2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Release Date, Specs, Price News: Coupe Attains Top Speed of 198 MPH
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro was recently put to the test and delivered impressive results, specifically a top speed of 198 miles per hour (mph).
According to the automaker, the sports car was tested at the 7.6-mile High Speed Oval at the Automotive Testing Papenburg GmBH proving ground in Germany. The coupe's top speed is the result of averaging the car's performance in two directions and accounting for wind speed. The 2017 Camaro ZL1 attains a top speed of 202.3 mph in one direction and 193.3 mph in the other direction.
"This test caps an impressive list of performance stats for the Camaro ZL1, which was designed to excel at everything. It's the most capable — and fastest — Camaro ever," said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer.
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The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 can also go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and reach a quarter mile in 11.4 seconds at a speed of 127 mph. It can also go from 60 mph to 0 in 32 meters. Additionally, the coupe has maximum cornering of 1.02 g force.
This particular configuration of the Camaro ZL1 is equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission and Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 tires with pressure at 44 psi. Most of the stock equipment have been retained, apart from the addition of mandatory safety and data-logging equipment.
Additional adjustments allow the sports coupe to have a top speed of over 200 mph.
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is able to achieve this feat thanks to the use of aerodynamic components like a stanchion rear spoiler, a blade-style rear spoiler, an auxiliary transmission oil cooler cover and fine-tuned front-to-rear aero balance.
The basic Camaro ZL1 is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine that delivers 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. The powertrain is mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
Standard features include Magnetic Ride Control, an electronic limited-slip differential, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels and Brembo brakes with six-piston Monobloc front calipers and two-piece rotors.
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coupe is now available to purchase. The variant with a manual transmission has a starting price of $63,435 while the model with an automatic gearbox costs about $65,830.
