2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Do Not Touch The Bow

Camaro is here the most powerful series of history. Its engine delivers 6.2 LSA small block 580 hp and a brutal torque: 754 Nm. It is supercharged by Roots-type compressor volume, with a capacity of 1.9 liters. Delivery 150 hp more than the legendary 1969 Camaro ZL1 7.0.

Chevrolet boasts more power than the Ferrari 458 Italy, more torque than the V12 Aston Martin DB9 and better power / weight ratio than the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS. Of the glamour say nothing. Yes, it is a car adaptable to everyday driving, but also to the circuits. 

His equipment includes goodies like the injection system performance (for high G loads), variable maglev (Magnetic Ride Control), oil cooler (inherited from the Corvette ZR1), rear differential heat exchanger, stability control special, and so on.

Technical details of the new Camaro ZL1

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 be offered with two types of transmission. On the one hand we have the Tremec TR-6060 box "MG9" six-speeds, which holds 30% more torque than the Camaro SS. The clutch is double, with dual-mass flywheel and has triple synchronizer for smoother shifts.

On the other hand, is the Hydra-Matic 6L90, six-speed automatic, tailored for Motorace that fits. It has three shift modes: normal (starts in second), sports (boots on first and holds gears) and semi-automatic. Is the same system used by Mercedes-Benz modern automatic.

Traction control has five different settings from Wet road to dry for racing, with launch control. This system allows for drag racing by storm, even as a useless, because the electronics control the engine power of 100 times per second for maximum traction.

The power steering is electric instead of hydraulic power not to steal when not used. Adopted this solution and the Mustang. As for the suspension, has metal particles within the fluid dampers, may change the setting quickly.

It has three modes: Tour, Sport and Track. The first is to be used for every day (except Quemao), and the Sport for those days that we feel more macho. The hard way is recommended circuit. Is a variable damping system of third generation.

The suspension is adapted to the chosen program of traction control. For example, in mode 4, the suspension was put in Sport mode, and traction control is relaxed. In mode 1, for driving on wet civilized, the suspension puts his more soft, Tour.

The stability and traction control are integrated into the Performance Traction Management (PTM), also inherited from the Corvette ZR1. Includes a locking function to stop the wheel loses traction when accelerating hard at the exit of a curve.

The Yankees ultimately boast low fuel consumption of its large engines, but this time shut up as prostitutes. But we do not give performance figures for turbo (or vice versa). The block is aluminum, forged steel crankshaft. It has direct injection and variable valve management.

We do not know prices, but it is difficult to reach Europe with a version like this. It has 20 hp more power than the Shelby GT500 Mustang, Dodge Challenger SRT8 is left out of the comparison this time. This will encourage further known as pony wars.