2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Drive & Review: The Fastest Daily Driver Ever
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- čas přidán 11. 08. 2012
- ( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2012 Camaro ZL1 is the fastest and most powerful production Camaro ever built by Chevrolet. But you probably already knew that. What you might not know is that this almost 600 horsepower car is really a pussy cat to drive. In fact if it got better gas mileage you could easily use it as a daily commuter. It is that easy and relaxed to drive even though under the hood is the supercharged beating heart out of the Cadillac CTS-V. In this review we get to know the fastest production Camaro that GM has ever built by spending a week with it and using it as a daily driver.
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The reason why I love this channe is because unlike others they like American cars and not complain about everything about them (like motortrend and many more car reviewers) do and they're more enthusiast about it love you guys keep doing a good job
This design is nicer than the new design
Fjf Gkgkfk that’s why I’m watching this video as well lol. My uncle has a 68 RS convertible Camaro, My dad has a 79 Z28. I have owned a 91 RS (6 cylinder) and 89 IROC 5-speed. Needless to say we are a camaro family. So I’m in the market for a convertible and drove a 2018 2SS and honestly was super disappointed. The 2018 challenger was way more superior except no convertible option. However you can pickup a ZL1 convertible in this body style for less than a new body style SS. And this year looks way better. I’ll be getting one soon.
3 years later I bet u don’t think tht anymore be honest
@@Shallowballow5 years later but still no
"Sell your children on ebay and buy this car" LOL
its now in my price range lol at least a used one :)
Good idea
I havnt any children to sell but I finally got enough saved for a 2014 ZL1 convertible. Pick n it up Thursday and can't wait
I have a supercharged SS . just have to get used to the shape.. Get used to turning your head left to see other cars. Well built and fast. I love it.
How can 10 years possibly feel longer ago than the past 10 years? I saw a video of a new ZL1 and I suddenly remembered this unsung, truly unknown ZL1 from back then. No one thinks about or talks about this car now in pet because the Z/28 also came out around this time with the NA 427 LS7 from the Corvette Z06… it got all the attention and for good reason.
After owning my F30 BMW, I can’t see myself buy new American cars. Another league and the women definitely prefer quality German vehicles. Not even close.
I have a 2012 red zl1camaro, I've own alot of hot rods, but this is one of my favorites that I have owned.a joy to drive.ill be doing pully and other upgrades to hit the 700hp mark..
Wow, you are the guys from TFL that I watch present day (2024). I didn't know you reviewed cool cars like this.
Your best done review to date. Nice job.
I prefer a key as well. Kind of like getting an old mower going by pulling at the cord, something about the turning of the key to get it all going feels more right.
Great review of an amazing sports car guys!!!
i agree with you, plus a 15lb pulley full exhaust tune the zl1 is well 600rwhp.. as the gt500 u need a brake upgrade cooling and suspension to get it anywhere near the zl1s brakes suspension cooling and maintain the consistent 1/4 mile times and track times as the zl1 already has...
This is my favourite car especially when it’s yellow!
5:20 there's a lizard on the bowtie lol
I love the front and specially the back of the car it looks awesome
I think I`ve might have missed it ... Where was that beautiful landscape filmed? Dakota?
With the convertible ZL1 you hear the pop off even more and longer :) Sounds like gun shots coming out of the exhaust
I just bought it, and love it.
Considering what my first car was, this is a dream, despite the bad mpg. I don't care about technology that it was expected to have. Heck, I'm 18 and I'm probably one of the few people in school that doesn't have keyless entry. Button ignition doesn't matter to me. And the speedometer works too haha.
Thanks! In terms of forced induction, Dodge doesn't have a car in this class. I think it's a shame as I have seen after-market Challenger SRT8s with blowers and/or turbos putting out up to 850 HP. Now THAT would be a cool production car, but it would have more power than the Viper. Simply put, it ain't gonna' happen. Thanks for watching!
Wow this comment didn’t age well at all. Dodge is far and away the leader in forced induction stock vehicles right now lmao.
@@coop4274 for heavy ones maybe…10 speed Zl1 is a better car in every way
You're not the only one bro. I'm 18, but I prefer keys many times over a push button. I see a push button as something that's not as proven and if it breaks, you're screwed.
I have a 2012 2SS and one of the reasons I chose the Camaro over the mustang was because the camaro had a nicer and more comfortable interior (plus... LS3)... I'll never get the complaints about the interior in the camaro. This is a drivers car. If you need the fancy interior distractions, buy the M3 cause you're not in the same market as this car.
this is a beatiful the camaro ZL1
2:11 the song is blue orchid by white stripes
Also, this is my favorite Nathan trunk scene so far hahaha!!!!
there was a comparo made on the two cars recently. the camaro was slower by 1.5 seconds. that doesn't make it a bad car, but it appeals more to a different audience.
ZL1 @7psi Boost makes 580hp
GT500 @15psi makes 662hp
ZL1 with performance package @15psi Boost makes 790hp
15psi doubles effective displacement & atmosphere
GT500 @15psi = 11.6L displacement
hey guys do a review on the camaro ss 1le
Does the TFL review scale count for the camaro V6?
The yellow and black looks really cool on this car, unlike most cars
Thanks!
Boost is also readable on HUD
I was just going to ask if you could review the ZL1
beautiful cars¡¡¡
I love that car
Good review I still like you guys
Had a guy who had kidney failure offer me his zl1 for one of mine. He was on a wait list and on dialysis. I really thought hard about it
the camaro has come so far since this zl1. but this car is still relevant
The reason why they have the 4 cluster gauges there is a throw back to I think it was the z28 rally package but im not really sure.
I remember magnetic suspension being used on off road race vehicles before GM used it. Who cares if they stole the idea. That's what competition is all about. Using ideas and making them better.
And maybe the Challenger SRT8. But any ways great review.
My dream car, but I live in australia they are like $87,000 to like $100,000 and rare, especially manual ones which is what I want
We meet one day camaro! :P
What about the xkrs? dont they compete in terms of performance?
My favorite show
still id rather have the zl1 over the z28. just bc I think the z28 will be such a track focused car that the zl1 will be better for driving around town... then again that's just speculation bc I haven't driven either yet so idk
i'm saving up for one
Where did you get the car from?
got it thanks
yes
OMG the sound is damn xD
How is having to use a key a bad thing? i actually like the phyiscal feeling of turning the key to turn on my car.
Sell your childiren and Ebay buy this car ! True.
ZL1 makes 790hp with 15psi Boost
GT500 already has 15psi boost but same compression ratio as ZL1
i got the camaro 2010 6 cls rs and is a good car
In your opinion, is that car better than the 2013 Ford Mustang Gt500? I doubt it... but it looks close.
I raced with a 2013 ZL1, we stayed together, i have a stock 08 c6... explain?
The only speaker it has is the one one for the door chime and key, and I don't think it has A/C either. A true, purpose built track car.
I meant to say trunk is much larger and the opening of the trunk is much larger in the Mustang. The trunk opening is not the same style in the Camaro and Mustang. The Camaro's so called center lip is nearly not existent, making the opening of the trunk very small and awkward looking in my opinion. I'm sure this is not a deal breaker for people looking at these cars,it was just something that caught my eye in the video.This along with other factors lead me to choose the GT500, if I was buying.
at 1:58 that boy is flying in the background on his bicycle.
This is me dream car
Mustang still uses iron brake discs while the zl1 comes standard with carbon ceramic brakes wider custom made tires while the gt500 gets run of the mill good year eagle f1s. To me, it seems like the gt500 was built more rushed compared to the zl1. Like ford just slapped a bigger blower and stroked the engine and sent it on its way
2:12 is that Dave chasing the camaro in his bike? lol
Not really a daily driver though. Unless you are only ever by yourself or with one person, don't have to sit in the city (No A/C) and enjoy having one speaker as your radio which I would hate. I mean the A/C doesn't apply to me because i'm in the middle of nowhere and never sitting in traffic but to everyone else out there those things listed are a must for daily driving.
Plus, the ZL1 gets more traction than the Shelby when it comes to not only track racing, but drag racing as well.
2022 and looking at a 2012 zl1
👍
My next car Zl1
This is the only old car i wouldn't take away from my life
Actually Chevy tooka hint from Ford and put a live axle in they're COPO Camaro, also Ford has been planning for an IRS in the 2015 Mustang for a while, its not due to sales, its due to natural progression and a complete redesign.
plz make 360video car review
You get that in the 2013-2014 version. I think they call it MyLink.
Camaro...when im 18 we will meet.
Lol. I'm almost 19 and my first car was a '96 Accord with a broken speedometer, dented sides, and leaking coolant. We just had it towed off because it was not reliable at starting up, so I have no car currently.
Funny cause, usualy honda owners tent to hide these things because of the reputation
leoaleromm what?
Bro same here
2019 did you ever buy it
With that amount of HP I actually feel comfortable calling it a "muscle car". Nothing bothers me more than people driving around in small 6cyl automatic Mustangs or Camaro's claiming they have "muscle cars". Sorry but a "muscle car" should have power like the name suggests. It's not just a look and if that's all it was then the whole idea would be pointless. Cars should be able to preform too and it seems GM got this one right. It is expensive but such is the way of having a high powered car.
2013 nuff said
they are going to offer that on the 2013 model.
Humm last time I check it was faster on not only the dragstrip, but on a race track as well.
CAmaro for eva fukkkkkkkk yeaaaaaaaa
There is HD, you just had to wait for processing....
As much as I love the new Shelby's power, I prefer the ZL1; it can actually handle its power better than the Shelby (at least in corners) and the ZL1's a better value to me. I may get some beef for saying this, but I can't believe that Carroll Shelby was so stupid to allow his last authorized car to have 662 hp hooked to a live axle, it's a stupid move, but Ford might learn when or if the Camaro outsells the Mustang twice over to give the Mustang an IRS.
oh thats why transformers used the zl1
3:39 BUMBLEBEE
4:49 about to drive off road =)
Lucky bastard.
I was thinking of trading in my truck for this which is of equal value to a 1SS but i'm afraid of losing the functionality and usefulness of a truck. Decsions decsions hmmmmmmm.
***** what if he lives in texas? i do it hardly ever snows here.
Just buy a cheap pickup truck from craigslist or a used auto place
Sell the truck, get the Camaro and buy a used truck for much less price!
@ Jeremy Esters..... just have both!
@avro206 Black wheels!
What do u think the price for this will be in 2018
i reckon it will somewhere between 22 to 27,000
2020 now and about 34-40k
On the 2013 model you do.
why all car reviewers are giants?
Well actually if you did review the zL1
....locomotive Breath!!!
There actually is a Remote start you can add into the option. Im ordering my ZL1 in June as a birthday/Graduation from Basic present for my self lol.
How’s the car doing? :)
Wrong! This car still looks badass and the ZL1 is the best looking of the Camaros. One word...Red.
0-60 in 4.85 seconds?
Why was it a full second slower in the previous video?
watch?v=SAxiuqGr3xQ
no hd !!! why!!!???
One time
Forgot to mention the fact that you can hide a semi truck in the blind spots
Plot twist: he bought a transformer
Looks like it was played through a tv from 2000
2:32 "You can't do anything better than that when it comes to American muscle."
GM proves you wrong. 2014 Camaro z/28 7.0L Naturally Aspirated, Non-force inducted LS7 engine with a Manual ONLY transmission, with weight reduction.
6.2l 12 mpg