- Jul 13, 2006
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ZL1 = 580hp
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Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
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Blue/white 06'
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
If that proves to be true, for that money a ZO6 makes a lot more sense - unless one needs 4 seats.
(Or, alternatively, a "gennie", loooooooooooow mile, factory 409/409, 4-spd, posi, radio/heater delete car...such as the one I'm trying to get documentation on as we speak - uh - type. That will appreciate, not depreciate...at least in my lifetime. 'Not likely one will be able to say the same for the ZL1 in the same time frame.)
There's the 'wild card' right there. If the new MPG regs (or whatever) DEMAND an end to the production of cars like the ZL1 before too many are built, who knows what the exact particulars will be.
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Luke Warmwater
Permanent Vacation
In my opinion all the modern musclecar renditions are bloated, hideous, oversized facsimiles of the originals. My first car was a 70 Challenger R/T that was to this day along with all E-bodies, a beautiful example of auto design. When word of a modern copy was released I had my checkbook in hand ready to stand first in line to have one. That was until I saw it in person. My god, what had they done! The modern Camaro is as bad or worse. A 69 SS is one of the finest looking cars ever produced. The modern version is bigger than a 69 Caddie Seville. Why in gods name did they not produce cars that if anything shared the same if not more tidy dimmensions than the originals? I mean go on a damn diet if you're so fat you can't fit into a 69 Camaro. The Mustang has held closer than the others but even it is a modern day Moby Dick compared to a 66 fastback.
2112
Blue/white 06'
Yet decimate them in every performance parameter.
Tough to argue against that But I would take a Detroit Speed updated version over a 100% original. The originals drive like trucks compared to Modern cars. I think you are going thru a vintage car phase anyway, right? :biggrin
Didn't Sevilles arrive in 1976? :confused :bored :biggrin :biggrin
New safety and impact requirements? Aerodynamics?
Agree but it Kicks it's butt in every performance arena.
I hear you Luke, the Originals are better looking (cleaner/leaner) designs. Just bustin your chops. :lol
on d bit
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Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
I'll grant the darn thing needs another DASHBOARD designer. Whomever came up with the current eyesore needs to be shown the door...as should the higher-ups who APPROVED it.
MAN, it's uuuuuuuugly.
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
I agree. I've spent time between the wheel of all three. I hate the Camaro. I just don't like anything about the car. Interior sucks, poor visibility, hate the front and rear views. It's not nearly as good to drive as the Mustang and doesn't look as cool as the Challenger.
I have no doubt the new one will be fast, but you can't outrun cheesy. And it's a CTS-V motor(LSA), not a ZR-1 motor(LS9).
Cobrar
GT Owner
You're saying it wasn't a treat? :biggrin
Will be interesting to see ZL-1 vs. 2013 GT500. They are big on touting ZL-1 as having 7.24 lbs per hp. Wonder how many lbs per hp 2013 GT500 will be... :driving: :secret: :biggrin
Cobrar
GT Owner
I'd say after 'appreciating it' for a couple of days, I added two inches to my upper body. Probably a combo of vinyl seats (hangin' on) and the physics of trying to change direction of a 3900 lb object at speed. But the interior is to die for, er I mean, if you are into acres of cheap plastic - picture a 12" band of plastic surrounding the driver/passenger? Wow!
I think the boys at SVT will make make short work of the ZL1 and the Boss (302) will spank it on the track.
I think the boys at SVT will make make short work of the ZL1 and the Boss (302) will spank it on the track.
Copenhagen GT
GT Owner
on d bit
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on d bit
Well-known member
I understand. Just pointing out that as it stands currently gm is still behind the ball or behind blue oval as the case may be.