LSA Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Pricing Released
11-15-2011, 11:16 AM
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LSA Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Pricing Released GM Prices 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 From $54,995
By Mike Magrath | November 15, 2011
Just hours after the release of the 650 horsepower 2013 Ford Mustang GT500, GM scrambled to get the focus back on the 580 horsepower (how cute) 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 by announcing pricing and performance figures on the new hotrod Camaro.
Including a $900 destination/delivery fee, the 2012 ZL1 will be priced from $54,995. Giving in to the life-suck that is traffic and opting for the automatic will set you back an additional $1,185, bright aluminum 20s are $470, sunroof is $900, stripe package is $470, an exposed-weave carbon fiber insert in the hood runs $600, and the suede package is $500.
As for performance...
Chevy is claiming 0-60 times of 3.9 seconds with the automatic and 4.0 seconds with the manual. The DIY transmission goes through the quarter mile in 12.1 @ 119 while the auto manages the task in 12.0 @ 119. Top speed is 184 for the auto and 180 for the manual. These numbers are very similar to the Hennessey Supercharged Camaro we tested last year and quicker than the 2011 Ford Mustang GT500 which managed 4.4 to 60 (4.1 with rollout) and a 12.4 @ 116.0.
GM provided a handy chart to compare the ZL1 against some other high performance cars available like the Audi R8 GT, Maserati GranTurismo (an obvious competitor) and the Mercedes SLS AMG. Probably best to ignore that pesky GT500 that's just around the corner.
The base price of the 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 is $48,810.
By Mike Magrath | November 15, 2011
Just hours after the release of the 650 horsepower 2013 Ford Mustang GT500, GM scrambled to get the focus back on the 580 horsepower (how cute) 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 by announcing pricing and performance figures on the new hotrod Camaro.
Including a $900 destination/delivery fee, the 2012 ZL1 will be priced from $54,995. Giving in to the life-suck that is traffic and opting for the automatic will set you back an additional $1,185, bright aluminum 20s are $470, sunroof is $900, stripe package is $470, an exposed-weave carbon fiber insert in the hood runs $600, and the suede package is $500.
As for performance...
Chevy is claiming 0-60 times of 3.9 seconds with the automatic and 4.0 seconds with the manual. The DIY transmission goes through the quarter mile in 12.1 @ 119 while the auto manages the task in 12.0 @ 119. Top speed is 184 for the auto and 180 for the manual. These numbers are very similar to the Hennessey Supercharged Camaro we tested last year and quicker than the 2011 Ford Mustang GT500 which managed 4.4 to 60 (4.1 with rollout) and a 12.4 @ 116.0.
GM provided a handy chart to compare the ZL1 against some other high performance cars available like the Audi R8 GT, Maserati GranTurismo (an obvious competitor) and the Mercedes SLS AMG. Probably best to ignore that pesky GT500 that's just around the corner.
The base price of the 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 is $48,810.
11-15-2011, 11:42 AM
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11-15-2011, 12:45 PM
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This is completely embarrassing for GM. Back when I got my GXP you could get them for around 33-34K. Add in a S/C package, coilovers, and wheels and you would still be vastly under the ZL1's starting price. Even if they jack up the price on the new Mustang considerably there is no way GM can compete with this car.
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like i said, GM fails again.
4k+ lbs
going to be under powered by 70hp
no new engine family in sight for the 2014 vette
no plans on weight loss for the camaro in sight
4k+ lbs
going to be under powered by 70hp
no new engine family in sight for the 2014 vette
no plans on weight loss for the camaro in sight
11-15-2011, 05:28 PM
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The ZL1's front looks good, I'll certainly give them that. I just hate how big and bulky they are. It is exciting how much Ford is putting the pressure on Chevy to step up!
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A 2012 GT500 with the SVT package is right around $54K and even with the added weight I give the nod to the ZL1 for looks and the magnetic ride suspension. Plus the ZL1 has some standard features the GT500 only have as a dealer installed option.
