A thrilling cruise in a Camaro is a timeless experience every single time, as this iconic Chevy is synonymous with adventure, fun, and discovery. And the all-new 2020 Camaro ZL1 is absolutely no different! With the promise of delivering an unprecedented performance, the 2020 Camaro ZL1 does it all, on and off the racing track!
Armed with 650 horsepower and a 6.2L supercharged V-8, the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is the fastest and most powerful vehicle yet to bear the nameplate. However, its unprecedented performance and dynamics arrive as no surprise, given the depth of engineering that has gone into its making.
Before you jump to the conclusion that this majestic beast is not suited for your everyday commute, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn about how Chevrolet’s engineers have built the most potent Camaro ZL1 ever suited for intense, adrenaline-pumping experiences, but is also tailored for the smoothest ride when you’re headed for that 10 am team briefing in the city.
Aerodynamic efficiency
Coaxing 650 horsepower and 881Nm of torque out of a supercharged V-8 was just the beginning of the Camaro ZL1 performance story. To make the car as quick as possible on the track for rapid racing, and yet remain elegantly refined on the road, Chevrolet engineers made several aerodynamic enhancements to ensure this performance car forged a path of least resistance through the air.
Unique features such as the available carbon fiber rear wing, specific air deflectors and dive planes on the front fascia produce grip-generating downforce to help the car stick harder and drive faster in turns.
Furthermore, to ensure better cooling of the monstrous V-8 engine, the Chevrolet bowtie on the front grille is hollow to aid airflow. Overall, the Camaro ZL1 has as many as 11 heat exchangers for optimal cooling of the powertrain on the track. So, no matter the power, rest assured that this beast will be tamed.
Cutting-edge suspension
To reliably deliver the massive power from the engine safely on to the road and to ensure dynamic handling, the Camaro ZL1 is equipped with racing-derived, lightweight Multimatic DSSV dampers front and rear, which offer exceptional wheel and vehicle control.
The front-end ride height is adjustable, along with the camber geometry. The rear stabilizer bar also offers three-way adjustability. In fact, the 2020 Camaro ZL1 can achieve unprecedented 1.02g max cornering.
Additionally, the self-adjusting Magnetic Ride Control dampers can read the surface of the road up to 1,000 times per second, making automatic adjustments to the ride quality on the fly. This ensures that the Camaro ZL1 is comfortable on the road and while continuing to be poised on the race track.
Quick-shifting transmission
While the standard six-speed manual transmission with Active Rev Match feature offers engaging dynamics, the available 10-speed automatic transmission has been calibrated for lightning-quick shifts and optimized for speed. With unique Track Mode settings and 10 ratios, the 2020 Camaro ZL1 is always in the perfect gear, when rolling on or off the throttle. The paddle shifter behind the steering wheel, meanwhile, makes manual gear changes easier than ever.
True to its racing heritage, the Camaro ZL1 delivers incredible performance on-track, however, the extra ratios in the transmission mean that while cruising on the road, engine revs can be kept low to reduce fuel consumption. In essence, the 10-speed automatic delivers the best of both worlds – performance and fuel efficiency.
The heart of the beast
Sitting at the core of the Camaro ZL1’s performance lies the 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine developing 650 horsepower and a prodigious 881Nm of torque, enabling a benchmark run of 0-100Km/H in just over 3.5 seconds. The quarter-mile is dispatched in just 11.4 seconds, making it one of the fastest cars in its class.
Chevrolet engineers have also paid extra attention to ensure that the Camaro ZL1’s immense power could be reined in as effectively when required. The Camaro ZL1 can go from 96-0 Km/H in just 35 meters (107 feet), ensuring both remarkable track time and safety, thanks to its Brembo performance brakes.
Overall, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1’s mind-boggling performance is the end result of carefully-considered engineering decisions that have resulted in a vehicle that redefines what a sports car can do on-track, without compromising its on-road manners, giving today’s thrill-seekers the absolute best of both worlds.
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