All you have to do to realize how serious this car is, is to look at the Nurburgring times and compare it so where other cars have been. It ran a 7:16 which is faster than a 992 911 Turbo S, Corvette C6 ZR1, Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari 488, etc.
Well, the 911 GT3RS which the title is referring to, did it in 6:44min. That's over half a minute faster. The cars you named are all outdated by now or were not even built for explicit track use.
To be honest I was a bit sceptical of Kenan in his first videos, but meanwhile I really enjoy watching him. I think he has grown into his role as presenter very well
love that you went into the history of the name and meaning. something else about that ZL1 engine is that despite its rating of 425hp, it made closer to 570-580. which when placed in one of the 69 Zl1s made, could result in a 1/4 mile time of low 11s range. it also removed all decals and options from the car.
You’re killing it kennan! As someone who studies and works with racing, the technical explanations are very well done. This is exactly the kind of video I love when interested in a car. Can’t wait to see where you go with this! Keep it up!
While it took some getting used to, I think it's now fair to say that Doug's taste in people is as good as his taste in cars. Both Alanis and Kennan have been great additions, and I've really enjoyed getting to know their quirks and features!!
I absolutely LOVE the ZL1 1LE. Couldn’t quite afford one, so I bought a 2018 manual 2SS. That car was so good, I couldn’t believe it. Not even a 1LE and the handling was the best I’ve ever experienced. And the sound with a Borla Atak exhaust! Didn’t keep the car long, but it was glorious.
I wish so badly for Kennan to cover the CT6-V Blackwing. It would be nice to hear someone else acknowledge how cool of a powertrain(for GM) it possesses, and with the depth Kennan gives it. The callbacks and the references to the NorthStar, and even the LT6 borrowed some ideas from it as well.
I can not believe this. I have two pages up with the ZL1 version for sale on them. I've been drooling over this car for a month now and will own one hopefully, if I can finally beat this cancer that I've fighting for a year now. Thank you for doing this for people like me, dreamers. You do a fantastic job of reviewing cars!
One quick correction: The 5th gen ZL1 didn’t come with a 1LE option, and the top model of that generation was indeed the Z28. The 6th gen of course has the king Camaro: the ZL1 1LE.
I own a 23 non-1le ZL1. Everything Kennan says about the 1LE is true. I bought a non-1LE because of how intense driving a 1LE is and to me the suspension is too rough for my daily driving use. It looks amazing but the ride is definitely not the most comfortable. The power and the handling of this car though are fantastic. And the brakes are top notch, erasing speed in no time. The 6 speed manual is not as fast as the 10 speed auto but man I love rowing through the gears! And I’m not tracking the car for lap times. Great review Kennan!
I tested a GT500, and ZL1 1LE, and for the same reason as you went with a 6speed non-1LE. The GT500 was amazing but was not as "dialed in" chassis-wise.
A great, informative video from Kennan. He’s really settled into presenting videos and has developed his own style which is different but complimentary to Doug’s. Nice job and I’m looking forward to the next one 👍🏻
Surprised he didn’t touch on the stock Goodyear Eagle tires. Got many, many comments on mine with people thinking they were bald/worn out due to the lack of tread depth.
Another big mention should be how difficult they are to buy. I tried to get a set for my Cayman S (not ZL1 1LE sized but bigger than stock), but they were on a 1.5 year backorder with no relief in site, so I had to go elsewhere.
I don't remember if this car has been mentioned in any of the garage discussion videos but I absolutely believe this car is going to shoot up in value in a couple of years and be highly sought after.
Kennan reminds me of James May, some may find the technical things he talks about as boring but his technical knowledge is so insightful when your gonna buy the car and so much more useful than simply looking at performance figures and looks
great video and great vehicle. Pure american muscle. Fortunately we have you to clarify all that Chevy gibberish. Thanks a million Kennan!!. Wow, I had to came back to the post because how great the explanation about the differential was. I think this is the first time that I REALLY understood what that thing is about thanks to you. Then the driving experience which judging for your face should be really a lot of fun and raw power. Thanks again Kennan. keep on the great didactic job!
Even the regular Camaro is a rare sight in Canada, let alone this version. Super cool indeed! The last time I remember Camaros, Firebirds and Trans Ams being popular, being cool!… they had a giant fiery BBQ Chicken (Phoenix?) on the hood and Burt Reynolds ruled the ‘Big Screen’ (drive-ins). I wanted so bad… that I bought the Hot Wheels one at Sears (I was after all 11!). Thanks for the video.
I really like Kennan doing these videos, I commented on Doug’s video saying I didn’t think he suited doing Doug’s usual quirks on the main channel. But this, this is perfect with Kennan. This is his sweet spot. I stayed interested in the whole video, informative and direct. Brilliant.
I’ve seen a few similar comments, but great work Kennan. It’s been great to see you grow more comfortable in front of a camera. I enjoy the detail you bring, it’s a great compliment to Doug
It always bothers me when people erroneously say a limited slip or locked differently sends equal power to each wheel (and you hear this all the time!). What it actually does is make the wheels try to turn at the same rpm. If one tire loses grip, by making them turn the same rpm, the loss of grip doesn't result in one tire spinning rapidly. Instead, by locking them together, power is effectively sent from the slipping tire to the one with grip. Power wise, a strong limited slip or locking differential can actually send all of the power to one tire in situations where one tire has no grip (perhaps it is temporarily off the ground due to a bump) and the other does have grip.
You could not have said a single word during the driving portion of the review and we still would have know exactly how you felt about the car. That speaks volumes about how great the car is as well as the review 😊
So wonderful to see this incredible car get the love that it deserves. I cant wait to get one of my own one day, but my 2018 2SS Hot Wheels Edition aint no slouch either 😊
I have a 2017 3.6 RS and even tho it has a two cylinder delete (that’s what the SS owners will say) it is such a fun car to drive! Trying to grab a new LT1 before production ceases next year.
I drove one with the 6sp manual and it was really impressive. Most impressive was how it handled on tight bumpy roads for its size and weight. I wouldn't want to own one, interior sucks for the price and you feel like you're stuck in a cave, but the performance is really jaw dropping.
Wow cars and bids have really been into GM performance cars recently. Alanis with the C7 ZR1 and now Keenan with the ZL1 1LE. What's next week? The a CT5 V Blackwing?
I’ve always love Kenan when he started videos with Doug, you can look back at my original comments. I LOVE THE TECHNICAL INFO, almost like a savagegeese technical info.
I really dig this style of ZL1. I really like green as well, but personally I don’t feel these two should go together. I’m not familiar with the color options on these, so the only thing I’m sure of is this isn’t it. I’d like to ask anyone who let me know their opinion, which style would you prefer on a car like this: a bright vibrant color, or something more like white, black or silver? And as far as transmissions go, I feel that the manual is the only way to go with these particular cars.
@@carsandbids if I were in the market for a Camaro it would definitely be a ZL1 1LE. There’s a guy in my town that has a 98 and he put those badges on it lol!
@@Graves-81_69 i saw one in my hometown in august. It was dark blue and it looked stunning. First time i saw it in afternoon driving past me as i was walking to the grocery store, second time i saw it was on same day at night it was parked next to bakery. All i can say is that it turned everyone's heads
@@emanuelhrenka4899 I’ve seen a couple in that blue, and it looked great. I’m not sure of the name of the color, but I’ve seen an almost candy apple red ZL1 1LE and it was beautiful
OMG, Kenan ILU, thank you for explaining the ridiculously confusing naming scheme behind these cars. Every time you see these or Vettes listed, they always have such confusing alphanumeric naming codes, it's difficult to decipher what the hierarchy of them is.
Every time I say “Chevrolet “ I pronounce the T and say Brother in the same sentence every time. Example: Cletus, get your behind in this here Chevrolet we’re going down to Walmart to pick up some ammo and some Miller light, I tell you what brother (roll tide!)
![2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 HPE700 - Hennessey's 6.2-liter Manual 700HP Cruiser [Zack Klapman]](/img/1.gif)
All you have to do to realize how serious this car is, is to look at the Nurburgring times and compare it so where other cars have been. It ran a 7:16 which is faster than a 992 911 Turbo S, Corvette C6 ZR1, Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari 488, etc.
This car is no slouch.
holy hell what a resume
Well, the 911 GT3RS which the title is referring to, did it in 6:44min. That's over half a minute faster. The cars you named are all outdated by now or were not even built for explicit track use.
In fact the camaro is closer to a tesla model 3 time than to the gt3rs
@@karuzo4116Well, BMW's track baby M4 CSL which is twice the price of this did the same time
To be honest I was a bit sceptical of Kenan in his first videos, but meanwhile I really enjoy watching him. I think he has grown into his role as presenter very well
Maybe a dozen "track-focused" would have been enough... but I agree, he is getting smoother.
He feels more natural in his own video. Next to Doug he looks a little nervous.
Nope he's still an idiot.
He kicks ass when he gets nerdy
I imagine there is a balance of, following a formula vs being an individual with the former being the prevailing force.
love that you went into the history of the name and meaning. something else about that ZL1 engine is that despite its rating of 425hp, it made closer to 570-580. which when placed in one of the 69 Zl1s made, could result in a 1/4 mile time of low 11s range. it also removed all decals and options from the car.
That is FAST for 69.
I really love Kennan’s technical explanations. Didn’t realize how different his and Doug’s videos can be of the same car as well. (Ferrari 355 video)
We thought it would offer some nice contrast for y'all.
You’re killing it kennan! As someone who studies and works with racing, the technical explanations are very well done. This is exactly the kind of video I love when interested in a car. Can’t wait to see where you go with this! Keep it up!
Should we go deeper? Might be stepping on engineering explained toes, and he is a real engineer!
finally another kennan solo, I missed him!
Thank you!
Kennan's driving impressions are always so good!
Thank you!!!
Kenan is in his element, and I couldn't be happier for him. Very well done Kenan!
Thanks! We are going to keep Kennan driving awesome cars.
While it took some getting used to, I think it's now fair to say that Doug's taste in people is as good as his taste in cars. Both Alanis and Kennan have been great additions, and I've really enjoyed getting to know their quirks and features!!
I absolutely LOVE the ZL1 1LE. Couldn’t quite afford one, so I bought a 2018 manual 2SS. That car was so good, I couldn’t believe it. Not even a 1LE and the handling was the best I’ve ever experienced. And the sound with a Borla Atak exhaust! Didn’t keep the car long, but it was glorious.
The 2SS is awesome too!
I love my 2SS too... Its handling is incredible especially for its weight
Kenan has grown a lot more comfortable. Worth saying great job!
Could wear a larger shirt
Thanks!
Kenan gained weight, didn’t he?
Totally agree. He's stopped trying to be Doug and has found his own style.
You mofos, let the man's belly be! Haha
Rallye Green is such an amazing color too. And incredibly rare on a ZLE
It is a great color, agreed!
Wake up babe! A new Kennan vid just dropped😍
Thanks!
* insert annoying comment about Kennan hosting and how we’ve all grown to like him here *
I wish so badly for Kennan to cover the CT6-V Blackwing. It would be nice to hear someone else acknowledge how cool of a powertrain(for GM) it possesses, and with the depth Kennan gives it. The callbacks and the references to the NorthStar, and even the LT6 borrowed some ideas from it as well.
If we get our hands on one.
I can not believe this. I have two pages up with the ZL1 version for sale on them. I've been drooling over this car for a month now and will own one hopefully, if I can finally beat this cancer that I've fighting for a year now. Thank you for doing this for people like me, dreamers. You do a fantastic job of reviewing cars!
You can do it and deserve it once you beat it!!!
Good luck with it, positive vibes your way, peace. Great dream to aim for, promise you will do it
One quick correction: The 5th gen ZL1 didn’t come with a 1LE option, and the top model of that generation was indeed the Z28. The 6th gen of course has the king Camaro: the ZL1 1LE.
I own a 23 non-1le ZL1. Everything Kennan says about the 1LE is true. I bought a non-1LE because of how intense driving a 1LE is and to me the suspension is too rough for my daily driving use. It looks amazing but the ride is definitely not the most comfortable. The power and the handling of this car though are fantastic. And the brakes are top notch, erasing speed in no time. The 6 speed manual is not as fast as the 10 speed auto but man I love rowing through the gears! And I’m not tracking the car for lap times. Great review Kennan!
Love it when we can get owner insight! Thank you!
@@carsandbids keep these reviews coming Kennan. You’re doing a wonderful job!
I tested a GT500, and ZL1 1LE, and for the same reason as you went with a 6speed non-1LE. The GT500 was amazing but was not as "dialed in" chassis-wise.
@@frankarango4802 GM’s chassis work is amazing! What color is your zl1? I went with rapid blue.
@@NoLiftShift We ended up getting 2 Rapid Blue 2022 ZL1s. Mine is a 6MT and hers is a A10 Convertible. Love Rapid Blue, congratulations!
As an avid track enthusiast and a ZL11LE owner I have to say this is the best review I have ever seen of the car. Amazing job !
We appreciate you watching! Thank you
A great, informative video from Kennan. He’s really settled into presenting videos and has developed his own style which is different but complimentary to Doug’s. Nice job and I’m looking forward to the next one 👍🏻
More to come!
Surprised he didn’t touch on the stock Goodyear Eagle tires. Got many, many comments on mine with people thinking they were bald/worn out due to the lack of tread depth.
Performance tires definitely look bald.
Another big mention should be how difficult they are to buy. I tried to get a set for my Cayman S (not ZL1 1LE sized but bigger than stock), but they were on a 1.5 year backorder with no relief in site, so I had to go elsewhere.
Ouch!
Amazing car, although I prefer the SS 1LE suspension. The magaride on those is amazing.
When you explain mag ride it sounds gimmicky, but it works!
Great job Kenny! Alot more comfortable in the videos and watching you do it. Thanks! Whats up doug!
Hi from Cars & Bids!!!
Kennen is so good at these reviews. His OMG face is so relatable to the everyday enthusiast. Great job K!
I don't remember if this car has been mentioned in any of the garage discussion videos but I absolutely believe this car is going to shoot up in value in a couple of years and be highly sought after.
shhhhhh. don't tell anyone. Look at Vette ZR1's for reference.
I love how kennan goes into more dept or the suspension/history/powertrain e.t.c. of the cars he reviews…
Kennan reminds me of James May, some may find the technical things he talks about as boring but his technical knowledge is so insightful when your gonna buy the car and so much more useful than simply looking at performance figures and looks
Helps paint the full picture.
Kennan looks downright terrified when getting on the throttle and I love it
great video and great vehicle. Pure american muscle. Fortunately we have you to clarify all that Chevy gibberish. Thanks a million Kennan!!. Wow, I had to came back to the post because how great the explanation about the differential was. I think this is the first time that I REALLY understood what that thing is about thanks to you. Then the driving experience which judging for your face should be really a lot of fun and raw power. Thanks again Kennan. keep on the great didactic job!
The marketing teams need to be reigned in sometimes.
Chevy needs to bring back the HHR and give us a ZL1 1LE version. It's what the customers truly want.
WE NEED IT!!!! YOU LISTENING CHEVY?????
Even the regular Camaro is a rare sight in Canada, let alone this version. Super cool indeed! The last time I remember Camaros, Firebirds and Trans Ams being popular, being cool!… they had a giant fiery BBQ Chicken (Phoenix?) on the hood and Burt Reynolds ruled the ‘Big Screen’ (drive-ins). I wanted so bad… that I bought the Hot Wheels one at Sears (I was after all 11!). Thanks for the video.
Glad you liked it. I think this version could pull off a fire chicken.
Great response. It certainly has earned it!
Kennan, I admit that I have been really enjoying your history videos like this one. Keep up the great work!
Randy
Glad you like them!
I really like Kennan doing these videos, I commented on Doug’s video saying I didn’t think he suited doing Doug’s usual quirks on the main channel. But this, this is perfect with Kennan. This is his sweet spot. I stayed interested in the whole video, informative and direct. Brilliant.
More to come!
Buy it Kennan, you know you want it😀
Iv been in a zl1 1le a couple dozen times around our local track, everyone looks at you like they're scared when they see this car roll in.
An all black zl1 is pretty menacing
Another great job, Kennan! You should test drive a 2020-2022 Shelby GT500. Would love to hear what you think!
Trying to get a hold of one. Fingers crossed!
I’ve seen a few similar comments, but great work Kennan. It’s been great to see you grow more comfortable in front of a camera. I enjoy the detail you bring, it’s a great compliment to Doug
Thank you!
Thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson. One nit pick: it's "CV transmission", not "CVT transmission".
"Detonating a weapon!" Instant Kennanism bingo card suggestion!
finally, recognition for the ZL1 1LE.
It always bothers me when people erroneously say a limited slip or locked differently sends equal power to each wheel (and you hear this all the time!).
What it actually does is make the wheels try to turn at the same rpm. If one tire loses grip, by making them turn the same rpm, the loss of grip doesn't result in one tire spinning rapidly. Instead, by locking them together, power is effectively sent from the slipping tire to the one with grip.
Power wise, a strong limited slip or locking differential can actually send all of the power to one tire in situations where one tire has no grip (perhaps it is temporarily off the ground due to a bump) and the other does have grip.
I just wanna say I'm glad Kennan got his own channel cus he is just too good!
Alanis has a video next week and some more guests to be on here too!
8 Piston Fronts - not 6
The green is super rare, very nice color.
Very!
I’d lose my drivers license 😂
Us too!
You could not have said a single word during the driving portion of the review and we still would have know exactly how you felt about the car.
That speaks volumes about how great the car is as well as the review 😊
It’s pretty exhilarating!
Keenan, a well done and comprehensive review.
Thanks! :)
So wonderful to see this incredible car get the love that it deserves.
I cant wait to get one of my own one day, but my 2018 2SS Hot Wheels Edition aint no slouch either 😊
They are some hot wheels. See what I did there. :)
@@carsandbids rolls eyes (but chuckles anyway) lol
Best explanation of the Camaro option packages I've heard
A great history of the car/brand and i love the engineering details!
I AM SO PROUD OF KENZOIL😊
Thank you for including nm
No problem
Liking what Kenan brings to the table in these videos
We thought people would like some tech and nerdy (in a good way)
Im not a chevy guy but this car is IT
It’s awesome!
i was just recently able to ride in one of these on track, and they really are monsters.
Doug is the type of guy to trust his friend to be awesome at this and win us all over.
Have to believe in Doug!
This was great ! Very well managed through the video. DOUG you added a great asset to your team.
Nice review
Much appreciated!
WOOO LET'S GO KENNANANA
Hey Kennan, which one out of the two would you take? C7 ZR1 or this ZL1 1LE?🤔
We need him behind the wheel of a GT500 first.
@@carsandbids 👀
Mini Doug shows promise. Keep it up man, good review
5th gen Z28 with LS7 and track focused hardware, the true American GT3RS!
Sssshhhhh…I want one. Don’t remind people.
Not a modern Camaro fan but I can't help but like green cars. The Camaro ZL1 1LE is proof that GM can make a good car when they want to.
They can when they want to.
The difference between Kennan's voice from the "Hi Everyone" intro to after he rolls on the throttle from 3rd... lol his testicles finally dropped
Lol 😂
I have a 2017 3.6 RS and even tho it has a two cylinder delete (that’s what the SS owners will say) it is such a fun car to drive! Trying to grab a new LT1 before production ceases next year.
Get that LT1!
I feel like justifying spending so much gas is only acceptable when it's manual
This car is so cool and fast that I don't care what transmission is in it
The average Redditor on r/cars.
Might spend less with an auto and all the potential gears for max economy.
Fantastic content. Thanks Kennan from Columbus, OH. 👍🏻🇺🇸
Ohio!
Looks ok from the side but dont like the front.
Yeah mustang looks better but this thing is a beast
BIG BEAST!
I drove one with the 6sp manual and it was really impressive. Most impressive was how it handled on tight bumpy roads for its size and weight. I wouldn't want to own one, interior sucks for the price and you feel like you're stuck in a cave, but the performance is really jaw dropping.
Like looking out a mail slot.
Ken does some amazing videos with a lot of knowledge 👏
We agree!
Doug looks different with glasses on.
Clark Kent and Superman problem.
Killing it with the videos!
More to come!
Love, love Kennan's expressions and adoration for leviathans like the ZL1 LE.
The other girl I cannot stand with her banshee-like wails.
That's why we have more than one person. Different flavors for everyone.
We need t-shirts with Kennan waving 👋
Lolol we will get the designer on it.
LT4 shirt for LT4 review. Nice.
Can’t believe the guy backed out
Wow cars and bids have really been into GM performance cars recently. Alanis with the C7 ZR1 and now Keenan with the ZL1 1LE. What's next week? The a CT5 V Blackwing?
A CT5 V Blackwing**
Just a coincidence. Audi RS7 actually.
I’ve always love Kenan when he started videos with Doug, you can look back at my original comments. I LOVE THE TECHNICAL INFO, almost like a savagegeese technical info.
Kennan likes nerdy stuff and we thought others would too!
Can we get Kennan in a suit?
Racing suit?
Kenzoil killing it 🤟
Yeah!!!
I really dig this style of ZL1. I really like green as well, but personally I don’t feel these two should go together. I’m not familiar with the color options on these, so the only thing I’m sure of is this isn’t it. I’d like to ask anyone who let me know their opinion, which style would you prefer on a car like this: a bright vibrant color, or something more like white, black or silver? And as far as transmissions go, I feel that the manual is the only way to go with these particular cars.
That's the grea thing about these, you can spec them almost however you like.
@@carsandbids if I were in the market for a Camaro it would definitely be a ZL1 1LE. There’s a guy in my town that has a 98 and he put those badges on it lol!
ha!
@@Graves-81_69 i saw one in my hometown in august. It was dark blue and it looked stunning. First time i saw it in afternoon driving past me as i was walking to the grocery store, second time i saw it was on same day at night it was parked next to bakery. All i can say is that it turned everyone's heads
@@emanuelhrenka4899 I’ve seen a couple in that blue, and it looked great. I’m not sure of the name of the color, but I’ve seen an almost candy apple red ZL1 1LE and it was beautiful
16:40 if you love cars you can relate to this little giggle
The power giggles.
Kennan is a good guy in his own right. He needs to stop repeating Doug's signature lines.
The Doug lexicon is hard to shake sometimes.
We want u to do a mid 2000s suzuki xl7 vid plz
Kenan is coming into his own.. really enjoyed this video.. I think you just found your catch frase ... LET'S GET NERDY
Thank you so much!
Kennan review. Instant watch
Thanks!
I went to the link in bio, but i don't know how to buy it 😢
HELP ME GUYS
Love the color.
Better than a boring color for sure.
That car is cool
Agreed!
OMG, Kenan ILU, thank you for explaining the ridiculously confusing naming scheme behind these cars. Every time you see these or Vettes listed, they always have such confusing alphanumeric naming codes, it's difficult to decipher what the hierarchy of them is.
We would like to buy a vowel.
Call me crazy but I’d take this over a hellcat any day.
good video kennan
Thanks!
I’m on Doug’s channel, where is he?!???
Every time I say “Chevrolet “ I pronounce the T and say Brother in the same sentence every time.
Example: Cletus, get your behind in this here Chevrolet we’re going down to Walmart to pick up some ammo and some Miller light, I tell you what brother (roll tide!)
Meet ya at midnight to do donuts in the piggly wiggly parking lot.
To continue to differentiate yourself from Doug, I recommend three t-shirts. 😉
Deal!
Good job Kenan! I could tell you were scared to death of it! If those tires broke loose your drawers would be full 💩
We need a Cars & Bids track day to find out!
Did Kenan go to the Doug Demuro school of two shirts? 😆
Nobody wants to see a sweaty pit
The American 911 gtrs3?!??! Good gawd thats the most used cars salesman thing ive ever heard
Let’s break it down. Both coupes, rwd, flappy paddles, big aero, uncompromising suspension, track focused, big rubber, and more.
@@carsandbids you're posssessed! You need holy water and a priest!
What was in Doug’s cookies?
Nailed it
Wow, thank you!
Rick Steves of car reviews
I just realized this was More Doug and he somehow imported all his cars and bids videos
how… how did he… nvm
Magic RUclips powers.