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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

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drivencarreview... It?s easy to bolt on a few pieces to make a car look fast. The Chevy Camaro ZL1 takes the authentic path with good old fashioned excessive power. Tom Voelk takes this 580 horsepower tire shedding machine out to the country for a little bit of fun.
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  • @resplendentwitticism
    @resplendentwitticism8 жыл бұрын

    To those that hate the interior, yeah it should be better for a car that cost that much...but it's the standard on the entire lineup. It's a retro interior and it does a fine job at that and it's a minimalist approach and to me that's better than a million buttons that over-complicate the driving experience. They obviously saved money inside the car to put into the exterior, sophisticated suspension, and engine.

  • @mikehawk8322
    @mikehawk83224 жыл бұрын

    Dam this still looks good in 2020

  • @ConklinTa
    @ConklinTa11 жыл бұрын

    That exhaust is called dual mode exhaust. Opens up more at higher speeds. It's an option on the V6 and SS models too.

  • @tomtom5418
    @tomtom541812 жыл бұрын

    why the dislikes guys? this was an awesome review

  • @ConklinTa
    @ConklinTa11 жыл бұрын

    I drove a 2013 6 speed version with the touchscreen MyLink radio. REALLY spices up the interior and lord did that car have some power.

  • @TonyTube407
    @TonyTube40711 жыл бұрын

    Nurburgring in 7:41. Not too shabby at all. That's 18 seconds quicker than the 2009 CTS-V with the same engine (albeit a few less hp). Even sounds like a V. Sweet car.

  • @mx5hong
    @mx5hong12 жыл бұрын

    Wow, the C pillar is large enough to hide an aircraft carrier.

  • @whal8y
    @whal8y11 жыл бұрын

    In response to the exhausts- yes, yes... I know that- my m3 has the same thing, so does the Audi, so does a porsche and a ferrari- it's a small baffle that opens up at higher speeds on the other tubes of the exhaust. It's the reason why on some cars some of the quad exhausts have soot on only two of the exhausts and not all 4. Porsche allows for it to be turned off and on - its called active exhausts- just opens the closed baffles.

  • @travyyyful
    @travyyyful8 жыл бұрын

    This color does not do the car justice. The headlights are dope tho

  • @CesarHernandez-yd3ut

    @CesarHernandez-yd3ut

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yeah i agree, the headlights look badass. Just the color and the wheels are a no for me.

  • @s0nnyburnett
    @s0nnyburnett12 жыл бұрын

    No push button. Damn straight.

  • @Ugross2195
    @Ugross219512 жыл бұрын

    Great Review Tom!

  • @dschonsie
    @dschonsie12 жыл бұрын

    the exterior looks great, but the interior could be more exciting

  • @AutoYoung
    @AutoYoung11 жыл бұрын

    Now, he said you could get a 100hp more with a lil more tweaking on a 69 ZL1. Can u say, "MOST FUN EVER"?!!!!!! An all aluminum carbureted 427 on polyglas tires, a 4-speed Muncie, and the sound, the smells, the punch all over your body....... Orgasmic Oh why doesn't GM just take Dynacorn bodies and just remake 69's?!!!!!!

  • @mr.omartheboss
    @mr.omartheboss4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing machine as always.

  • @xXHEELTOEXx
    @xXHEELTOEXx11 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't go so far as to say...Aircraft carrier...I mean...Those aren't huge...They're fvcking HYOOGE! But a B-52 or two wouldn't be that difficult to hide ;)

  • @1guyin10
    @1guyin1012 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't really matter what the gas mileage is. If you can afford to drop 60 grand on it you can afford to feed it. Its not likely to be a daily driver anyway. Sure does look like a lot of fun though.

  • @76carmel
    @76carmel12 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Tom -- you should've put "Evil Twin" in the back seat.

  • @Yocannon
    @Yocannon11 жыл бұрын

    I hate when people say they shouldn't make sports cars in Auto form I would never get a stick I'm Charlotte it's aggravating as hell

  • @MonteOlsen
    @MonteOlsen12 жыл бұрын

    Another great review, Tom. Thanks.

  • @crystalmcintyre9035
    @crystalmcintyre903511 жыл бұрын

    You do a lot of producing? Where are your videos?

  • @stylesurfers
    @stylesurfers12 жыл бұрын

    best car reviewer on the net. better than Cnet's Brain Cooley imo.

  • @Garf2O
    @Garf2O Жыл бұрын

    People that complain about automatics with paddle shift obviously never driven hard enough, or in enough batshit crazy traffic to realize the benefits it has over a manual, manual is better for weekends, automatic is better for weekdays.

  • @77rxpharmacy
    @77rxpharmacy11 жыл бұрын

    Wrong video to do this tough guy. This channel is for adults and mature drivers/enthusiasts. I'm not a Camaro driver so don't even go there. Read all the other comments here and then read yours. Then you tell me if you do not sound ridiculous :)

  • @USAon3
    @USAon311 жыл бұрын

    You're absolutely right! This is certainly no video to be doing IMMATURE things like speaking the truth and exposing it to a comment section full of "mature" Camaro drivers/enthusiasts. They have more serious things to worry about, such as how to get their seatbelt around their bellies, bloated from all the government Kool-Aid they drank to hold their interest in foreign cars with US disguises. Tell you what sport - best thing to do when you spot one of my "immature" posts is just to ignore it

  • @JediFarce
    @JediFarce11 жыл бұрын

    My 69 had plenty of passenger space in the back and it was a smaller car than the crap they're making now.

  • @dream3my3name
    @dream3my3name12 жыл бұрын

    Tom you have to be in Top Gear US

  • @JamandTheHolograms
    @JamandTheHolograms11 жыл бұрын

    I think Chevrolet was dissappointed with the ZL1 which is why they made the Z28. It seems they finally made a 5th gen the way it should be. Big motor 427 with weight reduction. This car has a Cadillac motor (when they should have implanted the ZR1 motor) and it's just as heavy as the rest. This is CTS-V with a Chevy emblem.

  • @77rxpharmacy
    @77rxpharmacy11 жыл бұрын

    Interesting definition of 'fun'. Just FYI, there is a definition for people who post comments with the intent of provoking flamers into some sort of emotional response (usually unpleasant). I think you know what that word is. But anyhow I learned something new from you about the ZL1 so I guess I owe you a thanks. But other than that I don't see the reason for continuing this dialogue. Be well and keep those online talons sharpened because online flamers are notorious for persistent stupidity

  • @cargogh
    @cargogh12 жыл бұрын

    They have to be to match the massive A pillars. lol

  • @lamarkx2259
    @lamarkx2259 Жыл бұрын

    Commenting from the future

  • @BattleManiac7
    @BattleManiac711 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see a chellenger review! More of a chellenger person myself but I do like the camaro over the standard mustang

  • @ilovecars1996
    @ilovecars199612 жыл бұрын

    Tom--how do I put this--how can I do what you do?

  • @49BravoMike
    @49BravoMike7 жыл бұрын

    I wasn't going to say anything, but why even comment on stop and go traffic if you're in an automatic lol??

  • @upurnose46

    @upurnose46

    5 жыл бұрын

    You missed the whole point then. He was pointing out that 580 hp is basically worthless in traffic but even with that much power its drives like a normal car.

  • @deathKwonDo
    @deathKwonDo2 жыл бұрын

    44 Dislikes? I don't think they could read!!!!

  • @USAon3
    @USAon311 жыл бұрын

    Yes, and as we know, the occasional burst of youthful exuberance is the quickest way to an early grave. Superior deity of your choice FORBID there be anything resembling FUN in our lives! (Besides, sparring with the flamers is a good exercise to keep the online talons rapier-sharp and trocar-effective.)

  • @tam705618
    @tam70561812 жыл бұрын

    Now that you reviewed the ZL1 I think you are almost obligated to review GT500 :)

  • @blablawtf
    @blablawtf12 жыл бұрын

    Love your reviews!

  • @RichDunn
    @RichDunn10 жыл бұрын

    "That's your impression"? You might us well have posted some stills and read through the spec sheet.

  • @WWMMWWWMMMWWWWMMMM
    @WWMMWWWMMMWWWWMMMM10 жыл бұрын

    Automatic??? You might as well have just reviewed a camaro LS

  • @AutoYoung

    @AutoYoung

    10 жыл бұрын

    Oh shut the hell up.....

  • @snowmanj1

    @snowmanj1

    7 жыл бұрын

    is it really hard to drive stick shift (manual)??

  • @mikeymike4329

    @mikeymike4329

    6 жыл бұрын

    automatics are faster dumb shit. Get with the times!

  • @Speedy1st
    @Speedy1st10 жыл бұрын

    thats why it rocks

  • @JosephR9
    @JosephR911 жыл бұрын

    no emergency tire? D:

  • @Richter.Belmont
    @Richter.Belmont12 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review.

  • @whal8y
    @whal8y11 жыл бұрын

    I finally saw one today at lunch when a white s5 was keeping lace with me. I could only tell it was the big bit as a result of the quad exhausts... Which my m3 and the s5 both had. The driver was weaving in and out like a prick though.

  • @shehzad2519
    @shehzad25194 жыл бұрын

    This is best for average consumers

  • @Cidredd3
    @Cidredd311 жыл бұрын

    that*

  • @Cidredd3
    @Cidredd311 жыл бұрын

    do i need to tell you it's super- aaaah, now you can read lol

  • @rjayzonfeet
    @rjayzonfeet11 жыл бұрын

    Why does the 2013 Camaro ZL1 looks better than the 12.

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews12 жыл бұрын

    A vow of poverty helps...

  • @infinithope
    @infinithope10 жыл бұрын

    Witch engine has the zl1 ? Plz !

  • @AutoYoung

    @AutoYoung

    10 жыл бұрын

    What the fuck did u just say?!

  • @AutoYoung

    @AutoYoung

    10 жыл бұрын

    What the fuck did u just say?!

  • @vakoqelbaqiani1217

    @vakoqelbaqiani1217

    8 жыл бұрын

    LSA

  • @cookingwithedward8654

    @cookingwithedward8654

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wtf lol

  • @Lee23162
    @Lee2316211 жыл бұрын

    I like the muscle car!

  • @Fiilme
    @Fiilme12 жыл бұрын

    nice!!!

  • @Rackso099
    @Rackso09912 жыл бұрын

    I prefer my Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR ;)

  • @googleccd079
    @googleccd07912 жыл бұрын

    big balls

  • @USAon3
    @USAon311 жыл бұрын

    And no. I don't sound the least bit ridiculous. But then, the truth never does. So there.

  • @DevPack
    @DevPack12 жыл бұрын

    GT500 all day everyday

  • @ramonbauza4766
    @ramonbauza47669 жыл бұрын

    Not against gt500

  • @krazor8
    @krazor811 жыл бұрын

    chevy brings the power, and the mpg lol fuck prius

  • @bossman510
    @bossman51011 жыл бұрын

    automatic no bueno!

  • @chebeague100
    @chebeague10010 жыл бұрын

    An automatic? C'mon hahah

  • @newtaurus1
    @newtaurus111 жыл бұрын

    Camaro needs a rearend makeover its so basic mustang iz whatsup

  • @77rxpharmacy
    @77rxpharmacy11 жыл бұрын

    I see. Well, speaking the truth isn't always the most popular thing to do. You will often get flamed by people online for simply speaking the truth -- believe me I know. What I was going after was how your first comment sounded. With excessive use of HAAAA HAAAA and all the exclamation marks. It's not a crime to do that and no one's stopping you. But it does make you sound like you're 15... just my opinion.

  • @ramonbauza4766
    @ramonbauza47669 жыл бұрын

    The only reason this guy put so much paper toilet back in the trunk in case of 500 Shelby GT scared the s*** out of him so he can wipe his butt

  • @thrashtilwedie

    @thrashtilwedie

    9 жыл бұрын

    the base Camaro has more horsepower than a base Mustang

  • @joshuamoore13

    @joshuamoore13

    9 жыл бұрын

    thrashtilwedie nobody is talking about your stupid base crap.

  • @me8ism
    @me8ism11 жыл бұрын

    try 3 and about 25% of a chalenger

  • @USAon3
    @USAon311 жыл бұрын

    most Australian cars aren't....

  • @DIYAmateurHour
    @DIYAmateurHour11 жыл бұрын

    They shouldn't make ZL1's, or any other sports car, with automatic transmissions...

  • @muskyman26

    @muskyman26

    5 жыл бұрын

    DIY Amateur Hour autos are faster cars plain and simple

  • @BattleManiac7
    @BattleManiac711 жыл бұрын

    woops XD challenger*

  • @TheCamarodude96
    @TheCamarodude9611 жыл бұрын

    you mean Canadian? lol

  • @StreetersGarage
    @StreetersGarage12 жыл бұрын

    Great Car - Horrible Interior for $60K

  • @noahhess01
    @noahhess0110 жыл бұрын

    Reg camaro=v6 ss camaro=v8

  • @USAon3
    @USAon311 жыл бұрын

    "Chevrolet" Camaro. "American" Ingenuity. Designed by Australians (Holden). Built by Canadians (non-Americans). Still can't catch a comparable Mustang. HAAAAAA HAAAAAA HAAAAAA. What will you Bowtie boys do in 2015, when the Mustang gets IRS? Then you won't be able to touch one on the strip OR the track! HAAAAAA HAAAAAA HAAAAAA!!!

  • @izuaff04
    @izuaff0412 жыл бұрын

    beauty is obviously not a forte.......

  • @mswaheds
    @mswaheds12 жыл бұрын

    Hah

  • @jmahizzle
    @jmahizzle12 жыл бұрын

    Go back to driving your Yaris.

  • @TheCamarodude96
    @TheCamarodude9611 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, I just want the drive train of the ZL1 with the body of a '69. the new Camaro isn't very good looking...

  • @vincevdarend3415
    @vincevdarend341510 жыл бұрын

    Automatic :(

  • @AutoYoung

    @AutoYoung

    10 жыл бұрын

    Fucking and?! Your point?

  • @resplendentwitticism

    @resplendentwitticism

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Vince vd Arend A car like that should always have a manual. It's not all about speed, it's about man/machine and that seems to be lost nowadays.

  • @RandomStupidStuff99
    @RandomStupidStuff9912 жыл бұрын

    2nd:)

  • @1979irock
    @1979irock12 жыл бұрын

    these things need to be retired

  • @USAon3
    @USAon311 жыл бұрын

    ...the hell is a "chellinger"???

  • @willm7926
    @willm792611 жыл бұрын

    lol looks like plastic

  • @1234fllf
    @1234fllf12 жыл бұрын

    Not the point of the car... *facepalm*