2012 Camaro ZL1 laps Nürburgring in 7:41:27

[hollowscar]

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.

[spikerS]

so sick!

[BokCh0y]

Originally posted by spikers
so sick!

[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.

[hollowscar]

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]

too bad the car still has the cheap buttons on the steering wheel like every other gm

[KRyn]

Respect! How does this car look compared to the stock SS any large differences?

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Still waiting to see one at our dealership, wondering what they will be pricing them at.

[VetteRacin]

Originally posted by KRyn
Respect! How does this car look compared to the stock SS any large differences?

[hollowscar]

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]

You can already hear the interior rattling

Good time for a heavy ass pony car that's for sure.

[xnvy]

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]

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]

i think the driver in that vid could definitely done a better job

[Maxt]

I am a big fan of camaro's past, but those cars are fugly.

[benyl]

I don't think I have every seen a lap of the ring with so much sawing at the steering wheel.

[racerjim]

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]

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]

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:


Sorry guys.