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GM Shows Off The Camaro ZL1 Aerodynamics & Wind Tunnel Testing
The 580HP Camaro ZL1, which goes on sale in spring 2012, has of course tackled the famous ring. Chevrolet didn’t expect it to outperform the top contenders, exotic supercars costing many times more than the Camaro.
Nevertheless, it recorded a 7:41.27 lap time, reaching a top speed of 273 km/h (170 mph).
“This time would not have been possible without the work of our aerodynamics team”, says Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser. “The design of the ZL1 creates downforce like a race car, harnessing air pressure to press the tires against the track for extra grip and control at high speeds.”
The 580HP Camaro ZL1, which goes on sale in spring 2012, has of course tackled the famous ring. Chevrolet didn’t expect it to outperform the top contenders, exotic supercars costing many times more than the Camaro.
Nevertheless, it recorded a 7:41.27 lap time, reaching a top speed of 273 km/h (170 mph).
“This time would not have been possible without the work of our aerodynamics team”, says Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser. “The design of the ZL1 creates downforce like a race car, harnessing air pressure to press the tires against the track for extra grip and control at high speeds.”
