The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Is Even More Powerful Than Expected

A leaked order guide has revealed that the ZL1 Camaro is actually a little more powerful than originally thought
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Is Even More Powerful Than Expected

We’ve never had any doubts about the new Camaro ZL1‘s performance. After all, it’s kicking out 631bhp and 640lb ft from its 6.2-litre LT4 V8, and weighs 90kg less than the old one. However, it turns out its power doesn’t quite match what was originally stated. In a good way.

Yep, it’s actually more powerful than Chevrolet’s original figure, which at the time was referred to as an ‘estimate’. Thanks to a leaked order guide posted on 6Camaro6, we now know the ZL1 is actually good for 641bhp (650hp). OK, so that’s only 10bhp more, but we’ll always take more power if it’s going. And as a bonus, the official figures reveal an extra 10lb ft of torque too.

The new ZL1 coupe should be landing at dealerships towards the end of the year, with a drop top version following in 2017.

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Comments

Raregliscor1

Drop top Zl1.. Yeeeeess….

08/02/2016 - 08:58 |
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The S2K Guy

Looks like a kia from the back

08/02/2016 - 09:02 |
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Kias are good looking cars, so in My opinion that’s a good thing.

08/02/2016 - 09:17 |
56 | 16

have you saw the chevy cruze?
it looks like a kia but rebadged

08/02/2016 - 18:51 |
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Poke

The question is…

Can it corner as fast as it looks?

08/02/2016 - 09:20 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Poke

yes

08/02/2016 - 09:29 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Poke

Question is…do you even know how to drive?

08/02/2016 - 10:01 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Poke

The old Z/28 and Zl1 were very quick around the nurburgring , so I’m pretty sure this one will be as well

08/02/2016 - 10:10 |
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Roget

Since the new Camaro ZL1 has automatic option and so does the Fatcat, I’ll just leave this here

08/02/2016 - 09:44 |
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Scott Carnegie-Neil

In reply to by Roget

Nonononononono. Don’t get me wrong I love Shelby’s but the super snake was only good in a straight line because of its live axle. Even then it had WAY to much horsepower for that type of axle so by the time a Lamborghini would be good and gone, the super snake would still be spinning it’s wheels at the startline. Great concept, INSANE car but ultimately it wasn’t well executed. The hellcat also has launch control and a bunch of other electronic drag assists and has been known to keep up with and even beat gtr’s. A feat which the super snake couldn’t achieve.

08/02/2016 - 15:02 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Roget

The super snake and zl1 probably do fit in the same catagory.
I don’t understand why the option for an automatic ruins a car though hint hint its optional.
Also i think the gt350 and the z28 camaro with its DSSV suspension are ment to be head to be head competition. Which only comes manual.

08/03/2016 - 19:32 |
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Anonymous

Now if they can just keep the car from over heating and going into limp mode after 3 laps, perhaps it will be useable.

08/02/2016 - 11:42 |
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Scott Bedell

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

‘17 Camaro’s have full warranties that even cover TRACK use. Fix it for free, so why not break some parts?

08/02/2016 - 21:40 |
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Carter (FirebirdSquad)

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

sounds like you’re talking about a Shelby GT500

08/03/2016 - 16:37 |
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Anonymous

Meanwhile at Chevrolet: “Errr… we overpaid the engine guy. Can we do with an intern for design?”

08/02/2016 - 12:00 |
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Ach_

I don’t rate the spoiler, doesnt suit the car well. I would much prefer a lip spoiler

08/02/2016 - 12:21 |
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De-Classified1

Why not…LS swap it?

08/02/2016 - 12:43 |
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It’s a waste of time and money to replace the LT with an ls

08/02/2016 - 14:46 |
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Nissan 420sx

Can’t wait for Hennessey to tune it

08/02/2016 - 12:45 |
2 | 2

Hennessey? Pfft, try Callaway. They’re gonna make a 740hp one!

08/02/2016 - 15:48 |
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Anonymous
08/02/2016 - 14:52 |
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Zachary Collins

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

And this is why ct is becoming a disaster…

08/09/2016 - 16:31 |
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