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'17 ZL1 Nürburgring Lap Time of 7:29:60...WOW...

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Impressive!

Looks to be in full auto mode, too......although it's difficult to tell if he's using the paddles (doesn't appear to be)
 
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Impressive!

Looks to be in full auto mode, too......although it's difficult to tell if he's using the paddles (doesn't appear to be)
Full auto in Track mode setting....

DETROIT — Chevrolet today unleashed a time-attack video of the 2017 Camaro ZL1 lapping the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a blistering 7:29.60. The new ZL1’s lap time is 11.67 seconds quicker than the previous ZL1’s fast lap.

“To be almost 12 seconds quicker than the 5th-Generation ZL1 is a testament to the advanced design and technology of the new ZL1,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. “From the improved aerodynamics, mass reduction and 650-horsepower LT4 to the Magnetic Ride Control, electronic limited-slip differential and Custom Launch Control, the ZL1 was designed to take on the world’s most challenging track, making it right at home on any track, road or drag strip anywhere.”

The only changes made to the ZL1 were the installation of data acquisition equipment, a roll hoop and Sparco racing seats with six-point harnesses. Otherwise, the car was production stock and included the following:

6.2-liter supercharged LT4 V-8 making 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque

All-new 10R90 10-speed automatic transmission (set to Track mode to enable Performance Algorithm Shift calibration, providing optimal gear selection without the need to manually select gears)

FE4 Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control

Performance Traction Management

Forged 20-inch wheels with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 tires

Brembo brakes with front 15.4-inch rotors and six-piston calipers and rear 14.4-inch rotors and four-piston calipers

Lift-reducing front fascia elements with cooling ducts and Chevrolet “flowtie”

Full underbody shielding

ZL1-specific rear spoiler and diffuser

11 heat exchangers


“Many fast laps around the Nordschleife are dramatic, with lots of oversteer and steering input,” said Drew Cattell, Camaro ride and handling engineer and driver of the hot lap. “Not so with the ZL1, which is extremely planted and stable, almost calm. With Magnetic Ride and great overall chassis balance, the ZL1 is all about being inch perfect at every turn and carrying a lot of speed.”
 

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Damn. :eyebulge:
 

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Very impressive
 

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Very impressive. I wonder if that's the stock track mode transmission mapping, or a program developed specifically for the track? If that's factory transmission mapping, they really nailed it.
 

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Aww...I see that I did duplicate post...I apologize.
 

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That 10 speeds sounds so fast because its changing so many gears.
I think the GT350 really needs that transmission because the Voodoo is so much better at higher rpm.
 

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That transmission though!!!! DAMN! Ford and GM have collaborated and scored. Personally, I will always stake the manual transmission.
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