Sturg1647545502 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/05/05/chevys-camaro-zl1-joins-11-second-club-video/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJ_autoIndustry_Driversseat VIDEO: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1280283126001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAA9K3O_eE~,BF-rjVZt6dyR5DIA5zxHwxbIuWQAPTjb&bctid=1620178657001 Chevrolet’s new Camaro ZL1 has set a number of performance benchmarks that are likely to excite speed-addled car fans. Now the car maker can add an 11-second quarter mile sprint to the list. Actually the car’s elapsed time of 11.93 seconds was just a smidgen under the 12-seconds, but in drag racing being “in the elevens” is a big deal, especially for a factory-built car without extensive modifications. The car that set the 11.93 mark was equipped with factory-issued Goodyear Eagle tires, though the tires were custom developed and manufactured for this particular Camaro model. In a way the 580-horsepower ZL1’s speed at the drag strip was almost “too fast” for National Hot Rod Association-sanctioned tracks. Rules require cars that complete the quarter mile in 11.49 or less to have five-point roll bars for safety. Some Camaro owners who install special racing tires or make other speed boosting changes may wind up having to install the roll bar as well. General Motors engineers did the testing, and the ZL1 with an automatic transmission posted the best time and finished its run at 116 miles per hour. The stick-shift version ran an 11.96 at 117 mph. The ZL1 also accelerates from zero to 60 mph in four seconds, has a top speed of 184 mph and can lap Germany’s Nürburgring race track in 7:41.27. The ZL1 is on sale now with a starting price of $54,995 that includes a $900 freight charge. The six-speed automatic transmission is a $1,185 option. The ZL1 convertible goes on sale this summer. You can watch a video of the 11-second run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 They were running Mickey Drag Radials. Saying it was on stock rubber is just dumb. Look at the slips for the 6-spd car and the 60's are 1.69 and 1.7x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) Barely beats a stock vw beetle. Lame. Edited May 7, 2012 by Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Barely heats a stock vw beetle. Lame. Beetle turbo can run 11s/low 12s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Yes. I know of a grey one that does. Owner is a douche though. Thoughts on if the new gt500 will be able to put the power down and compare to this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airwg2189 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 If preliminary numbers are any indication, the new GT500 will beat this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Yes. I know of a grey one that does. Owner is a douche though. I think I may know this person, he's the overcompensator? :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 The car that set the 11.93 mark was equipped with factory-issued Goodyear Eagle tires, though the tires were custom developed and manufactured for this particular Camaro model. They were running Mickey Drag Radials. Saying it was on stock rubber is just dumb. Look at the slips for the 6-spd car and the 60's are 1.69 and 1.7x. What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 What? Watch the video. It shows them swapping wheels and tires for the passes. Stock rubber my ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Watch the video. It shows them swapping wheels and tires for the passes. Stock rubber my ass. At work so the videos are blocked. If that's the case, they should really quote the numbers with the stock tires. Tire tech has come a long way but a tire that handles well will always sacrifice some long grip compared to a tire purpose built for drag racing. My understanding is that the ZL1 and GT500 are built to not only go fast in a straight line, but around corners too. Them quoting ring times for the ZL1 backs this up. So they can't quote ring times with the stock tires that are meant to handle well and drag times with aftermarket tires in the same article without a bunch of qualifiers. There seem to be no qualifiers in that article, that's just dishonest and/or shitty reporting. At this point, I would be really interested to see what times they could get out of the stock tires, compared to the drag radials. A big difference would highlight what I think a lot of people are thinking, this high of HP in RWD applications is a little wasteful (and some AWD system may be needed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8supra Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 they are bad ass Im sure you can order one from local dealer with the M/T Drag Radials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 The way I see this is the car ran the released times on the stock tires, however they tested with a set of drag radials to verify there is no power hop or driveline issues but will not be releasing those times. Typically all manufacturer released specs are on a completely stock car, down to the tire pressure. Otherwise, you buy the car, don't run those times, make those dyno numbers, etc. and you sue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Has a private owner even been able to match GM's times? I haven't seen one yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 GM has a history of publishing very hard to reproduce times. I remember the C5 Z06 was almost always .2-.4 slower than Chevy released, in almost every article, comparison, etc. I'd be interested to know the above as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Has a private owner even been able to match GM's times? I haven't seen one yet... not a private owner, but car and driver comes close often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Has a private owner even been able to match GM's times? I haven't seen one yet... I can't remember off hand what GM had for the z06 but I do believe 10.98 is better than what GM had. http://www.rangeracceleration.com/hosted_jpgs/Jamie_Furman.1098_1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I dont think they publish 1/4 numbers usually just 0-60 which is what i was referring to on the c5s. We are talking about the zl1 btw nickey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 We are talking about the zl1 btw nickey. I know. But he had asked if anyone has ever been able to match GMs times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 With a zl1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 ZL1 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Is there a ZL1 in any customers hands yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 ZL1 LOL for a new car, with that power plant and those times...immagine what it could do with a few minor mods. for the money that's not bad IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01WS6 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Is there a ZL1 in any customers hands yet? Yes my buddy Mike just got a ashen gray one from Coughlin 2 weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blurtoyou Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2012/01/26/report-2013-shelby-gt500-capable-of-mid-11-second-14-mile-times/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 cool stuff but while everyone splits hairs, I'll just drop my opinion that the GT500 is way better looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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