TheSmokingTire – 550 WHP Modified Camaro ZL1 – Video

 

The Camaro ZL1 is what brought TheSmokingTire around to Camaro’s. With a supercharged LSA engine, magnetic ride control shocks, an updated chassis and interior, and an absolutely brutal exhaust note, the Camaro ZL1 is like a Cadillac CTS-V, only faster and lighter. This example has been modified with some select engine and exhaust parts, taking it from 450 WHP when stock, right up to 550 WHP now. It’s a monster, and perfect for Texas backroads.

Bone Stock 2015 Camaro ZL1 Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED: $61,240 (base price $57,650)

ENGINE TYPE: supercharged and intercooled pushrod 16-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 376 cu in, 6162 cc
Power: 580 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 556 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 112.3 in
Length: 190.6 in
Width: 75.5 in Height: 54.2 in
Curb weight: 4118 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.1 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.1 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 15.2 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 22.9 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.7 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 7.9 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 6.7 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.4 sec @ 117 mph
Top speed (drag limited, est): 181 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 157 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.99 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway: 14/19 mpg
C/D observed: 15 mpg