2018 Camaro ZL1 / 1LE - One Take

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The new Camaro ZL1 / 1LE is, fundamentally, the best of what GM's Performance division can do with the sixth-generation Camaro platform, while still having a road-legal vehicle. It features the 650 HP LT4 Supercharged 6.2L V8 found in the Corvette Z06, but with a much larger frontal area for better cooling and more consistent power. It has Multimatic Spool Valve dampers, like real race cars. You can only get it with a six-speed manual gearbox, and on the Nurburgring, it's faster than supercars not even a couple of years old. This car is, put simply, insanely fast. But does it work as a road car? Do I want one? Let's find out.
I was allowed to make this video thanks to the kind people at NBC Sports, who paid my airfare, hotels, and meals while in North Carolina. See my track test of the Camaro ZL1 as part of the "What Makes Fast" episode of /DRIVE (the TV Show) coming this September exclusively on NBC Sports!
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[@BenTroxell]

Still rather re-watch this than watch another Vehicle Virgins video.

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why does that V-virgin dude never look into the camera?

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nagev not accurate.

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nagev What are you talking about? he looks directly into the camera and talks to it in every one of his videos...

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[@rawsketch]

Having grown up in the '80s, this is the absolute BEST time to be an automotive enthusiast. If only I had the money to truly take advantage.

[@928_tyler]

Rob people and take it from them

[@Unknown98832]

@@928_tyler get shot robbing me, keep your hands to yourself less they get chopped off. Plus.. god’s watching you

[@ButBigger42]

If I get one of these I might as well drive it straight to prison.

[@AlexKorobov]

Angry Beard Man Haha 😂

[@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube]

Werd.

[@PartyKingJeff]

😂😂😂

[@Big.G5137]

Lmaooooo I no u right

[@pokor5791]

best to wait until you are 50+

[@swishmcgee4496]

I remember when the haters used to say that Camaro could only go in a straight line. Bravo to Chevy for making one hell of a track car.

[@Resist_Oppression]

After decades of only being able to go str8... 🤣

[@alwaysdriven]

​@@Resist_Oppression which makes it even more impressive in that sense! Coming from the bottom of performance to one of the best track cars in the world is quite an achievement!

[@CARPSPUDPICKER]

Finally a car the cops can't catch 😍

[@xXAcrobatixX]

"Hey bro have you seen that new Camaro Zl1!?" "Nope not since 2nd gear."

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Hearing the car pull away initially was amazing. I have always liked the sound of an American V8 engine. The sound alone sold me on viewing this video.

[@ramivalencia]

I'm a Ford guy, but the one thing I love about Chevy is that they are not afraid to drop huge and powerful V8 engines into their sports cars. I won't mention Dodge's vehicles because it's no longer an American company.

[@floridamaddogg]

I love Dodge! I own a Hellcat. Yes, the Hellcat engine is built in Windsor, Ontario, but it is claimed by many as being a top built engine in quality and most measures. Actually, Windsor is a place many great engines were built. Ever heard of a Windsor 351? Ever wonder what kind of engine the Mustangs had years ago? Windsor engines? Lol....see my point. Dodge Challenger best looking muscle car by a mile in the U.S. period! But I'm a car lover and love all cars. Just keep it real. Don't leave out Dodges. Hellcat faster than all Mustangs and Camaros out right now in straightline. Not too shabby if you ask me, plus best riding and cruising car too.

[@gen1c8rs88]

The rear tire size is 325/30r19 on 19x12 wheels not 315/30r19.

[@maxxjettfilms6322]

That car is a bad mamajama!

[@elijahlawrence8010]

maxxjett films fuck those commercials

[@xMrin10se]

+Elijah Lawrence hahah

[@alvaro1728]

Yeah, that had me laughing.

[@MethodMarine]

*Attention to Porky the Pig driving in the video.* Please *lay off the cheeseburgers* instead of talking crap of the *suspension being too rough.* You sound like *Lil Goldie Locks.* Awe, the pourage was too hot.... then "she tasted mustang" *juuuust right.* Go get yourself a mustang, you look like you *fit the bill,* douche....Oh and btw...I love watching *Drive on Nbc* and respect every commentator and what the bring to the show with all their collective knowledge and are doing a great thing for motorsports. However, *fatboy driving in video*...I don't care if you know the history of how 'BMW got started.' *Get out of the badass Camaro.* You are a douche....go get yourself a *Douche Mustang* to fit your typical "white collar millennial spoon fed spoiled brat fan boi look" it will look just *magneewfeeq* with your bald ass... *CHEVY BLOOD RUNS DEEP* Semper fi...

[@mikereed9963]

9:29 As soon as he starts talking about the Multimatic spool valve shocks all shit breaks loose. 🤣 Hilarious.

[@rbeaton16]

I absolutely love this car. There isn't a single car on the market right now that I would rather have.

[@hpdefun6647]

Doesn't stir the soul but being on my second GT 350, the first with motor issues and now the second with transmission issues, Ford has me thinking its time for a new track car.

[@fazedumb1982]

HPDE Fun I let go of my c63 edition 507 thinking I had done a bad mistake on buying a zl1 1le and my god do I love the car! Yeah u don’t get all the amenities (leather, soft touch panels etc) but driving the 6mt on the zl1 and hearing that supercharger whine made me fall in love!

[@williamdriver1959]

Bad luck they were having problems at the beginning but imma wait for the 500 it’ll kill the zl1

[@raullopez7648]

William Driver not according to videos that have come out. Not drag or course!

[@hpdefun6647]

Update, I purchased a new 2019 Grand Sport and it has beat my personal best on every track it has seen so far but one. That should be done Friday.

[@billapex]

I sold my '17 GT350 earlier this year (5,500 miles), because I was scared of potential engine issues. It would likely be out of warranty before any problem showed up--$$$. I'm seriously looking at a '20 ZL1 1LE right now.

[@travelandhustle127]

Why do ppl get so bent out of shape about this The shelby is more of a event. It has more theater with the sound and high revving engine. The camaro is the statistical king in terms of test numbers. The hellcat is the comfortable cruiser that has horse power bragging rights.

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[@TheSavageman420]

Can we hang out in North Carolina?

[@UnknownUser-fg3fs]

Sandy Ravage fake sandy

[@eeshunique]

Sandy Ravage looking for someone to touch fucks with in NC. Are you down?

[@abdulsalamhattab]

which city

[@trigu286]

www.google.com/maps/dir/35.9123759,-78.782016/35.9263756,-78.7621779/35.9784164,-78.7913604/36.052354,-78.6696524/36.0385437,-78.5972113/36.0072143,-78.5529856/35.9413873,-78.5802031/@35.9937056,-78.742984,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!4m1!3e0 Pretty sure that's where Matt is at. Fun road even in my stock BRZ

[@kaseycbutler]

Sandy Ravage looks like I'm not the only one that thought that road looked familiar

[@rcfrenzy]

Looks and sounds beautiful

[@speedfiend925]

Matt is such a committed content creator that he'll even abuse himself by driving a rock hard suspensioned car over horrifically crappy roads. HEROIC! :D

[@wilsonramirez5956]

Man, North Carolina has some awesome backroads. I remember a few years back we took the backroads from Florence, South Carolina to Charlotte, NC. One of the best road trips.

[@deeznutz2646]

I have to be honest. I've been watching this guy for years. He contradicts himself so many times it's very, very hard to take him seriously. And not that I really GAF, I find it weird how many car mags today (point here) continue to hate on GM cars even though they've clearly beaten the opposing car.

[@ShariaLawAllDay]

I really, really like the GT350R, but if I had to choose one I would take the ZL1 1LE over it because it performs better in every aspect and does not look as cheap. What a beautiful machine, engine and design. And bless the supercharger whine it roars and sounds awesome!

[@berengerchristy6256]

I'd take the 'Stang. Imo its just meaner looking, especially in all black. I still like my BRZ because it's so small and easy to see out of. Maybe if I win the lottery I'll drop a coyote or an ls in it, otherwise I can keep dreaming about a turbo

[@dragon11163]

Your impression of a supercharger at 14:12 was spot on Matt

[@evanescent0311]

the DRAMA in these cars is what draws me to them so much. I had an SS 1LE and loved it. ended up getting an M6 Gran Coupe which which was a beautiful, very fast and nice car to be in but I've missed the drama. Looking at my next trackable dad-car has a list of things like M3, Camaro ZL1 +/- 1LE, 911 992, or Cayman GTS or GT4. thankful to have such first world problems but despite the refinement of the german cars, they still lack the drama making the SS 1LE or ZL1 +/- 1LE so much fun.

[@Tone2ss]

Dude this was filmed right behind my house. I drive those roads every single day

[@mattg0469]

Where is it in North Carolina?

[@basedjorts]

The ZL1 gets its name from the ZL-1 427, not the Z06.

[@BigMike427]

Just bought a 19 1LE. She’s is a lot of car to get used to but fun as hell. Great honest review. The mustang is a beast as well.

[@entreptiles]

What version: LT, SS or ZL1?

[@heybhutch8277]

Great video, Matt. I drove a standard ZL1 and while exciting in the moment, it was gone completely within 15 minutes. It didn't speak to me either.

[@amalfi460]

I’m a mustang owner but this is one badass Chevy I would love to own

[@JokerisWild4]

The car doesn't rev as high as a Voodoo but it doesn't need to, it has mid range grunt with the supercharger. You can make it louder with headers and exhaust if that's what connects you to the car, which is probably what I would do first thing to let that giant engine breathe better. Keep up the great videos Matt!

[@TheSmokingTire]

don't be confused with louder being better. it's not the volume, it's the tone, that really separates the 350.

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

TheSmokingTire What would be the coolest car to swap a voodoo V8 into do you think?

[@RomVlad]

A 1980 Ford Fairmont Wagon...

[@fakealexstrong]

Willy Willy Subaru BRZ 😂

[@MrLph427]

Some engine's noise is a kinda musical sound that only comes from a very mechanically balanced unit. Enzo Ferrari knew this....kind of form follows function

[@JamesYoung61]

Great video Matt, you have to remember that while the car is built in the USA the high performance versions are developed at the Nurburgring along side all the major German, British and most of the Japanese manufacturers. They are all looking over each others shoulders and all want to be able to show a really fast car to the opposition on the same track, it is what the Nurburgring was built for in the first place near 90 years ago. The real question is why are Ford and Chrysler not there?

[@StephenMorganCanada]

Now, just now I finally found the latest generation of Camaro visually appealing. Way to go GM.

[@itwturner]

Wow. You were on Old Weaver Rd in my neck. I take that road almost everyday. Great vid!

[@tyleranastasi]

Skii Will Glad I'm not only one who noticed the road.

[@oal3239]

Skii Will that straight is some serious fun

[@matthewk9244]

I’m glad that it wasn’t just me that thought that - old Weaver a fun arse road.. theres also lot of good road out that way.

[@Lateralgrip]

Great video. The ZL1 1LE is no doubt a beast and track slayer. I prefer the more attune drive and track slayer, GT350R ; )

[@manualmafia6015]

Just grabbed a T and a hoodie! It's the least I can do for so many hours of quality entertainment, keep up the good work Matt!

[@googleSux]

I had an actual 2017 ZL1 until yesterday. Traded it in for a Viper. The ZL1 is a very nice car. Can't say anything negative about it, only that I got an automatic when a manual would have made much more sense. Only get the 1LE if you will actually go to the track regularly.

[@DEVUNK88]

that engine is one of the greatest sounding ever

[@transam2002ws6]

It doesn't stir Matt's soul but it gives him the giggles. Also the ZL1 walked the 350R when Motor Trend took them out on the track. Matter of fact, the Camaro SS 1LE that is 71hp shy of the Mustang 350R. Ran the same time as the 350R at Big Willow Springs with Randy Pobst behind the wheel. So without a doubt the ZL1 1LE would out run the 350R on a track. At the end of the day. It just comes down to what you like the most or whats your brand loyalty.

[@johnsmith-dx1rf]

Hahahahah! When you said, "Oh, Jesus!" as to how it rode over the bumps!

[@markAD666]

wow that last hard pull gave me the goose bumps lol..

[@gene7314]

baby ACR.... love it RIP Viper..... badest 6 speed manual RWD NA car out there.

[@bubberrand]

Gene Rossov # Viper ACR ain’t ever being rip’d. They do the rippen’.

[@gene7314]

@@bubberrand Bruh Viper ACR is out of production.... last year was 2017. Hence.... R.I.P. Viper..... ZL1 1LE is the baby ACR in 2018 and 19.... and the Corvette ZR1 but that's the ACR equal.... anyway I'd rather the ACR. Yes.... you're right VIPER ACR rippppps everything. But it's RIP'd by dodge :(. Bring back the Vipeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@jeffwright6521]

Different money

[@stevehrocks]

The Camaro all day over a Mustang.

[@hassyali6033]

Great review, I'm also very happy the case has bose speakers and all the nannys. I ordered my 2018 ZL1 1LE because of this. Small correction 305's in the front 325's in the rear (not 315s)

[@gettcouped]

I love the sound of this engine. 😍

[@dlg5485]

I know I'll be called a pussy, but I wouldn't want this much power with RWD. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for copious horsepower, as long as you can put it down effectively, which is easier and more confidence inspiring with AWD. In my opinion, this car is WAY too much for 99% of people, even enthusiasts, to handle. I think the 455HP SS 1LE is the one to get for most enthusiasts, and it's nearly half the cost of this monster.

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[@AlCasa52]

Two best gm cars in my opinion. Ss 1le and corvette grand sport. Naturally aspirated power delivery. Extremely good handling and grip fits beautifully with the 455hp. I have the 1le. It is enough power on the road. You get into trouble very quickly. Cant imagine having 200 more hp. The handling with this power is the perfect combo. The grand sport must be even better!

[@TMWNN78]

Love the sounds of that LT4.

[@TheReaperLSX]

Can't imagine the C7 ZR1 next year if you think this Camaro is killing the game right now just wait till you see the ZR1's active aero and hug the track even more.

[@suavehouse5150]

Fury Trans Am LS1 Hopefully it doesn't overheat and go limp-mode

[@TheReaperLSX]

Yeah I agree that was one issue the LT4 had was the overheating hopefully they will install a better intercooler in the LT5's.

[@TheReaperLSX]

You didn't hear about the new ZR1 thats coming out next year that may most likely have the Legendary LT5 engine and its expected to be one of the most powerful Corvettes ever produced. www.motormag.com.au/news/1707/2018-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-testing-at-nurburgring

[@sammoon2906]

Fury Trans Am LS1 Meh. I'm a Corvette fanatic, or was until GM made a supercharged Z06, the Z06 was like Porsches GT3, a high strung, normally aspirated track machine. Not only did the supercharger destroy the Z06 mission, but the car overheats so much, owners are suing, and those plastic aero bits looked like crap. No, another supercharged Corvette doesn't get me excited. At all. To be honest, I'd take a base C7 Stingray, or your Trans Am, over a supercharged Z06....

[@TheReaperLSX]

I understand Naturally Aspirated is definitely the way to go since its the engines true power and not being assisted with forced induction and your dealing with less issues cause superchargers tend to cause heat soak sometimes and crazy thing is the LT5 in the C4 ZR1 was Naturally Aspirated and was a monster and didn't need forced induction goes to show how important it was.

[@amadeonovoa1616]

THIS CAMARO IS BEST THAN THE SHELBY GT350R IN PERFORMANCE, BY FAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrZane-bl8qm]

Better*

[@IdaPappy1]

Great video! thank you! I just purchased a ZL1 1LE yesterday and I get what your saying exactly about first gear, it almost makes you feel as if you have to relearn driving a stick for a minute it’s odd and took a bit to get used to, I thought it was because I’m used to the feel of the clutch in my 2018 STi, so again thanks for this video.

[@camaro_kyle6851]

*motorist gets passed by a camaro @ 100mph, and pulls up to a stationary cop* *motorist:* did you guys not see that camaro? *cops:* what camaro?

[@986C]

Gay porn comment

[@turahtid]

The GT350R does stir my soul :)

[@mehmeh25]

Front bumper splitters are funny looking but I do love the rear spoiler reminds me of the wrap around wing on my pontiac.

[@storck08]

Finally car manufacturers are starting to make track ready cars from the dealership, without any mods for cooling etc needed which happens on tons of "track ready" brand new cars.

[@worldtravel101]

How about South Carolina then?

[@dapz325]

When did Matts gerbil laugh turn into a owl laugh?

[@jrjon738]

Looks like a car worth looking into!

[@ncstate2323]

Those roads up around Falls Lake are awesome. Beaver Dam road-7:16- is one that I've tested many motorcycles on. Good choice.

[@sfgiants33doude]

this is also 15 seconds faster on the ring than the gt350r

[@fabsmith3302]

Mmm yes this ^

[@aramgaribyan6248]

Do you drive on the ring to get to work? No? So who gives a shit lol. 15 seconds faster on a 12.9 mile long track with long straights and it barely beats the GT350R by 15 seconds? Given the fact that it's supercharged with 125 more hp and 200 more torque, not that impressive. And it's a newer car by 2 or more years. The GT350R beats the regular ZL1 in smaller tracks with more turns, like Willow Springs, if I recall correctly from Motortrend. Either way, both amazing cars, can't go wrong with either of them.

[@ccz4555]

Aram Garibyan oops, your bias is showing. The gt350 beat the older gen 5 z28 and all you mustang nut huggers go crazy. The SS 1le keeps up with the gt350 and this zl1 kills it. and did you say only 15 seconds? wow you must know absolutely nothing about racing, that's a different league entirely.

[@aramgaribyan6248]

oops, your lacking of basic English comprehension is showing. Clearly you didn't read what I wrote at all. Not to mention it's the ZL1 1LE which is what, 3 years newer? Compare the regular ZL1 and the GT350R, which have similar MSRP's, and you get less than a 3 second difference in lap times on the 'ring. Oh my God, THREE SECOND DIFFERENCE?!? GG time to buy another car, what a piece of trash. How will I ever daily drive this very rare, special, and highly sought-after car in traffic in CALIFORNIA, when it got only a 7:32:00 on a track in Germany. G_G

[@ccz4555]

Aram Garibyan your post is all over the place that there is literally no point being made, it is beyond english comprehension. compare what ever you want but the best camaro beats the best mustang, the 3rd best camaro is on par with the best mustang. gg ez. try harder next time.

[@ShaneyBiggs]

both cars are sick but the gt350r is better looking and that's coming from a Camaro fan boy.

[@Rican_VII]

Shaney Biggs you aren't a camaro fan boy then.

[@stevemin9060]

Damn, that's a monster! For that price is pretty effing awesome O.O

[@olov244]

welcome to NC, come back and see us good to know about the suspension, the looks and drivetrain are great though - by far the best looking 5th gen imo

[@combatarmsmaniac]

Wheeler walker jr!

[@lancercool1992]

305 front and 315 rear in the meanwhile hellcat comes with 275

[@gen1c8rs88]

Wei Wang 305 on 11 and 325 on 12.

[@MicheleFerrariAX]

wheeler walker jr on the radio! damn right matt :)

[@JEBariffic]

Glad to hear I’m not alone with the clutch. And to say it’s a little rough is like saying the pope is a little religious. But whenever I get to take it out, it makes my day. Enjoyed the vid!

[@coyoteslugger3936]

I would still take the gt350R over this ZL1 1LE. Yes this car is faster in all areas then the gt350R but for me I love the soul of the car it has a special appearance and sound that I like. Both cars are bad ass can not go wrong with either one.

[@al151]

Artie Rodriguez GT350R is old news. That car needs serious weight loss and butt load of torque. Since Z28 is gone GT350 can't hang with the current competition. You shouldn't buy a car just for an engine. It should have the complete package just like this ZL1 1LE. Even the upcoming 2018 mustang gt is going to be faster in a straight line and can be easily modded to surpass the GT350 on the road coarse.

[@sammoon2906]

al Do you sell crack, or just smoke it? The GT350 is just an engine, yet this is a 'whole package' HOW? The GT350 is as modified, or more, than this Camaro, how do you figure it's just an engine package, whereas this Camaro has some manner of modifications that a regular person cannot do to a Camaro SS? Correct me if I'm wrong, but the ZL1 package puts the LT4 engine(also used in Corvette) into the Camaro, and the 1le package is suspension and aero bits. So, I really think you have it backwards: the GT350 motor and suspension are only available in the GT350, whereas GM will sell me an LT4 and 1le suspension components I could, if I wanted, install into a Camaro V6....

[@johnathonlevesque3784]

The new mustangs look alot like a Maserati. It doesnt look like a muscle/pony car any more. I like the 2013 styling over the newer ones because it still looked American made, they now look like European

[@yoddy0]

Idk if the gt350R is a joke in performance or if the camaro has really just out done the competition but the gap in performance is to far if you are a serious driver to consider the gt350R and in my opinion the body of the mustang is okay but I miss the older 12-13 body style mustangs that actually look american.

[@sammoon2906]

Andrew Ochoa Well, the GT350 has a engine that's a liter smaller, and no supercharger, so being 15 seconds behind that Camaro ZL1 makes sense. The Nismo GTR is faster than the Camaro by about ten seconds, so is the Camaro a joke comparatively? Personally, I would take the GT350 everyday, slower or not, because it's normally aspirated, has an amazing motor unique to it. I'm not sure what "looking American" means, other than the Camaro is still, and the 2005-2014 Mustang were retro designs, so pretty much a reliving of their most popular models of the past. I think the current Mustang is, as always, setting the pace for the others: I'll bet the next Camaro looks modern, like the Mustang does now. Same with the Challenger. No matter what, this debate will continue for a LONG time...

[@benjaxtreme]

I feel like I've already watched this

[@benjaxtreme]

Update: I have, wednesday last week.

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

Yup, this was the one that accidentally released late one night on accident.

[@BenTroxell]

Benja Guerra Congrats, so has everyone else.

[@MarioFunk]

Dude, thank you! I swear I thought I saw it posted last week! And then it disappeared.

[@davect01]

Yup, it was accidentally uploaded early and removed and now reuploaded

[@v_alexiadis]

I think I prefer the Z06 but such a cool car this. Looking forward to the /DRIVE episode!

[@mxmikey7706]

thats the road i drive to go home, its a bit bumpy but really fun for the first two miles, hope you enjoyed raleigh/wake forest

[@GunfightersINC]

Matt, Which would you rather have? This, or the GT350R? Nevermind, you went there LOL. I daily an R and it's the last car I'll ever need. good vid.

[@justinbustin677]

GunfightersINC looks like a after thought gills that are just pasted on it

[@texasowl5356]

GunfightersINC yeah I’m sure you “daily an r”

[@Sloimer]

The R is the most overrated variant of all time. It’s marginally different than a regular GT350. It’s a good car but the ZLE is a completely different level. Ive owned both.

[@GunfightersINC]

@@Sloimer ..and every time I see one at a track day it almost always has issues leaving the owner up shit creek.. 2 weeks ago dude in a white one had his brakes go out 10 minutes into his first session.. driving around at street speeds all was well. goes on track and his brakes went to shit. Before that I recall a dude in a black one that overheated and went into limp mode. My buddy's new C8 is on it's 3rd transmission.. GM sent out an engineer and even THEY can't figure it out.. Chevys don't get it done... unless you drive realllll slowwww

[@Sloimer]

@@GunfightersINC really don’t care. As I said, I own both and I’m speaking to which car speaks to the soul. Reliability doesn’t give me goosebumps - and I’ve seen GT3’s have their engines explode on the track. Not to mention - you’re talking about the track now. You were talking about daily driving in your original comment. The R is a great car but it’s not a ZL1 1LE.

[@jasoncramer5998]

The ZL1/1LE will destroy the GT350R no matter who's driving! The GT350R ran a 7.32 at the Nurburgring! The ZL1/1LE ran it in 7.13! That's 19 full seconds faster! The GT350R couldn't beat the ZL1/1LE on any track! Another fact, a pro driver named Bob Weiss ran a 7:13 at the Nurburgring the same day it ran a 7:16. But they couldn't document it because it didn't have a go pro in the car. Ford has nothing that can compete with the ZL1/1LE period!

[@georgegiannopouloscamarozl1028]

Jason Cramer ford never has nothing to will beat the ZL1 1LE 😂😂😂

[@blacksea7171]

1LE will win in the Ugly category too. Can't stand dumb ass superchargers...fake ass feeling power. Like Matt Said... the car is lifeless. No soul. Does not feel special. Just a dumb big engine with supercharger. No charm. And sounds like crap too. There is a reason why these sell at sticker all day long and the R still is going for over sticker after 3 YEARS !!

[@maiqtheliar4334]

Alex C seems someone is butthurt

[@bobsagit10]

Alex C when you can't refute his point with actual facts... yea gotta go with MUH FEELINGS

[@lejink]

Jason Cramer I think the mustang is more about he experience than about strictly lap times I’d have the car that’s more enjoyable to drive Don’t give a shit if some professional driver can do seconds faster on a race track If only more people bought the car that was more fun to drive Numbers on a piece of paper are pretty unless that’s the only reason you’re buying it, to tell people what it can do

[@michaelcuff5780]

Your an awesome guy! Matt. Thank you for your honesty and the video.

[@FEARGOD88]

Man that's a fast car. I'm speechless 😳

[@jay7264]

bruuuh my suby would destroy that. its a forester. brb I gotta get my flat brim hat and refill my vape

[@blakeok952]

Lel

[@gallipoli95]

jay7264 not on track

[@GERONIMOKL5]

Sorry Bruuuh, unless your " Suby " has 3 motors and 4 turbos, a drag race would be over in the blink of an eye! Game over ... Camaro 1 Subaru 0. This particular Camaro has 650 H.P. and torque for days. Track or strip you'd loose! Still a Suby is a good grocery getter.

[@dakotasimpson8952]

lmao 😂

[@paulc858]

Bruuuh what ch smoking. Only good suby is for taking dogs to the vet.

[@sunchaser911]

Hi Matt, could we hang out in North Carolina? :D PS: I'd have to fly all the way to the US, but oh well...

[@JustFun-bm8dz]

That car is a BEAST! I honestly would be scared to push that car to the limit.

[@ryanvignogna4643]

I know it's damn near impossible but would love to see a street/track review on the demon as well.

[@JOROM90]

I like my women on "Wet Mode."

[@granvillefriel1877]

jorom90 Me too !! This car would make them wet!!

[@atxgti4218]

Am I seeing paddles in a manual transmission car?

[@AngelInTheDesert]

Cody Dodge they're programmed to turn on auto rev matching downshifts

[@6ixspeedstang186]

Cody Dodge rev matching paddles. I'm guessing they activate the auto rev matching. They definitely shouldn't be needed for any reason. Lol.

[@metaleggman18]

Okay, so I wasn't the only one seeing those 😂😂😂 guess that way they don't need to make two different premium versions of the steering wheels?

[@hovnojede010101]

thats most likely the cause, yeah. and its stupid. Better just rip them off, lol.

[@3rdGenGuy]

In manufacturing, making the same product that fits everything is WAYYYY cheaper and more efficient vs doing 3 different parts. it's something Chevy picked up from Toyota's production line.

[@tobagoak3014]

Thank you 'merica for keeping clutches in fast cars..

[@vegafiedmedia]

I think you meant “manual”. DCT’s have dual clutches. ;)

[@justinm.791]

I watched the 2019 Roush Mustang video just prior to this one..for the same amount of money the difference in performance is shocking.

[@billybrereton2143]

is like a track muscle track car people in the UK don't under stand that they think everything American sucks at conoring

[@billybrereton2143]

will they sell it in the uk

[@theyhatehimbecausehetoldth7576]

William Falcon I honestly doubt that

[@billybrereton2143]

it's not me it's the other people

[@Nosfastxx]

William Falcon euro cars suck ass anyway America =1

[@johnnybenz9738]

lol calmdown this has nothing on the mercedes amg gts

[@ricspusk]

this Matt guy is a ford guy.... :D

[@Dolby109]

He did own a Corvette for a really long time. I think it's just the Voodoo engine puts a spell on people.

[@coonscrib]

Its crazy how many cars do 0 - 60 in sub 4 second times nowadays. It almost seems run of the mill now. Cars are awesome.

[@GuysThatDrive]

Hey matt, trying to find your vid you filmed behind the scenes with an Aston showing how you got various camera angles with big rig set ups. No luck so far, have you got a link to it please?!

[@hahaLOLhaha72]

ZL1 1LE hmm needs another 1 in the name lmao

[@MrEvilTag]

haha LOL haha ZL1 1LE1

[@suspiciouscomrade1973]

i would like to have 1 ZL1 1LE

[@M16xDr0pSh0tz]

with a diet coke please

[@Casey_J96]

If it's only offered in manual they should take those stupid rev match paddles off. Make it a switch/button somewhere else. I feel like it'd just be in the way, like Matt keeps resting his hands on them out of habit making your grip on the wheel awkward. And it's not like he's going to decide last second that he doesn't feel like rev matching. No need to have it on the wheel.

[@AndyGarcia-ch1ci]

CJSchecter96 well the automatics all have the paddle shifting, makes no sense to make 2 desperate steering wheels. That's what keeps the costs down. And a paddle is much easier to use in my opinion that taking a hand off the wheel and possibly your eyes to press a button vs just tapping a paddle

[@jeremydelossantos]

Kudos to your sound guy!

[@jimcroyts5592]

Thanks, Matt, for the interview, but please make sure the windshield is clean in the future. We looked through smudge the whole time!

[@cardesinr]

Low Def Squad

[@puckingrufus56]

360p lyfe yo

[@miurasvlamborghini]

T-dizzel in da hizzouse

[@MichaelRCarlson]

Foshizzle

[@issakjimenez5600]

I feel it

[@3rdGenGuy]

sweet video the GT350R could be a 200hp eco box and matt would still choose it over anything else.

[@NikesZ28]

On roads like that, got to watch out for Buford T Justice!! :D

[@Fuzion180]

Sounds brutal! more of an import guy myself but I'm into this for sure

[@bigbuckeye76]

Personally I wouldn't go for either the 350R or 1LE, I'd go for a Z06.

[@usernamealreadytaken770]

Well to be fair, the GT350R doesn't really compete with either the ZL1/Z06 because those are supercharged. The 350R competes more with the Corvette Grand Sport since both are track focused cars with NA V8's. And if you don't include markups, the 350R is at a similar price point to the Grand Sport anyways.

[@MaxxedOutTV]

You cant afford either, so it doesn't matter

[@matthewmatthew638]

Have fun killing everyone for 5 laps and then spend the rest of the time cooling off cos heat soak

[@DaxxTerryGreen]

Chevrolet fixed that friend.

[@Tractionless]

Z06 overheating simple fix: Lose the hood. All the engine cooling you could ever need.

[@hikeskool]

"It doesn't stir the soul." This is some cosmic bullshit. I wish I could understand the car "journo" world, a world in which the car that is objectively faster, more refined, more comfortable, and more readily available at a dealer close to MSRP than its competitor "loses", yet cars with the exact same characteristics (new M5 over the current-gen CTS-V, for example) "win" and are praised for "being able to do it all."

[@vrcmag]

The GT350 does sound amazing. But to say that it doesn't stir your soul? You giggled.

[@XCVi_MAC]

Domestic vehicles are dominating performance wise no doubt ! It's crazy how this car can compete against high end European vehicles and take on GTR's

[@sandking0077]

this car would look soo perfect if the rearend didnt look like garbage :(