GM Reveals 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Stock Car

FenwickHockey65 · 08-10-2017, 12:43 PM

Chevrolet Unveils 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup Race Car
Performance icon expands Camaro’s motorsports reach into premier NASCAR series
General Motors

August 10, 2017

DETROIT — A new era in Chevrolet motorsports starts today with the introduction of the Camaro ZL1 as the new race car for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

Seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson — driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports — joined Mark Reuss, executive vice president of GM Global Product Development, to reveal the new race car at Chevrolet’s headquarters in Detroit.

“Chevrolet, Camaro and ZL1 are all synonymous with winning, both on and off the track,” said Reuss. “We are thrilled to run Camaro in NASCAR next year, with the time-honored and track-tested ZL1 badge, and we’re just as excited for our drivers, teams, fans and customers.”

The Camaro ZL1 will make its competition debut next February during Daytona Speedweeks, which kicks off the 2018 NASCAR season. It will join the Camaro SS, which has been Chevrolet’s entry in the NASCAR XFINITY Series since 2013.

“The new Camaro ZL1 is a great-looking race car with a lot of heritage behind it, which will make it a big hit with fans,” said Johnson. “And as someone who’s enjoyed the ZL1 on the street, I’m really looking forward to getting this new race car on the track.”

Chevrolet engineers employed an array of tools, including computational fluid dynamics analysis and reduced-scale and full-scale wind-tunnel testing, to optimize aerodynamic performance while maintaining the ZL1’s design character.

“Racers have long relied on Camaro to win races and championships in amateur and professional sports car and drag racing, as well as the NASCAR XFINITY Series,” said Jim Campbell, vice president, Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “We look forward to racing the Camaro ZL1 in the premier Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.”

Joining Chevrolet today for the Camaro ZL1 race car’s debut were representatives from Hendrick Motorsports, Richard Childress Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing, Germain Racing, JTG Daugherty Racing and Leavine Family Racing.

The Camaro ZL1 brings a unique, track-focused legacy to NASCAR. The ZL1 name was originally bestowed in the 1960s on a Chevrolet-developed all-aluminum racing engine that became a dominating force in road racing. In 1969, a few enterprising dealers used Chevrolet’s special-order system to get the ZL1 engine installed in 69 regular-production Camaros. The cars became instant legends on the street and dragstrip.

More than 40 years later, Chevrolet reintroduced the ZL1 as the ultimate performance Camaro, developed to offer track-capable performance straight off the showroom floor. The 2018 Camaro ZL1 is powered by a 650-horsepower supercharged engine featuring a similar 90-degree V-8 configuration as the Cup racing engines.

The new Camaro ZL1 race car builds on a winning legacy carried by the previous Chevrolet SS, which has scored 70 Cup Series wins to date and contributed to Chevrolet earning a record 39 NASCAR manufacturer titles — including 13 consecutive titles from 2003-2015.

Chevrolet drivers have also achieved a record 30 Cup championships, including Jimmie Johnson in 2016.

FAST FACT: The Camaro ZL1 race car shown today wore #8, which was Louis Chevrolet’s racing number.

locktyght · 08-10-2017, 12:43 PM

http://www.nascar.com/news-media/201...ergy-race-car/

from NASCAR.com

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 08-10-2017, 12:48 PM

Awesome!

It will look Great in White!..

Becky

Stex · 08-10-2017, 12:50 PM

Dang, I'll take one that size. Hardtop while I'm wishing..

FenwickHockey65 · 08-10-2017, 12:50 PM

As far as NASCAR bodies go, this actually isn't half bad...

2014v6 · 08-10-2017, 12:53 PM

They did a great job...

WILWAXU · 08-10-2017, 12:54 PM

Love it!

bdavies11 · 08-10-2017, 01:02 PM

NASCAR wouldn't allow it but I say the new Cup car needs the reverse Mohawk.

DenverTaco07 · 08-10-2017, 01:09 PM

cool, not big into NASCAR, but last time I caught it a couple weeks ago, I saw a ZL1 was the pace car.

RenegadeXR · 08-10-2017, 01:12 PM

Looks like they actually got away with sculpting some body lines versus almost exclusively relying on stickers for visual effect. Not saying these are exactly identical twins, especially in the rear end, but this is as good as it gets when conforming to very strict stock car regulations.

At least it's very easily identifiable from the front compared to previous iterations that looked nothing like a Camaro. This was just plain depressing...

locktyght · 08-10-2017, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

cool, not big into NASCAR, but last time I caught it a couple weeks ago, I saw a ZL1 was the pace car.

I'm bred and bled on NASCAR, and it has been surprisingly better than the past few.....5-7 seasons this year with the introduction of stage racing.

Nice to see them bring a sports car moniker back instead of a sedan.

MiamiBlueCamaro · 08-10-2017, 01:34 PM

Its official no Z/28?

Mr. Meh · 08-10-2017, 01:40 PM

Whelp, 'least they done up and went and picked the right dagum color. Weee, doggy. Dem's gunna be fun fun to watch on that there telemavision.

Now, none y'all didn't happen to bring no beers witchadidya?

WILWAXU · 08-10-2017, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

Looks like they actually got away with sculpting some body lines versus almost exclusively relying on stickers for visual effect. Not saying these are exactly identical twins, especially in the rear end, but this is as good as it gets when conforming to very strict stock car regulations.

Agreed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

At least it's very easily identifiable from the front compared to previous iterations that looked nothing like a Camaro. This was just plain depressing...

The current sixth gen version looks much better: http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/...30-camaro.html

08-10-2017, 12:43 PM	#1
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	GM Reveals 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Stock Car Chevrolet Unveils 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup Race Car Performance icon expands Camaro’s motorsports reach into premier NASCAR series General Motors August 10, 2017 DETROIT — A new era in Chevrolet motorsports starts today with the introduction of the Camaro ZL1 as the new race car for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson — driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports — joined Mark Reuss, executive vice president of GM Global Product Development, to reveal the new race car at Chevrolet’s headquarters in Detroit. “Chevrolet, Camaro and ZL1 are all synonymous with winning, both on and off the track,” said Reuss. “We are thrilled to run Camaro in NASCAR next year, with the time-honored and track-tested ZL1 badge, and we’re just as excited for our drivers, teams, fans and customers.” The Camaro ZL1 will make its competition debut next February during Daytona Speedweeks, which kicks off the 2018 NASCAR season. It will join the Camaro SS, which has been Chevrolet’s entry in the NASCAR XFINITY Series since 2013. “The new Camaro ZL1 is a great-looking race car with a lot of heritage behind it, which will make it a big hit with fans,” said Johnson. “And as someone who’s enjoyed the ZL1 on the street, I’m really looking forward to getting this new race car on the track.” Chevrolet engineers employed an array of tools, including computational fluid dynamics analysis and reduced-scale and full-scale wind-tunnel testing, to optimize aerodynamic performance while maintaining the ZL1’s design character. “Racers have long relied on Camaro to win races and championships in amateur and professional sports car and drag racing, as well as the NASCAR XFINITY Series,” said Jim Campbell, vice president, Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “We look forward to racing the Camaro ZL1 in the premier Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.” Joining Chevrolet today for the Camaro ZL1 race car’s debut were representatives from Hendrick Motorsports, Richard Childress Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing, Germain Racing, JTG Daugherty Racing and Leavine Family Racing. The Camaro ZL1 brings a unique, track-focused legacy to NASCAR. The ZL1 name was originally bestowed in the 1960s on a Chevrolet-developed all-aluminum racing engine that became a dominating force in road racing. In 1969, a few enterprising dealers used Chevrolet’s special-order system to get the ZL1 engine installed in 69 regular-production Camaros. The cars became instant legends on the street and dragstrip. More than 40 years later, Chevrolet reintroduced the ZL1 as the ultimate performance Camaro, developed to offer track-capable performance straight off the showroom floor. The 2018 Camaro ZL1 is powered by a 650-horsepower supercharged engine featuring a similar 90-degree V-8 configuration as the Cup racing engines. The new Camaro ZL1 race car builds on a winning legacy carried by the previous Chevrolet SS, which has scored 70 Cup Series wins to date and contributed to Chevrolet earning a record 39 NASCAR manufacturer titles — including 13 consecutive titles from 2003-2015. Chevrolet drivers have also achieved a record 30 Cup championships, including Jimmie Johnson in 2016. FAST FACT: The Camaro ZL1 race car shown today wore #8, which was Louis Chevrolet’s racing number. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

08-10-2017, 12:43 PM	#2
locktyght Drives: Summit White 2016 2SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mont Belvieu Tx Posts: 712	http://www.nascar.com/news-media/201...ergy-race-car/ from NASCAR.com __________________ 2015 1LE sold 2016 2SS sold

08-10-2017, 12:50 PM	#5
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	As far as NASCAR bodies go, this actually isn't half bad... __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

08-10-2017, 12:53 PM	#6
2014v6 Drives: 2014 black 2 LT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 639	They did a great job... __________________ Ordered:May 18 2013 2000 status 6-11-13 3000 status 6-12-13 TPW 7-22-13(6-14-13) 3300 status 6-28-13 3400 status 7-18-13 3800 status 7-20-13 4200 status On its way home 6000 status 7-31-13 first camaro ever... Sold 7-5-14.. thank you oshawa assembly

08-10-2017, 12:54 PM	#7
WILWAXU Drives: 2019 Crush ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 544 View My Garage	Love it! __________________ John Brown Instagram @wilwaxu Facebook @wilwaxu

08-10-2017, 12:48 PM	#3
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	Awesome! It will look Great in White!.. Becky

08-10-2017, 12:50 PM	#4
Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 1,443	Dang, I'll take one that size. Hardtop while I'm wishing.. Last edited by Stex; 08-10-2017 at 01:39 PM.

08-10-2017, 01:02 PM	#8
bdavies11 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte Posts: 309	NASCAR wouldn't allow it but I say the new Cup car needs the reverse Mohawk.

08-10-2017, 01:09 PM	#9
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	cool, not big into NASCAR, but last time I caught it a couple weeks ago, I saw a ZL1 was the pace car. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

08-10-2017, 01:12 PM	#10
RenegadeXR Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,849	Looks like they actually got away with sculpting some body lines versus almost exclusively relying on stickers for visual effect. Not saying these are exactly identical twins, especially in the rear end, but this is as good as it gets when conforming to very strict stock car regulations. At least it's very easily identifiable from the front compared to previous iterations that looked nothing like a Camaro. This was just plain depressing... __________________ Disclaimer: Unless specific sources are cited, all of the above is my subjective opinion. No warranties, expressed or implied, are granted. This is a car forum, after all.

08-10-2017, 01:34 PM	#12
MiamiBlueCamaro Drives: Gen 6 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,725	Its official no Z/28?

08-10-2017, 01:40 PM	#13
Mr. Meh Drives: Sold Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 775	Whelp, 'least they done up and went and picked the right dagum color. Weee, doggy. Dem's gunna be fun fun to watch on that there telemavision. Now, none y'all didn't happen to bring no beers witchadidya?

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