[mlee]

That blower whine and those smoking hot brakes.

...and those Automatic shifts too.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

They said the same thing last time, and it was the same fenders.

The fenders are physically wider than the SS/LT models up front.

Originally Posted by crangie

Joe, any word on performance seats?. I couldn't see clearly in the video, but I assume you drove in the Sparcos. Recaros don't look really track worthy.

They are the same Recaros as in the 1LE, just colored differently. They are extremely supportive, and revised/improved versus the 5th generation seats so shifting is easier on the arms/shoulders.

The Sparcos were dedicated racing seats in the prototypes and were awesome, but not production seats.

Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

Hope the wheel gap doesn't turn out like the reveal of the 1LE. Nonetheless, this is one awesome machine

Nope! That was one of the first things I noticed, it sits *just right* (in my eyes).

Originally Posted by Bone Stock

AGAIN...heated seats in a car incapable of grip when the outside temps drop below 40. What's the point?

It will be capable of gripping below 40 if equipped with the proper tires. When I buy mine, for example, I will put winter tires and separate wheels on it for driving in the colder temps. I'm thrilled it has heated seats and steering wheel for that purpose.

The ZL1 is designed to do, literally, everything well...including all the creature comforts.

Originally Posted by Denis

theres some cool info on the Chevy website.

http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro-zl1.html#

Carbon Fiber dash insert

Did you see the video of the PDR? Pretty cool stuff!

Originally Posted by SS 1LE

Some other thoughts. The wheels aren't as nice as the SS 1LE wheels in my opinion, and the sound is not what I was expecting. The whine of the supercharger is fantastic, but the exhaust sounds too raspy, not deep enough for my taste.

Wait to see/hear it in person...it's similar to the SS, except deeper, louder...we heard it loudly from the opposite end of the road course, not exaggerating.

Originally Posted by mlee

Great Article Joe...

You covered this one way better than most of the professionals.

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

I've read the other articles this Morning...

Joe is the Best!!!!

.......

.....I Wish the pics were in.... White.......

Originally Posted by hotlapZL1

^3

Thank you very much!! It's easy to do when I'm excited like a child, and I had some great editors...

Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

I honestly can't see any visible sign that the fenders have been widened like they claim. I guess we'll have to see later this year when the car is actually out.

They are, I promise. Look at a rear quarter view of an SS, and then look at one of the pictures in the OP of the ZL1. The front fender flares stick out further. We're talking a foot..perhaps about a half of an inch.

A good reference would be to look at the 1LE pictures. Both cars have 285mm wheels/tires, but the 1LE looks as though the front wheels are "poking" out from under the fenders a little bit, while the ZL1 overhangs them a little better.

From what I gathered, the change was more for cosmetic and aerodynamic reasons (interacting with the front fascia), than anything mechanical.

Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

The ZL1 is probably intended to be a car with creature comforts that can be driven off the track. I actually hate to say it, but the odds are decent that most ZL1s will never see a track or drag strip and will be bought just for bragging rights. That's the reality.

That's exactly right. It was intended to do excel at everything from racing on the track to driving back and forth to the grocery store in comfort and luxury.

Considering the number of ZL1s that will be sold...it's probably a fair statement that most will not be raced like they are capable of.

Originally Posted by mcsoul

Great article! The seats look to be the same as the 1LE, how did they feel?

Also, is the rear tire width 305 like the 1LE? Same tires as the 1LE basically on new wheels right?

That is correct on both fronts.

Same seats as the 1LE, just with a different seat cover.

and, Same tires on both cars. Apparently, Goodyear sent an F1 engineer from Europe to come work with Camaro engineers to produce a truly unique version of the Eagle F1 G:2 tire for this generation. The sole purpose for this redesign was "to maximize grip everywhere".

Originally Posted by mlee

I love these new wheels. Keep them exclusive.

I couldn't stop staring at them, they're gorgeous.

[SS 1LE]

So does anybody know how downshifting say to pass on the highway will work with the 10 speed auto? If you're cruising at 70, and hit it to make a fast pass, (not a sissy pass, a hard pass ) is this thing going to have to downshift like 3 or 4 gears? All that torque or not, I think it will...

[ZYBORG]

[tpmotorsports]

Wow!!!

Great review.

Having spent a few days at Spring Mountain driving that same course I can really appreciate the video and what Chevy just unleashed, unreal!

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by SS 1LE

So does anybody know how downshifting say to pass on the highway will work with the 10 speed auto? If you're cruising at 70, and hit it to make a fast pass, (not a sissy pass, a hard pass ) is this thing going to have to downshift like 3 or 4 gears? All that torque or not, I think it will...

Probably, like anything else you'll want to be in the power band for a "hard pass", and there's more steps to make.

The good thing is that shifts appear to occur instantaneously when the paddle is pressed, should make it easy enough to downshift a few times.

[redirish]

All I can say is WOW!!! This car is awesome inside n out. I really hope it's going to be at the NY Auto show!

[Denis]

Originally Posted by redirish

All I can say is WOW!!! This car is awesome inside n out. I really hope it's going to be at the NY Auto show!

im sure it will be. They revealed it already so there's no reason it shouldn't be there. They need to get the word out to the public, they're not all sitting on the Camaro forums all day like us haha

[Camaro_Corvette]

Originally Posted by Bone Stock

AGAIN...heated seats in a car incapable of grip when the outside temps drop below 40. What's the point?

Trade out the heated seats for functioning tow hooks, unlike the 5th gen.

I use my heated seat. Year round. And I'm certain I'm not alone there.

[bballr4567]

You know what I love the most? Mark has his own helmet. His own personal helmet. He giggles when he is driving the car. That tells anyone exactly what they need to know. That simple.

[Camaro_Corvette]

Originally Posted by KevinTernes

MSRP ?!

Comparable to the previous ZL1?

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

I've read the other articles this Morning...

Joe is the Best!!!!

.......

.....I Wish the pics were in.... White.......

You would.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I use my heated seat. Year round. And I'm certain I'm not alone there.

Cool air would be way better...

[KMPrenger]

DDAAAAAMMMMNNNNNN......This car is amazing! 10 speed auto a big surprise to me! Great job GM.

Originally Posted by SS 1LE

So does anybody know how downshifting say to pass on the highway will work with the 10 speed auto? If you're cruising at 70, and hit it to make a fast pass, (not a sissy pass, a hard pass ) is this thing going to have to downshift like 3 or 4 gears? All that torque or not, I think it will...

Of course it will....the 8 speed already does that. Cruise at 70 in 8th and nail it to the floor, and it will shift directly into 3rd or 4th. Its not like it has to shift 4 times to get there....it just goes directly to whatever gear it chooses.

That said...yeah a 10 speed is likely going to shift more, but not a LOT more than an 8 speed. Realistically, 1st through 5th will be your "track gears". It will never touch the higher gears..

[Mr Twisty]

Nice writeup... I thought I was reading a review from a major magazine, awesome job