Damn impressive. I really do wonder how well it will put down all that power though.GM has officially announced the specs for the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1. The 2012 Camaro ZL1 was unveiled early this year, but GM failed to release the official specs for the ZL1, until now. The 2012 ZL1, which borrows its name from the 1969 model packs 580 horsepower and 556 horsepower from its 6.2L supercharged LSA V8. Those numbers are more than was originally planned and more than the Cadillac CTS-V, which packs the same engine.
Those official specs means that the ZL1 also has more power than the Mustang GT500. The ZL1 beats the GT500 by 30 horsepower and 46 lb-ft. of torque.
"The Camaro ZL1 delivers supercar performance and technology in the sports-car segment," said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. "For sheer power, the ZL1 delivers more horsepower than a Ferrari 458, more torque than an Aston Martin DB9 V12, and a better power-to-weight ratio than a Porsche 911 Carrera GTS.
To get all that power the ZL1 uses a unique induction system, with a lower-restriction air filter, dual inlet paths, and improved airflow through the supercharger housing. It also uses a higher-efficiency supercharger intercooler and electric power steering system, which consumes less engine power than hydraulic-steering systems.
ZL1 buyers can choose either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.
Chevy Camaro ZL1 Officially Pumps Out 580 HP
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Re: Chevy Camaro ZL1 Officially Pumps Out 580 HP
Still can't see out of the damned thing
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PGT wrote:Still can't see out of the damned thing
Also: it still weighs damn near 4000lbs and has a horrible interior.
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So what they are saying is it's a CTS-V Coupe (with a little more punch) but with a cheaper, less comfortable, suit on.
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Re: Chevy Camaro ZL1 Officially Pumps Out 580 HP
pretty much. You know you're going to see every redneck lusting thoughdrwrx wrote:So what they are saying is it's a CTS-V Coupe (with a little more punch) but with a cheaper, less comfortable, suit on.
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.