2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Sets Nurburgring Lap Time - 7:29.60 - Page 10

cosmoZL1 · 10-24-2016, 09:32 PM

So glad I bought one, TPW 11/14. Now my bucket list will be the Nurburgring to best that incredible time. I was impressed for sure. I am wondering about the track improvements.. hard to compare without running the Gen5 on the same track.

mcsoul · 10-24-2016, 09:34 PM

And the 7:19 ZR1 lap hit 183 only for a split second

RLHMARINES · 10-24-2016, 09:42 PM

Cornering speeds is where time is lost or made up especially on lighter weight lower hp handling cars, that's why the last gen Z/28 was faster than the last gen ZL1. It also was able to brake much later and deeper due the CC brakes, tires and the suspension work along with the improved aero downforce setup.

The Z/28 had a lower top speed but it was able to carry more speed confidently thru the corners than the 80 hp more powerful and heavier ZL1 from the past. Momentum cars.

Mr Twisty · 10-24-2016, 11:27 PM

I heard the transmission get lost one time ~6:10. That transmission is VERY impressive!
And that driver.... he's not an android is he?

Z_Rocks · 10-25-2016, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

But for $62,000....it can lay down performance figures normally associated with cars that cost $150,000 and more!

I can't wait for next summer!!! AHHH!!

Question: Is Z/28 (Z28) generally placed below ZL1 or above, price wise?
Another words, should the next Z28cost less or more than 2017 ZL1?

Sorry, I'm not an expert on Camaro line.

Qfastvette · 10-25-2016, 05:19 AM

They need to re run the Z28 again with the same driver who just drove the new ZL1 on a dry track and see what the results will come out to be. He seems to be a more aggressive driver.

6spdhyperblue · 10-25-2016, 05:26 AM

What we saw from the last camaro, the z28 was more expensive

*mlee* · 10-25-2016, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

I heard the transmission get lost one time ~6:10. That transmission is VERY impressive!
And that driver.... he's not an android is he?

I'm thinking that's Aaron Link again this time. Trying to confirm.

Childs Play · 10-25-2016, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffro19

Yep no video. Doubt it even happened. Most guys over "there" are praising the ZL1. One guy over there in denial saying but just wait till the GT500 comes out! Haha I love it. Go GM!

A lot of the guys over on MG6 are great guys. There's definitely a few brand loyal fan-boys over there who argue against the Camaro no matter what, but there's the same type of people of the opposite side of the coin over here.

I for one am ready for the GT500 to come out and hope it performs as well as some of them are claiming. I'm also hoping they drop the 10 speed in it. Why you ask? Because competition like that makes each successive attempt at Chevy/Ford creating the next best Camaro/Mustang that much better.

That being said. I'm still buying the Camaro.

jonny5cam · 10-25-2016, 06:31 AM

The reactions over on jalop are priceless.

maraging · 10-25-2016, 07:08 AM

Its suprising how close the cars are until the Z/28 starts sliding.

larrysing · 10-25-2016, 07:16 AM

There's little doubt that the next/new Z/28 will beat this time. As they test, they learn, and the new Z/28 will beat this time, guaranteed.

BAAD LS2 · 10-25-2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mcsoul

And the 7:19 ZR1 lap hit 183 only for a split second

He actually had to let off going around the corner. If he would have stayed in it it would have been faster slightly down hill. The ZL1 was able to stay in it.

Overall, the ZL1 looks rock steady, and the driver didn't appear to be fighting it as much as the ZR1. The downshifts are amazing. Its pretty awesome how the computer is set to automatically downshift to keep the car in the 5k rpm range when braking so when you get back into the gas it isn't hunting for power. I'm a manual guy, but wow, that is awesome.

Sven59 · 10-25-2016, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BAAD LS2

He actually had to let off going around the corner. If he would have stayed in it it would have been faster slightly down hill. The ZL1 was able to stay in it.

Overall, the ZL1 looks rock steady, and the driver didn't appear to be fighting it as much as the ZR1. The downshifts are amazing. Its pretty awesome how the computer is set to automatically downshift to keep the car in the 5k rpm range when braking so when you get back into the gas it isn't hunting for power. I'm a manual guy, but wow, that is awesome.

It seems they took off where they left off the the 5th gen A6. I love how aggressive the car is in manual mode. The A6 also selects the right gear when downshifting on it own, it would be fantastic with 10, very little drop off in rpm so the car stays smooth.

10-24-2016, 09:32 PM	#127
cosmoZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 "Scarlett", 6 spd. Coupe Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: TEXAS!! Posts: 423	So glad I bought one, TPW 11/14. Now my bucket list will be the Nurburgring to best that incredible time. I was impressed for sure. I am wondering about the track improvements.. hard to compare without running the Gen5 on the same track. __________________ All my life I've been an Adrenalin Junkie.To some thats a bad thing.But? My bucket list is very short, very short indeed

10-24-2016, 09:42 PM	#129
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,726	Cornering speeds is where time is lost or made up especially on lighter weight lower hp handling cars, that's why the last gen Z/28 was faster than the last gen ZL1. It also was able to brake much later and deeper due the CC brakes, tires and the suspension work along with the improved aero downforce setup. The Z/28 had a lower top speed but it was able to carry more speed confidently thru the corners than the 80 hp more powerful and heavier ZL1 from the past. Momentum cars. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly Last edited by RLHMARINES; 10-24-2016 at 10:27 PM.

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Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	I heard the transmission get lost one time ~6:10. That transmission is VERY impressive! And that driver.... he's not an android is he? __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

10-25-2016, 05:19 AM	#132
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10-25-2016, 05:26 AM	#133
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,670	What we saw from the last camaro, the z28 was more expensive

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jonny5cam Drives: IOM SS/RS LS3/6sp. man. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winter Haven, Fl. Posts: 112	The reactions over on jalop are priceless.

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maraging Drives: 15 1ss 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: kansas Posts: 295	Its suprising how close the cars are until the Z/28 starts sliding.

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larrysing Drives: BMW 335d but shopping 2SS Aug2017 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 11	There's little doubt that the next/new Z/28 will beat this time. As they test, they learn, and the new Z/28 will beat this time, guaranteed.

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