Motortrend - 2018 ZL1 1LE review is up.

ELS1 · 06-27-2017, 09:17 AM

It's finally up - haven't seen it posted here yet. Please delete/move if necessary.

2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 1LE FIRST TEST REVIEW
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...t-test-review/

Quinten_33 · 06-27-2017, 09:30 AM

Motor1.com and Car and Driver also posted their articles.

Team Camaro just dropped the mic on the performance car scene. Racecar with luxury features for the price of the average Cayman. And the best part? Chevy won't limit the production of it. And you know Chevy Dealers won't have $15,000 markups like Ford dealers.

HyperBlueX2 · 06-27-2017, 09:39 AM

Nice find.....

ZL1 1LE · 06-27-2017, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quinten_33

Motor1.com and Car and Driver also posted their articles.

Links?

mkorgan · 06-27-2017, 10:05 AM

I think you guys will like this...

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...t-test-review/

WILWAXU · 06-27-2017, 10:20 AM

Great write up!

detltu · 06-27-2017, 10:34 AM

"However, Randy Pobst did lap the ZL1 1LE at MRLS, and the results are stunning. He managed a 1:34.30. For some context, the previous-gen Z/28 did a 1:37.82. The sixth-gen SS 1LE ran a 1:37.77. Last year’s Best Driver’s Car winner, the carbon-fiber-tubbed mid-engine McLaren 570S, posted a 1:34.58. The 2012 Corvette Z06 used to be the production-car record holder. It lapped Laguna in 1:34.43. "

That's pretty incredible.

KenB925 · 06-27-2017, 10:43 AM

Camaro, smashin' bitches since 2017

I have no brand loyalty, i just appreciate good product, what GM is doing right now is amazing. I hope the stigma/stereotypes will go away soon, these achievements (cadillac, camaro, corvette) deserve respect. Prior to my zl1 i had only ever owned Porsches, BMWs, and an Audi (except trucks), and they got me!

Mr. Meh · 06-27-2017, 11:00 AM

So, other than the obvious ride quality issue (which should be of 0 surprise to anyone with a pulse), it got a glowing review.

For the price / performance point, simply outstanding.

shaffe · 06-27-2017, 11:03 AM

That is a fantastic review and damn, 1:34 at Laguna! Flying! I can't wait to see the video of Randy lapping it around there. I do have to agree with the reviewer on one of his nitpicky comments....the name lol but if thats the only negative seems totally worth it. Chevy really nailed this one. Bravo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quinten_33

Motor1.com and Car and Driver also posted their articles.

Team Camaro just dropped the mic on the performance car scene. Racecar with luxury features for the price of the average Cayman. And the best part? Chevy won't limit the production of it. And you know Chevy Dealers won't have $15,000 markups like Ford dealers.

I would be will to bet the first ones that show up around me are marked up. Happened with the Z/28, something as good as this I bet the first few to hit my local chevy dealers if they aren't sold already have a nice little markup on them.

keon718nyc · 06-27-2017, 11:09 AM

Just remember as a daily driver this may not be the car for you -

"Let’s get the bad news out of the way. As a result of the decision to hard-mount the dampers to the car—and this is me being charitable—ride quality is not great. Being less kind—especially if you’re on ripped up, lumpy pavement—the ZL1 1LE’s ride flat-out sucks. It’s brutal, and over big bumps at speed, the rear end seems to run out of travel."

KaBoom1701 · 06-27-2017, 11:22 AM

Nice...

Fraxum · 06-27-2017, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keon718nyc

Just remember as a daily driver this may not be the car for you -

"Let’s get the bad news out of the way. As a result of the decision to hard-mount the dampers to the car—and this is me being charitable—ride quality is not great. Being less kind—especially if you’re on ripped up, lumpy pavement—the ZL1 1LE’s ride flat-out sucks. It’s brutal, and over big bumps at speed, the rear end seems to run out of travel."

Great point to prospective ZL1 1LE buyers. if you do not track you could end up hating the ZLE. The standard ZL1 as with the 1LE/SS choice the standard cars are more fun and handle better than anything close to their price.

OminouSS · 06-27-2017, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenB925

I have no brand loyalty, i just appreciate good product, what GM is doing right now is amazing. I hope the stigma/stereotypes will go away soon, these achievements (cadillac, camaro, corvette) deserve respect. Prior to my zl1 i had only ever owned Porsches, BMWs, and an Audi (except trucks), and they got me!

I appreciate how you said that and agree 100%

Quote:

Originally Posted by keon718nyc

Just remember as a daily driver this may not be the car for you -

"Let’s get the bad news out of the way. As a result of the decision to hard-mount the dampers to the car—and this is me being charitable—ride quality is not great. Being less kind—especially if you’re on ripped up, lumpy pavement—the ZL1 1LE’s ride flat-out sucks. It’s brutal, and over big bumps at speed, the rear end seems to run out of travel."

The beauty in this is Al came out on day 1 to say on camera...this is a track car. This is legal on the street but not friendly.

All the magazines can do at that point is nod in agreement or, go in some crazy direction and say it's fine on the streets of Detroit.

Ford forums will no doubt persecute it as not applicable since it 'cannot' be driven on the road.

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ELS1 Drives: N/A Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 167	Motortrend - 2018 ZL1 1LE review is up. It's finally up - haven't seen it posted here yet. Please delete/move if necessary. 2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 1LE FIRST TEST REVIEW http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...t-test-review/ __________________ Modded 99 Z28 - Gone

06-27-2017, 09:39 AM	#3
HyperBlueX2 Drives: '22 Silverado 2500HD Duramax LTZ Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Millington, MI Posts: 4,775 View My Garage	Nice find..... __________________

06-27-2017, 10:05 AM	#5
mkorgan Drives: 1970-1/2 Z-28, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sanford, Fl Posts: 973	MT Review of ZL1 1LE (Mod please delete. Did not see threaded created earlier) I think you guys will like this... http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...t-test-review/ Last edited by mkorgan; 06-27-2017 at 10:29 AM.

06-27-2017, 10:20 AM	#6
WILWAXU Drives: 2019 Crush ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 544 View My Garage	Great write up! __________________ John Brown Instagram @wilwaxu Facebook @wilwaxu

06-27-2017, 10:34 AM	#7
detltu Drives: 1992 Z28 1LE; 2015 Zl1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 866 View My Garage	"However, Randy Pobst did lap the ZL1 1LE at MRLS, and the results are stunning. He managed a 1:34.30. For some context, the previous-gen Z/28 did a 1:37.82. The sixth-gen SS 1LE ran a 1:37.77. Last year’s Best Driver’s Car winner, the carbon-fiber-tubbed mid-engine McLaren 570S, posted a 1:34.58. The 2012 Corvette Z06 used to be the production-car record holder. It lapped Laguna in 1:34.43. " That's pretty incredible. __________________ 1989 Camaro RS convertible- Sold 1999 Camaro SS - Stolen 2x 1991 Camaro Z28- 1991 Camaro Z28 1LE- 1992 Camaro Z28 1LE- 25th anniversary 2015 Camaro ZL1

06-27-2017, 09:30 AM	#2
Quinten_33 Drives: Silverado Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Above ground? Posts: 214	Motor1.com and Car and Driver also posted their articles. Team Camaro just dropped the mic on the performance car scene. Racecar with luxury features for the price of the average Cayman. And the best part? Chevy won't limit the production of it. And you know Chevy Dealers won't have $15,000 markups like Ford dealers.

06-27-2017, 10:43 AM	#8
KenB925 Drives: Raptor Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 126	Camaro, smashin' bitches since 2017 I have no brand loyalty, i just appreciate good product, what GM is doing right now is amazing. I hope the stigma/stereotypes will go away soon, these achievements (cadillac, camaro, corvette) deserve respect. Prior to my zl1 i had only ever owned Porsches, BMWs, and an Audi (except trucks), and they got me!

06-27-2017, 11:00 AM	#9
Mr. Meh Drives: Sold Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 775	So, other than the obvious ride quality issue (which should be of 0 surprise to anyone with a pulse), it got a glowing review. For the price / performance point, simply outstanding.

06-27-2017, 11:09 AM	#11
keon718nyc Drives: Challenger SP Shaker/Arcadia Denali Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 1,928	Just remember as a daily driver this may not be the car for you - "Let’s get the bad news out of the way. As a result of the decision to hard-mount the dampers to the car—and this is me being charitable—ride quality is not great. Being less kind—especially if you’re on ripped up, lumpy pavement—the ZL1 1LE’s ride flat-out sucks. It’s brutal, and over big bumps at speed, the rear end seems to run out of travel."

06-27-2017, 11:22 AM	#12
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Nice... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

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