American sports cars are there for the curves… – literally. Gone are the days when muscle cars on the other side of the Atlantic only knew how to move forward, and the video you'll be able to watch below is another example of that.
After having announced a «cannon time» on one of the most demanding circuits on the planet, the Nürburgring, Chevrolet has now shared the video of the Camaro ZL1 1LE at “Inferno Verde”. the time of 7 minutes and 16 seconds makes the ZL1 1LE the fastest ever Camaro on the German circuit, taking more than 13 seconds off last year's record in the Camaro ZL1.
Al Oppenheiser, Chief Engineer, ChevroletWith a chassis unique to its peers, the Camaro ZL1 1LE challenges any supercar regardless of price, configuration or propulsion system. Achieving more than one second per mile on the Nordschleife is a significant improvement, and speaks volumes for the 1LE's on-circuit capabilities.
As it should be, we found a V8 in front of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE. The 6.2 liter (LT4), eight-cylinder, supercharged block delivers 659 hp of power and 881 Nm of maximum torque. Apart from the specially tuned suspension and a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R tires, it is an original model, according to the brand. And small detail: six-speed manual gearbox, which makes the time achieved an even more impressive feat.
Another small/big detail: behind the wheel is not a professional driver, but Bill Wise, one of the engineers involved in the development of this model. But judging by the video, it seems to be "like a fish in water":