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Old 01-29-2017, 11:31 AM   #1
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All the Facts: 2017 Camaro ZL1

Let's post all the pertinent details we know about the ZL1; along with links to threads and articles supporting the information and providing some good reading.

There's many people still that don't quite understand what the car is. Most of them are reading without accounts. I hope this thread to be useful to them.

Due to time, I'm going to start small...but please - post up any contribution you might think of!

Official Playbook for ordering


Pricing:

2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe..................$61,140
2017 Camaro ZL1 Convertible...........$67,140

Destination Charge..........................$995

Gas Guzzler Tax (manual).................$1300
Gas Guzzler Tax (auto).....................$2100

Build and Price available at: http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro-zl1.html

Engine:

Chevy Small Block LT4 6.2L/376cu in V8
Direct-Injection, Variable Valve Timing
650 hp @ 6400 rpm
650 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
redline: 6600 rpm

**new for 2017 includes an integrated PCV oil vapor separator, taller supercharger plenum cover for larger intercooler bricks and improved IAT cooling.

More details: GM Media Release - LT4 V8



Performance/Figures

Coupe:
0-60 (manual)...............3.7 seconds
0-60 (auto)...................3.5 seconds
1/4 mile (manual)..........11.8 seconds
1/4 mile (auto)..............11.4 seconds
Lateral acceleration........1.02 g

Convertible:
0-60 (manual)...............3.9 seconds
0-60 (auto)...................3.7 seconds
1/4 mile (manual)..........12.0 seconds
1/4 mile (auto)..............11.6 seconds
Lateral acceleration........1.00 g

Braking Distance............107ft/110ft (coupe/convertible)

MPG (city/hwy).............................12/20 (auto)
.................................................. 14/20 (manual)

Track Times

Nurburgring: 7.29.60 1LE = 7.16.04
Big Willow: 1.26.16
MT Figure Eight: 23.1



Dimensions (+/- vs LT & SS)

Width............................75" (+.3")
Length...........................190.2" (+ 1.9")
Height............................52.9" (-.2")
Front Track Width.............63.4" (+.3")
Rear Track Width..............62.0" (-1.1")
Wheelbase.......................110.7" (+0)
Wheel Offset (F/R)............20mm / 43mm

Weight (lbs)...................3883 (manual coupe)
....................................3944 (auto coupe)
....................................4113 (manual convertible)
....................................4148 (auto convertible)

Wheel & Tire Sizes

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Equipment, Options, and Details
Gear Ratios...............M6.............A10
1.............................2.29...........4.70
2.............................1.61...........2.99
3.............................1.21...........2.15
4.............................1.00...........1.80
5.............................0.82...........1.52
6.............................0.54...........1.28
7..............................................1.0 0
8..............................................0.8 5
9..............................................0.6 9
10.............................................0.6 4
Final.........................3.73...........2.85
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  • Electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD), clutch-type with hydraulic actuation. Varies between full-lock, and full-open at the computer's command...NO BRAKE INTERVENTION
  • Gen III Magnetic Ride Control Dampers: dual coil, magnetorheological fluid, "reads" the road and reacts every inch of travel at 60mph, or every 1/1000 second.
  • Forged 20x10" (Fr), 20x11" (Rr) Wheels
  • Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 tires: 285/30ZR20 (Fr), 305/30ZR20
  • Performance Traction Management Software, Wet, Dry, Sport 1, Sport 2, Race
  • Custom Launch Control, No-Lift Shift, Burnout Mode, and Active Rev Match (manual-only)
  • Carbon Fiber extractor-style hood vent
  • Full-optioned interior similar to 2SS, with black suede & leather panels, and red stitching accents.
  • Power Recaro seats w/ suede seating surfaces & heat/cooled
  • Front: 15.35" / 390cm vented, with six-piston monobloc calipers
  • Rear: 14.4" / 365cm vented, with four-piston fixed calipers

Fun Facts
  • The 2017 ZL1 has slightly smaller frontal area than the 2015 ZL1
  • All body shapes, including "overlooked" items like the bumper cover were extensively tested and formed in the wind-tunnel
  • Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 tires mark the first application of Goodyear's new design...developed specifically for ZL1 and 1LE.
  • Designers and Engineers trimmed the thickness of the front grill during wind-tunnel testing in order to reduce turbulence and increase airflow to the heat exchangers.
  • Red seatbelts are included with the following colors: White, Silver, Red Hot, Nightfall Gray, Black, and Mosaic Black. All other colors get black seat belts.
  • Al Oppenheiser remarked that the new ZL1 achieved levels of speed on the Nurburgring that necessitated using driving lines on track similar to open-wheel racers.
  • The A10 features several "easter eggs". For example, when driving in a highway gear, you can hold the downshift paddle for one second and the transmission will immediately shift into the lowest possible gear for a pass.
  • The manual transmission ratios allows the car to accelerate to 60 mph in first gear.
  • The A10 programming, in "D" includes three different levels of shift calibrations, depending on how hard the driver is pushing the car.

Major Component Origin:
  • All Camaros are assembled in Lansing, MI @ GM Lansing Grand River Assembly (or "LGR")
  • LT4 engines are built at the GM Tonawanda, NY powertrain plant and some are hand-built at Bowling Green, KY.
  • A10 transmissions are built at the GM Romulus, MI Powertrain plant.
  • All M6 transmissions are built in Queretaro, Mexico by Tremec (whose worldwide headquarters are located in Mexico City, Mexico.)
Other Documents/Resources

Owners Manual: HP ZL1/1LE Supplement - 2017 ZL1&1LE Performance Supplement.pdf

2017 Camaro Vehicle Catalogue - 2017-chevrolet-camaro-catalog.pdf

Break-in and Track Preparation Guide + Alignment Specs - 2018-chevrolet-camaro-track-preparation-guide.pdf
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Old 01-29-2017, 02:07 PM   #2
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Old 01-29-2017, 11:28 PM   #3
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This is a great start. Look forward to the next round of info...
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Old 01-30-2017, 05:14 AM   #4
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Great job!!!
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Old 01-30-2017, 06:53 AM   #5
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Very nice, how about the offset of the wheels
F 20 R 43

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Old 01-30-2017, 09:51 AM   #6
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Old 02-01-2017, 08:04 AM   #7
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Very nice, how about the offset of the wheels
F 20 R 43
Thanks!

Good suggestion - added it to the OP.
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Old 02-01-2017, 09:36 AM   #8
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We need to up your pay around here. You killed it with this one.

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Old 02-01-2017, 10:24 AM   #9
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We need to up your pay around here. You killed it with this one.



Thanks...but it wasn't that hard.

I've been collecting little bits of information as it came out. And after I saw 5 different stickies up here, I thought it was time to put it all in one place.

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Thanks...but it wasn't that hard.

I've been collecting little bits of information as it came out. And after I saw 5 different stickies up here, I thought it was time to put it all in one place.

(You should see my ZL1 photo library! )
Great Info - in one place!..


...( I got good news today....)..


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I'd like to know if on the Auto, the gear shifter has a tiptronic style mode, where you can shift up and down using the shifter, or if putting it in the +/- gate simply tells the car you want Manual paddle shifters.

I sort of assumed it would have a tiptronic style capability, but I'm not so sure. If anyone knows for sure please do tell.
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I'd like to know if on the Auto, the gear shifter has a tiptronic style mode, where you can shift up and down using the shifter, or if putting it in the +/- gate simply tells the car you want Manual paddle shifters.

I sort of assumed it would have a tiptronic style capability, but I'm not so sure. If anyone knows for sure please do tell.
Yes, it does.
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Old 02-01-2017, 11:03 AM   #13
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Very nice.

I read through the owners performance supplement and that is awesome. Nice to see Chevy taking the time to make this for all ZL1 owners.

I really liked the part about the seat belts. Going to have to try that trick next time at the track.
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Yes, it does.
Yup...thanks I didn't see that in the supplemental, but then realized the (other trims) Camaro has the same +/- gate. In the manual page 227:
DSC allows shifting an automatic
transmission similar to a manual
transmission. To use the DSC
feature:
1. Move the shift lever to the left
from D (Drive) into the side
gate marked with +/−.
2. Press the shift lever forward to
upshift or rearward to
downshift.
While using the DSC feature, the
vehicle will have firmer, quicker
shifting. You can use this for sport
driving or when climbing or
descending hills, to stay in gear
longer, or to downshift for more
power or engine braking.
That's awesome, I'm pretty sure this did not exist in the previous gen ZL1.
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