Nice car, but it should have a LS7/9 427! And that front facia got worse...

Agreed on the horsepower numbers. Considering the 2011 Mustang GT500 is putting out 550HP at 3820lbs, and Ford is offering the 2011 SuperSnake with nearly 800HP, GM should've had more to offer on a legendary Camaro like this instead of just swapping an engine out of a Cadillac. I'm not sure I like the idea of a legendary Camaro getting it's butt handed to it by a fairly common(nowadays) GT500. That just doesn't seem legendary to me, although Ford fans gotta love it.

Maybe, just like the original ZL1, they're grossly understating the true horsepower and/or it would very easy to do a few mods to drastically bump up the HP numbers. If that's the case then they'd be getting close to producing something proper.

I'm sure we'll see #1 being auctioned at Barrett Jackson sometime soon. I wonder how many they will actually produce? It won't be 69 that's for sure.

X2 with ya Todd.
Didnt they sell a GM crate version at one time, not sure? Is your an original ZL1 block

I have to agree. I'm really trying to like the styling of these cars, but still can't do it.:P I do like the power plant though.:thumbsup:

Nope, mine is the modern IMPROVED version. It is in a 69 Camaro though. :unibrow:

I had really imagined the "revived" Camaro ZL1 with an LS9 and a similar treatment to what the Corvette ZR1 got. Essentially adapt the ZR1 goods to a Camaro SS; carbon fiber roof skin, a window in the hood, similar or matching multi-spoke wheels, the high end brakes, etc. And what is going on with the nose, particularly the stacked foglamps? I am pretty disappointed. A cool car, yes. But carrying the ZL1 badge? Meh... fortunately John Hennessey has the right idea.

http://www.motorward.com/wp-content/...1/camaross.jpg

Edit: That rendering doesn't match the real car. Oh well...

You nailed it Ben

YES! definitely with some Crüe blasting

Yeah I have to say I'm not a fan of the overly squared off exterior styling of the new Camaro. Currently the SS is being outperformed by the new 2011 5.0 GT. The current 2011 GT500 coupe weighs in at 3820 lbs. which gives it almost a 300 lb. weight advantage over the ZL1. The Shelby GT500 puts down 550 hp and 510 lb. feet of torque. It will be an interesting battle between the two.

Just buy a z06, I am sure the camaro will be as much as the zo6