2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1
Chevrolet has released
some key figures for both the Camaro ZL1 and the 1LE package, and from the
stats, both look poised to deliver the goods.
The top-of-the-line 2017
Chevy Camaro ZL1 will rocket to 60 in 3.5 seconds, come back to a half in 107
feet, blast through the quarter-mile in 11.4 seconds, and round the skidpad at
1.02 g (Coupe version with the available ten-speed automatic transmission).
This with the
650-horsepower output confirmed, even higher than the 640 horses initially
announced. Of course the 220 pounds of dead weight Chevy managed to trim
certainly plays its part as well. All that performance capability doesn't come
cheap, the ZL1 coupe carries an MSRP of US$ 62,135, while the
convertible commands a more princely US$ 69,135.
That's a heck of a
premium over the base Camaro, which starts at just US$ 26k, and even eclipses the
Corvette's base price of US$ 55k. However the price just undercuts the stickers on
its main rivals: namely the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Ford Mustang
Shelby GT350R.
Chevy also will gladly hook you up with the 1LE package on either a six-cylinder
Camaro LT or eight-cylinder Camaro SS. The 2017 Chevy Camaro LT 1LE will hit 60
in 5.2 seconds, return to a halt in 112 feet, and pull 0.97 g on the skidpad.
The SS 1LE is even more impressive, of course, reaching 60 in 4.2 seconds,
stopping again in 107 feet, and pulling 1.02 g of cornering force.
You won't
have to fork over US$ 60+k to get one. The track-tuned 1LE pack costs $4,500 on an
LT coupe and US$ 6,500 on the SS. That's not pocket change for most of us, but the
package represents a rather compelling option for those intent on getting the
most out of their muscle car.
