Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye. Both cars are hooked up and banging through the gears. Apr 27, 2018 its a similar story with the camaro zl1 1le. If thats what you want, awesome, buy it but realize it will suck as a daily and need extra care.
The 2019 camaro turbo 1le just earned itself some major cred by its performance in car and driver s annual lightning lap 2018 competition with a laptime of 3. Camaro zl1 1le vs challenger hellcat redeye drag race, drifting and on track. Car and driver s yearly lightning lap test results are in, and to say the new camaro 1le put in a good showing would be the understatement of the year. Car and driver lightning lap 2014 results page 3 ford. Chevrolet camaro z28 is motor trends 2014 best driver s car. Aug 05, 2015 speaking of kind, wed like to thank our test car s owner, big red driver r. Dont tell the ss 1le that its not a bona fide exotic.
However, after the camaro driver wakes up from their nap, all hell breaks loose. The best driver s car contenders are selected from all new or significantly revised performance cars launched in the 12 months prior to the test. Those of you who wish to see how the 1le v6 did should also. If you havent already seen the lap time we wont ruin it for you. But given the z28 s 60hp advantage, we were surprised it prevailed by a measly 1. This year, car and driver featured the chevrolet camaro zl1 1le as. Car and driver when we started lightning lap years ago, a 2006 ford gt claimed the fast time with a 3. Find out how quickly the beastly 1le lapped virand see video. In fact, car and driver saw the camaro z28 exit the uphill esses and reach the peak of the hill at 118.
Gods camaro came home in an absurdly superlative second place, trailing only the mega mercedesamg gt r, and smashing fast metal like the porsche 911 turbo s, alfas giulia quadrifoglio, and the nissan gtr track edition. The zl1 and 1le eagle f1s are not made for winter or rain. At car and driver magazines most recent annual lightning lap racetrack test, this 650horsepower camaro posted a lap time quicker than just about. The last two generations of the camaro also had a bit of retro at their core, but with this one, chevy has turned its classic pony car into a modern sports car. How about a throwdown between the two at vir once the zl1 1le is available.
Its not like he gets to dictate the winner, but him gushing over the gt350r makes it the front runner imo. Also covering the latest news and rumors about this great pony car. Driving the z28 well takes skill the camaro z28 of my youth was a poser. Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but the.
Chevrolet camaro zl1 1le hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car and. Driving the z28 well takes skill the camaro z28 of. As soon as the pavement is wet the zl1 will suck if you want a practical car. Thats why the 2017 chevrolet camaro ss 1le was invited to motor trends best drivers car. May 22, 2017 for clarity, i am assuming you want to compare the 6th current generation camaro ss and zl1 to the last generation 5th z28although many of the same principles should apply if you wish to include the last generation ss and zl1. Subaru brz w performance pack hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car and driver. Unlike the manualonly zl1 1le, this zl1 arrived with the optional 10speed automatic. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. A supercharged v8 with 650 horsepower and torque means the camaro really doesnt need 10 gears, but the shifts are so quick and the. Camaronews the lap times from the 2016 car and driver annual lightning lap test from virginia international raceway vir are in, and heres how the new 1le both v8 and v6 compared.
The 2017 zl1 edition is also one of the first cars with a 10speed automatic transmission, making it the most unique one in its form. Camaro 1le results from 2016 car and driver lightning lap test at vir 1 attachments the lap times from the 2016 car and driver annual lightning lap test from virginia international raceway vir are in, and heres how the all new 1le both v8 and v6 fared. Watch the 2018 camaro zl1 1le decimate almost everything at. The 20 lightning lap feature is finally available online full article. The camaro z28 put its money where its mouth is and put up a blistering time in car and drivers annual lightning lap test at virginia international raceway. We get in car video of the 20 chevrolet camaro zl120 chevrolet camaro zl1 s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. A supercharged v8 with 650 horsepower and torque means the camaro really. With identical engines, the camaro zl1 and its 1lespec sibling are within 0. Sep 28, 2017 the 2018 mercedes amg gt r took the crown, with a time of 2. Basically, the zl1 1le crushed everything but the gt r a supercar at this years car and driver lightning lap. Whats the difference between the camaro z28, ss, and zl1.
I know it has been available in the february issue but i dont buy the magazine so i havent been able to read it until today. As they note, in the world of camaros, the ss 1le is indeed an exotic. However, it is so close, and represents such a huge leap forward in dynamic capability for the mustang gt500, that you really have to view this as a tie. This year the camaro zl1 and 1le dominated their class, and took the opportunity to pick on some far more expensive competitors. Today, that lap doesnt even land in the fastest third of a record book that. Covering all aspects of the sixth generation camaro, from buying and options to upgrading, modifying, performance and handling. Car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast. However, one of them is equipped as standard, and the other features the now famous 1le performance package. Its not a straight line car, but you are right a camaro ss does 060 in 3. Camaro zl1 and zl1 1le both impress in 2017 lightning lap. Nov 16, 2016 similar threads driver names camaro forum date. Camaro zl1 vs gt500 vs 1le hot lapping vir by justin fivella january 18, 20 every year car and driver magazine conducts its infamous lightning lap, an allout competition for stock street cars around the demanding virginia international raceway vir, the closest thing to the nurburgring the us can call its own.
The new ss 1le put down lap times right behind the porsche cayman gt4 and ahead of the audi r8 v10 plus, impressed yet. They said they think they would be a couple seconds faster with 3 days there like they do with the lightning lap every year. Models include the 1lt, 2lt, 1ss, 2ss and zl1 as well as the upcoming z28. Sep 07, 2017 the new camaro zl1 1le rocketed to the top of the time sheets during car and drivers 11th annual lightning lap shootout. The camaro 1le camarosix is a power boss contender. Weve all been waiting for this glad cd didnt punk out. Fast cool cars z28 vs gt, car and driver comparison test. Compared to previous camaros, the z28 gained nearly 8seconds against the 20 camaro zl1 which was grouped in the ll2 class and ran a lap at 2. Which says a lot for fords savvy chassis tuners, among them a wee scot named j. Camaro zl1 takes on 2020 gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye in car and driver comparo 2019 zl1 1le tested at lightning lap 2019 throttle house. Sep 29, 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 is motor trends 2014 best drivers car.
This well produced video from the wild texan tuner shows the difference between a superfast american muscle car and a batshit crazy fast 5thgen. Chevrolet camaro zl1 hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017. What happens when the hennessey team delivers 2 specially prepared camaros, a z28 and a zl1 with a combined 1650 hp, to a customer who has access to an airport runway. This happened despite the fact that it only had 335. It was faster in car and drivers lightning lap than a porsche 911 turbo and ferrari 488 gtb. The best drivers car contenders are selected from all new or significantly revised performance cars launched in the 12 months prior to the test. If you look strictly at their finishing position, the camaros. The zl1 puts on a strong showing in the backhalf, but its not enough to make up for the lazy reaction time. Today, though, its all about chevrolet camaro and ford. Instant shifts and waferthin gaps between the gears kept the supercharged 6.
Camaro 1le results from 2016 car and driver lightning lap. For this years iteration of lightning lap, the magazine opted to run a. Car and driver took the v8 camaro 1le out for a track drive and goes what car it almost comes close to. Dont rush into an 84month auto loan consumer reports. Chevrolet camaro zl1 hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car and driver. Chevrolet camaro zl1 1le hot lap at vir car and driver youtube.
The camaro z28 is a dedicated track car built for the streets and with the 505 horsepower ls7 on board, the z28 ran away from the ll3 class with a lightning lap time of 2. If gm can get the traction control dialed in, this would be a great car for intermediate drivers to really get some speed. Sep 05, 2017 in more favorable conditions, were confident that the camaro zl1 had a 2. That time is a bit slow if the rs was tested at the latest lightning lap. Learn how to draw a 911 from porsches head of design. It just goes to show that no matter how much power you have on the track and there was a lot of power on. The camaro zl1 just destroyed the mustang gt350rs nurburgring time. A whiff too much puffer into the v8 and the cars rear steps out, which is. The camaro zl1 1le is the greatest track car gm has ever made. See the z28 lightning lap results at the following link. Dodge charger hellcat in car and driver s lightning lap comparison. Car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast page. Car and driver s lightning lap 2016 videos have now been release, so you can see the stickonly ss 1le doing its thing on vir.
Thats what we felt like after working the 3853pound 650hp camaro zl1 1le to a 2. Gottlieb, who brought his personal 2014 z28 to the track, handed the keys over, and let us beat on it. Its the first americanbrand car to win the 7yearold award. New 2017 zl1 vs hellcat 14 mile drag race duration. Chevrolet camaro zl1 1le at lightning lap 2019 youtube. The camaro z28 put its money where its mouth is and put up a blistering time in car and driver s annual lightning lap test at virginia international raceway. Jan 14, 20 car and driver s annual lightning lap comparison boils down the performance of 20 of the hottest cars around into one simple metric vir lap time. Camaro zl1, chevrolet camaro, car and driver, automatic transmission, lightning, dream cars, race tracks, vroom vroom. The chevrolet camaro zl1 1le is the best muscle car you can. Oct 25, 2017 the camaro zl1 1le is the greatest track car gm has ever made with a 650horsepower supercharged v8 and suspension and aero built for the racetrack, the zl1 1le is the weapon weve been waiting.
Previously, car and driver took the time to highlight 10 years of chevrolet corvette and porsche 911 at its iconic lightning lap test. Sep 11, 2014 the camaro z28 is a dedicated track car built for the streets and with the 505 horsepower ls7 on board, the z28 ran away from the ll3 class with a lightning lap time of 2. Watch the 2018 chevrolet camaro zl1 1les full fast lap of the 4. Chevrolet camaro zl1 1le hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017. Sep 19, 2016 6th gen camaro lightning lap with car and driver discussion in 6th gen camaro 2016 2019 camaro started by z28 ken, sep 19, 2016. Watch the 2017 chevrolet camaro zl1s full fast lap of the 4. Camaro zl1 1le faster than ferrari 488 around race track. The camaro zl1 1le crushed it at the 2017 lightning lap. Chevy camaro vs ford mustang at lightning lap gm authority. Chevrolet camaro zl1 hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car. Sep 19, 2018 car and driver when we started lightning lap years ago, a 2006 ford gt claimed the fast time with a 3.
Its born and bred for the track, so what better place to have the 2019 camaro turbo 1le strut its stuff than at car and driver s lightning lap. Camaro6 camaro 1le results from 2016 car and driver. Both are zl1 package cars with 650horsepower supercharged 6. The chevrolet camaro zl1 1le has surprised us time and time again with its performance, but the recent car and driver lightning lap test really put the coupes track capabilities into perspective. The chevrolet camaro zl1 1le has surprised with its performance, but the 2019 car and driver lightning lap test really put its capability into.
Both models turned in very impressive performances. Car and driver names camaro one of the 10 best cars for 2017. Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but. Mar 02, 20 we get in car video of the 20 chevrolet camaro zl120 chevrolet camaro zl1 s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. How much faster is a camaro zl1 1le than a standard zl1. The 2018 mercedes amg gt r took the crown, with a time of 2. Speaking of kind, wed like to thank our test car s owner, big red driver r. Its nice to have the warranty on the car too by not modding it.
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