2023 Camaro ZL1 Lagrange

The 2023 Camaro is a powerful pony car, but the ZL1 trim is where it shows off its raw power and performance. For Camaro enthusiasts, it’s the car to test out on a track, especially with the 1LE performance package.

Right from when it steps out of General Motors Lansing Grand River Plant in Michigan, the ZL1 Camaro promises to deliver an exciting drive.

Sadly, 2024 will be the last year for Camaro lovers to experience a gas-powered V8 camaro as more ponies and muscle cars migrate to the electric scene. If you’re lucky to own one before they’re no longer in production, you’ll get one with the following features;

• 6.2L Supercharged V8 Direct Injection Engine
• 650 Horsepower with 650 lb-ft of torque
• 6-speed manual transmission with a Hill Hold feature
• 4 selectable driving modes (Tour, Snow, Sport, and Track)
• Launch Control
• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
• Performance Suspension
• 20-inch dark graphite aluminum wheels with summer-only tires
• Brembo front and rear performance antilock brakes
• Electronically limited slip differential (eLSD)
• External Engine oil cooler
• Battery rundown protection
• Dual exhaust.

Keep reading to learn more about the 2023 Camaro ZL1.

2023 Camaro ZL1 Features

• Exterior
• Interior
• Suspension
• Wheels
• Color Options

2023 Camaro ZL1 Exterior

The ZL1 carries the styling of the SS trim with a few additional styling details that bring out the performance and sporty nature of the vehicle. At first glance, you’ll notice the front and rear Chevrolet emblems are in black, signifying that the ZL1 is a performance trim.

It also has a distinct hood style you won’t find in other Camaros, which identifies it as a ZL1. It’s usually black. On the rear of the vehicle is a rear spoiler on both the coupe and convertible versions of the ZL1.

Other features include tinted tail lamps, automatic LED headlamps, and a fin-style antenna at the vehicle’s top.

2023 Camaro ZL1 Interior

The interior features a Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system. Drivers interact with it using an 8-inch touchscreen which you can use to set Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and voice command.

The vehicle also features a premium Bose audio system with nine speakers in the coupe models and seven speakers in the convertible models. The audio system is ideal for listening to SiriusXM radio which you can have for free for 12 months. The rear window serves as the radio antennae.

The front row of seats has Recaro performance front bucket seats. The seats are also heated and ventilated; you can individually control them. The manufacturer adds these features as a luxury convenience for the amount of money you’ll spend on the vehicle.

Other cool and interesting driver convenient features include a sueded microfiber wrapped steering wheel. It’s also heated to provide warmth on cold days. The driver also gets an 8-inch driver information display with a headsup display.

The interior of the ZL1 also gets minor aesthetically appealing details like a sueded microfiber-wrapped shift knob, an aluminum accent on the door trim, and shifter cap. It also has the option of controlling the ambient lighting of the vehicle with 24 different color selections.

Convenience features like a wireless charging center is available on the center console and storage space for your personal items.

2023 Camaro ZL1 Suspension

The ZL1 features a 4-wheel independent performance-oriented suspension. The suspension features a magnetic ride control system. Depending on the road surface, it can change the damping settings on the suspension in milliseconds.

The performance suspension on the ZL1 makes the vehicle stable, even at high speeds or around the corners.

2023 Camaro ZL1 Wheels

The ZL1 features massive 20-inch aluminum wheels with dark graphite premium paint. The wheels come with Goodyear Eagle summer-only F1 tires. Chevrolet advises against using these tires in winter as they can affect the vehicle’s safety and performance.

In case of a roadside tire emergency, the car comes with a tire repair and inflator kit.

2023 Camaro ZL1 Color Options

The ZL1 trim has the following color options:

• Summit White
• Sharkskin Metallic
• Shadow Gray Metallic
• Red Hot
• Radiant Red Tintcoat
• Vivid Orange Metallic
• Rapid Blue
• Riverside Blue Metallic
• Black

Performance Specs of the 2023 Camaro ZL1

To assess the performance of the 2023 Chevy Camaro ZL1, we’ll take a look at the

• Engine
• Gearbox
• 0-60 Acceleration
• Fuel Mileage (Miles/Gallon)

2023 Camaro ZL1 Engine

The ZL1 engine is the most powerful of the 2023 Camaro trims. The 6.2L supercharged V8 churns out an impressive 650 hp at 6400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm.

Since the V8 engine is gasoline-hungry, manufacturers try to improve fuel economy and limit emissions by integrating direct injection mechanisms and Variable Valve Timing (VVT) into the 6.2L V8 engine.

2023 Camaro ZL1 Gearbox

The ZL1 is available in a fun-to-drive 6-speed manual transmission gearbox with a hill-hold feature and Active Rev matching. However, you can also get it in a 10-speed automatic.

2023 Camaro ZL1 0-60 Acceleration

The ZL1 is the fastest in a straight line in the 2023 Camaro lineup. The six-speed manual will do a 0-60 in 3.7 seconds, while the ten-speed paddle shift automatic does 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.

2023 Camaro ZL1 Fuel Mileage

The 6.2L V8 is a gasoline-hungry engine that still offers decent fuel economy. For example, the six-speed manual will do 14mpg in city applications, while the ten-speed automatic will offer 13mpg.

On the highway, the six-speed manual will offer 20mpg, while the ten-speed auto will offer 21mpg.

Additional Features

The same way that Chevrolet delivers the ZL1 with performance and power is the same way that they provide safety features in the vehicle. The features provide the driver with driver assist features and general safety for the passengers while driving.

Here are the additional safety and driver assistance features on the ZL1 trim.

• An electronic parking brake that automatically sets itself when you pack the vehicle on a steep incline
• Frontal, knee, seat-mounted, side-impact, and head curtain airbags
• A rear park assist feature that uses the rearview camera to provide distance alerts to nearby objects behind the vehicle. It also includes a rear cross-traffic alert
• A teen driver assistance feature which is useful when tutoring someone unfamiliar with the vehicle on how to drive it
• Forward collision alert
• A latch system to tether child seats securely
• A tire pressure monitoring system to detect low-pressure tires early enough.
• An electronic stability and traction control feature (StabiliTrak). It enhances driver control in an emergency maneuver. It does this by intelligently controlling brakes and torque
• Lane change alert with active blind zone alert
• Trunk emergency release handle.

To maintain good relations with its customers, Chevrolet offers the following warranty covers for the 2023 ZL1 Camaro;

• 1 scheduled maintenance visit per year
• 5-year drivetrain warranty
• 3 years bumper to bumper warranty
• 5-year roadside assistance program
• 3 years corrosion limited warranty.

2023 Camaro ZL1 vs 2023 Ford Mustang GT500

Chevrolet and Ford have had a long-standing feud about which American Pony is the best. Each vehicle has mastered the craft of mixing power, performance, and style.

Here is how the ZL1 Camaro and the Ford Mustang GT500 compare.

Features	Camaro ZL1	Ford Mustang GT500
Engine Power	6.2L V8 DI engine	5.2L Supercharged Cross Plane Crank V8
Power	650 hp/ 650 lb-ft of torque	760 hp/ 625 lb-ft of torque)
Transmission	6-speed manual transmission	7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission
0-60 mph	3.7 Seconds	4 Seconds
Top Speed	200 mph	140 mph
Drive Terrain	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Body Style	2 door Coupe or Convertible	2 door Coupe
Price	MSRP $68,695	MSRP $79,420
Fuel Economy	14 mpg (city), 20 mpg (highway)	12 mpg (city) and 18 mpg (highway)

FAQs

How Much Does a 2023 Camaro ZL1 Cost?

The manufacturer suggested retail price for a 2023 Camaro ZL1 is $68,695. The worth rises when you get the ZL1 1LE, an even sportier version of the ZL1 trim.

What Is Faster, ZL1, or Hellcat?

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is a fierce rival of the Camaro ZL1. In a 0-60 acceleration, the Hellcat bests a manual ZL1 Camaro as it does it in 3.6 seconds. However, the Hellcat doesn’t win over the 10-speed automatic ZL1 Camaro, which does 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.

In terms of top speed, the Hellcat bests the ZL1 Camaro with three mph since it tops at 203mph, while the Camaro ZL1 tops at 200mph.

What Will Replace the 2023 Camaro?

General motors will produce another Camaro in 2024. However, it’ll be the last internal combustion Camaro which will mark the end of 70 years of its production.

What Is the World’s Fastest Camaro ZL1?

The world’s fastest Camaro ZL1 is kitted with the 1LE performance package. It’s designed for track use, whereby you can max the vehicle to achieve optimal performance. For example, the fastest ZL1 will do 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.

Why Is the Camaro ZL1 So Fast?

The Camaro ZL1 is fast because of its incredible power plant. Chevrolet either mates the 6.2L V8 engine to a six-speed manual or a slightly nippy ten-speed automatic. In both transmissions, power is sent to the rear axle, which improves speed from a dead stop.