The 2023 Camaro ZL1 10-Speed is Power that Doesn't Punish (POV Drive Review)

Join Miles in the Chevy Camaro ZL1 in Rapid Blue with all Black Leather/Suede as he shares his expert driving impressions.

Price (as tested) 💲: $76,205
Powertrain ⚙️: 6.2-liter Supercharged V8
Output 💪: 650 hp/650 lb-ft of torque
Transmission 🕹: 10-Speed Automatic
0-60 MPH 🚦: 3.8 seconds
Top Speed 💥: 191 mph
MPG (as tested) ⛽️: 13 city/21 hwy/16 combined
Curb weight ⚖️: 3,842 lbs

Options Equipped:
- 10-Speed Automatic ($1,595)
- Performance Data Video Recorder ($1,300)
- Power Sunroof ($995)
- Exposed Weave Carbon Fiber Hood Insert ($600)
- Copper Free Brakes ($500)
- Rapid Blue ($395)
- Black Wheel Lugs ($325)
- Track alignment
- 1LE front bumper and rear wing
- Corsa NPP Variable Valve Exhaust
- Corsa Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake
- Wrapped Gloss Black Roof
- Wrapped Satin Black Hood

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Skip Ahead:
Intro: 00:00
Exterior Review: 00:12
Interior Review (Front): 02:34
Trunk: 03:20
Interior Review (Rear): 02:34
Interior Review (Front): 04:00
Driving Impressions: 06:04
City Driving: 08:10
Canyon Driving: 12:49
Launch Control: 16:03
Canyon Driving: 17:02
MPH Word of the Day: 19:33
Competition: 19:58

[barrydraper]

I bought the 2017 ZL1 w/ the 10-speed (first model of this generation) new, when it came out. It also had the 50th Anniversary badging as well. Truly an awesome, spectacular all-around sports car. It was loaded with nearly every option. I have since sold it, but enjoyed every mile I drove it. What an amazing machine...

[ZLCurly]

Thank you again Miles for such a fun and unique opportunity. Glad you enjoyed the car!

[jeremymiller]

As someone who had an SS for a few years, I can't imagine trying to keep this car under control on public streets. The SS was actually fighting me to stay anywhere near the speed limits as it just wanted to GO. I know this model is on a whole 'nother level from that one. To really push this car, a private track needs to be in the equation somewhere.

[AQLord]

So we all gonna ignore the bee chilling on his shoulder in the back seat?? hahaha🐝

[Triptisim]

Love my 20 ZL1, cross country trips, most of the big name drivers roads here in the US, plus a bunch of track time, handles everything no sweat and can really do everything. Almost traded for an M3CX but couldn’t bring myself to let it go, it’s just too much fun and sounds so good.

[silversleeper]

Curly/Kurly knocked his ZL1 Build out of the park. Yeah if you want a sunroof on the ZL1 1LE you can't get the Aero Kit, which should be an option. Come on Chevy. Some people like me have to have a Sunroof/open air experience with some sunlight rather than just a dark interior. Great Job😀👍👍👍

[jamesmin]

This is essentially what Chevy did with the Collectors Edition / Panther. ZL1 1LE appearance, but regular ZL1 mechanicals.

[gearhead-]

Great video review and no distracting music. Excellent!

[danwilson]

The rear seats are not meant to actually be sat it.. they are only there for insurance purposes. If it's a four seater it gets better rates than a 2 seater so more people can afford to drive it and GM can sell more of them. They were never made to be useful for passenger purposes. If you want room for passengers buy a charger, or challenger.

[JamesT.Coleman]

Had a 15 ZL1 but traded it for an 18 ZL1. As in the video, what’s not to love. I don’t have kids so backseat access isn’t a concern. Visibility and trunk access are a fair complaint but……… It’s difficult to not get a 23 but with 7K miles I just can’t do it. Got a new 6.2 Silverado LTZ instead (for the wife).

[pedrojorge]

We all gonna ignore his smile? 😂 so crazy, good content!

[pm]

I love miles’ laughs on accelerations 😂

[goblinzl]

love my shock zl1 a10. it has great refinement. car can be a nice rider to a monster with just a few adjustments.

if that CF OEM? i want to get that.

[craigloomis]

Prefer standard Zl1 look unless you are tracking it.

[noahpickerill]

The wheels on this one with the look of the more track focused package mods look so much better 😍

[amanicavan]

I think your blackwing is mad at the beginning of the drive 😂😂

[CreasyEQ]

Ive driven the dark 🐴 horse multiple times butter 🧈 smooth shifting from the tremec transmission 💯. For the sticker price. It wouldn't enter my mind having it in my name❗I have mixed feelings about the charger. Either way I wouldnt regret, having it. Except it being one of the top car's on the theft list❗The Camaro will be my choice. Of course with a manual❗❗

[AntChiulli-Chiulli_RS]

gonna supercharge my 2023 3LT V6 RS, 10 Speed, with the NPP quad valve exhaust.
baby ZL1

[Frogfrog]

Love your channel. But noticed that you now tend to look at the side camera while recording POV… not only that made your POV recording moving around too much but also the side camera seems to distract and take away your attention on the road for safety. Just a friendly opinion.

[BertShackleford]

Miles, now you have to find a standard ZL1 (non-1LE) with a *manual* for a truly fair comparison.

Now forgive me for saying this and with all due respect to Curly, but the fact that someone would actually consider a car like this Camaro ZL1 with an automatic is sacrilege IMHO. However, personal preference aside, I can and do understand why someone may choose the 10-speed auto over the 6-speed manual. To each their own.

Whenever there is the option of a manual transmission in a muscle, sports, super or hypercar. Then the choice is (should be) obvious with very few exceptions to the rule. [Raises an eyebrow and glares intensely towards BMW M cars. If you know - you know.]

As far as competitors. Well that is a bit of a dilemma. Are we basing it off of price, platform, category, drivetrain layout or perhaps the philosophy of use? There is a lot of overlap in that Venn diagram.

Price is obvious with the contenders you have already mentioned. All of which are at or below the cost of a standard ZL1.

However, the platform is interchangeable with the Cadillac CT4-V _and_ CT5-V Blackwing's. The 4VB is obviously the more affordable version with a V6. Whereas the 5VB is the _direct_ successor to the ZL1. Of course, both of those models are still available with a glorious manual transmission.

Meanwhile, the drivetrain layout is similar to that of the Jaguar F-Type (you may remember me referring to it as the "Gentleman's GT" car) and the Mercedes AMG GT. Both of whom being a front engine RWD V8. Albeit, the cost of these two models is significantly higher than all of the aforementioned options.

Categorically speaking, they are all similar to each other which is where you would factor-in the other parameters such as pricing and philosophy of use. You get my point.

Nevertheless, I still thoroughly enjoyed this review, Miles! I hope to see a final review of the standard ZL1 with a six speed manual in the foreseeable future.

As always...

Stay classy my friend.

[Side note - For those unfamiliar and to avoid any further confusion, all that Carbon Fiber trim throughout the interior is _not_ stock from the factory. Everything you see in Carbon Fiber is aftermarket. That should be a notable distinction.]