Camaro

Chevrolet

THE LEGEND IS REBORN

Just 69 were made. But millions never forgot the first and few racehorses are burned in memory like rubber on asphalt. Now the dream is reawakened in a machine thats so advanced it sees the future in its rearview mirror. original-production 1969 Camaro ZL1 models. These mythical

ArriVing SPRING 2012

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW 2012 CAMARO ZL1

The most technologicallY adVanced Camaro eVer

EXTREMES
We liVed it. Breathed it. Tested it. ProVed it.
We lapped tracks all over the worldpushing beyond reasonable limitsto make sure it earned the right to be called a ZL1. Now you can bring the thrill of the racetrack to any road. Accelerate the legend.
Chassis Controls Integration Engineer Alex MacDonald prepares to hit the track in a ZL1 engineering test mule.

ENGINEERED TO

MAGNETO-RHEOLOGICAL SHOCKS:
ELECTROMAGNETICALLY CONTROLLED SHOCKS THAT ADAPT TO ROAD CONDITIONS
Watch Chevy engineers track-tuning the Magnetic Ride Control suspension at zl1magneticride.chevrolet.com.

MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL DRIVING CALIBRATIONS

ZL1 offers three selectable calibrations: TOUR mode for normal city and highway driving, SPORT mode for road conditions that demand more control and TrACK mode for the most challenging handling conditions, such as a road course.
MAGNETIC FIELD PARTICLES ALIGNED NO MAGNETIC FIELD PARTICLES RANDOmLY DISpERSED

sticK and GRAB

REDUCED WHEEL SPIN

PErFormANCE TrACtIoN MANAGEmENt (PTM) is an advanced system that integrates the Magnetic Ride Control, Launch Control with manual transmission, Traction Control and Active Handling Systems to work in harmony for racetrack performance and consistency.

5 PTM MODES
MODE 1
Traction: WEt Active Handling: On Suspension Mode: Tour

MODE 2
Traction: DRY Active Handling: On Suspension Mode: Tour

MODE 3
Traction: sport 1 Active Handling: On Suspension Mode: Sport

MODE 4
Traction: sport 2 Active Handling: Off Suspension Mode: Sport

MODE 5
Traction: rACE Active Handling: Off Suspension Mode: Track

Engineering test mule shown during testing at Milford Proving Ground.

Watch Chevy engineers refining the launch performance of ZL1 at zl1launchcontrol.chevrolet.com.

CONTROL AND
The ZL1 suspension is specifically tuned for high-performance driving. It not only benefits from Magnetic Ride Control, but also from a series of new applications and refinements that make it remarkably comfortable on the streetand capable on the track.

PRECISION
STOPPING POWER
ZL1 features a robust BREMBO BRAKE SYSTEM composed of six-piston (front), four-piston (rear) and two-piece rotors (14.6" front and 14.4" rear)the largest rotors ever fitted to a Camaro. Its engineered to stand up to repeated highspeed stops and provide excellent fade resistance.

Together, the new 25mm solid FRONT STABILIZER BAR and new 28mm solid REAR STABILIZER BAR with revised geometry deliver enhanced body control and balance, and tight handling. Perfectly matched to the Magneto-Rheological dampers, unique FRONT SPRINGS lower ZL1 7mm more than Camaro SS to optimize braking and handling, while stiffer variablerate REAR SPRINGS enhance traction at launch and when turning corners.

6-PISTON FRONT BREMBO BRAKES

EXTENSIVELY TRACK TESTED

To wear the ZL1 badge, youve got to own the track. We tested it on many, including the most challenging racetrack in the world: Nrburgring.

07:41.27
This car brings the latest and greatest of everything, all proven on the most demanding tracks around the world.
ToNy RomA ZL1 PerFormance Engineering Manager

NRBURGRING

COOLERS COME STANDARD

Unlike other vehicles in the segment, ZL1 comes fully equipped with FACTORY-INTEGRATED AUXILIARY FLUID COOLERS. The uniquely designed DIFFERENTIAL COOLER pumps overcooled transmission fluid into a heat exchanger inside the differential housing to remove excess heat. It is designed to maintain cool, stable performance even in the most aggressive racetrack sessions.
Get a drivers-seat perspective of ZL1 taking on Nrburgring at zl1thering.chevrolet.com.
ZL1 shown in Silver Ice Metallic.

ZL1 also features a LIQUID-TO-LIQUID ENGINE OIL COOLER,

HIGH-CAPACITY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER and BRAKE DUCTS integrated

into the front fascia to help maximize performance.

The all-aluminum 6.2L SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINE with intercooled Eaton supercharger delivers the blinding acceleration of 580 HORSEPOWER and 556 LB.-FT. OF TORQUE.
THE 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH SHORT-THROW SHIFTER offers

an unfiltered connection to the heart of the machine. The available HYDRAMATIC 6L90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION is unique to ZL1 and built to handle the massive power of the engine.
STEERING WHEEL PADDLE SHIFTERS allow for quick gear changes.

For extreme performance driving, you can engage the upshift algorithm in TAPSHIFT MODE. It reduces delay time, allowing for aggressive tap downshifts and upshifts.

Horsepower

The muscular sound of the DUAL MODE EXHAUST adjusts with engine rpm to make the presence of your ZL1 known.

BeautY in BEASTMODE
The shape is pure Camaroand a breed apart. Its body is uniquely designed to maximize downforce, harnessing air pressure to press the tires against the road or track for optimal grip and control. Add details that even the diehards arent expecting, and youve got a masterpiece with the performance to match.

Everything about the ZL1s design is directly related to its technology and serious performance, especially aerodynamics.
Ed WElburN Vice President, Global Design

ZL1 shown in Victory Red.

CREATE DOWNforce

FuNCtIoNAl HOOD AIr ExtrACtor

Allows air entering from the lower grille to escape from the hood, reducing lift.

SINGlE-PIECE RoCKErs wIth WhEEl ExtENsIoNs

Aero-design helps keep ZL1 down to balance power.

BrAKE DuCts ANd BElly PAN

Cooling ducts route air from the front fascia to the Brembo brake rotors and calipers. The belly pan in the underbody helps reduce front lift and provides extra cooling for underbody components.
Learn more about the ZL1 features that create downforce at zl1aerodynamics.chevrolet.com..

LowEr SplIttEr
Significantly reduces front lift and forces air through the lower grille.

REAr SPOILER
Taller and wider than the SS spoiler, it helps with downforce while minimizing drag.

In The ZONE
Every detail of the ZL1 interior is tailored for high-performance driving in comfort and style.

FLAT-BOTTOM STEERING WHEEL

Provides ample room for heel/toe operation. Also makes it easy to get in and out.

1 FOUR-PACK AUXILIARY GAUGES WITH BOOST READOUT

Provide key performance information at a glance.

WHEEL-MOUNTED CONTROLS AND BLUETOOTH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY 1 FOR SELECT PHONES

Allow you to connect with music and calls without taking your hands off the wheel.
BOSTON ACOUSTICS PREMIUM NINE-SPEAKER SOUND SYSTEM

2 HEAD-UP DISPLAY
Puts a transparent readout of miles per hour and lateral g data right on the windshield. It also has shift lights staged with increasing engine speed to help you execute perfectly timed shifts while staying focused on the road ahead.

Kicks out 245 watts of your favorite tracks or channels.

SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO 2

12-month trial subscription included.

ONSTAR TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION 3

3 ZL1 LOGO EMBROIDERY

Embellishes both front head restraints and complements the high-performance look of the red stitching.

Reads upcoming turns and street names aloud and displays them on the Driver Information Center. Standard for the first six months.
SUEDED MICROFIBER

Standard on seat inserts and available on the flat-bottom steering wheel and shifter, it helps increase friction for a more connected feel, especially when cornering.
STANDARD USB PORT4

Hidden in the center console, it lets you connect your iPod5 or flash drive
1Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle. 2Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after trial period. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and Washington, D.C. Visit siriusxm.com for details. 3Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. 4Not compatible with all devices. 5iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

and rock your favorite tracks. FOOT PEDALS WITH STAINLESS TRIM Exclusively on ZL1.

Sinful HEAVEN
2012 Camaro ZL1 Coupe
AVailable SPRING 2012

ZL1 Coupe shown in Victory Red.

2013 Camaro ZL1 ConVertible

AVailable SUMMER 2012

The ZL1 Convertible will combine all the performance features and style of the coupe with a top you can drop in 18 seconds with the push of a button.

ZL1 Convertible shown in Ashen Gray Metallic. Preproduction model shown. Actual production model may vary.

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ZL1 shown in Silver Ice Metallic.

PERFORMANCE
ENGINE
6.2L LSA Supercharged V8, aluminum block and heads

BRAKING SYSTEM
Front two-piece 14.6" rotors with Brembo 6-piston calipers and rear one-piece 14.4" rotors with Brembo 4-piston calipers with four-wheel ABS

BORE AND STROKE

4.06 x 3.62

BRAKING DISTANCE
60 to 0 in 126 ft.

COMPRESSION RATIO
9.1:1

CURB WEIGHT
4,120 lbs.

HORSEPOWER
580 @ 6000 rpm

POWER-TO-WEIGHT
7.1:1 (curb weight/horsepower)

TORQUE
556 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

WHEELS
20"x 10" forged aluminum front and 20"x 11" forged aluminum rear

REDLINE
6200 rpm

TIRES
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar Gen 2 (P285/35ZR20 front, P305/35ZR20 rear)

AXLE RATIO
3.73:1 manual; 3.23:1 automatic

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
52.4/47.6

O TO 60
4.0 seconds (manual), 3.9 seconds (automatic)

DRAG COEFFICIENT
0.387

QUARTER MILE
12.1 seconds @ 119 mph (manual), 12.0 seconds @ 119 mph (automatic)

EPA-ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY

(MPG city/highway) 14/19 manual; 12/18 automatic

SKID PAD
(Maximum Lateral Acceleration) 1.0 g

MAXIMUM HIGHWAY CRUISING RANGE

361 miles (manual), 342 miles (automatic)

TOP SPEED
180 mph (manual), 184 mph (automatic)

NRBURGRING LAP TIME

7:41.27

SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR
Hood: Aluminum with carbon-fiber black painted insert Hood: Aluminum with exposed carbon-fiber weave insert Body-color roof ditch molding and shark fin antenna Fascias: Front and rear, with front splitter and rear air diffuser Foglamps Headlamps: High-intensity discharge with integral halo rings Mirrors: Heated, power-adjustable, body-color, driver-side auto-dimming Stripe: Exterior, roof and decklid in Black Stripe: Exterior, roof and decklid in Dark Gray n n n n n n n n1 n2

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SEATING
Heated front seats Leather-appointed with sueded microfiber seating surfaces Seats: Sport Front buckets with 6-way power seat adjusters, power reclining seatbacks and adjustable head restraints; folding rear seat with trunk pass-through n n

AuDIO SYSTEmS
AM/FM stereo with CD Player and MP3 playback, music navigator and Graphic Information Display; includes outside temperature display Boston Acoustics premium nine-speaker sound system SiriusXM Satellite Radio8 with 12-month trial subscription USB port9 n n n n

ENGINES/ChASSIS
Brakes: Four-wheel disc w/ABS; ventilated two-piece front and one-piece rear rotors; Brembo six-piston fixed aluminum front and four-piston rear calipers Engine: 6.2L Supercharged Gen IV V8 small block Performance Traction Management (PTM) Steering: Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist Suspension: Revised tuning with Magnetic Ride Control with Sport, Tour and Track modes Transmission: 6-speed automatic with overdrive; includes steering wheel-mounted TAPshift controls Transmission: 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter n n n n

WhEELS
Forged aluminum black painted 10-spoke 20-inch wheels (20"x 10" front, 20"x 11" rear) Forged aluminum bright 5-spoke 20-inch wheels (20"x 10" front, 20"x 11" rear) Tires: 10 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar Gen 2 (285/35ZR20 front, 305/35ZR20 rear) Tire sealant and inflator kit n n n n

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COLORS

SAfETY & SECuRITY

Air bags: 3 Dual-stage frontal and side-impact for driver and front passenger (includes Passenger Sensing System); head-curtain side-impact for front and rear outboard seating position Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Head-Up Display (HUD) OnStar Directions & Connections4 with Automatic Crash Response, for the first six months StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System with Brake Assist

n n n Black Crystal Red Tintcoat11 Victory Red

n n Inferno Orange Metallic11 n n n n Silver Ice Metallic Summit White Rally Yellow 11 Ashen Gray Metallic

INTERIOR
Air conditioning: Single-zone, manual Bluetooth wireless technology5 for select phones Cruise Control: Electronic with Set and Resume Speed Lighting: Center-mounted dome and rear reading lamps Driver Information Center (DIC): Driver customization, warning messages, Oil-life monitor, compass, trip odometer, includes display for PTM modes Instrumentation: Auxiliary, includes supercharger boost gauge Lighting: Red, interior accent Rear Vision Package: Includes rear vision camera, inside auto-dimming rearview mirror with rear vision camera display and rear park assist Remote Keyless Entry Remote Vehicle Starter System Shifter: Sueded Microfiber Steering wheel: Leather-wrapped, flat bottom with audio and cruise controls Steering wheel: Sueded microfiber-wrapped Sueded Microfiber Package: Includes steering wheel, shift knob and shift boot (with manual transmission) Sunroof Windows; power with Express-Down feature

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WHEELS

n n n6 n7 n n7 Standard Forged aluminum black painted 10-spoke 20" wheel Available Forged aluminum bright 5-spoke 20" wheel

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1Requires standard carbon-fiber black-painted hood insert. 2Requires available exposed carbon-fiber weave hood insert. 3Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owners Manual for more safety information. 4Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. 5Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle. 6Requires available automatic transmission. 7Requires available Sueded Microfiber Package. 8Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after trial period. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and Washington, D.C. Visit siriusxm.com for details. 9Not compatible with all devices. 10Camaro ZL1 tires tend to wear faster and are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires. This type of damage is not covered by the GM New Vehicle Warranty. You may want to get different tires if you expect to drive in winter conditions. See your dealer for proper tire selection. 11Extra-cost color.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
100,000-mIlE/5-yEAr trANsFErAblE powErtrAIN lImItEd wArrANty. Every 2012 Chevy passenger car, light-duty truck, SUV and crossover comes with a 100,000-mile/5-year (whichever comes first) transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty. Plus, you get 100,000 miles/5 years (whichever comes first) of the 24/7 Roadside Assistance Program, the Courtesy Transportation Program, and much more. See dealer for details. NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. GM vehicles registered in the U.S.A. are covered for 36,000 miles/3 years (whichever comes first). The complete vehicle is covered, including tires, towing to your nearest Chevrolet dealership and cosmetic corrosion resulting from defects. Repairs will be made to correct any vehicle defect, and most warranty repairs will be made at no charge. In addition, rust-through corrosion will be covered for 100,000 miles/6 years (whichever comes first). See dealer for details. ENGINES. Chevrolet products are equipped with engines produced by GM Powertrain or other suppliers to GM worldwide. The engines in
Chevrolet products may also be used in other GM makes and models.

ASSEMBLY. Chevrolet vehicles and their components are assembled or produced by different operating units of General Motors, its
subsidiaries or suppliers to GM worldwide. We sometimes find it necessary to produce Chevrolet vehicles with different or differently sourced components than originally scheduled. Since some options may be unavailable when your vehicle is assembled, we suggest you verify that your vehicle includes the equipment you ordered and that, if there were changes, they are acceptable to you.

ONSTAR. OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available
and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for OnStar Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, details and system limitations.

A NOTE ON CHILD SAFETY. Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the
Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

IMPORTANT WORDS ABOUT THIS CATALOG. We have tried to make this catalog comprehensive and factual. We reserve the right, however, to make changes at any time, without notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications, models and availability. Specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and other numbers in this catalog and other printed materials provided at the dealership or affixed to vehicles are approximations based on design and engineering drawings, prototypes and laboratory tests. Your vehicle may differ due to variations in manufacture and equipment. Since some information may have been updated since the time of printing, please check with your Chevrolet dealer for complete details. Chevrolet reserves the right to lengthen or shorten the model year for any product for any reason or to start and end model years at different times. Certain vehicle features may lose their usefulness over time due to obsolescence from technological changes. Unless otherwise noted, all claims based on GM Sport Car segment and latest available competitive information. Excludes other GM vehicles. TIrEs. Camaro ZL1 is equipped with summer-only tires that tend to wear faster and are more susceptible to damage from road
hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires. This type of damage is not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty. See your dealer for proper tire selection.

SPARE TIRE INFORMATION. There is no standard jack or spare tire in the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Your vehicle has a tire sealant and
compressor kit that uses a liquid tire sealant to temporarily seal up to a one-quarter-inch puncture in the tread area of the tire. After using the tire inator kit, it is recommended that you take the tire to an authorized retailer for inspection and repair as soon as possible, but at least within 100 miles of driving. The tire sealant cannot seal and inate sidewall damage, punctures larger than one-quarter inch, or a tire that has unseated from the wheel. The sealant can only be used on one tire and for one time before its expiration date.

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24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (1-800-CHEV-USA). Chevrolet Roadside Assistance provides you with the following services for
100,000 miles/5 years (whichever comes rst): Emergency Towing (to closest Chevy dealer from a legal roadway), Lockout Service (for keys locked inside vehicle), Fuel Delivery ($5 worth of fuel delivered on the road) and Jump Starts (at home or on the road). For specic terms and conditions, please contact your Chevrolet Roadside Assistance advisor at 1-800-243-8872. Some services may incur costs.

OwNEr SErvICEs. Chevrolet is committed to enhancing the ownership experience through a wide array of programs. For more
information about 24-hour Roadside Assistance, Courtesy Transportation, Customer Assistance Center, Chevy Safety, marketing and incentives, visit chevy.com.

CHEVY.COM/SAFETY. Chevrolet is committed to keeping you and your family safefrom the start of your journey to your destination. Thats why every Chevrolet is designed with a comprehensive list of safety and security features to help give you peace of mind. GM, the GM Logo, Chevrolet, the Chevrolet Logo and the slogans, emblems, vehicle model names, vehicle body designs and other marks appearing in this catalog are the trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors, its subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors. 2011 OnStar. All rights reserved. SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. The Bluetooth word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such mark by Chevrolet is under license. Brembo is a registered trademark of Brembo S.p.A. and Boston Acoustics is a registered trademark of Boston Acoustics Inc. 2011 General Motors. All rights reserved. January 2012

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