2017 Camaro ZL1 Tested on the Road, Track, and Strip.
With the fifth-generation Camaro, Chevrolet changed the meaning of ZL1. While it originally stood for a limited production, drag strip terror that carried the biggest, baddest engine from the Corvette, the modern version added impressive levels of road-course capability and daily driver comfort while leaving a bit of the horsepower on the table. The 2017 ZL1 now brings every bit as much power as the top-dog Corvette while also introducing a new, world-class transmission along with an improved chassis to create an all-around driver’s car that excels in any environment.
The last ZL1 had a 580hp 6.2L LSA V8 that was similar to the Corvette’s LS9 but with a smaller-displacement supercharger. Now the 2017 ZL1 brings the same 650 hp as the Z06 Corvette. From the throttle-body to the main caps, the ZL1’s LT4 powerplant is identical to the V8 found in the C7 Corvette Z06. The differences are the ZL1’s unique tri-Y exhaust manifolds and wet sump oiling system. Camaro’s slightly taller stance, compared to the Corvette, allowed for a traditional oiling system that provides ample oil control even during prolonged high-g maneuvers.
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WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
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