2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Walk Around with GM's Performance Design Director
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
- www.autobytel.c... Tom Peters who is the Director for Performance Vehicles at GM was gracious enough to give Autobytel a thorough performance walk around describing the design and performance details on the new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coupe.
First of all you will note the larger opening in the bumper for increased cooling capacity. The front splitter is the same height as the one found on the Corvette ZR-1. All the details on the front of the Camaro ZL1 were developed and tested in the wind tunnel. The air in the front is not only diverted to cool the radiator but also the front brakes. The hood vent is functional and directs air out the top which aids in preventing lift and creating down force which is important for high speed stability. The hood vents adds a unique character to the front of the car. It also communicates a very serious performance oriented message in a beautifully integrated way.
Along the side of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 you will notice the rocker panels which are called rocker splitters. These side panels help contribute by adding down force and reducing lift. On thing you should notice is that the fenders bulge in order to fit larger width tires. The front tires measure 285 in width with the rear tires measuring 305 in the rear. This provides a huge contact patch for the 580 horsepower the engine creates. Behind the light weight rims are huge Brembo brakes.
At the rear of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 you will notice the rear spoiler. This wing has been modified and optimized to even out the amount of rear down force on the front of the vehicle. The rear diffuser also adds a bit of down force and helps move any trapped air out from under the ZL1. Another neat detail on the Camaro ZL1 are the twin dual exhaust pipes. Learned through the development of the Corvette ZR-1; the exhaust has a value to optimize backpressure during normal operation. But during wide-open throttle they open up to increase performance and give the car a menacing growl which adds to the overall character of the vehicle.
On the inside of the car there are many performance details too! The steering wheel is based on a racing configuration and features a flat bottom. The wheel is wrapped in ultra-luxurious Alcantara Leather. The seats also feature Alcantara inserts as well as the shift knob. There was an incredible amount of attention and time paid to the ergonomics of the shift knob and steering wheel. The heads-up display and G-Force meter give the driver the performance information he needs. The 200 MPH speedometer reminds the driver that the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 is one very serious performance sports car.
The ZL1 is an outstanding car that exudes confidence both on and off the track. The performance capabilities of this car have been well integrated and the Camaro's beauty really shines through. All these performance upgrades all to the overall character of the Camaro ZL1. This vehicle is a great car to drive and experience.
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best camaro to date.
Traded my C6 Z06 for a ZL1! Best decision!✌
excellent review. awesome machine..
My favorite car ever is the Latest CTS-V sedan. But now with this beautiful and down right phenomanal performance and my eternal love for Camaros, not to mentioned I've already owned 3 different ones, this may have just creeped to number 1 favorite car of all time. Well done GM. NOW Make a LIGHTWEIGHT LS7 powered Z28. That would be my favorite car EVER! Haha
This is better looking than any other pony car, ever.
I want the LSA version so niiiice
Hell yeah! Glad to see I'm not the only one
Only it has no gps navigation...
awesome
Highly;...Highly debatable.
is it gonna have problems on the humps
the camaro zl1 actually beat the mustang shelby the zl1 really can tackle corners unlike the mustang
damn right bro! z28 all the way
thats because chevy cares about real drivers...Zl1 is a track ready gorgeous car...Mustang? sure it can go a little faster overall...real drivers care about turning, acceleration, etc...not just a top speed...and besides the zl1 looks a HELL of alot better than the GT...I mean ford is still putting a old school ugly antenna on it...Small detail but makes it even uglier just sayin
with t-tops and sidescoops ;D
wtf??? 2013 camaro ZL1 vs 2013 Mustang shelby hahah
camaro zl = 580 hp 556tq standard MagneRide
mustang shelby = 650 hp 600tq Bilstein Damptronic dampers
Could they have put someone on the cam that actually worked on this car? He fumbles around and looks like hes reading cue cards
$50 accessory at NewEgg. There is no way I would ever buy a car with nav.
why does it have to be a designer of GM and not Chevrolet :/