Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 / ZL1 1LE 6th Gen ZL1

HPDE Overview

The ZL1 1LE is the most extreme track car GM has ever sold to the public. The supercharged LT4 produces 650 hp, and the 1LE package adds DSSV (spool-valve) dampers from Multimatic — the same damper technology used in the Ford GT, Aston Martin Vulcan, and the Cadillac DPi race car. The result is a car that handles with a precision that its 3,900 lb weight should not allow. The ZL1 1LE's DSSV dampers are unlike anything else in production. They react faster than MagneRide, provide better body control, and maintain consistent performance through heat and repeated stress. Combined with the massive front splitter, dive planes, and rear wing, the ZL1 1LE generates meaningful downforce that increases grip at high speeds. The 10-speed auto is actually the better choice for track use — it shifts faster and can handle the supercharged torque without concern. The manual is strong but the 10-speed extracts more performance from the package.

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