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hollowscar
10-06-2011, 05:17 PM
I wasn't aware that they had a ZL1 variant but damn, its really fast. I just wish the engine sounded a bit more menacing but overall, really superb performance.

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spikerS
10-06-2011, 06:17 PM
so sick!
BokCh0y
10-06-2011, 06:40 PM
Originally posted by spikers
so sick!

:werd:
racerjim
10-06-2011, 07:04 PM
That sure sounds slow, the vette zr1 got it done in 7:19 and the latest Viper ACR (2010) set a lap of 7:12.13

This camaro is supposed to have nearly 600 horse.
hollowscar
10-06-2011, 08:04 PM
Originally posted by racerjim
That sure sounds slow, the vette zr1 got it done in 7:19 and the latest Viper ACR (2010) set a lap of 7:12.13

This camaro is supposed to have nearly 600 horse.

Well, those are supercars. The Camaro is a pony car and considering that, this time is really fast.
Phenix
10-06-2011, 08:54 PM
too bad the car still has the cheap buttons on the steering wheel like every other gm
KRyn
10-06-2011, 09:22 PM
Respect! How does this car look compared to the stock SS any large differences?
Twin_Cam_Turbo
10-06-2011, 09:38 PM
Still waiting to see one at our dealership, wondering what they will be pricing them at.
VetteRacin
10-06-2011, 10:13 PM
Originally posted by KRyn
Respect! How does this car look compared to the stock SS any large differences?



http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2012-camaro-zl1.jpg
hollowscar
10-07-2011, 01:23 AM
The carbon fiber vents in the front make it look that much more aggressive. However, I just wish GM made the interior a bit more luxurious and increased the visibility.
94boosted
10-07-2011, 02:16 PM
You can already hear the interior rattling :rofl:

Good time for a heavy ass pony car that's for sure.
xnvy
10-07-2011, 06:41 PM
Wow, wouldn't expect that kind of time from a Camaro, I agree with the OP, wish the engine sounded a bit more menacing.
jutes
10-07-2011, 09:59 PM
You could put 580hp in a school bus and get a similar laptime... and similar steering. The Camaro isn't a bad handler but it's not a great handler. It has the power to make up for that in the straights so it works out. I found it interesting that it didn't outright lose in handling tests against the Mustang GT, it was at least close despite the weight disadvantage. I wouldn't buy one when you can get a used C6 Z06 that would run circles around the ZL1 at an autocross for less.
VetteRacin
10-08-2011, 02:19 AM
i think the driver in that vid could definitely done a better job
Maxt
10-08-2011, 08:19 AM
I am a big fan of camaro's past, but those cars are fugly.
benyl
10-08-2011, 08:22 AM
I don't think I have every seen a lap of the ring with so much sawing at the steering wheel.
racerjim
10-08-2011, 03:51 PM
looks like it could have been a bit quicker with a different driver.

I just heard that the new SRT8 grand cherokee had a time of 8:48. Only 7 sec slower then this beast of a camaro.
BerserkerCatSplat
10-08-2011, 04:04 PM
Originally posted by racerjim

I just heard that the new SRT8 grand cherokee had a time of 8:48. Only 7 sec slower then this beast of a camaro.

That'd be 1 minute and 7 seconds slower. ;)
racerjim
10-08-2011, 06:29 PM
LOL i can't believe i messed that one up. a couple too many beers too early in the day.

This calls for one of these:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g279/evilmsa/doh.jpg

Sorry guys.