Why is the Camaro ZL1 being discontinued?

Indeed, it seems the real cause of the Camaro’s discontinuation is likely due to restructuring at General Motors. At the end of 2018, well before 2019 Q1 sales reports, the automaker set plans to free cash flow for long-term projects like automated driving implementation and electric vehicle design and production.

Is the Camaro ZL1 faster than the Corvette?

The extra 253 horses are enough to cancel any weight distribution advantage the Corvette C8 has over the Camaro ZL1. The front-engined muscle car blows past the finish line in 10.45 seconds at almost 138 mph (222 kph), while the Corvette is more than a second slower at 11.57 clicks.

Is the Camaro ZL1 faster than the SS?

In terms of pure lap times, the ZL1 is the superior car as it will have superior power and road holding capability over the SS to lap a track faster. The thing to keep in mind is that in the hands of a capable driver, the ZL1 is absolutely faster/better.

Is the Camaro ZL1 illegal?

A decade-old law is forcing Chevrolet dealers in California to quit taking orders for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS and ZL1 because on New Year’s Day, the cars will be illegal. Any brake pads containing more than the prescribed amount of copper on January 1, 2021, will become illegal in California.

Why was the Camaro banned?

Washington and California ban sale of certain Chevrolet Camaros because their brake pads are toxic to fish. California and Washington both have bans on how much copper can be used in brake pads. The laws go into effect in 2021, which means that high-performance versions of the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro are affected.

Which is better ZL1 or Hellcat?

The stock Hellcat has more power, with its supercharged V8 engine making 707 horsepower and 707 pound-feet of torque, but the Camaro ZL1 is lighter and a bit more aerodynamic, so you just know this race is going to be tight. It’s nearly as entertaining as the Camaro race – if not more so.

Whats faster ZL1 or ZR1?

To recap, the Corvette ZR1 derives 755 horsepower from its supercharged 6.2L V8 LT5 engine while weighing about 3,600 pounds. So, without further ado, here are the results: the Camaro ZL1 1LE posted a lap time of 1:09.6, which the Corvette ZR1 bested that by almost 3 seconds with a time of 1:06.9.

Is the ZL1 wider?

I did a quick look with a tape measure on track width (outside of tire) and found my ZL1 to be roughly 3″ wider than a standard SS.

Is the ZL1 supercharged?

The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is the meanest of the bunch, and while it might be getting a bit long in the tooth, it still packs a serious punch thanks to that 6.2-liter supercharged V8 producing 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque.

Is the Chevy Camaro being discontinued?

The Chevy Camaro Dies in 2024, Will Be Replaced by Electric Sedan.

Why did California ban the Camaro?

Now we’ve just learned that selling the sportier 2021 Camaro SS and ZL1 trims is illegal in Washington and California due to the copper in their brake pads, according to enthusiast blog GM Authority and via Autoblog. When you brake, your brake pads clamp down around the brake disc, which generates brake dust.