It’s a track *weapon* through and through, and it’s wonderful. Like, GM really didn’t leave anything on the table when they designed the ZLE for its intended purpose. Brutal, uncompromising, and potent are what I would call this beast.

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

Agreed. It felt purpose- built for driving excellence

@danieldickerson4838

11 ай бұрын

@@MilesPerHr How did it compare on the stiffness scale for you against the other high performance cars you’ve driven?

@christopherwalker6056

11 ай бұрын

With 650 lb ft of torque, the same as hp I would say brutal is a perfect word.

@jasonmacneil2256

4 ай бұрын

​@@MilesPerHrFirst off, the ZL1 is the SAME dimensions as the standard ZL1! You stated wrong that the ZL1 LE's are more flared!

The engineering behind this last generation of Camaro is amazing. From Palm Beach cruiser to Track spec, every flavor of the Camaro earns respect. Thank you Miles for taking the ZL1 1LE for a spin in the summertime oven. A turkey in a roasting pan in the back seat would've been fully cooked by rides end - just add stove-top stuffing! The things you do for your fans - awesome.

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

😂 if it wasn't a turkey in the back seat, it was a fully-cooked driver. So glad you enjoyed the ride, Edd!

As a die-hard Mustang enthusiast - i have nothing but pure respect for the ZL1 1LE. Its an outstanding package in every way. If only there were enough money, i'd be proud to one one right alongside my other cars!

@hhaste

9 ай бұрын

Aside from the blind spot(s), I agree. The rear, passenger side blind spot is *_SO_* bad, I actually completely changed my mind about purchasing a 1SS 1LE Camaro, after sitting in a ZL1.. It's literally dangerous to drive on the road, without the 2SS blind spot monitoring. You might be able to get used to it over time, I don't know but I don't think I'm going to find out.

@ronhargrove1176

7 ай бұрын

@@hhaste you can’t see from the sides or something when you are in it because I heard you have to lean to see the light turn green that’s the only con I’ve heard so far

Great video! They did start offering the 10speed auto in the 1LE in 2019.

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

You are correct. I completely missed that. Thanks!

I’m so glad I got one of these before Chevy discontinues them. All the 6th gen’s are incredible but the ZL1 is really something special. For 3800lbs it’s so fast and really dances in the corners with smaller and lighter cars. Unbeatable performance and character for the price. Plus loved seeing the Camaro (and ZL1) name out at LeMans this year!!

@axstin-

11 ай бұрын

I may not have one yet, but one way or another, I’ll get one 💀

Just got a 2023 ZL1 1LE A10; originally had a 2018 M6 but the dampers began leaking and the dealer forgot to include the warranty so was able to give me a refund. The suspension is rough, but how bad it is for you just depends on your tolerance; I had an OG M2 with coil overs as a daily and that car was WAY more harsher so this feels a little better. My biggest worry was visibility, but It was actually really quickly to adapt to, just extend your mirrors and boom. Belt line was another worry, as I always park in in-door parking lots, but it was actually not bad, even around tight corners. The car feels smaller than it actually is. Part of me wishes for the M6 again, but this was the only ZLE I saw being sold at MSRP, others had at least a 10k markup as it was a 2023. Ultimate track daily.

I’d prefer the normal ZL1 but they’re all great. I’m used to the blind spots so they aren’t terrible, if you flip the switch on the bottom of the rear view mirror the camera will turn on to help with visibility. & the ambient lighting looks great at night.

wow i was just searching for videos like this seeing how it daily’s glad you made a video

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

Right on! Glad to help.

Miles my man, May we request a review of the _non-1LE_ version of the ZL1 with a manual? That latter being the most important factor. Please and thank you. Your last review of the (non-1LE) Camaro ZL1 was approximately six years ago and it was not your standard filming format. Since that time, your presentation has gotten tremendously better. Not to mention your cinematography has vastly improved. In fact, I can safely say that you have become my preferred POV automotive channel. I would like to point out that you annotate what functions you are changing along the drive. As well as what button(s) you are pushing to achieve said function. Plus I prefer your locale versus oh let's say...Michigan but I digress. Nevertheless getting back to the topic at hand. In my humble opinion, the 1LE track pack places the Camaro ZL1 *_firmly_* on the motorsports end of the spectrum. Sure you can daily drive it but you are only kidding yourself. It is what I call a 'high risk - high reward' gamble. This is why I think the standard ZL1 6spd _without_ the 1LE track package is the ideal everyday driver. With all that being said, in twenty years time I guarantee we will be seeing ZL1's crossing the Barrett-Jackson Auction block (as long as they have a manual transmission). Mark my words. Stay classy my friends.

@bobjenkins3742

11 ай бұрын

stay classy

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

Hey Bert, thank you for the kind words and detailed feedback. I was on the lookout for a non-1LE ZL1 to review as well, but couldn't find one nearby. I'll keep looking, and hope to review that along with an SS (1LE or non) in the near future!

Congratulations, my friend , all this is totally funny, I apprecciate your effort.

My brother has one with the 10 speed. Absolutely brutal

That is a beautiful car. My uncle retired from GM and would NOT drive anything but a GM car. He owned GTO's, Firebirds, and a 1961 corvette. He always said since 2005, if he was to buy a Ford, the mustang GT or Shelby would be it. He passed away a few years ago. I think he would approve of this car. 😊

The landscape is pretty nice and the contrast with the highway is awesome.

Just purchased a 2018 zl1 1le so glad I got one before they’re not around anymore

Never found the sound of A/C annoying, don’t worry Miles you do you!

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

Thank goodness, cuz I would have passed out without it! 😆

Wow this car is a monster. I would like to tell you that you're my best cars reviewer on KZread thanks MPH

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support!

@antonovkouakouthoussin3660

11 ай бұрын

I'm from a French speaking country, you've not review a French car yet I'm looking forward to see that

4:53 Actually it they offer a 10 speed Automatic transmission as an option in the newer models.

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

Right you are! I hadn't realized they'd updated that.

I had a 2020 ZLE for a while and it wasn't that brutal of a ride. The wife didn't even complain

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

Standard or 1LE?

I already own a 2020 GT500 but I wouldn’t mind adding one of these to the collection👍

I love this car.. Thank you for your review on this car

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching

absolutely in love wit this car

The really best part of all is driving with the highway empty and to see the beautiful landscape.

I love my 2018 ZL1!

Great review and great driving you make it look east and hanging on the corners for you was effortless happy to see thus review done so mutch I might go check one out myself thanks again!

Great review - agree the somewhat stiff suspension can be a bit much at times but when you’re carving up a highway, it’s pure nirvana. Glad I got one of the last ‘23 ZL1 1LE’s with a manual. This car is literally like driving a circus every day - in a good way.

It could be the height that it's at, since you can adjust the height. I drove a 1LE ZL1 and loved it and wasn't bad on rougher roads, so I ordered one

Love these Camaros

Finally after making so many requests 🙂👍

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

I was working hard to find one! Glad to make it happen!

I think the ZL1 is underrated in terms of its sound/engine tone. I think it’s the best sounding version of the LT4 and one of the best sounding modern muscle cars, if not the best- and I’ve had a GT350

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

That's high praise - I love the GT350's soundtrack!

@JiminFallRiver

5 ай бұрын

I’m a Chevy guy through and through but I test drove a GT 350 before buying my zl1 1le. I fell in love with that voodoo motor. It is absolutely hands-down the best sounding motor ever made.

I like your adjectives they’re low key on point 😂horn is “complainy” suspension is “busy”

Greatest car out there I got a SS1le hope to get a ZL1 soon 🇺🇸💪🙏

The car I've dreamed of the most throughout my life is not a Ferrari, not a Lamborghini, but a Camaro zl1 1le 😍

Bro I believe that if have the Camaro Zl1 you won’t be in need to turn on some music She has her own tunes 😮‍💨♥️ My dream car hopefully this dream will come true once 🙏🏻 .

My dream car bruh

Excelente reseña, me encantan tus videos, los veo todos, ahora para cuando la reseña del nuevo Mustang Dark Horse en manual porsupuesto?, también seria fantástico compararlo con este Camaro ZL1 en sus principales competidores, saludos!!!.

actually after 2019, they offered the automatic and manual with the 1LE’s. both SS and ZL1.

My ‘20 SS 1LE tram-lined like crazy when the tires were newer

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

Dang - same compound?

It’s a shame it’s being discontinued 😢

My favorite car by far

i have one too, manual, and i love it, great car💪😍

That's my favorite car i love it

I will have that ZL1 1LE 😮‍💨🔥

Such a cool car, but the late 90s and early 2000s f-body Z28 and SS are still my favourite Camaros.

1LE for that win

Hwy 39 I know that road like the back of my hand I use to ride my 2014 r6 out there. Try hwy 2 next °9 miles° kinda far in the back of mountains good place to test high speed and cornering.

I want a zl1 personally but if your like this owner who tracks his yeah the 1le for sure

FINALLY A CAMARO HOPEFULLY A SS soon 🎉🎉🎉🎉

It's available in 10spd auto 2019 and newer. Manual only for 2018

I have the zl1 1le m6. It’s really if you live in decent roads. Here in the south it’s pretty much fine overall as a daily. Wouldn’t recommend in places like Michigan go for regular zl1 lol.

@Derekjeterlover7

9 ай бұрын

Florida with a LT1- V8 and 6MT checking in! I love this chassis (I understand how different the ZLE is)

7:16 on the nurburg, for originally 65k or so. American track weapon

@tylerkuchta1813

6 ай бұрын

23 seconds faster around the ring than the gt500, cost less. 23 entire seconds

I has solid cradle bushing and stiffer arm and sway bar bushing all around lol if u want comfort u get a regular zl1 or a cadillac.

I like it very much 😀👍

Pat's car sounds almost as good as a 427 Fe

I have driven this car.. (in a game)

🔥🔥🔥

That is why I’m copping the base model gonna daily it, I don’t plan on tracking it, no reason for the 1LE

Hey buddie really you´re an expert driver, I have no doubt about it.

Finally, you gotta do a c7 z06 z07 or a cftp gt500 now 😩

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

Would be awesome!

@Zoneeee13

11 ай бұрын

@@MilesPerHryeah man or a gt350/350r

@hhaste

9 ай бұрын

C7 would overheat before it's finished

For the last zl1 they should put the lt5 in it, but I’m pretty sure they are just keeping the same old 650hp

Thanks, Home Depot, for letting him film this great car.

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

😆

Hey man love the video, the POV is absolutely awesome, keep it up❤ But do know you can remove the ac noice with ai? I personally use Runway, but adobe podcast is also pretty good.

Es increíble 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

Maybe it’s just me but I don’t mind the bumps on the road in the ZL1 1LE I barely even notice lol

So the 1LE does not have magnaride? It’s fixed suspension?

Early ZL1 1LE cars are manual only but in 2019 you could option the 10 speed automatic.

Audition for voice acting its calm and beautiful you should be a book reader or something

It’s really sad to see the Camaro go it was one of a kind

Not a Manuel only they offered automatic starting in 2020 and up models.

Is the “base” zL1 a little better on the streets? As far as comfort

@MilesPerHr

9 ай бұрын

I plan on finding out soon! Going to drive the non-1LE 10spd in a couple weeks

@johnbelovsky1844

9 ай бұрын

OMG YYYEEEESSSS😅 I have a 19 ZL1 1LE

my 2SS with mag ride feels like a cadillac in touring mode - not worth buying this unless its solely as a track weapon lol

You own a detail shop but you give the car to a youtuber dirty 😂

For what are they Paddels on the wheel ?

Its fine

camaro is my dream car since i was 6 and when ill be turning 18 (in 2024) they will cease the production of camaros😣😭

Any plans to test the new Volvo EX30? Curious if it outperforms a Tesla Model Y.

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

Hoping to, yes!

@omidy87

11 ай бұрын

@@MilesPerHr that would be sick. Will keep an eye out. Thanks again

Reminds me of the WS6 Firebird with the blind spots :-/

You should still find a regular ZL1 or SS 1LE to drive! You need a smooth fast road to fully exploit the ZL1 1LE's extra aero and grip over a regular ZL1. On that tight bumpy road an SS 1LE would be better because its lighter and has mag ride, and a regular ZL1 would be a better daily if you aren't tracking much because you still get most of the handling but more comfort when just cruising around

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

I know of an SS 1LE I could review!

@Slowcarfastbeans

11 ай бұрын

I concur. Rear end can be easily upset over uneven pavement. Softer suspension would be easier to drive fast on public roads.

@mbagwell2607

11 ай бұрын

@@MilesPerHr Please do! I am considering both!

Why would you not also compare it to the Roush Stage 3 Mustang? Not quite as good on the track but possibly a little quicker and a lot more livable as a daily.

Bruh I didn’t know you where in Monrovia California

can you please review a gt350?

seats for the kids !!! 👍

Can’t wrap my head around the fact that this thing does 60mph/100 kph in first gear lol

Will it be available for 2024?

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

2024 is the last model year

Why always mention "independent" tests? They have ideal testing conditions, and they also do weather adjustments on times. Real world results are what matter. Sometimes they can be even faster than magazines, while other times they are not that close.

13:21 I would have driven straight off the cliff lol

I NEED THE NIGHT TIME POV‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

Ah dang, wish I could - but this was an owner's car, not a week-long loan

Looks like mine

Bro plzz review mercedes s63 amg e perfomance

Front end looks like the nascar le mans car

Elantra N at 13:01

Thought you where gonna say gonna sell your black wing for the zl1 😅😅

@MilesPerHr

11 ай бұрын

I need usable back seats for my two kiddos, otherwise I'd really consider it!

Incredible looking car but there’s no way I would daily drive that.

Just hearing that low rumble as he's cruising makes me miss my V8 car so much. I have a turbo car now and even though it moves decent it doesn't have that sound and feel. One day.

Put michelin pilot 4s on and it's much cushier

I wouldn’t buy somthing with 650 hp to drive 55 mph everywhere. Not a hater but I could have hit those same corners in my type r at 75 no problem . Nice car though . The main thing is they are both manual . Save the manuals. Type r is comfortable, practical , fast , and weighs a lot less so you can really toss it everywhere.

I just need to know how much worse of a daily the ZL1 1LE is compared to a SS 1LE. I think I'm ready for a ZL1 1LE after 3 months of ownership of a SS 1LE manual.

Does the”motor” sit in the engine bay or does the engine sit in the”motor” bay?

If I were to get a Camaro, this is the design I want

So what your saying is the 2ss is enough for daily driver

There's no leather in that car, AFAIK. It's synthetic suede, similar to the Alcantara in Mopar products.