If you’ve been waiting with baited breath for more stats on the latest high-performance versions of the 2017 Chevy Camaro, your wait is now over.
Chevrolet has released some key figures for both the Camaro ZL1 and the 1LE package, and from the stats, both look poised to deliver the goods.
The top-of-the-line 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 will rocket to 60 in 3.5 seconds, come back to a half in 107 feet, blast through the quarter-mile in 11.4 seconds, and round the skidpad at 1.02 g (Coupe version with the available ten-speed automatic transmission).
This with the 650-horsepower output confirmed, even higher than the 640 horses initially announced. Of course the 220 pounds of dead weight Chevy managed to trim certainly plays its part as well. All that performance capability doesn’t come cheap, mind you: the ZL1 coupe carries an MSRP of $62,135, while the convertible commands a more princely $69,135.
That’s a heck of a premium over the base Camaro, which starts at just $26k, and even eclipses the Corvette’s base price of $55k. However the price just undercuts the stickers on its main rivals: namely the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R. What’s more is that there’s still a new Z/28 to come.
Don’t need all that muscle? Chevy will gladly hook you up with the 1LE package on either a six-cylinder Camaro LT or eight-cylinder Camaro SS. The 2017 Chevy Camaro LT 1LE will hit 60 in 5.2 seconds, return to a halt in 112 feet, and pull 0.97 g on the skidpad. The SS 1LE is even more impressive, of course, reaching 60 in 4.2 seconds, stopping again in 107 feet, and pulling 1.02 g of cornering force.
Best of all, you won’t have to fork over $60+k to get one. The track-tuned 1LE pack costs $4,500 on an LT coupe and $6,500 on the SS. That’s not pocket change for most of us, but the package represents a rather compelling option for those intent on getting the most out of their muscle car.
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