Official ZL1 Power Figure and Other Details Released
09-10-2011, 08:54 PM
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I'm glad they at least got the tire size right! I don't understand how Ford keeps selling the GT500 with such skinny tires on it for a 550hp car, but I don't see the Camaro taking it down with all the extra weight.
09-10-2011, 10:01 PM
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itll probably be the fastest production camaro ever which is great. good thing about FI is its a good way to overcome weight.
i like that suspension and tires made specifically for this car. im anxious to see one in action. the shop i use has one on order.
i like that suspension and tires made specifically for this car. im anxious to see one in action. the shop i use has one on order.
09-11-2011, 10:44 AM
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A huge part of the weight in these cars is the 20" wheels/tires covering those big brakes. I believe all Camaros already have aluminum hoods and other parts to offset that somewhat.
I'm a little baffled why anyone would have expected this car to be lighter than an SS, they're adding a big blower, intercooler, plumbing and even bigger wheels/tires... none of which is light.
I'm a little baffled why anyone would have expected this car to be lighter than an SS, they're adding a big blower, intercooler, plumbing and even bigger wheels/tires... none of which is light.
09-11-2011, 02:50 PM
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Wasn't the suspension/handling designed and tuned by the same engineers as the zr1? I'm sure this thing will be able to manage its weight in the corners if so.
09-11-2011, 03:04 PM
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I'm a little disappointed at how much it weighs, but I think it's going to make the most of what it's got given the technology that it has into it. I think it should perform pretty decent for how big of a car it is.
09-11-2011, 04:56 PM
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It is simplly not going to weigh 4200 lbs. 7.24 is probably off of the rwhp wich would have it at about 3800 lbs. They cut 22 lbs off each wheel/tire on the car and the chief engineer said himself one of the bigest things they are working on now is getting rid of weight.
09-11-2011, 06:42 PM
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09-11-2011, 06:59 PM
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09-11-2011, 07:05 PM
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The A6 ZL1's are going to be very stout I bet, going to be a killer setup for the straight line guys. It really is too bad Ford doesn't offer the GT500 in an Auto.
09-11-2011, 08:04 PM
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The GT500 should be offered with an automatic. I'm thinking Ford will bring that around by 2015 or maybe even before their next makeover.