New 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Specs, Images, Engine

New 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Specs, Images, Engine   –  At the intersection of street and racetrack, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 straddles the line. The daily Camaro (reviewed separately) serves as a foundation for the ZL1, a monstrous beast that reduces the 455-horsepower Camaro LT1 and SS versions to mere breezes. You may thank the 650 horsepower supercharged V-8 engine that is specific to the ZL1 level and the s’mores-sticky Goodyear F1 SuperCar tires. A more formidable beast may be unleashed with the 1LE performance kit, which includes wider and stickier tires, corner adjustable camber plates, and dampers manufactured by Multimatic called Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve. The Camaro ZL1 is like a street-legal NASCAR Cup Series racecar.

New 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Redesign and Update Plan

Exterior and Interior

Unfortunately, the current Camaro generation’s terrible exterior visibility remains unabated despite the addition of 650 horsepower and a ZL1 nameplate. It has the same high windowsills and robust roof pillars as every other Camaro. In any case, you’ll find plenty of standard equipment on every ZL1. For the ZL1, nothing is more important than performance and flair. Due to this, there is less room inside for stowing away smaller things. That the Camaro can only accommodate two people in a reasonably comfortable manner is practically an open secret from Chevrolet. A trunk, accessible through a peculiarly designed aperture, lies behind the rear seats, which serve no purpose whatsoever.

New 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Specs

With its large, easy-to-read buttons and straightforward menus, Chevrolet’s touchscreen infotainment system is one of the most user-friendly in its class. A Bose sound system, wireless phone charging, and head-up display are just a few of the various infotainment features that come standard on the ZL1 that Chevy costs extra for on lower Camaros.  New 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Specs

Engine and Performance

Powerful across the board, the Camaro’s supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 is easy to manage and direct. The optional 10-speed automatic or the standard six-speed manual transmission complements the supercharged small-block V-8 like a glove. Compared to ZL1s equipped with the stick shift, those with the quick-shifting automatic net even faster acceleration times. The Camaro’s tight and fast handling, balanced rear-drive chassis, and unexpectedly soft ride make it a delightful driver at even its base trim levels.

These traits are only enhanced by the ZL1. The adaptive dampers adjust the ride firmness according to the drive mode, and the car maintains a respectable, although firm, ride quality even in the most extreme settings. Are you looking for more? The ZL1’s lateral performance can be elevated to supercar levels with the 1LE Extreme Track Performance package, which is exclusively available on the coupe. The bigger and stickier tires, custom spool-valve dampers, and manually adjustable front suspension make short work of racetracks and leave drivers satisfied. From 70 mph, the ZL1 comes to a halt in 143 feet, and the pedal feels as solid as a performance car should.

New 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Fuel Economy

Use the word “is not” to separate the terms “Camaro ZL1” and “fuel efficient” before putting them together in a sentence. The ZL1’s fuel economy with the automatic is 13/21 in the city and 21/35 on the interstate. The ZL1 usually gets 14 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the interstate when shifted into manual mode. Our comprehensive testing regimen includes a 75-mph highway fuel-economy route; we ran a manual-equipped ZL1 1LE on this route and got a pitiful 17 mpg.  New 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Specs

New 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Safety Features

Several important driver-assistance technologies are standard on the ZL1. However, forward-collision alert will not be available if you choose the convertible body style or the coupe’s optional performance data and video recorder. Important safety measures consist of:

Rear cross-traffic warning and standard blind-spot monitoring
The usual warning system for a frontal collision (coupe only)
Rear parking sensors; the standard issue.  New 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Specs

New 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Price and Release Date

Pricing for the brand new 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 ranges from $69,995 to $75,695, with the exact amount depending on the chosen trim level and additional features. Our preferred ZL1 is the coupe model with the stock manual gearbox. Unfortunately, the ZL1’s very rigid suspension configuration makes it difficult to live with as a daily driver, despite the fact that the optional 1LE Extreme Track Performance package, which comes with 650 horsepower, is both transformative and enticing.   New 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Specs