2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Chevrolet knew that the Camaro platform could handle much more than 426 hp and was capable of delivering fantastic cornering speeds and world-class handling. So it was only natural that engineers started developing performance versions as soon as the new generation hit the streets in 2010. First of those was the great Camaro ZL-1 introduced in 2012 and sold throughout 2017 (via Car and Driver).
The ZL-1, as you know, was a unique 427 V8-powered drag beast from 1969 and its 2012 counterpart follows the same formula. Chevrolet took GM’s biggest and most powerful engine – a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 and stuffed it into the Camaro. The result was 580 hp street terror with highly advanced Magnetic Ride suspension, performance Goodyear tires, and Brembo brakes. The 2012 Camaro ZL-1 was not the one trick pony like its 1969 predecessor was. Rather, it was a pure sports car that could put the Porsche 911 to shame and outhandle and outrun much more expensive and exotic cars. It was not cheap at a $57,000 MSRP but it was well worth it.