The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro is a car that we just can’t help but appreciate. Sure, it’s the best-driving and best-handling of the Big Three muscle cars, but it’s also much more than that: not only is it one of the best-driving cars in the world, it’s also a handsome-looking ride.
That’s why these images of the 2020 Camaro ZL1, taken by General Motors Middle East in Dubai, are so captivating. The ZL1 did not receive the sometimes-controversial 2019 model year front end facelift of other Camaro models, instead keeping the same front end following the debut of the gen-six ZL1 for the 2017 model year. This was a deliberate move by Chevrolet to retain the optimized air flow afforded by the existing ZL1 front fascia used to feed its various powertrain cooling equipment. But while the front fascia went unchanged, the rear end of the 2020 Camaro ZL1 was refreshed – with the most notable element being the 2020 tail light upgrade that, at night, look like 360-degree floating rings.
The hardware beneath the skin remains unchanged for the 2019 and 2020 model years, with the sixth-generation Camaro ZL1 being powered by a supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 engine that can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. That powertrain pairing is good for a healthy 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, which is sent to the rear axle, where traction is parsed out to each wheel with an electronically-controlled limited-slip differential.
Despite weighing in around 4,000 pounds, the Camaro ZL1 can dance with the best of them, offering near telepathic steering and crisp turn-in. From there, the Magnetic Ride Control suspension adapts to changes in road conditions on the fly, optimizing the tires’ contact patch to the pavement and offering superior grip.
It’s an amazing machine, on the road or track, and an absolute bargain, priced from $64,195. Well, looks like it’s time for us to go window shopping for a Camaro ZL1, again.
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Photos: Carson D’Silva, Social Content Creator for Commonwealth // McCann  for Chevrolet Middle East
Comments
General motors would be stupid to discontinue the Camaro. Yes the car could use some tweaks here and there but it’s one of the best cars out there. Especially now with the LT1 Camaro, the Camaro is easily the best of the 3 American pony cars out there. GM just needs a performance RWD platform Chevrolet Alpha-2 sedan and a performance RWD Platform SUV and The lineup is fine.
Gorgeous looking and great all around performing car!
Great car, I have 2018 ZL1 6spd only differentence looks like tail lights, street, track dosen’t matter to me, just love driving it !!! Yes I agree what is GM thinking discontinued WTF !!!
This beauty is *chef’s kiss* absolutely stunning. I love the tail lights. I wish Chevy could somehow pair that with their other vehicles.
There’s no doubt that the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is a great car; but the base Camaro quipped with a 275 hp LTG 2.0L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo and 10-speed automatic transmission is capable of zero-to-sixty times of just under 2 seconds slower than the 650 hp Camaro ZL1 and make one wonder if it’s really worth the money if the top speed of the ZL1 isn’t needed.
It’s not the same car under the body, I rent a Camaro most every trip, once a month 4cyl, V6 some with 6.2. Not a one is even close to ZL1, you know better, one is a race car the rest well not so much.
Yes you are right, Double the price for basically an engine upgrade seems like a lot of money. It seems to work for Dodge with the Challenger although. Even used Challenger Demons and especially the wide body sell for big bucks at the auctions.
2 seconds is an eternity in 0-60 and I think the 2.0 still gets the 8 speed, only the v6 and v8’s get the 10 speed.
GM needs to upgrade the motor to the LT5 to keep up with Ford and Dodge. There’s no reason to upgrade from my 2018 10A model
Discontinuing the Camaro would be a white FAILURE flag.
As others have stated, and as people know, this car is a great car with gobs of effort to bring it to the pentacle of performance.
A few styling tweaks, ergonomic wisdom, and some (GOOD) marketing,
would allow the beast to continue.
Having said that-the thought of a battery powered Camaro just seems wrong.
So, now is the window of opportunity.
Just make sure to make those windows a little bit bigger ?
Drive one long enough and the window thing is not a big deal. Actually I like people trying to see who’s driving, GYSOT !
A question for G.M.
Can you install a Performance Data Recorder on a 2019 ZL1?
Does G.M. sell the parts and can the dealer install the system?