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Old 01-12-2011, 11:28 PM
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Default MotorWeek Test the 2011 SLP ZL585 Camaro

MotorWeek gets behind the wheel of the 2011 SLP ZL585 Camaro and seems to enjoy it. Car starts at 56k. More info on the SLP ZL585 can be found on the SLP Camaro site, along with a couple other SLP cars...I want to see a review of the ZL1 they have.

http://slpcamaro.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDO_-...layer_embedded

3.6sec 0-60 and 11.5 1/4 is pretty good as well. Makes you think that when the Z28 finally comes if this is basically what it will perform like?
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A little pricey but a fast, good looking car nonetheless.
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exhaust tips are
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Alot money for only 11.5. Can get nice used c6z06 for 40k and be faster and have 16k to mod it with
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Havent watched the video yet but im gonna assume the 585 is the HP rating. almost 600hp and 11.5 aint all that great... especially for like someone else said Z06 territory with mod money to boot
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The exhaust tips are straight off the Camaro concept car. The wheels from the Camaro convertible concept car.
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Great for those who love the looks of the new Camaro and don't want to get their hands dirty modifying it.....not so much for those of us DIY'ers. Definitely would rather have a used C6Z, even though used vs. new is an apples to oranges argument IMO (C6Z changes everything).
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i like it. dont like the price but that kind of car with a warranty is nice.
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I feel sure with some DR's to launch it could see low 11's..
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dont care for the hood or exhaust tips
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about the same track times as a bolt on tuned 5.0 as well as a used c5 zo6 at double the price.
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Only 500 total production? That means you will probably never see one actually being driven.
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Not bad performance wise. Customers who pay for this vehicle will probably be pleased with the set up and won't be bitching about the price because they can actually afford it. Unlike the minions of internet squirrels who can't afford it and still bitch about the price.
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Our dealership has sold 1 2010 model a 1 2011 Model, nice looking cars for check writers/waxers
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Don't forget to add the dealer markup!
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We sold one at GM Supplier price plus what SLP Charges for the upfit and the other at MSRP plus the upfit
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[QUOTE=SlvrV6Camaro;14354655]MotorWeek gets behind the wheel of the 2011 SLP ZL585 Camaro and seems to enjoy it. Car starts at 56k. More info on the SLP ZL585 can be found on the SLP Camaro site, along with a couple other SLP cars...I want to see a review of the ZL1 they have.

http://slpcamaro.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDO_-...layer_embedded

3.6sec 0-60 and 11.5 1/4 is pretty good as well. Makes you think that when the Z28 finally comes if this is basically what it will perform like?[/QUOTe

wow....just made my lt1 even more slower
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nice car. but has there ever been anything from SLP that wasn't overpriced or eventually bettered by aftermarket companies (sarcasm). This is going to be for garage queen car owners, unfortunately.
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I like it, but could do without the exh tips(like many others). Performance is good, regardless the price... It seems too high, but this is limited production so it isn't a shock. I figure the upcoming Z/28 won't perform as well, but ya never know till they break it out. If it does perform this well, expect a 52K tag on it, which isn't so good. I kinda expect that price anyway, along with GT500 like performance and wheels more fitting for a standard production version, although still upgraded from SS.



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