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zero · 01-17-2012, 08:09 AM

I can`t say I am blown away or excited about the ZL1 now that tests are out.
Sorry it doesn`t live up to all the hype. The boss is more impressive IMO with less motor.

Prepare for MAJOR upset and butt hurt when they test it against the new GT500.

Blue oval guys are gonna have a holiday with ZL1

illiceman · 01-17-2012, 08:43 AM

You sure didn,t read the articals I read.GM has more than delivered here.
Now to get mine

GoldenBear · 01-17-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by zero

I can`t say I am blown away or excited about the ZL1 now that tests are out.
Sorry it doesn`t live up to all the hype. The boss is more impressive IMO with less motor.

Which article did you read? The Motor Trend article definitively stated, "The Camaro clearly came out on top of this fight."

Blue Menace · 01-17-2012, 09:23 AM

Remember, reading comprehension is tested in school...I guess not as thoroughly everywhere.

PAUL SS · 01-17-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

Which article did you read? The Motor Trend article definitively stated, "The Camaro clearly came out on top of this fight."

And Motor Trend always leans toward the Mustang!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-17-2012, 09:26 AM

Yeah, cause magazines are never biased in their opinions.

den318 · 01-17-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

Which article did you read? The Motor Trend article definitively stated, "The Camaro clearly came out on top of this fight."

It better come out on top of the Boss302. We all know the Boss's big brother is around the corner. I have to say the ZL1 handles great in the track, but the straight line number is kinda slow. It's barely faster than the current GT500 or Boss302.

SlingShot · 01-17-2012, 09:34 AM

I think the rewiews are right on point. GM was after a well balanced car, and that's what all the rewiews are showing. It's not all about straight line speed. You can have all the power and speed in the world's and it does no good if your car pushes like a dump truck or wheel hops around turns.

Just ask a pro driver what's more important, power or balance. They will all say balance, because balance equals speed.

armysig · 01-17-2012, 09:36 AM

I don't know about you, but if I'm taking either car to the track I want to be as relaxed as possible when I race. There is no need to come out of a car looking like you ran a marathon.
The ZL-1 makes it so you the driver can focus on consistant track times rather than trying to keep the car on the road.

evolve · 01-17-2012, 09:36 AM

OP you Sir are one of the few that realizes this. Props to you. The ZL1 can handle its ass off, but I dont know of many Tokyo Drifters around my area. The KOTS is straight line performance. There is no disputing that. Now to all those who think I am a blue oval fanboy, Id take a ZR1 over all any day

blufin · 01-17-2012, 09:54 AM

GoldenBear · 01-17-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by den318

It better come out on top of the Boss302. We all know the Boss's big brother is around the corner. I have to say the ZL1 handles great in the track, but the straight line number is kinda slow. It's barely faster than the current GT500 or Boss302.

Given the type of the technology that was designed into the ZL1, I believe that it's clear that the ZL1 was developed first and foremost to be a track car, and its performance appears to confirm that. The ZL1 performs adequately in a straight line, but I don't believe that was its main intent. If straight line performance is what one cares about most, I doubt that the ZL1 is the right vehicle for that individual.

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Originally Posted by evolve

OP you Sir are one of the few that realizes this. Props to you. The ZL1 can handle its ass off, but I dont know of many Tokyo Drifters around my area. The KOTS is straight line performance. There is no disputing that. Now to all those who think I am a blue oval fanboy, Id take a ZR1 over all any day

Again, given the ZL1's technology, I believe that handling is what the ZL1 primary intent is. If straight line performance is all that interests one, then I think that the ZL1 is probably not the appropriate vehicle for that individual.

What does a Tokyo Drifter or Yakuza have to do with a ZL1 discussion?

zero · 01-17-2012, 09:59 AM

well will see when it goes up against the GT500
apparently they sorted out traction and handling issues for 13 model

Only hype so far on GT500 is hp and top speed

I was expecting the ZL1 to be faster in straight line, but then again GM said the L99 would be faster than LS3 in 0-60 before they were released and we all know hype doesn`t always mean right :(

HumanWiki · 01-17-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

Given the type of the technology that was designed into the ZL1, I believe that it's clear that the ZL1 was developed first and foremost to be a track car, and its performance appears to confirm that. The ZL1 performs adequately in a straight line, but I don't believe that was its main intent. If straight line performance is what one cares about most, I doubt that the ZL1 is the right vehicle for that individual.

If you wanted a 1/4 mile brawler.. You picked the wrong car.. It's simply not set up for that as a primary focus.

01-17-2012, 08:09 AM	#1
zero Drives: Black 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 265	Now the tests out, ZL1 over hyped I can`t say I am blown away or excited about the ZL1 now that tests are out. Sorry it doesn`t live up to all the hype. The boss is more impressive IMO with less motor. Prepare for MAJOR upset and butt hurt when they test it against the new GT500. Blue oval guys are gonna have a holiday with ZL1

01-17-2012, 08:43 AM	#2
illiceman Drives: 2012 ZL 1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: LAKE OZARK,MO. Posts: 156	WRONG You sure didn,t read the articals I read.GM has more than delivered here. Now to get mine

01-17-2012, 09:26 AM	#6
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Yeah, cause magazines are never biased in their opinions. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

01-17-2012, 09:34 AM	#8
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I think the rewiews are right on point. GM was after a well balanced car, and that's what all the rewiews are showing. It's not all about straight line speed. You can have all the power and speed in the world's and it does no good if your car pushes like a dump truck or wheel hops around turns. Just ask a pro driver what's more important, power or balance. They will all say balance, because balance equals speed. __________________

01-17-2012, 09:36 AM	#9
armysig Catch me if you can Drives: 2012 IOM ZL-1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,461 View My Garage	I don't know about you, but if I'm taking either car to the track I want to be as relaxed as possible when I race. There is no need to come out of a car looking like you ran a marathon. The ZL-1 makes it so you the driver can focus on consistant track times rather than trying to keep the car on the road. __________________

01-17-2012, 09:23 AM	#4
Blue Menace Drives: 2013 WRX Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 705	Remember, reading comprehension is tested in school...I guess not as thoroughly everywhere.

01-17-2012, 09:36 AM	#10
evolve Drives: 03 Cobra Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cyber Space Posts: 508	OP you Sir are one of the few that realizes this. Props to you. The ZL1 can handle its ass off, but I dont know of many Tokyo Drifters around my area. The KOTS is straight line performance. There is no disputing that. Now to all those who think I am a blue oval fanboy, Id take a ZR1 over all any day __________________ 2003 Cobra (Stock Motor/Boost Only) 640rwhp/ 550rwtq on 93... Well over 700rwhp on CORN

01-17-2012, 09:54 AM	#11
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01-17-2012, 09:59 AM	#13
zero Drives: Black 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 265	well will see when it goes up against the GT500 apparently they sorted out traction and handling issues for 13 model Only hype so far on GT500 is hp and top speed I was expecting the ZL1 to be faster in straight line, but then again GM said the L99 would be faster than LS3 in 0-60 before they were released and we all know hype doesn`t always mean right :(

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