Looks mean, doesn’t it? This is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, and behind that beast of a face is the most track-capable Camaro ever and a new performance benchmark, Chevy says.
It’s the ZL1, the fastest Camaro ever, beefed up using the track-focused 1LE formula. The resulting Camaro ZL1 1LE incorporates racing-based suspension and aero technologies, as well as exclusive Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R summer-only tyres. No changes to the 650 hp supercharged LT4 V8 engine and six-speed manual gearbox.
“The track-focused 1LE package offers progressive levels of performance across the Camaro lineup, from the V6 1LE to the SS 1LE. But with the new ZL1 1LE, the progression takes a quantum leap – this is the ultimate track-day Camaro,” said Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser.
General Motors says that in preliminary testing, the new Camaro ZL1 1LE was three seconds faster than the standard ZL1 Coupe (there’s also a ZL1 Convertible) around GM’s 4.7 km, 18-turn Milford Road Course test track. The improved track performance is driven by four key elements – aero, adjustable suspension, wheels/tyres and reduced weight.
New aero features including a carbon fibre rear wing, specific air deflectors and dive planes on the front fascia produce grip-generating downforce to help the car stick harder and drive faster in turns.
The ZL1 1LE features racing-derived, lightweight Multimatic DSSV (Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve) dampers. The front ride height is adjustable with the front dampers, which are used with new, adjustable camber plates. The rear stabiliser bar also offers three-way adjustability. All of the components are designed for quick changes at the track and a quick return to street settings when the track day ends.
New, lightweight forged aluminium wheels are an inch wider but an inch smaller in diameter, front and rear, than standard ZL1 rims. They are used with new Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R tyres that deliver max lateral grip of 1.10g and warm up faster. The overall footprint grows by around 10% over the ZL1, but the rim/tyre package weighs about 3.3 kg less per corner.
The lighter wheels and dampers, along with reduced thickness rear glass and a fixed-back rear seat, contribute to an approximately 27 kg lower kerb weight than a standard ZL1 Coupe. Brembo brakes, including red calipers with the 1LE logo, are also included. Other standard features include dual-zone climate control, Bose audio and heated/ventilated front seats and steering wheel.
GALLERY: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE
GALLERY: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe
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- The ZL1 features a supercharged LT4 6.2L V-8 Small Block engine, with intake and exhaust systems tailored for Camaro. It is rated at an estimated 640 horsepower (477 kW) and 640 lb-ft of torque (868 Nm), backed by a standard six-speed manual transmission or all-new, available paddle-shift 10-speed automatic. The 10-speed automatic has 7.39 overall ratio for smaller steps between gears. It enables the LT4 engine to remain at optimal rpm levels during acceleration, particularly when exiting corners, for quicker laps and lightning-quick responses on both up- and down-shifts.
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- The 2017 Camaro ZL1 is poised to challenge the most advanced sports coupes in the world in any measure – with unprecedented levels of technology, refinement, track capability and straight-line acceleration. A cohesive suite of performance technologies tailors ZL1’s performance, featuring an updated Magnetic Ride suspension, Performance Traction Management, electronic limited-slip differential, Custom Launch Control and Driver Mode Selector. With a stronger power-to-weight ratio than its predecessor, it weighs 200 pounds less, and offers approximately 60 more horsepower and 80 more pound-feet of torque.
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- The ZL1 features a supercharged LT4 6.2L V-8 Small Block engine, with intake and exhaust systems tailored for Camaro. It is rated at an estimated 640 horsepower (477 kW) and 640 lb-ft of torque (868 Nm), backed by a standard six-speed manual transmission or all-new, available paddle-shift 10-speed automatic. The 10-speed automatic has 7.39 overall ratio for smaller steps between gears. It enables the LT4 engine to remain at optimal rpm levels during acceleration, particularly when exiting corners, for quicker laps and lightning-quick responses on both up- and down-shifts.
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- The driver-focused interior of the Camaro ZL1 features standard Recaro front seats, along with a sueded flat-bottom steering wheel and shift knob. Chevrolet’s Performance Data Recorder is available, and allows drivers to record, share and analyze driving experiences on and off the track.
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- The driver-focused interior of the Camaro ZL1 features standard Recaro front seats, along with a sueded flat-bottom steering wheel and shift knob. Chevrolet’s Performance Data Recorder is available, and allows drivers to record, share and analyze driving experiences on and off the track.
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Looks like audi mix with vios keli instead
LOL, a Chevrolet hardcore beast can make U think this Camaro looks like an Audi & give U the chance to Bash Vios at the same time. john Memang Boleh.
After convert the price only Rm270K, when reach in to malaysia soil sure reach 600K one… Malaysia people damn reach compare to US citizen lor…
If they can afford the road tax fir this, the car price is peanuts to them. Must tax kau kau.
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OMG! the bumblebee has turned white