Camaro (Alpha) SS vs Camaro (Alpha) ZL1
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TL;DR
Camaro (Alpha) SSSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reasons are MSRP (+76%), Body Style (coupe), and Aspiration (naturally aspirated).
Camaro (Alpha) ZL1Head Turners, Tourers
Biggest reasons are Power (+43%), Torque (+43%), and Power-to-Weight (+37%).
| Spec | Chevrolet Camaro (Alpha) SS | Chevrolet Camaro (Alpha) ZL1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2016–2024 | 2016–2024 | |
| Release Date | 2016-01-31 | 2016-01-31 | |
| Body Style | coupe | coupe / convertible | |
| Configuration | V8 | V8 | |
| Displacement | 6.2L (376 ci) | 6.2L (376 ci) | |
| Engine Code | LT1 | LT4 | |
| Crank | cross-plane | cross-plane | |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | supercharged | |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline | |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm | 6,600 rpm | +1.5% |
| Power | 455 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 650 hp @ 6,400 rpm | +42.9% |
| Torque | 455 ft·lbs @ 4,400 rpm | 650 ft·lbs @ 3,600 rpm | +42.8% |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 | -13.0% |
| Bore × Stroke | 103.2 × 92.0 mm | 103.2 × 92.0 mm | |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Transmission | manual / automatic 6-speed | manual 6-speed | |
| Curb Weight | 3,704 lbs | 3,851 lbs | +4.0% |
| Power-to-Weight | 271 hp/ton | 372 hp/ton | +37.4% |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.0s | 3.5s | -12.5% |
| Top Speed | 155 mph | 198 mph | +27.2% |
| MSRP | $37,000 | $65,000 | +75.7% |
| Fuel Economy | 18 / 29 / 22 mpg | 18 / 29 / 22 mpg |