 totally different cars. Yes, it's possible to make more power with an SS and mods...but at the end of the day it's an SS with mods. The camaro is a great all around car, the ZL1 just pushes the envelope a little bit more. As stated, the ZL1 will run low 11s bone stock. Is .5 worth an extra 15K? I guess that's up to the buyer. After owning my 5th gen ZL1, I wanted an upgrade. The new ZL1 is just that. I have no doubt that this car will go 10s on street tires in the right conditions...I aim to prove that

. I ran 11.3 @ 127 mph in hot weather. My 5th gen would pick up at least .4 and 4 mph in the fall when compared to our summer conditions.

2000form · 08-15-2017, 11:50 AM

There was a ZL1 at my track recently. I assume stock but not positive. He trapped 118 where as I would be trapping 111 this time of year in my Camaro ss. A few weeks ago there was a bolt on Camaro SS w/ E85 that was trapping 116-117. The prior generation ZL1s would only trap 115-116 in decent air.

08-13-2017, 09:24 AM	#1
bmlocal175 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Black M6 PDR Join Date: May 2017 Location: NY Posts: 103	0-60 1/4 mile manual times real world SS and ZL1 Still can't decide if the extra money is worth it for the ZL1. I know it's all around better and it will have the wow factor and 200HP more but at the current prices, is it worth it compared to the SS? Looking at a manual how much difference are we talking in times in real world conditions? I think I've seen both at around 4 seconds but I figure you guys know more. If the SS can do 4 in a perfect situation and most manual ZL1's can do 4's also. Might save the money and get the SS. I drove my buddies 13 ZL1 A8 and that is the fastest car I ever been in. If I'm wrong the SS nowadays is comparable in times? Plus I live in NY, so the thing will be in the garage with a cover on it for around 5 months a year. Maybe by the end of year sales I can make a decision.

08-13-2017, 01:47 PM	#2
Cdflyer Drives: 2016 1SS 6speed Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: IL Posts: 527	The ZL1 has been 11.6 or better on stock rubber. I think the best for an SS is 11.9. It all depends on how much you think that is worth. But if you're looking to drag race often.....get the A8. I can tell you from experience, these new cars are not that easy to make consistent. __________________ 2016 1SS M6 P1SC Stg II 592rwhp/548rwtq (for now) GForce Outlaw axles & driveshaft, TSP 2” LT’s, turndowns, RTS S71 drag pack with radials.

08-13-2017, 08:55 PM	#7
asthmamax11 Drives: 1SS Summit White 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Gainesville GA Posts: 579	I've been practicing my launch and got 4.3 seconds 0 - 60 Diablo tune only M6 is tricky Attached Images

08-13-2017, 08:58 PM	#8
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	Aside from power alone, the ZL1 handles considerably better than the SS. Apples and Oranges. Worth the money? Yup!!!! __________________ 66 Chevelle SS 396 91 octane Driver n/a 6.44@105.78 1/8th mile

08-14-2017, 02:05 PM	#9
big dave Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,052	2 totally different cars. Yes, it's possible to make more power with an SS and mods...but at the end of the day it's an SS with mods. The camaro is a great all around car, the ZL1 just pushes the envelope a little bit more. As stated, the ZL1 will run low 11s bone stock. Is .5 worth an extra 15K? I guess that's up to the buyer. After owning my 5th gen ZL1, I wanted an upgrade. The new ZL1 is just that. I have no doubt that this car will go 10s on street tires in the right conditions...I aim to prove that . I ran 11.3 @ 127 mph in hot weather. My 5th gen would pick up at least .4 and 4 mph in the fall when compared to our summer conditions. __________________ '17 ZL1 10.99@129 stock. 4225# raceweight. Best 60'- 1.66 on factory tires. 10.48@132 E50, intake and tune. 4270 lbs https://youtu.be/EyHtdH9XOkY https://youtu.be/Lcu41obbTf8 '13 ZL1 BRM A6. 11.591 @ 119.2 factory stock with a 1.68 60'! Best stock mph 121.8. 11.29 @ 123 RotoFab, drag radials and skinnies. 4360# raceweight. http://youtu.be/yggIA3C_kkA 2014... back to stock http://youtu.be/spQLaTWbThs 2013... stock & RotoFab

08-13-2017, 01:54 PM	#3
ninetres Drives: Crush ZLE M6 \| 2000 Corvette FRC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cencal Posts: 1,659	Couple guys have gone 11.2, and I think even 11.1 in a showroom stock ZL1, stock tires and all. Dig around. It was in the last month. ZL1s trap 124-127 in average DA.? That ain't happening in an SS.

08-13-2017, 03:52 PM	#4
bmlocal175 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Black M6 PDR Join Date: May 2017 Location: NY Posts: 103	Probably will never track it. Just looking at manuals. Just don't know if the SS will be good enough which anyone could get or spend the money and have the bad ass big boy.

08-13-2017, 06:32 PM	#6
wnta1ss Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NH Posts: 1,692	Since you want the stick shift, our members who've run those on dragstrips have reported best times so far of 12.1 second 1/4 mile for the SS and 11.6 second 1/4 mile for the ZL1.

08-15-2017, 11:50 AM	#10
2000form Drives: 2000 pontiac formula Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: palm beach gardens Posts: 105	There was a ZL1 at my track recently. I assume stock but not positive. He trapped 118 where as I would be trapping 111 this time of year in my Camaro ss. A few weeks ago there was a bolt on Camaro SS w/ E85 that was trapping 116-117. The prior generation ZL1s would only trap 115-116 in decent air.

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