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Old 02-09-2011, 07:02 PM
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Default 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The fastest most powerful camaro ever!

Just thought i would post this up, didnt see a thread about it yet. GM unveiled the new 2012 Camaro ZL1 (Not Z28) today at the Chicago Autoshow.

Information and pics can be seen in the link below. Info is also up on Chevrolet's website as well....

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/09/2...-chicago-2011/
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LOL this gave me chills.
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I snapped some pics at the Chicago Auto Show yesterday:

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http://www.planetlsx.com/vehicles/20..._Auto_Show/157

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i cant get enough of this car.
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i cant handle the price tag and i still think they should of just put the zr1 blower on the car to justify that sticker but i cant get enough of how stick that new bumper and hood looks
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whats the price on this beast ?
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Originally Posted by madmike9396
whats the price on this beast ?
Pricing won't be available until close to the end of this year.
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MotorTrend claims that GM told them the price starts at 46k. Doubt it will be that low but who knows? Im betting 54k starting.
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Not a fan of the hood. Everything else looks great.
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Originally Posted by jmurray87
MotorTrend claims that GM told them the price starts at 46k. Doubt it will be that low but who knows? Im betting 54k starting.
im betting it comes in just under what a GT500 costs.
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I'd rather mod my SS
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Gm said will cost 57k + what ever options add.
Not sure of the option list. Did not ask the owner when he was talking to coworker and myself about it.
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Originally Posted by Fordlightning
Gm said will cost 57k + what ever options add.
Not sure of the option list. Did not ask the owner when he was talking to coworker and myself about it.
Highly doubt it, as pricing has not been released yet.
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Originally Posted by Never Satisfied
Highly doubt it, as pricing has not been released yet.
The owner and 4 sales floor guys that watched the Live Gm broad cast last week would not lie. Watch and see how much it cost.

Also it's in line with what are SLP supercharged cars sell for.
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Originally Posted by Fordlightning
The owner and 4 sales floor guys that watched the Live Gm broad cast last week would not lie. Watch and see how much it cost.

Also it's in line with what are SLP supercharged cars sell for.
I, along with hundreds of other Camaro enthusiasts, were part of an hour long chat session with GM & Camaro big wigs. During that time, they were asked numerous times about pricing and every single time the answer was, “The price has not been determined yet” ...meaning it has not been announced. There are rumors and speculation flying all over the place, but nothing concrete has been set. I’m not saying that it couldn’t reach $50-60K base, but as of now GM has not determined a set base price. I just spoke with my local dealer last Friday (who claims to have been part of a GM broadcast also) and he stated the price hasn’t been released yet. What reason would he have for lying?
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Remember the GT500 is over 50k once you add in the performance package.

The ZL-1 will be priced very similar to the GT500. Within a couple K either direction.

If not GM would be rather foolish.
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If someone called the dealer I work at. They would tell you the same thing. Gm has told them what stickedr will look like. But they are not announcing the price. Same thing happen when they announced building current camaro, they did not fully release price till close to build and ship dates. Wait to see the price. Dealers will also jack the price up like they did on early 2010's. Dont know yet if will be one year or couple year builds(I bet on couple).
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if GM said pricing hasnt been announced yet anyone that claims to have info is misinformed.
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Badass car, but why not install a whipple 2.9 and necessary upgrades on a ls3 ss for alot cheaper? I bet that zl1 will be pushin 60k...just sayin.
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Originally Posted by kinglt-1
Badass car, but why not install a whipple 2.9 and necessary upgrades on a ls3 ss for alot cheaper? I bet that zl1 will be pushin 60k...just sayin.
Well it would not be that far off if you look at the big picture. And I doubt the ZL-1 will be 60k. I am betting mid 50's TOPS.

The ZL-1 has an all new cast IRON differential housing and upgraded axles. It also has 3.73 gears. IT has a twin disc clutch. Gear swap for the 2010 will cost you about 1k when it is said and done (labor). A new diff upgrade is 5k. Axles are another 1500. Clutch is another thousand. That is 8500 right their not even accounting for labor on the diff housing or the other parts etc (if you didnt do it yourself) The supercharger will cost you about ~7k. You are at ~50k right their.

The suspension is all new and it also has magnetic ride. Not sure what that would cost.

If you add in the parts from the starting price of ~35 k for a 2SS the ZL-1 at 50-55k is not a bad deal at all. And all this comes with a full factory warranty. If the car is 60k I would say heck with it. But if they can stay near 50k I would consider it a very good deal for what you get. And also remember the LSA is built for boost and the ls3 is not.


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