2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Carbon Concept
Welcome to the dark side of Camaro ZL1. This concept incorporates all the technology and performance of the Camaro ZL1 – which goes on sale in 2012 – but with an added layer of carbon fiber to add a decidedly sinister-looking element of form to a car that’s all about function. Included on this concept is the new Ashen Gray exterior paint (available on all 2012 Camaro models).
Vehicle highlights:
* Chevrolet Accessories exposed-weave carbon fiber “Mohawk” hood insert
* Carbon fiber rear spoiler with stainless-steel wicker bill
* Carbon fiber inserts on the interior door and instrument panel
* Lightweight 20×10-inch (front) and 20×11-inch (rear) wheels in satin black with machined faces
* Brembo® six-piston front calipers, with two-piece front rotors, and four-piston rear calipers (Chevrolet Official Licensed Product)
* Magnetic Ride Control
* Dual exhaust outlets with active exhaust and diffuser
* Jet Black leather interior with sueded microfiber seat inserts and Torch Red stitching
* ZL1 short-throw shifter with suede and carbon fiber-trimmed shift knob
* Suede-trimmed flat-bottom steering wheel
* ZL1 pedals
“This concept’s dramatic appearance matches the extreme performance capabilities of the Camaro ZL1,” said Tony Roma, program engineering manager for the Camaro ZL1. “And even if its styling doesn’t intimidate you, its performance on the track will.”
In Detail
type | Concept / Prototype Car |
released at | 2011 SEMA Show |
built at | Oshawa, Ontario, Other |
body stylist | Sangyup Lee |
production | 1 |
predeccesor | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 COPO 9560 |
engine | LSA V8 |
position | Front, Longitudinal |
aspiration | Eaton Supercharger |
ignition | Coil On Plug |
block material | Cast Aluminum |
valvetrain | OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl |
fuel feed | MPFI (Multi-Point Fuel Injection) |
displacement | 6162 cc / 376.03 in³ |
bore | 103.25 mm / 4.06 in |
stroke | 92 mm / 3.62 in |
compression | 9.1:1 |
power | 410.1 kw / 550 bhp @ 6100 rpm |
specific output | 89.26 bhp per litre |
torque | 745.7 nm / 550 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm |
redline | 6200 |
body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
driven wheels | RWD |
wheel type | 20-inch Forged Aluminum |
front tires | P245/45ZR20 Goodyear Supercar F2 |
rear tires | P275/40ZR20 Goodyear Supercar F2 |
front brakes | Brembro Discs w/6-Piston Calipers |
f brake size | 32 x 370 mm / 1.3 x 14.6 in |
rear brakes | Brembro Discs w/4-Piston Calipers |
r brake size | 28 x 365 mm / 1.1 x 14.4 in |
front wheels | F 50.8 x 25.4 cm / 20 x 10 in |
rear wheels | R 50.8 x 27.9 cm / 20 x 11 in |
steering | Rack & Pinion w/Electric Assist |
f suspension | MacPherson Struts w/Anti-Roll Bar, Coil Springs, Magnetorheological Dampers |
r suspension | Multi-Link w/Anti-Roll Bar, Coil Springs, Magnetorheological Dampers |
wheelbase | 2852 mm / 112.3 in |
front track | 1618 mm / 63.7 in |
rear track | 1618 mm / 63.7 in |
length | 4836 mm / 190.4 in |
width | 1918 mm / 75.5 in |
height | 1377 mm / 54.2 in |
transmission | Tremec TR6060 MG9 6-speed Manual |
gear ratios | 2.66:1, 1.78:1, 1.30:1, 1.00:1, 0.80:1, 0.63:1 |
final drive | 3.73:1 |
fuel capacity | 71.92 litres or 18.99 gal. |