2012 Camaro ZL1 (was: Z28)

flashburn · 02-09-2011, 09:23 AM

Some info has started to appear about the ZL1:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jalopnik

2012 CAMARO ZL1
6.2L Supercharged V8 LSA
6 Speed Manual Transmission
Heavy Duty Driveline
Magnetic Ride Control
Brembo Brakes
Electric Power Steering
Track Ready Cooling Systems
Aggressive bodywork, including vented hood, Transformers 3 style bumper, special wheels
New steering wheel and interior trim with nice silver accents throughout

Jalopnik: Obsessed With The Cult Of Cars

OMG Transformers 3 bumper!!!

Red__Zed · 02-09-2011, 11:23 AM

I'm excited for this thing to come out already.

flashburn · 02-09-2011, 11:26 AM

More info/pics up now:
Jalopnik: Obsessed With The Cult Of Cars

Location for the gauges sure does suck:

m4a1mustang · 02-09-2011, 11:31 AM

I wonder if it is going to weigh more than 4,000 lbs.

Red__Zed · 02-09-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I wonder if it is going to weigh more than 4,000 lbs.

I heard they were shooting for 3 tons this time.

More is better, right?

m4a1mustang · 02-09-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I heard they were shooting for 3 tons this time.

More is better, right?

Yes. The heavier the car, the more gravitational downforce it produces.

flashburn · 02-09-2011, 11:34 AM

Well, since they didn't mention a weight, I'm going to guess it's heavier than their normal V8, which I guess makes sense since this one is supercharged, but still, I'm sure they could of found a way to trim the fat a bit for this model.

toxik · 02-09-2011, 11:39 AM

who would choose this over a corvette?

HKYStormFront · 02-09-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by toxik

who would choose this over a corvette?

my thoughts exactly^^ i'd rather have a vette... but then again, i'd rather have other cars for that money too, 370z is one of them

ImportConvert · 02-09-2011, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

my thoughts exactly^^ i'd rather have a vette... but then again, i'd rather have other cars for that money too, 370z is one of them

Someone who:

-Wants a back-seat
-Doesn't know 'vettes sell for $10-20K under sticker
-"Just likes the look"
-Was a kid when the ZL1 first came out and it was their dream car and now they can afford one so they buy it to get a bit of closure for their fantasy.

flashburn · 02-09-2011, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Someone who:
-Was a kid when the ZL1 first came out and it was their dream car and now they can afford one so they buy it to get a bit of closure for their fantasy.

Well, that's the thing, the ZL1 was only produced in 1969, and only 69 of them at that. It was truly retarded of them not to call this a Z28, as at least that would of suckered a few people in.

HowStuffWorks "1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: A Profile of a Muscle Car"

flashburn · 02-09-2011, 11:51 AM

Well, it should be a bit cheaper, and it has a back seat. Other than those reasons, no clue. Same reason the Z28 created issues for Chevy in the first place, it ate into the Corvette market (or vice versa).

toxik · 02-09-2011, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Well, it should be a bit cheaper, and it has a back seat. Other than those reasons, no clue. Same reason the Z28 created issues for Chevy in the first place, it ate into the Corvette market (or vice versa).

hmm really? this ZL1 is gonna be cheaper than entry level corvette? That new Grand Sport (or whatever it's called) corvette model should be same price probably.

Vegitto-kun · 02-09-2011, 11:57 AM

that thing is so ******* hot.

m4a1mustang · 02-09-2011, 12:08 PM

Yeah I don't think it will be cheaper than the entry level 'Vette but some people just prefer one type of car over another.

02-09-2011, 11:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	More info/pics up now: Jalopnik: Obsessed With The Cult Of Cars Location for the gauges sure does suck: __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

02-09-2011, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I wonder if it is going to weigh more than 4,000 lbs. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-09-2011, 11:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Well, since they didn't mention a weight, I'm going to guess it's heavier than their normal V8, which I guess makes sense since this one is supercharged, but still, I'm sure they could of found a way to trim the fat a bit for this model. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

02-09-2011, 11:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Well, it should be a bit cheaper, and it has a back seat. Other than those reasons, no clue. Same reason the Z28 created issues for Chevy in the first place, it ate into the Corvette market (or vice versa). __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

02-09-2011, 12:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Yeah I don't think it will be cheaper than the entry level 'Vette but some people just prefer one type of car over another. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-09-2011, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I'm excited for this thing to come out already.

02-09-2011, 11:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	that thing is so ******* hot.

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