Looking Back on 2011 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

*DGthe3* · 01-01-2012, 01:24 PM

2011 opened with the news that in 2010 the Camaro outsold the Mustang for the first time in 23 years. Also in January, the Camro Convertible officially went into production. February saw perhaps the biggest news of the entire year: the ZL1. At the time, we didn't know much ... just that it would be the supercharged beast that many of us have been waiting for for years. In March we had the first deliveries of convertibles to our members and a some announcements regarding the 2nd annual Camaro5 Fest, including a number of cars that GM was going to be bringing such as the 45th Anniversary Camaro, the 2nd ZL1 showcar, and the new Synergy Series Camaro.

April was dominated by Camaro5 Fest II in Phoenix. It was my first time at a Fest and it was awesome to see so many of the members having a good time either on the track, in vendor alley or just hanging out with each other and checking out everyone elses cars. The thing that impressed me the most was that even though there were hundreds of Camaros there, no two were exactly alike. Late May featured the first 5th gen V6 to make a sub 12 second 1/4 mile pass. Thats as fast as the ZL1 is expected to be (as we learned later in the year)! Speaking of the ZL1, we learned in June that it will be offered with an aumatic and will come with a performance traction management system like what is found on its Corvette cousin, the ZR1.

2012 production began in July, which includes a new 'LFX' V6 engine that makes more power and weighs less than the previous 'LLT' engine. There was also a new suspension, dubbed 'FE4', for the SS. Reportedly this new suspension tuning reduces understeer when the car is pushed to its limits and responds better to the conditions of everyday driving. In August, longtime member SilverTurtle got the first 45th Anniversary Convertible. September brought even more ZL1 news. First was some footage of it on Germany's famous Nurburgring then not much later we learned that the ZL1 will have 580 hp and 556 ft-lbs of torque.

Moving into the fall, we found out that durring the ZL1's time on the Nurburgring it recorded a time of 7:41.27 ... a time that only a few years ago would have been good enough to set a production car record at the 'ring. We also learned more specs on the ZL1 specs including weight, 1/4 mile and 0-60 time. In November GM unleased a number of concept cars at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The 1LE, ZL1 Carbon, Synergy, Redzone, Hotwheels, and COPO. Lastly, we closed out the year with rumours that the 6th gen Camaro will be coming for 2016. Supposedly lighter and more powerful, it will be a worth successor to the 5th gen.

If want to look back at the the previous years here are 2008, 2009, 2010

Overflow · 01-01-2012, 01:37 PM

Well summarized, DG.

2012 has a lot to live up to.

super60 · 01-01-2012, 02:05 PM

Thanks to everyone for Supporting GM and Team Camaro in 2011

!

The Best is yet to come !

2012 YEAR OF THE ZL1

Mike Judge
Super60

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-01-2012, 02:11 PM

Wonderful summary, DGthe3!!!

What a year it was...and what a year it will be!!!

*mlee* · 01-01-2012, 02:17 PM

I've been missing this one every year. Great write-up. It was cool getting to meet and chat w/ you at the Fest last year...

...and Happy New Year...

comm17 · 01-01-2012, 02:35 PM

Nice summary, can't wait to see what 2012 brings!!

*DGthe3* · 01-02-2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overflow

Well summarized, DG.

2012 has a lot to live up to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Wonderful summary, DGthe3!!!

What a year it was...and what a year it will be!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

I've been missing this one every year. Great write-up. It was cool getting to meet and chat w/ you at the Fest last year...

...and Happy New Year...

Quote:

Originally Posted by comm17

Nice summary, can't wait to see what 2012 brings!!

Thank you.

I don't know what 2012 will bring, but I'm sure there will be plenty for us to talk about on Camaro5

Dznts · 01-02-2012, 03:46 PM

. great write up for sure!

01-01-2012, 01:24 PM	#1
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Looking Back on 2011 2011 opened with the news that in 2010 the Camaro outsold the Mustang for the first time in 23 years. Also in January, the Camro Convertible officially went into production. February saw perhaps the biggest news of the entire year: the ZL1. At the time, we didn't know much ... just that it would be the supercharged beast that many of us have been waiting for for years. In March we had the first deliveries of convertibles to our members and a some announcements regarding the 2nd annual Camaro5 Fest, including a number of cars that GM was going to be bringing such as the 45th Anniversary Camaro, the 2nd ZL1 showcar, and the new Synergy Series Camaro. April was dominated by Camaro5 Fest II in Phoenix. It was my first time at a Fest and it was awesome to see so many of the members having a good time either on the track, in vendor alley or just hanging out with each other and checking out everyone elses cars. The thing that impressed me the most was that even though there were hundreds of Camaros there, no two were exactly alike. Late May featured the first 5th gen V6 to make a sub 12 second 1/4 mile pass. Thats as fast as the ZL1 is expected to be (as we learned later in the year)! Speaking of the ZL1, we learned in June that it will be offered with an aumatic and will come with a performance traction management system like what is found on its Corvette cousin, the ZR1. 2012 production began in July, which includes a new 'LFX' V6 engine that makes more power and weighs less than the previous 'LLT' engine. There was also a new suspension, dubbed 'FE4', for the SS. Reportedly this new suspension tuning reduces understeer when the car is pushed to its limits and responds better to the conditions of everyday driving. In August, longtime member SilverTurtle got the first 45th Anniversary Convertible. September brought even more ZL1 news. First was some footage of it on Germany's famous Nurburgring then not much later we learned that the ZL1 will have 580 hp and 556 ft-lbs of torque. Moving into the fall, we found out that durring the ZL1's time on the Nurburgring it recorded a time of 7:41.27 ... a time that only a few years ago would have been good enough to set a production car record at the 'ring. We also learned more specs on the ZL1 specs including weight, 1/4 mile and 0-60 time. In November GM unleased a number of concept cars at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The 1LE, ZL1 Carbon, Synergy, Redzone, Hotwheels, and COPO. Lastly, we closed out the year with rumours that the 6th gen Camaro will be coming for 2016. Supposedly lighter and more powerful, it will be a worth successor to the 5th gen. If want to look back at the the previous years here are 2008, 2009, 2010 __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-01-2012, 01:37 PM	#2
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	Well summarized, DG. 2012 has a lot to live up to. __________________

01-01-2012, 02:05 PM	#3
super60 Built with Pride "Oshawa" Drives: 2011 Chev Silverado Z71 Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Camaro Build Team , Oshawa Posts: 1,445	Thanks to everyone for Supporting GM and Team Camaro in 2011 ! The Best is yet to come ! 2012 YEAR OF THE ZL1 Mike Judge Super60 __________________ In Memory of Dawson Ellert .

01-01-2012, 02:11 PM	#4
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Wonderful summary, DGthe3!!! What a year it was...and what a year it will be!!! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

01-01-2012, 02:17 PM	#5
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,501 View My Garage	I've been missing this one every year. Great write-up. It was cool getting to meet and chat w/ you at the Fest last year... ...and Happy New Year... __________________

01-01-2012, 02:35 PM	#6
comm17 Racing Byrds Drives: '16 BVM 2SS '10 IBM 2SS RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	Nice summary, can't wait to see what 2012 brings!! __________________ 2SS Manual, Blue Velvet Metallic, MRC, NPP, Black Bowties, Hotchkis Springs and Sway Bars, Borla S-type Cat-Back Exhaust Thank you BECKY!!!

01-02-2012, 03:46 PM	#8
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	. great write up for sure!

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