2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Leaving the others in the Chicago Auto Show debuts a brand-spanking dust new Camaro ZL1 - the most powerful Camaro ever. This beautiful beast is powered by a supercharged 6.2L LSA V-8 engine that produces about 550 hp and 550 Nm of torque, which is just enough to get our hearts racing and our fingers are twitching to grab the wheel.

"Camaro ZL1 is about high-tech performance and design, and the type of vehicle, no one has ever brought to this segment before," said Rick Scheidt, vice president of marketing for Chevrolet. "This is the most technically advanced AO Camaro ever, so that we, Äôve chose the name of the most elite and exclusive Camaro in history."

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 would be different a new front fascia, hood with air extractors, as well as the signature of the section is built of carbon fiber rendered in a satin black finish. Completion of opinion set a 20-inch wheels and exhaust tips with ZL1 badge on the grille, hood, and brake calipers.

UPDATE 06/13/2011: It is, AOS had a few months after the Camaro ZL1, AO official debut Camaro5 and now offers new details about the most powerful Camaro ever. Apparently, ZL1 will not be shared only with automatic transmission and traction control efficiency of the ZR1. In addition to this tidbit, it seems that the alleged "550 hp" is also incorrect, as Al Oppenheiser confirmed that the yield will be higher than 550 of the CTS-V. Production will begin in the first quarter of 2012.

UPDATE 07/12/2011: When Chevrolet introduced the Camaro ZL1 they did not mention anything about the engine, AO output. At the same time they opened the door to all kinds of speculation. It is a fact that the LSA 6.2L ZL1 get a supercharged V-8 engine with an output for this engine is still up for debate. The yield was originally rumored to have 550 hp, but the most recent speculation suggests that we will see a total of 570 HP. It will be a place between the current Camaro ZL1 SS (426 hp) and the Corvette ZR1 (638 hp).

Exterior

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Exterior

The new and most powerful Camaro will get a new panel design and an aluminum hood with a raised, carbon fiber inserts, front splitter and a new vertical fog lights with air intakes designed to cool the brakes. Hood function of the front of the air cleaners are made in the central part of black satin carbon fiber. Lights Xenon HID model will be to provide plenty of light from the front. Distinctive rear, as well as providing more downforce is more spoiler and diffuser. Newly developed 20-inch forged aluminum wheels help complete the aggressive look of the ZL1.

Interior

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Interior

In the interior, ZL1 will be available only in black with black leather sport seats with inserts made of microfiber suede. ZL1 logos adorn the front headrests and microfiber suede cover the instrument panel. Other interior features include a new design of the steering wheel, alloy pedals, Head-Up Display with a unique testimony of performance, and "four-pack" of the auxiliary system showing the increase in caliber reading. Heads-Up Display will be available to show the unique testimony of the performance right on the windshield allows the driver to focus on the rapidly approaching horizon ahead.

Camaro ZL1 will come standard with a six-way power driver and passenger seats, unique instrument panel, door panel inserts, and ZL1-logo sill plates. New technologies can be seen in audio steering wheel Thanks to the Bluetooth, wireless PDIM and USB-port, premium Boston Acoustics audio system, rear parking sensors and rear camera system (displayed in the rearview mirror). 1969 introduced the world to a minimalist car muscle name ZL1 - 2012 will see the revival of that nickname with a higher power and an interior packed with more than technology, BMW.

Engine

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Engine

Chevrolet has decided to use its most powerful engine ever in a Camaro: a LSA 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine that produces an estimated 550 HP and 550 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission that uses a 240-mm dual-mass flywheel matched with a 240-mm twin-disc clutch system to provide excellent shift smoothness. In order to harness all this power the new ZR1 will also have Magnetic Ride Control offering two settings depending on how quickly you want to get to work that day. Brembo brakes will be used on all four wheels with six piston calipers out front and four piston units at the back. Complete performance figures are not yet available, but we are sure this will be more than just a contender in its class.

Prices

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Prices

The new Camaro ZL1 go on sale in early 2012. Pricing will be announced later, but we think that it will cost somewhere around competition, and about $ 15 thousand more than the model SS. If we are right and this is included in the price of $ 50,000 the region than it will not be cheap thrills, as the Challenger SRT8, but it can set new performance records for Chevrolet and industry.

Competition

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Competition

Any muscle car fanatic will tell us that the most important thing for any competitor to his Camaro Ford Mustang counterpart. Camaro ZL1 specifically has views of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. GT500 is equipped with a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 that produces 550 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque, which provides only a Camaro with a small advantage from jump. On the numbers are so similar, we can only imagine that the ball is now in the court of Ford to come up with a new model of Chevrolet to blow out of the water. It was a long time Chevrolet was the answer to the mighty GT500 and we look forward to ongoing wars car muscle.

Camaro Superfest 2011 brings a surprising color palette for the ZL1

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Camaro Superfest

Camaro Superfest

Camaro Superfest is the longest running event in all the Camaro in the U.S.. A couple of weekends ago, it happened in Riverside Park, Ypsilanti, Michigan, offering visitors the opportunity to see first and second non-red Camaro ZL1: one white and one yellow (Bumblebee Transformers star of recent film). ZL1 White is also the first model, featire automatic transmission (commonly ZL1 offered with six-speed Tremec TR6060 manual transmission).

Camaro ZL1 is powered by a supercharged 6.2L LSA V-8 engine that produces about 550 hp and 550 Nm of torque. The model will be different the new front fascia, hood with air extractors, as well as the signature of the section is built of carbon fiber rendered in a satin black finish.

This year, the Camaro Superfest hit its 20th anniversary and was held from July 1 to July 3, 2011. This event, where participants have to manage Camaro, regardless of the year.

Chevrolet Aveo

The Chevrolet Aveo is a subcompact automobile manufactured since 2002, originally by the South Korean General Motors (GM) subsidiary, GM Daewoo—and later by other GM-affiliated entities. Marketed worldwide in 120 countries under five brands (Chevrolet, Daewoo, Holden, Pontiac, and Suzuki), the first generation Aveo was originally called Daewoo Kalos in its home market South Korea and many export markets. South Korean models were later rebranded Daewoo Gentra, while in other markets, the first generation model was marketed as the Holden Barina in Australasia, Pontiac G3 in the United States and later Canada, previously in Canada as the Pontiac Wave and currently in Canada as the Suzuki Swift+. The second generation Aveo debuted in January 2011, marketed globally as the "Chevrolet Aveo", in North America as the Chevrolet Sonic, and in Australasia as the "Holden Barina". GM Daewoo introduced the "Daewoo Kalos" in 2002, based on a then-new T200 platform, replacing the Daewoo Lanos (T100). Under development before Daewoo's bankruptcy, the Kalos was the company's first new model introduction following its subsequent takeover by General Motors. Manufacture of the Kalos began in early March, 2002, with pre-production prototypes shown at the Geneva Auto Show in April 2002. The nameplate Kalos derives from the Greek word καλός (kalós) for "beautiful" and "good". Originally designed by Italdesign, the Kalos derives directly from the "Kalos Dream" concept vehicle first presented at the 2000 Paris Motor Show and subsequent developmental concepts at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, 2002 Geneva Auto Show, and 2003 at the Geneva Show. During this three-year development period Daewoo was struggling financially, with the ultimate fate of the company and the concept vehicle remaining uncertain.The T200 sedan and five-door hatchback featured a swage line running along the lower body to the rear door, which kinks downward prominently on the five-door. Five-doors also feature a side window in the C/D pillar with a distinctively angled lower edge. Interiors feature a circular motif throughout.


GM introduced a facelifted sedan at Auto Shanghai 2005, designed in cooperation with PATAC. Bearing the internal code T250 and sold in South Korea as the "Daewoo Gentra", revisions included exterior styling changes, a new interior instrument panel and minor equipment changes, including increased sound deadening. Incorporation of the radio antenna into the rear glass and extensive wind tunnel testing helped reduce the coefficient of drag from 0.348 to 0.326. A facelifted hatchback with the sedan's updated instrument panel was presented as the Chevrolet Aveo during the Frankfurt Motor Show 2007, to be marketed in Europe and North America. The Korean market received its own distinct restyle of the hatchback, the Gentra X, whose bumper without the distinctly "Chevrolet" split grille was also used for the Pontiac, Holden and Suzuki variants. With launch of the Gentra X in South Korea, GMDAT had replaced engines of T250. 1.2 L S-TEC II engine was updated with features such as dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) and timing chain (older version has timing belt) system. 1.6 L E-TEC II engine had replaced with ECOTEC (GEN-III) engine with new features such as variable valve timing mechanism. The second generation Aveo was presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It had been previewed earlier in the year as the Aveo RS concept. The Aveo RS was shown in concept form with 19-inch wheels and a M32 six-speed manual transmission mated to a 1.4-liter turbocharged Ecotec engine, rated at 103 kilowatts (138 hp). The car uses the Gamma II global subcompact platform. Chevrolet will market the new Aveo under the "Chevrolet Sonic" nameplate in United States, Mexican and Canadian markets. The Sonic will be available with a 1.8-liter inline-four producing 101 kW (135 hp) and 169 N·m (125 lb·ft) torque, or a 1.4-liter turbo inline-four producing 103 kW (138 hp) and 201 N·m (148 lb·ft) torque. The 1.8-liter inline-four will be mated to a standard five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.4-liter turbo will have a six-speed manual transmission.

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Chevrolet Aveo

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GM introduced a facelifted sedan at Auto Shanghai 2005, designed in cooperation with PATAC. Bearing the internal code T250 and sold in South Korea as the "Daewoo Gentra", revisions included exterior styling changes, a new interior instrument panel and minor equipment changes, including increased sound deadening. Incorporation of the radio antenna into the rear glass and extensive wind tunnel testing helped reduce the coefficient of drag from 0.348 to 0.326. A facelifted hatchback with the sedan's updated instrument panel was presented as the Chevrolet Aveo during the Frankfurt Motor Show 2007, to be marketed in Europe and North America. The Korean market received its own distinct restyle of the hatchback, the Gentra X, whose bumper without the distinctly "Chevrolet" split grille was also used for the Pontiac, Holden and Suzuki variants. With launch of the Gentra X in South Korea, GMDAT had replaced engines of T250. 1.2 L S-TEC II engine was updated with features such as dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) and timing chain (older version has timing belt) system. 1.6 L E-TEC II engine had replaced with ECOTEC (GEN-III) engine with new features such as variable valve timing mechanism. The second generation Aveo was presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It had been previewed earlier in the year as the Aveo RS concept. The Aveo RS was shown in concept form with 19-inch wheels and a M32 six-speed manual transmission mated to a 1.4-liter turbocharged Ecotec engine, rated at 103 kilowatts (138 hp). The car uses the Gamma II global subcompact platform. Chevrolet will market the new Aveo under the "Chevrolet Sonic" nameplate in United States, Mexican and Canadian markets. The Sonic will be available with a 1.8-liter inline-four producing 101 kW (135 hp) and 169 N·m (125 lb·ft) torque, or a 1.4-liter turbo inline-four producing 103 kW (138 hp) and 201 N·m (148 lb·ft) torque. The 1.8-liter inline-four will be mated to a standard five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.4-liter turbo will have a six-speed manual transmission.

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2010 Chevy Cobalt Review

By Glenn Lamb 

I have purchased a 2009 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. My wife drives one and I use the other one mostly for my Houston Farmers insurance agency business.
Both cars are basic 4 door models with automatic transmission. The list prices were a little over 19K and we paid a just over 16K (plus tt&l) after rebate.
Our average fuel economy has been 23 mpg in mostly city driving. Handling is good with a smooth quiet ride, and performance is ok. It is a good driving car for the price range. The sound system is above average. We have had no mechanical problems with either vehicle.
Standard features include air conditioning, tilt wheel, auto headlamps, rear defroster, electric steering, AM/FM/CD/MP3/XM stereo, and a theft deterrence key. There is a full line of extra cost options available. The Cobalt is scheduled to be replaced in the 2011 model year by the Chevy Cruze.
The Cobalt has a small compartment that opens to access the button to open the trunk. You will get a nasty gash on your shin if you forget to close the compartment. My wife and I have both a small "Cobalt scar" on our shins. Any lawyers out there...make them fix that! I think the seats could be a little more comfortable. Insurance rates are low for the Cobalt but government crash tests are mixed (good frontal impact scores, but weaker side impact rating).
Overall if you want a small car this could be a model to check out. Because the model is being replaced I personally would want an extra big rebate to consider getting Cobalt.

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The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette - Your Dream Sports Car

By Alston Bruce

The Chevrolet Corvette is available as a coupe or a convertible. If you are a sports car enthusiast, then the Corvette is your dream come true. It has carved a niche for itself in this segment with its state-of-the-art technology and defining freedom. It has a standard 430 HP LS-3 aluminum block V8, which can effortlessly do 190mph under test conditions. If you like open air driving, there is a removable roof panel that can be stowed in a matter of seconds.

With a 6.2 liter V8 engine and a power-to-weight ratio that is incomparable to any of its peers, the Chevrolet Corvette performs like a seasoned professional, doing 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds flat. It gets an impressive 26 MPG on the highway and provides much better fuel economy than other 6-cylinder sports cars in the segment.

Would you like to make your Corvette a style statement that reflects your individuality? It can be done easily with a whole range of dealer-installed genuine Corvette accessories. They can extend the functionality of your favorite Chevy while enhancing its appearance to suit your style. From stainless steel pedal covers to a two-tone shift knob, a transparent roof panel, and a great choice of body graphic designs, you can make the Corvette look just as you imagined. The choices are endless.

The amazing Magnetic Selective Ride Control is available on select models to modulate suspension capability for twisty roads. Driving in the city and on freeways can be a wonderful experience with this unique feature. There are two settings for the cockpit, Tour and Sport. This option also includes larger, cross-drilled brake rotors.

Other features include leather seating, five-spoke silver painted wheels, steering wheel audio controls and OnStar safety facilities.

Two new apps make buying and maintaining your Chevrolet Corvette very convenient. The MyChevrolet app can help you locate the nearest dealer, schedule routine maintenance and contact roadside assistance as quickly as possible without any hassle. With the Find My Car app feature powered by Google Maps you can mark parking spots and set parking meter alarms.

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