If you had to choose between ZL1 or C8 ... Which one would you go for?

Need4Camaro · 03-01-2021, 05:38 PM

I've been toying with the thoughts of this.. ..if I had to choose it would be a pretty tough choice.

pauly1119 · 03-01-2021, 05:45 PM

If I didn't have the need for a back seat I would choose the C8. My daughter is 10 and fits just fine. Ive had the itch for a while just can't justify spending the money because I would want to keep the Camaro for family rides. I would consider myself more of a Corvette guy as I have owned one since I was 16 but not a C8 yet. The ZL1 is the next best thing.

GearheadSS · 03-01-2021, 05:47 PM

That's a tough choice. Ultimately, I'd probably buy the C8.

KingLT1 · 03-01-2021, 05:55 PM

ZL1 vs C8 Stingray...ZL1 all day if you were planning on modding. I personally would much rather have a A10 or M6 over the glass jaw dual clutch transmission. I like the looks and performance of the C8, but for the same or less money you can get a low mileage ZL1 that has a much more robust drive train...and it still looks great.

m6-lt1 · 03-01-2021, 06:10 PM

Zl1 without a doubt. My top priority is trap speed. The c8 launches amazing but dies up top (as it should since it only has 500 hp). I don’t roll race/street race but on a empty road I do occasionally floor it from a roll and I know a car with 650 hp and torque will throw me back in my seat more than a car with only 500 hp.

pauly1119 · 03-01-2021, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by m6-lt1

Zl1 without a doubt. My top priority is trap speed. The c8 launches amazing but dies up top (as it should since it only has 500 hp). I don’t roll race/street race but on a empty road I do occasionally floor it from a roll and I know a car with 650 hp and torque will throw me back in my seat more than a car with only 500 hp.

I agree, roll race ZL1 all day, from a dig the C8.

Orangeman13 · 03-01-2021, 06:27 PM

C8 would get you more ass

avalonandl · 03-01-2021, 06:37 PM

C8......no question....

396ssrat · 03-01-2021, 06:38 PM

C8 without blinking an eye. Keep in mind you have just begun to see the C8 capability and it is badass with only a base level but it will be an eye opener as the levels increase. The ZL1 is what it is with a mere 650hp.

Scottyz · 03-01-2021, 06:47 PM

As of right now I would take the ZL1. I gotta say I’m not too crazy about the current C8s. I’m not sure exactly what it is. I know one thing that bugs me and that’s the wheel choices. They just don’t impress me and personally I don’t think they fit the car all that well. I’m eager to see the faster models though.
No offence to anybody who owns a C8. This is just my personal opinion. The C8 is still a killer car no doubt.

Big Lebowski · 03-01-2021, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

I've been toying with the thoughts of this.. ..if I had to choose it would be a pretty tough choice.

Just did... I chose the ZL1. I like the C8, but came to the realization that I don’t LOVE the C8 and the lack of a manual was the deal breaker for me.

ALSO, by the time I added in everything I would want: Z51 w/ NPP, 2LT interior, rims that don’t suck, paint up charge, Hard Top Convertible and Magnetic Ride - I was well north of $90k at MSRP and MSRP is not easy to come by on these due to the demand.

So for 2/3rds the price I got a car I will enjoy just as much, with more horsepower. I will never track either car, but I will giggle like school boy every time I launch my ZL1. Plus, I think the ZL1 looks bad ass.

Jaxcam02 · 03-01-2021, 07:01 PM

The one with a manual option

m6-lt1 · 03-01-2021, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaxcam02

The one with a manual option

This. How did I forget this when giving my reasons haha.

Chevelle vs Camaro · 03-01-2021, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Orangeman13

C8 would get you more ass

Orange is now my new favorite color.
Good on you sir....

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03-01-2021, 05:38 PM	#1
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,972	If you had to choose between ZL1 or C8 ... Which one would you go for? I've been toying with the thoughts of this.. ..if I had to choose it would be a pretty tough choice.

03-01-2021, 05:55 PM	#4
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,561	ZL1 vs C8 Stingray...ZL1 all day if you were planning on modding. I personally would much rather have a A10 or M6 over the glass jaw dual clutch transmission. I like the looks and performance of the C8, but for the same or less money you can get a low mileage ZL1 that has a much more robust drive train...and it still looks great. __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel

03-01-2021, 06:37 PM	#8
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,018	C8......no question.... __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

03-01-2021, 06:38 PM	#9
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	C8 without blinking an eye. Keep in mind you have just begun to see the C8 capability and it is badass with only a base level but it will be an eye opener as the levels increase. The ZL1 is what it is with a mere 650hp. __________________ 66 Chevelle SS 396 91 octane Driver n/a 6.44@105.78 1/8th mile

03-01-2021, 07:01 PM	#12
Jaxcam02 Drives: 2017 Silverado/2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Jax/Palatka FL Posts: 1,091	The one with a manual option __________________

03-01-2021, 05:45 PM	#2
pauly1119 Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Palm City Fl Posts: 1,371	If I didn't have the need for a back seat I would choose the C8. My daughter is 10 and fits just fine. Ive had the itch for a while just can't justify spending the money because I would want to keep the Camaro for family rides. I would consider myself more of a Corvette guy as I have owned one since I was 16 but not a C8 yet. The ZL1 is the next best thing.

03-01-2021, 05:47 PM	#3
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/86 IROC-Z Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	That's a tough choice. Ultimately, I'd probably buy the C8.

03-01-2021, 06:10 PM	#5
m6-lt1 Drives: 2023 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,600	Zl1 without a doubt. My top priority is trap speed. The c8 launches amazing but dies up top (as it should since it only has 500 hp). I don’t roll race/street race but on a empty road I do occasionally floor it from a roll and I know a car with 650 hp and torque will throw me back in my seat more than a car with only 500 hp.

03-01-2021, 06:27 PM	#7
Orangeman13 Drives: 2023 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 260	C8 would get you more ass

03-01-2021, 06:47 PM	#10
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	As of right now I would take the ZL1. I gotta say I’m not too crazy about the current C8s. I’m not sure exactly what it is. I know one thing that bugs me and that’s the wheel choices. They just don’t impress me and personally I don’t think they fit the car all that well. I’m eager to see the faster models though. No offence to anybody who owns a C8. This is just my personal opinion. The C8 is still a killer car no doubt.

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