Tracing its lineage back to the legendary 1969 production ZL1 models, it has everything you’d expect from the Camaro ZL1 Coupe with one exciting conversion — the option of doing it all with the top down.
One tap of the gas will immediately reveal why this ZL1 is like nothing you’ve ever driven before. You’ll immediately feel the intensity of an all-aluminum 6.2L supercharged engine. 580 horsepower and 556 lb.-ft of torque combine for a driving experience that can only be described with exclamation marks. Keeping all that power under exciting control is the precision of Magnetic Ride Control™, world-class braking and a 4-wheel independent suspension you can’t get on a Mustang Shelby GT500. Behind it all is the confidence of knowing you’ve got the support of Chevrolet Complete Care.
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POWER AND PRECISION
Know what you’re getting into.
This is the kind of refined and confident performance you’re not going to find anywhere else..
Say goodbye to the roof, tap the gas and you’ll immediately discover why it’s like nothing you’ve ever driven before. You’ll feel the intensity of an all-aluminum 6.2L supercharged engine that delivers 580 horsepower and 556 lb.-ft. of torque..
But with the ZL1 it isn’t just the unbridled power. That’s just half of the equation. Start with standard TREMEC® 6-speed manual transmission comes with a short-throw shifter for quicker, precision shifting. Then add Magnetic Ride Control, world-class braking and a 4-wheel independent suspension you can’t get on a Mustang Shelby GT 500.ence that makes this ZL1 a totally unique thrill ride. Once you experience this kind of top-down performance for the first time, you might just become a little obsessed with the weather forecast.
The dual-mode exhaust enables peak performance at high engine speeds, and has been engineered to create an aggressive growl while idling, without drowning out the tunes when you’re cruising at a steady speed — the drawback of some aftermarket performance exhausts. It’s something you’ll appreciate even more with the top down.
This is the kind of fine-tuned vehicle that engineers dream about creating and car enthusiasts dream about driving. And not just on the weekends. Any day will do. And hot ones with lots of sun? All the better.
But the ZL1 doesn’t just boast unbridled power. That’s just half of the equation. There’s also Magnetic Ride Control™, world-class braking and a 4-wheel independent suspension you can’t get on a Mustang Shelby GT 500.
A CONVERTIBLE WITH PRECISION PERFORMANCE
Not to be ignored
The unmistakable air extractor is engineered from carbon-fiber composites to achieve the highest stiffness and strength possible with the lowest mass. The air extractor pulls air through the lower grille and out through the hood, cooling the engine, increasing efficiency and reducing lift in the process.
The prominent feature of the front fascia is the large lower splitter, which reduces front lift significantly and forces air through the lower grille opening. Single-piece rockers with extensions are aero-designed and help keep the vehicle down to balance power. The rear diffuser extends to the rear wheel openings and incorporates metal heat shields to insulate the fascia from the hot exhaust tips.
Makes no excuses
Feel the rush of an engine that goes from 0 – 60 in 4.1 seconds with available Hydra-Matic® 6L90 automatic transmission. That’s power you can feel, covering a quarter mile of pavement in a mere 12.3.
With an all-aluminum 6.2L supercharged engine. This 580-horsepower, 556 lb.-ft. of torque, 6.2-liter supercharged V8 can be mated to a TREMEC® 6-speed manual (MG9) or Hydra-Matic 6L90 available automatic transmission. This aluminum-block engine is based on the legendary GM small block V8 architecture and features an intercooled supercharger system and premium heat-resistant aluminum alloy cylinder heads
Supercharge your ride
Camaro ZL1 features a uniquely designed sixth-generation intercooled 1.9-liter Eaton® supercharger. It’s what gives ZL1 additional thrust and more force and it’s a big component of the driving exhilaration you’ll feel when you put ZL1 through its paces. The 4-lobed supercharger enables a broad range of power through the rpm band, giving the engine great low-end torque and excellent horsepower at the upper rpm range where a supercharger generally loses its effectiveness.
Stays cool when the action heats up
When the action is heating up, you can always bring down the top on the ZL1 Convertible and cool things down a bit. Under the hood, our engineers have developed a more high-tech solution to keep the ZL1’s impressive engine happy.
Unlike many of its competitors, ZL1 comes fully equipped with factory-integrated auxiliary fluid coolers that would otherwise cost thousands of dollars to install, including a liquid-to-liquid engine cooler typically found on high-end
THE LOOK OF A LEGEND
High-performance looks
The ZL1 is designed to function as a package to enhance the overall dynamics of the car by maximizing down force which presses the tires against the pavement for optimal grip and control.
New for 2014, the rear fascia has been redesigned with sculptural decklid and diffuser. You’ll also notice new LED lamps for a modern, aggressive expression and horizontal taillamps . Up front, a stylish hood air extractor also contributes to improved cooling and aerodynamic efficiency.
That it all looks so good doing it? That’s the icing on the cake.