Test drove 2013 Camaro ZL1 6 Speed
#1
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Test drove 2013 Camaro ZL1 6 Speed
Visiting a friend in Raleigh, NC, we stopped by the Chevy dealer since he's thinking of getting a Z06.
After checking out the Z06, I asked to test drive a Camaro ZL1. I've already drove a Camaro RS and Camaro SS convertible through Hertz rentals, so this time it was time to try out the baddest Camaro available.
Here are some specs, in case you need to get up to speed:
Engine: LSA, 6.2L Supercharged V8
Horsepower: 580
Torque: 556
Transmission: 6 speed manual
0-60 MPH: 4.1 seconds
1/4 mile: 12.3 @ 119 MPH
Let's start with the car's strong points
> Very aggressive styling. (my personal taste)
> Nice looking factory wheels.
> Massive brakes.
The engine sounds great right from the start. Pure muscle. The shifter and clutch are very easy to work with (the last time I drove an American muscle car was in a 2003 Mustang Cobra, and it wasn't as easy to drive)
The car is very easy to launch. No wheel spin or burnouts, it lurches forward very quickly for a 4120 lbs. car.
There is plenty of torque everywhere, I didn't even try to get to 60 MPH and it was there in a heartbeat.
The brakes work great as well, I can't remember if they are Brembo or something that GM came up with, but they stop very well.
I didn't really push it around the corners since I didn't find any.
All in all, I really missed driving a proper 6 speed manual, especially with this kind of engine. Too much fun!!!
Now for the not so brilliant
The interior needs some work. Most of it is covered with Alcantera which is nice, but the design of the HVAC buttons and the gauge cluster area need something more modern IMO.
Otherwise the car seemed very solid.
To sum it up, for the power, performance and the stance the car projects, I'd buy it.
After checking out the Z06, I asked to test drive a Camaro ZL1. I've already drove a Camaro RS and Camaro SS convertible through Hertz rentals, so this time it was time to try out the baddest Camaro available.
Here are some specs, in case you need to get up to speed:
Engine: LSA, 6.2L Supercharged V8
Horsepower: 580
Torque: 556
Transmission: 6 speed manual
0-60 MPH: 4.1 seconds
1/4 mile: 12.3 @ 119 MPH
Let's start with the car's strong points
> Very aggressive styling. (my personal taste)
> Nice looking factory wheels.
> Massive brakes.
The engine sounds great right from the start. Pure muscle. The shifter and clutch are very easy to work with (the last time I drove an American muscle car was in a 2003 Mustang Cobra, and it wasn't as easy to drive)
The car is very easy to launch. No wheel spin or burnouts, it lurches forward very quickly for a 4120 lbs. car.
There is plenty of torque everywhere, I didn't even try to get to 60 MPH and it was there in a heartbeat.
The brakes work great as well, I can't remember if they are Brembo or something that GM came up with, but they stop very well.
I didn't really push it around the corners since I didn't find any.
All in all, I really missed driving a proper 6 speed manual, especially with this kind of engine. Too much fun!!!
Now for the not so brilliant
The interior needs some work. Most of it is covered with Alcantera which is nice, but the design of the HVAC buttons and the gauge cluster area need something more modern IMO.
Otherwise the car seemed very solid.
To sum it up, for the power, performance and the stance the car projects, I'd buy it.
#6
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Yes, Hendrick's Chevrolet. Nobody talked to us for about 15 minutes, I had to ask someone if they were interested in selling a car.....LOL
#7
Racer
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It's fun staring at the hood vents and of course hearing the supercharger whine as the RPM's climb.
Some clown in a mini-van and his kids (who were staring at the car) tried to race me (gunned his engine)
I told the salesman that if I move here, I might buy one from him. (Keep the ISF too)
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I'm not personally a huge fan of the styling or size of the thing. I have seriously considered getting one though. If there was a relatively easy way to drop about 300 lbs without sacrificing too much comfort, that would go a long way to making a really good car a great car.
#12
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Before we knew it, we had 4 salesmen helping us, we got to start up the Z06 and I took the ZL1 for a test drive.
#14
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I am not a fan of American cars but I have always loved this car. I spent a week with the SS in Hawaii and it was amazing. I can only imagine this version. What a machine
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