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KM: Winner
It never made sense to me why Chevy would bring back the storied Z28 moniker, as the rumor mill has been chanting for months, for a monster engine thats slotted above the Camaro SS. Thats a flip-flop of what usually has been the case through the cars 45-year history. Given the ZL1s impressive onetime tenure, that moniker seems more appropriate. The Camaro isnt perfect by a long shot. But the story here is the drivetrain, and having experienced it in the Corvette ZR1, Im giving a thumbs-up.
MH: Winner
Though not as stout as the 638-horsepower V-8 in the Corvette ZR1, the notion of a 550-hp engine in the nearly two-ton Camaro should bring a smile to any muscle-car enthusiast. I also like that Chevrolet gave the ZL1 a face all its own and one that's reminiscent of the "Bumblebee" Camaro without adding any excessive styling bits.
JW: Winner
I say winner for two reasons, both of which reflect my reluctance toward the Camaro. First, the car needs to lose at least 500 pounds. That ain't gonna happen, so the addition of power and an adaptive suspension should give a similar impression. Second, the styling never moved me, but I appreciate that the ZL1 is relatively understated, at least in the profile and rear views.
DT: Loser
Look at the ZL1 from the side or rear, and its hard to tell there is anything special about what will surely be one very expensive muscle car. The front seems too toyish as well. I walked over to the Ford booth and soaked in a dark-gray Shelby GT500 with black stripes and wanted it more, much more, than the ZL1. That car looks radically different than a standard Mustang GT. Besides the big, black mole on the hood, the ZL1 doesnt really stand out.
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![<strong>KM: <span style="color: #00bf00;">Winner</span></strong><br />It never made sense to me why Chevy would bring back the storied Z28 moniker, as the rumor mill has been chanting for months, for a monster engine thats slotted above the Camaro SS. Thats a flip-flop of what usually has been the case through the cars 45-year history. Given the ZL1s impressive onetime tenure, that moniker seems more appropriate. The Camaro isnt perfect by a long shot. But the story here is the drivetrain, and having experienced it in the Corvette ZR1, Im giving a thumbs-up.<br /><br /><strong>MH: <span style="color: #00bf00;">Winner</span></strong><br />Though not as stout as the 638-horsepower V-8 in the Corvette ZR1, the notion of a 550-hp engine in the nearly two-ton Camaro should bring a smile to any muscle-car enthusiast. I also like that Chevrolet gave the ZL1 a face all its own and one that's reminiscent of the "Bumblebee" Camaro without adding any excessive styling bits. <br /><br /><strong>JW: <span style="color: #00bf00;">Winner</span></strong><br />I say winner for two reasons, both of which reflect my reluctance toward the Camaro. First, the car needs to lose at least 500 pounds. That ain't gonna happen, so the addition of power and an adaptive suspension should give a similar impression. Second, the styling never moved me, but I appreciate that the ZL1 is relatively understated, at least in the profile and rear views.<br /><br /><strong>DT: <span style="color: #c00000;">Loser</span></strong><br />Look at the ZL1 from the side or rear, and its hard to tell there is anything special about what will surely be one very expensive muscle car. The front seems too toyish as well. I walked over to the Ford booth and soaked in a dark-gray Shelby GT500 with black stripes and wanted it more, much more, than the ZL1. That car looks radically different than a standard Mustang GT. Besides the big, black mole on the hood, the ZL1 doesnt really stand out.](http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2011-02/59361670.jpg "<strong>KM: <span style=\"color: #00bf00;\">Winner</span></strong><br />It never made sense to me why Chevy would bring back the storied Z28 moniker, as the rumor mill has been chanting for months, for a monster engine thats slotted above the Camaro SS. Thats a flip-flop of what usually has been the case through the cars 45-year history. Given the ZL1s impressive onetime tenure, that moniker seems more appropriate. The Camaro isnt perfect by a long shot. But the story here is the drivetrain, and having experienced it in the Corvette ZR1, Im giving a thumbs-up.<br /><br /><strong>MH: <span style=\"color: #00bf00;\">Winner</span></strong><br />Though not as stout as the 638-horsepower V-8 in the Corvette ZR1, the notion of a 550-hp engine in the nearly two-ton Camaro should bring a smile to any muscle-car enthusiast. I also like that Chevrolet gave the ZL1 a face all its own and one that's reminiscent of the "Bumblebee" Camaro without adding any excessive styling bits. <br /><br /><strong>JW: <span style=\"color: #00bf00;\">Winner</span></strong><br />I say winner for two reasons, both of which reflect my reluctance toward the Camaro. First, the car needs to lose at least 500 pounds. That ain't gonna happen, so the addition of power and an adaptive suspension should give a similar impression. Second, the styling never moved me, but I appreciate that the ZL1 is relatively understated, at least in the profile and rear views.<br /><br /><strong>DT: <span style=\"color: #c00000;\">Loser</span></strong><br />Look at the ZL1 from the side or rear, and its hard to tell there is anything special about what will surely be one very expensive muscle car. The front seems too toyish as well. I walked over to the Ford booth and soaked in a dark-gray Shelby GT500 with black stripes and wanted it more, much more, than the ZL1. That car looks radically different than a standard Mustang GT. Besides the big, black mole on the hood, the ZL1 doesnt really stand out.")
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