2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Manual Quick Drive Review | A More Practical Z06

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We do a quick performance test and review of the more practical cousin of the Corvette C7 Z06. Powered by the same 650HP LT4 engine, it's capable of more than you'd expect from an American muscle car. Let's see how it does in our 60-130 acceleration test.
00:00 - Cinematic Intro
00:28 - Intro
02:42 - Driving Impressions
03:31 - Acceleration Test
03:35 - Fast List Results
04:41 - Conclusion
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@FCTDmotorenvy 2 года назад

Would you pick a ZL1 1LE over a C7 Z06?

@gen1c8rs88 2 года назад

YES no over heating, no transverse leafsprings(no cross talk) = a more plated rear end and a better automatic transmission option. A lighter exhuast system, a lithium ion battery and lighter seats equal 3750lbs(or less) and an additive can lower coolant temps for track use.

@fzr1000981 2 года назад

Probably not, but if you want an auto trans, the A8 is the weak point. Hopefully you get a chance to drive this car on track. Its C&D Lightning Lap time is in front of an impressive list

@AllIsWell_22 2 года назад

@@fzr1000981 Why not? I switched from a C7 Z06 to a ZL1/1LE. Best Decision Ever.

@gen1c8rs88 2 года назад

@@fzr1000981 The ZL1 1LE has a 10 speed automatic.

@fzr1000981 2 года назад

Less weight for one thing, but for the average track day driver there probably isn't much between the two

@fzr1000981 2 года назад

The stock blower does tend to heat soak, but it's a great value for the performance. Rumor is the 2023-2024 (final years) will get the 668 hp Blackwing motor

@gen1c8rs88 2 года назад

Hopfully the ZL1 1LE will get 675 HP.

@fzr1000981 2 года назад

Blackwing motor is putting down 620 on a dyno (10 psi)

@chiefmorso 2 года назад

Nice panigale in your bio pic. I have two myself! Forza Ducati 🇮🇹

@mr.anonymous8965 2 года назад

I just hope it'll stay around for that long

@mjc3502 2 года назад

@@fzr1000981 not good enough. For 70k the car should have the lt5 motor and blower. They put down 655 on most dynos.

@DurtymaxJack 2 года назад

Always get stoked when I see one of your premier productions appear in feed! Keep on keepin’ on!

@verympressiv 2 года назад

Was literally just looking at these yesterday at work 😅

@carsmusicandclothing7066 2 года назад

They're a good buy man

@simonchan2457 2 года назад

Keep making these. Your review are great.

@jaritsu 2 года назад

The C7 gearbox is phenomenal. Owned a 2015 Z51 and later a 2019 GS, both 7MTs. Recently traded over to a manual 2022 M3 and boy am I missing that gearbox now.

@AntilleanConfederation 2 года назад

That’s odd. I had a GT350 and my trans felt way better than my buddies GS. The corvette houses the trans behind the drivers so it has way more length and play in the shifter. To me it felt decent but not as heavenly as the gt350 tranny.

@Ws6Ms 2 года назад

@@AntilleanConfederation aren't they both tremec?

@AntilleanConfederation 2 года назад

@@Ws6Ms yes but the trans on the vette is mounted behind you. So the shift linkage is not ideal.

@hsucduw 2 года назад

@@AntilleanConfederation isn't the gt350 shifter not directed mounted to the trans?

@mushy1983123 2 года назад

Great video all I can say is you have great potential you always produce good reviews video one of the best on RU-vid

@willw1564 2 года назад

This review is actually amazing.

@Wrigy3 2 года назад

I love that i can watch your videos with my ultrawide in its full glory

@francoisboisvert1591 2 года назад

I've been waiting so long to do something on the Camaro. All the super cars are nice, and even though this is the highest priced model, I've always loved the bang for your buck factor you get from a Camaro. Having owned one a few years back, I can say it was a pleasure to drive and it made me feel special every time I sat behind the wheel. Great video Dan, I hope you get a chance to test one over a longer period of time soon.

@FCTDmotorenvy 2 года назад

@Francois Boisvert Thanks Francois, it’s good to hear from you again. The Camaro is a car that I’ve wanted to play with for a while, but every chance I had to test it long term just didn’t pan out. I’m still glad I got to drive it because it’s one of those cars that I wanted to buy instead of my auto C7Z during that time. After driving it, I can confidently say that it fits my lifestyle more now. But I don’t know, it just makes me miss the Corvette. The grass is always greener somewhere.

@gabrielflores1149 2 года назад

Congrats on almost 100k man! I just ordered a convertible, manual, ZL1! :)

@BlueRedPurple13 2 года назад

This channel is perfect and everything I’ve been looking for! Liked + subscribed + shared

@davidbos2887 2 года назад

Great vid, Love the detailed info!

@detailcentral 2 года назад

Thanks for the information. It is now on my list as my next car

@abdullahaldawaymeh4840 10 месяцев назад

First time watching ur videos ,man they’re amazing!

@willw1564 2 года назад

The Zl1 is goated. This vid is goated as well.

@JL-qf5dc 2 года назад

Great review!

@partticle2222 2 года назад

DamnGOOD analysis man!

@W.Khairi 2 года назад

In black I can't think of many better looking cars than this, and those high rpm shifts....Wow. Very cool editing as usual, Thanks a lot.

@thecatalyst7743 2 года назад

When my race car is finished I would love you to do the commentary. Good video.

@yennyzheng2629 2 года назад

This is high quality review. My it going.

@christianng9142 2 года назад

Very nice film . Thank man

@mr.anonymous8965 2 года назад

I always hoped u might review this beast 👍💪 Edit :- if u can, I really hope u can do a full review

@p9r4ex8dyk 2 года назад

To me this is the greatest car of our time

@AZMTB 2 года назад

I have one, and it's phenomenal. I've owned a lot of cars and it's by far my favorite in so many ways. The one in this video wasn't wearing the 3R's, they were the regular 3's, so a little less traction.

@mrjjthor 2 года назад

Same here. I went through so many cars but found the zl1 1le to be the perfect car for me. Every sports cars I've owned I've gotten rid of in two years or less. I've had my zl1 1le for three years now and don't plan to get rid of it especially if it might be the last gas powered Camaro. I even had the new GR Supra and I ditched that car in six months. The zl1 1le ruined a lot of other sports cars for me. Lol.

@BeanieNinjay0 2 года назад

Dude was banging the gears pretty damn good on those runs. I agree regarding the interior. I think seats and steering wheel need to be more exotic looking. Like what you can get in the new M3/4.

@kcranny9375 2 года назад

Subscribed great video

@Icygt500 2 года назад

I’ve been waiting for you to do a video on the zl1 you should have drive the 10 speed it’s amazing

@TheCaffeinatedDrive 10 месяцев назад

Fast, but boring

@daverunner3397 2 года назад

Speed for money, this thing rocks.

@andrewscatpack3128 2 года назад

The Zl1 is a eye catcher!!!

@eichler721 2 года назад

Yes I would pick a ZL1 1LE over the C7 Z06 as its more useful daily and just as fun on the track.

@anthonyt4981 2 года назад

such a gorgeous and impressive car.

@LucasBuchegger 2 года назад

Really cool Footage ;)

@noblevengeance312 2 года назад

I gotta say, this is definitely my favorite camaro to date. It’s beautiful, ferocious, and visceral. The Engine sounds awesome in this car, the 6 speed is such a nice touch in this chassis. The interior, always been a big fan of the camaro interiors. This car is a monster on the track. I’d love to drive one someday Are you, flat foot shifting???? I hear a fuel cutoff between the shifts I’d only get this car in manual. What do you feel is missing? Maybe it doesn’t remind you of the Z06 enough? It’s a bargain track car at the price point Anyways I’m off to sleep now. Beautiful car, hella quick too

@FCTDmotorenvy 2 года назад

@Noble Vigilance I think it’s just missing a touch of modern. Maybe more digital gauges or just a less bulky steering wheel to make it feel less like a truck and more like a car. I don’t know, something. But yeah I’m pretty sure the Camaro’s have NLS (no-lift shift) or powershift or flat foot or whatever people call it these days, just like the Corvettes. I loved that feature.

@noblevengeance312 2 года назад

@@FCTDmotorenvy that’s awesome the flat foot shifting, however I don’t see it as a true manual at that point honestly. And yeah hopefully the new Gen camaros will have a digital dash

@briandivine2516 2 года назад

That supercharger whine is 100% from the rotofab. I owned a 2018 ZL1 and the before/after difference in SC noise from the rotofab is what you were hearing.

@split317 2 года назад

Just the cold air intake ? Is it worth getting the supercharger lid as well?

@briandivine2516 2 года назад

@@split317 that I couldn’t tell you. I only did the CAI.

@split317 2 года назад

@@briandivine2516 Did it make the whine louder ? Thank you btw !

@c525i 11 месяцев назад

Definitely gree with you I just got my camaro 2023 Zl1 I love ❤️ it Same color black ⚫️

@Driv200mph 2 года назад

Just bought a Porsche 718 GT4. Had the ZL1 1LE inbound before I changed my mind last minute. With the GT4 being so pretty and with the carbon ceramics, it’s hard to go track this artwork. I see myself getting that ZLE very soon and getting back to track work. Something about this car I just can’t get enough of. And probably will do the 10sp for the poor mans PDK.

@bradalexander6252 2 года назад

Good Video

@Gg-hl4co 2 года назад

This man can shift! For a split second I thought this was the 10 speed

@VS666 2 года назад

i see these at the track all the time they are starting to be as common as the 911 and still i cannot get over how much i love the zl1. i really really want a 5th gen someday because it's a little more attainable for me but damn baby ZL1 all fucking day BOWTIE TIL I DIE

@adanescamilla216 2 года назад

That 30-130 pull seems really fast considering its stock! and a 6 speed manual

@blackrat1228 2 года назад

As an owner of a black 4th gen looking to buy a ZLE in the next few months seeing it in the same color is such a love/hate thing. It looks mean as hell but I know first hand how hard it is to keep it like that. Great sound on that freeway pull btw.

@kevinanderson9752 2 года назад

The interior is my single biggest gripe. I think I'll go with the Z06 next time, just feels more exotic although not as practical.

@howarda4242 2 года назад

And watch the Z06 overheat on the track . Also the multimatic suspension is very special on the Camaro . The Camaro is a better built car for the track period.

@SquidsAgainstChickens 2 года назад

My homie’s car got in! 😍

@BuGz_World 2 года назад

nice pull on the Zl1 1LE.... THIS IS MY DREAM CAR!! i will get this one day Motivation!!!.

@mrjjthor 2 года назад

I have a feeling these cars will go up in value if they are discontinued by 2024/25, especially if it's the last powered Camaro.

@BuGz_World 2 года назад

@@mrjjthor VERY TRUE! i believe this as well thats why i want to get my hands on one if possible.

@TheNastyboypro 2 года назад

I'm new to your channel and I like what I see. Have you tested the Charger Hellcat Red Eye? I'm wondering how this ZL1 will compare

@AHigherPerspective 2 года назад

Totally unrelated to the review....but the dynamic range of whatever camera you are using is great lol.

@FCTDmotorenvy 2 года назад

@A Higher Perspective This was shot on the Fuji X-T4.

@Jwdude123 2 года назад

Yes! The manual is the Most Fun!

@fearedinpubs 2 года назад

nice shifting

@TheApana 2 года назад

Is that an Embry-Riddle parking permit sticker on the back windshield?

@chiefmorso 2 года назад

That beast sounds nice! I’m patiently waiting for you to get a recent RS7 on the channel.

@jerrycecco7340 2 года назад

PLEASE share engine coolant and engine oil temps on track

@realstradman 2 года назад

Great Vids. Keep up the good work. However, as your RU-vid handle suggests, it would have been nice to have heard how this thing performs on Track. All the performance and road data is good but for me its all about how a car performs on track that is the true test. At least for me that is.

@FCTDmotorenvy 2 года назад

@Stradman Thanks, I’ve felt the same way about the handle, and been thinking about changing the name of the channel for a while. I think I’ll do a rebrand at the 100K mark. I am the same, a car's true test is how it performs on the track and if I tested the car at the airport I usually film at, I’d at least be able to do something through the handling course there.

@brunonapert206 2 года назад

Super bolide félicitations 🥂

@hyde_official 2 года назад

nice

@BLUPRINT1LE 2 года назад

I don’t have the ZLE but the SS 1LE and these 1LE package is best money you can buy based on how GM has these cars compete with other manufacturers

@JosephMaldonado 2 года назад

Was this near Tampa? I swear I've seen this particular car unless they usually come in this overall spec?

@FCTDmotorenvy 2 года назад

@Joey Maldonado Yes, this was shot outside of the Tampa area.

@aronzbick7235 2 года назад

Can you do a video on my stock 2006 Chevy equinox? I did add a 18in light bar to it

@colonelbacon6336 2 года назад

I would watch

@W.Khairi 2 года назад

Hahahaha

@alimehrozi2828 2 года назад

C6 z06 iz a car you should review

@mr3xklusiv 2 года назад

I currently own one of these, I’m actually very curious about z06s. Really wanting to drive one

@intoitshots420 2 года назад

Keep the zl1 . Rarely seen on the streets compared to a zo6 which is what everyone buys

@coreyswrld 2 года назад

can you get a transmission swap on one of these to make it automatic?

@DaLizMs Год назад

Camaro is life. 18 1SS 1LE

@anirbano 2 года назад

How exactly do you measure 40-100? I've been trying to do the same. Do you use a phone app? And do you just punch the pedal from 40mph roll or earlier?

@FCTDmotorenvy 2 года назад

@Anirban Mookherjee So all of our performance data is gathered from either a VBOX or Dragy. Both are dataloggers, the Dragy can be connected to your phone app. I have a few videos on dataloggers on this channel. The best way to get the numbers is to punch it from about 30-35 and let off after 105ish because the speedometers on cars are often a little conservative. Also punching it from 30 allows you to build boost and also negate any throttle lag.

@WHERESSS 2 года назад

It isn't just the ZL1 1 LE that's a performance bargain in the Camaro lineup. Almost every 6th Gen Camaro trim dominates in handling metrics and track times. For examples, a base SS WITHOUT the 1LE package ran the same time as an F82 M4 around Streets of Willow with Randy Pobst behind the wheel. Step up to the SS 1LE and you're looking at M4 GTS levels of overall performance for a measly $45k. The V6 1LE (FE3 suspension from base SS) runs circles around anything under $35k. The bad: worse than budget rental car interior, almost no sound deadening, crap visibility, helmet hits the ceiling, AC vents will freeze off your fingers, expensive tires, shitty clearcoat, and if you're in any trim other than the ZL1 1LE, you're going to want to replace the squishy rear cradle bushings. If you're looking for a weekend track toy, and performance per dollar is your #1 metric, the Camaro is it.

@timz2512 2 года назад

When are you testing a GT500?

@kawasakiwhiptwo5821 2 года назад

T.D....Mabey the cars you review could stand a quick drive through car wash, just for appearance sake, just saying. ZL1 all day. Great review.

@Gdimina Месяц назад

Mine has a stage 3 cam, lt headers, built n ported heads, studs, gen 5 whipple 3 liter with huge hest exchanger and way better cooling. Makes 850whp

@davis119 Год назад

We there 🎉

@gameshark427 2 года назад

BadAzz that Camaro ! Hands down the fast Camaro ever by Chevy.

@charluh 2 года назад

whats your workout split man

@DanWangFilms 2 года назад

Legs, 9 days a week.

@AllIsWell_22 2 года назад

Yea, this review needs a redo. As a former C7Z06 owner, I swapped to the ZL1/1LE simply because the Alpha chassis was much more superior be it on a back road or track days. You need to spend more time with a sorted ZL1/1LE and report back. This video seemed way too rushed. In addition, the 6MT in the ZL1/1LE is the TR6060 , the same as the one in the C6Z06 (beefed up for the LT4). It’s universally acclaimed. The TR6070 Manual in the C7 Z06 had many critics. They had to come up with ways to prevent the 2nd - 5th/7th lockouts…not ideal. With respect to brakes - I think the car you drove needed fresh pads/fluid. The one thing everyone keeps raving about this car is it’s phenomenal braking. Oh and also drive it somewhere that isn’t Florida 😂 P.s. There was no mention of the DSSV’s which makes this car elite in the handling business.

@rasheedingram5793 2 года назад

buddy didn't have his seatbelt on in that pull he's will lol.

@timothybracken1728 2 года назад

damn how do you shift so fast like an auto ? flat foot shifting feature?!

@FCTDmotorenvy 2 года назад

@Thomas Williams Yes, so in Camaro and Corvettes, you don't need to lift on your shifts. They call it No-Lift Shifts and it's built into the car from the factory. Pretty neat feature IMO.

@acuhtajudin4654 2 года назад

Kreta manual sport mantap 👍👍👍👍😍

@H.S.H.M. 2 года назад

Jeez, how can people tell me to go electric when there's still cars out there that sound like this!!

@freedomfighter5054 2 года назад

Carlos great awesome but there’s no competition between a GT500 track pack

@v8tornado 2 года назад

i own a C7 Z06 Z07. I cannot hear the super charge whine like in the ZLE 1LE, why is that? And can i do any modification to improve it?

@FCTDmotorenvy 2 года назад

@Rahul Basu I have tried many different things from removing the hood cowl to intakes and such, nothing worked because I think that there is too much insulation in the cabin. Besides getting a larger supercharger or ported blower/pulley/tune, you’re not going to get much out of the stock setup.

@v8tornado 2 года назад

@@FCTDmotorenvy appreciate the response. And amazing content my friend. You channel is definitely underrated. Have been hooked since 2 years from the video you launched "How Fast is a Stock 650HP Corvette C7 Z06". That was one of the reasons why I got my C7 Z06

@backnu 2 года назад

I'm guessing it's pulling timing because of the hot air intake. This is not the typical review of the car on the track. So this review is a highway pull? I'll do a review soon.

@AllIsWell_22 2 года назад

Exactly, it wasn’t the stock air intake or at least the Rotofab Dry…the one in the video was a Rotofab Wet CAI that also needs to be oiled.

@StivensGameZone 7 месяцев назад

I was in Croatia and than i have heard how the ground ist shaking..vibrating. i was thinking is a fking helicopter.but Just a Camaro flew by....can u imagine what a beast car it is......

@backyardboosters9128 2 года назад

It’s a pony car which is the American take on a touring car. Pony cars were always made to “corner” to a certain degree. Even in 2011 the solid axle s197 mustang with a coyote engine matched the 2011 m3 around Laguna Seca.... that’s what these types of cars are made to do.

@SilentMovements305 2 года назад

A hand me down Vette can't wait for it to be rest

@linux_38 2 года назад

Heat soke on a ZL1? Never...dragged it, road tracked it and it pulls over and over again. My Z06 went into limp mode same conditions and track, and drove me crazy. You want luxury, get a MB.

@darkskinz0617 2 года назад

Z06 gang zl1 sexy too

@watermelon1221 2 года назад

I'd say corvette is a better daily

@jw08901 2 года назад

I guess money talks, go for the C7 or even C8 if money is not an issue.

@mattbarry79 2 года назад

Nuremberg ring? 🤔

@BillyGft 2 года назад

You look like storm shadow

@ARMANDITOLEXUS 2 года назад

This video makes miss my baby.

@jameswalker7088 2 года назад

I own a 2020 ZL1 auto Try the 10 speed it’s blazing fast no lag in shifts

@AntilleanConfederation 2 года назад

Manual for the enthusiastic. Automatic for the I care about speed mindset.

@dreplays3118 2 года назад

I know Tampa when I see it lol

@2ndBestIdea 2 года назад

Looks like one of the bridges that connects to Clearwater or Saint Petersburg

@dreplays3118 2 года назад

@@2ndBestIdea gandy, where all the street races and car meets used to take place

@CamaroManSSDanny 2 года назад

Favor the Camaro hands down unless you can take the time to track and just not drive and do one or two pulls I do not think you can correctly evaluate the car .

@Crankshaft232 Год назад

For some reason the lt4 on the Camaro has a whine. But on the Corvette there is no wine

@blue57263 Год назад

That's because the camaro has way better air flow than the vette

@davidszweda4371 2 года назад

I love your videos, but 140mph+ on public roads is a bit immature and reckless. Keep it on a track or closed course.

@pradhumanchouhan9809 2 года назад

You missed to tell it's price in INR...... 🤣🤣 PLEASE REPLY 🙏🏻

@daverunner3397 2 года назад

I am assuming all the fast driving was done in Mexico.

@patrickmctheny7056 2 года назад

Camaro ZL1 over the Corvette

@Jwdude123 2 года назад

Dealer markup in 2022

@kristania411 2 года назад

pheww, she's fast..

@davis119 Год назад

#FSG

@Andreas-xi9rz 2 года назад

0 - 60 is Important. Chevy, Dodge, Mustang are crap at the start.

@WHERESSS 2 года назад

0-60 is important for magazine racers. Real drag racers don't pay attention to that metric much because it will be drastically different on a prepped surface with a drag pack. For Mexican racers, again 0-60 doesn't matter at all, they look more for trap speeds when looking at magazine times. In real world street situations, 5-60 matters much more than 0-60 because 0-60 runs are always done with aggressive, abusive launch techniques that will seldomly be replicated on the street. Germans these days have an insane spread between 0-60 and 5-60 metrics. If you judge a car's acceleration by 0-60 times without understanding this, your knowledge of cars is not based in reality. I like this channel because it provides metrics like 60-130 which is far more telling of real world performance than 0-60.