Chevy Camaro ZL1 Review: So FAST It’s ILLEGAL | 4K

This Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is so hardcore, it's banned in Europe and in parts of America. Rory takes one on a UK track to find out why, and to assess whether it's deserving of its fearsome reputation. Come listen to its awesome 6.2-litre supercharged V8 and make your own mind up!

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[sefin]

To be honest: this brother’s driving skills were more fascinating than the car. Keeping his cool while drifting almost outta lane. Mad respect 🙌🏻

[TheLegenDacster]

Wonderful mention about missing Sabine Rory, we ALL do, especially as we reach the end of the year in which she passed.

[kirteshlad]

It's literally mind blowing how US muscle cars have evolved, just to think it wasn't that long ago my TransAm would go ok-ish in a straight line but stopping and going around a series of bends down a twisty road was literally a handful and today they seem to be doing everything very well.
Rory, you're doing a fantastic job mate!

[benchaggaresmusic]

My dad's got a 2013 ZL1 and even though it's less powerful than the new ones it still so much fun to drive. Chevrolet really hit it out of the park with these cars

[TheTexican]

As someone who has watched hundreds (or even thousands) of car review videos from professionals, I have to tip my hat to you. Excellent content, editing, and you were completely real and honest during the in-car driving. Bonus: car reviews almost always sound better with a British accent. 🇬🇧 👌😎

You even taught me a few tidbits the American journalists don’t usually mention.

Thank you to all who were involved in this video, please keep up the great content.

[Nick-qxvf]

"God I miss you Sabine" hit me right in the feels. We all do!

[Pia-hodm]

This is the most aggressively good-looking car ive ever seen.

[StandingUpForBetter]

This car looks FIERCE. It looks and sounds like an action hero. WOW! Some incredible driving Rory. Great driving. That looked like fun and in the end that is what cars like this are all about. I'm trying not to be sad cars like this are going away but rather; I am appreciating the fact they are here right now. Well done!

[devnull]

Rory was one of the few post Clarkson era TG hosts that made the show amazing. GREAT to see him back in the car I bought after seeing Sabine beat him through his track record! Great video, excellent host, awesome car, and we all miss her.

[gjtt]

Great review man. I have a 2019 ZL1 and the grins are nonstop when driving it. The power, handling, grip, and road feel is exceptional. The 10-speed works perfectly with the LT4. Personally, I also love the looks, as it looks very menacing and brutal on the street.

[one.x.]

Brruuuh..., those reddish fog lights give me the "am about to take over the world" evil villain vibes😂😂

[iTzChRoNiiC]

If one of these pulled up beside me on a dark night I would have to play dead…looks so mean with those headlights

[jezdelion]

I live in America now, & it just staggers me how muscle cars are quite affordable in comparison to European cars with similar specs. How is this maniacal beast only $60k???

[TheSkyline]

what I love about the modern Camaro is how well it handles. I haven't driven the ZL1 but even on the lower models (I drove a convertible) it felt like it was on rails, especially when you compare it to the pony cars of the past. Really amazing.

[AC_Bikes_]

I love how good these guys are at driving not-their-personal car like they were born attached to it... and give a good review at the same time. Hats off.

[slappzzz]

I'm never getting rid of mine. It's a freakin beast man! 6 spd manual brings a smile to my face every time I step on the throttle and I've had it almost 2 years

[GlockGrippa]

RIP Sabine, a true racer through and through. What a car aswell, looks demonic in the best possible way

[danieldickerson]

Yeah, the ZL1 is a proper driver’s car, especially the 1LE variant, which is just a track weapon. Hell, the entire 6th gen Camaro line up are just THAT good to drive, and are incredibly well built inside and out. They’re basically like the American BMW M cars, or Porsche GT3s. Awesome video, Rory!

[randomrahul]

The only thing I've got to say as of now, keeping in mind the future, is that "Long live the American V8s!!"
🙌🏼🤩

[SuperMauricem]

Rory is back! The passion is self evident the grin from ear to ear says it all. This is a car that he truly has a yearning for, I have heard him talk with enthusiasm with the advent of electric cars- but his review of this car has awakened the Rory of old, a time gone by which I thought I would not be seeing again