2017 Lightning Lap results for 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE

*radz28* · 09-05-2017, 02:21 PM

www.caranddriver.com/LL2017

2.45:7 if you can't wait until the end

And ZL1, just because:

FlowForm_Wheels · 09-05-2017, 02:40 PM

Looks like loads of fun on a track, thanks for posting that up

hotlap · 09-05-2017, 02:44 PM

JK001 · 09-05-2017, 02:49 PM

Nice! Full 6 seconds faster than the GT350R....wait doesn't that put the ZL1 1LE a couple of race classes above the GT350R? Meh, things like lap times don't matter, the GT350R sounds better....

shaffe · 09-05-2017, 03:12 PM

Flying!

Dethsupp0rt · 09-05-2017, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JK001

Nice! Full 6 seconds faster than the GT350R....wait doesn't that put the ZL1 1LE a couple of race classes above the GT350R? Meh, things like lap times don't matter, the GT350R sounds better....

Even the lowly, standard ZL1 was faster by nearly 2 seconds, and they claimed the ZL1 still had a couple of seconds left in it.

STAY IN IT · 09-05-2017, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JK001

Nice! Full 6 seconds faster than the GT350R....wait doesn't that put the ZL1 1LE a couple of race classes above the GT350R? Meh, things like lap times don't matter, the GT350R sounds better....

My thoughts exactly. Defies logic, but the fact that the GT350 commands significant ADM whereas the ZL1 does not only helped those of us who wanted the ZL1. I'm usually on the other side of the equation, so I feel good!

S.T.A.R. · 09-05-2017, 05:49 PM

Wow, Lexus LC500 weighing in at 4400 pounds, what the hell has that thing been eating?

Xlr8ion · 09-05-2017, 06:45 PM

Lex ass

kramard · 09-05-2017, 06:53 PM

Anyone notice the zl1 and the z/28 ran nearly the same time (sounds like the new zl1 had some water issues on its lap)? Supports Al's comments that the z/28 is a 7:28 'ring car. Man the gm track stable is insane right now.

If I'm keeping score right... Z06 and zl1 1LE beat gt3 Rs in LL. Grand sport matches to within a 1/10th and the zl1, and z/28 are within three seconds. Holy. Cow.

*DGthe3* · 09-05-2017, 07:03 PM

For reference, the Porsche 911 Turbo S ran a 2:46:7 this year, nearly a full second slower than the ZL1 1LE. Thats very impressive. Another way to think about what they pulled off with the ZL1 1LE is that its sitting between the 661 hp, ~358k (as tested) Ferrari 488 GTB and the 641 hp, also about 350k McLaren 650 S.

I also looked at the compiled lap times and picked out only Camaros & Mustangs. In the middle of the list you've got the V6 1LE & 2011 GT500 (that was the 550 hp version) tied at 3:04:00. Below that mid point, you have 1 Camaro (2010 SS) and 9 Mustangs. Above it, 3 Mustangs and 6 Camaros (7 if you count the V6 1LE).

Just an interesting way to parse the historical data.

formoutofchaos · 09-05-2017, 10:14 PM

I think it would take number 1 w a better driver and dry track the amg got
Lucky

four0nefive · 09-06-2017, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by formoutofchaos

I think it would take number 1 w a better driver and dry track the amg got
Lucky

Possibly, but one thing to consider with all of the LL lap times is that they are run by multiple different drivers and they take the best lap time for each car. I definitely think it has a few more seconds in it (The C7 Z06 for example was about 2 or 3 seconds faster in GM's hands compared to C&D), but then again, so does the AMG. Who knows, maybe they found the AMG GTR easier to drive and were able to push it a bit more.

Either way, at the end of the day it's awesome to see a $70k Camaro do an amazing job at getting around a track fast. Just proves that Chevy has some of the best chassis engineers out there and that America can build some of the best track/street cars at a bargain.

waterman · 09-06-2017, 12:39 AM

It may be worth noting that the Mercedes AMG GT R was driven by C&D's testing director.
Both ZL1's were driven by editors.

Not a hater, just saying.

09-05-2017, 02:21 PM	#1
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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	For reference, the Porsche 911 Turbo S ran a 2:46:7 this year, nearly a full second slower than the ZL1 1LE. Thats very impressive. Another way to think about what they pulled off with the ZL1 1LE is that its sitting between the 661 hp, ~358k (as tested) Ferrari 488 GTB and the 641 hp, also about 350k McLaren 650 S. I also looked at the compiled lap times and picked out only Camaros & Mustangs. In the middle of the list you've got the V6 1LE & 2011 GT500 (that was the 550 hp version) tied at 3:04:00. Below that mid point, you have 1 Camaro (2010 SS) and 9 Mustangs. Above it, 3 Mustangs and 6 Camaros (7 if you count the V6 1LE). Just an interesting way to parse the historical data. __________________ 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

09-05-2017, 02:40 PM	#2
FlowForm_Wheels Drives: Turbo 4, SC V8 and Twin Turbo V8 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,338	Looks like loads of fun on a track, thanks for posting that up

09-05-2017, 02:49 PM	#4
JK001 Drives: ZHP, Alfa 4C, RAM, X5, 17SS1LE-sold Join Date: May 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 270	Nice! Full 6 seconds faster than the GT350R....wait doesn't that put the ZL1 1LE a couple of race classes above the GT350R? Meh, things like lap times don't matter, the GT350R sounds better....

09-05-2017, 05:49 PM	#8
S.T.A.R. Drives: 18'-1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SHENANDOAH, PA Posts: 430	Wow, Lexus LC500 weighing in at 4400 pounds, what the hell has that thing been eating?

09-05-2017, 06:45 PM	#9
Xlr8ion Drives: 2013 Cayenne GTS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 338	Lex ass

09-05-2017, 06:53 PM	#10
kramard Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MD Posts: 396	Anyone notice the zl1 and the z/28 ran nearly the same time (sounds like the new zl1 had some water issues on its lap)? Supports Al's comments that the z/28 is a 7:28 'ring car. Man the gm track stable is insane right now. If I'm keeping score right... Z06 and zl1 1LE beat gt3 Rs in LL. Grand sport matches to within a 1/10th and the zl1, and z/28 are within three seconds. Holy. Cow.

09-05-2017, 10:14 PM	#12
formoutofchaos Drives: Camaro 2017 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,154	I think it would take number 1 w a better driver and dry track the amg got Lucky

09-06-2017, 12:39 AM	#14
waterman Drives: Grandad's C2 L89 Join Date: May 2017 Location: 2051.50N 15629.60W Posts: 1,711	It may be worth noting that the Mercedes AMG GT R was driven by C&D's testing director. Both ZL1's were driven by editors. Not a hater, just saying.

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