Camouflaged ZL1 prototype unveiled at Michigan Fbody Show

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Jun 6, 2011 | 10:53 AM

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94QuasarZ

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Re: Camouflaged ZL1 prototype unveiled at Michigan Fbody Show

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Originally Posted by JasonD

Remember, they are not done with the ZL1. Whatever ZL1 you see at events that look "finished" is just a concept. Remember that from the Camaro Concept days?

For every "show car" you see that is headed for production, there is a fleet of them at Milford having the snot pounded out of them to tweak them as far as they can.

Just one more reason I have the utmost respect for how GM is bringing these cars along, can't wait to see the finished product

Jun 6, 2011 | 02:44 PM

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99SilverSS

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Re: Camouflaged ZL1 prototype unveiled at Michigan Fbody Show

Looks like a beaten test mule on the outside but the interior looks very nice. Prob why it got picked to represent at a car show.

Jun 8, 2011 | 08:30 PM

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CR97WS6

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Re: Camouflaged ZL1 prototype unveiled at Michigan Fbody Show

man, now I'm really pissed I couldn't make it

Jun 9, 2011 | 10:04 AM

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Re: Camouflaged ZL1 prototype unveiled at Michigan Fbody Show

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Originally Posted by ws6transam

Oops, The reason that the car is in camo, I would guess, is that the Milford Proving grounds are only three miles away from this show. The car is probably a test mule taken straight off the high bank of the test track. Therefore it wouldn't be all pretty like some of the more showy cars - The tires and brakes looked like they had been well used. This was probably an early iteration of the concept, hence the wrap.

Definitely not something you see everyday, and a good idea in this instance.

Jun 9, 2011 | 01:30 PM

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96_Camaro_B4C

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Re: Camouflaged ZL1 prototype unveiled at Michigan Fbody Show

Every time I see a ZL1 I'm reminded of how puny (width-wise) the 245 fronts are on the current cars. PLEASE offer a ~275 series front for the SS and RS cars!

245s looked decently wide when they were on 16" wheels (25" overall diam) on 4th gens with front ends that were much lower in profile. 245s on 20" wheels (28" overall diam) on a taller front end look scrawny!

Anyway, very cool that you guys got to hang with that car for a while. I miss Milford...