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Originally Posted by ImportConvert
Meh. I still think a lightly used Z06 would be a better track car in spades, since that is what you are after.
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I agree. Plus, isn't the ZL1 $56,000 on top of the MSRP of the Camaro you choose? At least that is the SLP ZL1 as I understand it. I thought I saw on a Motorweek episode.
2011 Chevrolet Camaro SLP ZL1 |MotorWeek
Reading a little at the above webpage... You can actually get it for $80K on top of a base of $31K or $111K. No way would I buy a ZL1 unless I was going for investment and never drive it. It will go up in price in 10 years if not driven.
At $56K I'd probably buy one. Once I understood the total price I said to myself ... self, if your going to spend that type of dough might as well get a Corvette ZR1 which is a tad faster and should out handle a Camaro without houndstooth interior .... AND it's a Vette.
No matter how you look at it on the street a Vette trumphs a Camaro. Even when I pull up next to a brand new Camaro in my C5 Vette the guy looks the other way and it's not because he doesn't think the Vette is worthy.
I keep thinking I'd like a Grand Sport (for the removable top) and install a procharger. Then I think about how much I like my C5's looks and the fact that I really don't need 600+HP for the street.
I do have a '67 Camaro for the track that has over 650HP. At 500HP I pulled 10.98 and the tune wasn't perfect. Just about ready to put it back on the track again. Total investment ~23K Total hours ~200 of build / rebuilding time. I can hardly wait to get it on the track again. Then, I'll be looking for a awesome paint job for the fun of it. However, most people seem to like her just the way she is ... raw and mean looking:
Here she is at the track in 450HP prior to first motor rebuild:
The guys (note the second Camaro RS to the right - In process back to stock):
and the new 3rd motor:
Point is I love Camaros.... Just not worth $111K
Edit: Guess I should show you guys the Vette:
