2011 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 SLP Convertible Tested

[clevrname]

We're months away from the official release of the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 but we're already chomping at the bit. Thankfully, for the impatient, SLP has a thriving tuning business and limited rights to the ZL1 name.
The result is this, the 2011 Chevy Camaro ZL1 SLP Convertible. It's for 2011 only and only 69 will be made, an homage to the original 1969 Chevy Camaro ZL1. That car had a 427-cubic-inch aluminum V8 and so does this new one, but this ZL1 SLP cranks out a whopping 750 (claimed) horsepower. Thank a TVS 2300 supercharger pushing 10 psi of boost, SLP rocker arms, Blackwing cold air induction and an SLP tune (with 205 mph top speed limiter) for the big numbers.
Big numbers are all well and good, but we had to find out how well the 2011 Chevy Camaro ZL1 SLP Convertible did when those 750 ponies hit pavement. Follow the jump for test results...

from Edmunds Inside line.

 

[KennyGS]

I have to believe that is one heavy pig of a car. With all that HP it's still fighting to get out of it's own way.

Nonetheless, still very impressive!

 

[clevrname]

Agreed! Thank god they shed some weight off the real ZL-1. This is just a ZL-1 package SLP is offering (as I'm sure you can tell)

Weight is 4,168 :shocked:

Specifications:
Drive Type: Longitudinal, front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Transmission Type: Six-speed manual
Displacement (cubic inches): 427
Redline (rpm): 6,400
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 750
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): n/a
Steering System: Hydraulic-assist, rack-and-pinion power steering
Suspension Type (front): SLP Adjustable Coil-over
Suspension Type (rear): SLP Adjustable Coil-over
Tire Size (front): 255/40ZR20 (101Y)
Tire Size (rear): 295/35ZR20 (105Y)
Tire Brand: Michelin
Tire Model: Pilot Sport PS2
Tire Type: Asymmetrical Summer performance
Wheel size: 20 inches front and rear
Wheel material (front/rear): Aluminum
Brakes Front: 16-inch ventilated, cross-drilled rotors with six-piston fixed Brembo calipers
Brakes Rear: 15-inch ventilated, cross-drilled rotors with four-piston fixed Brembo calipers
As tested Curb Weight (lb): 4,168

 

[webby]

I cannot fathom what 205mph would feel like in that... stable?

 

[Nomar06]

meh....

 

[Marky Mark]

Sounds sick. I think i'll pick one or two up to play around with. Lol

 

[spcdan]