Can a Car Be Truly EVIL? | Carfection

[@Hooptyroo]

The slomo line lock burn out to the piano was absolutely beautiful

[@RamosDominicano]

Masterpiece!

[@adri.gl3]

The outro was one of the best automotive clips I've ever seen, just hypnotizing

[@nathanb2100]

Holy moly the intro though 😲😃. This pretty much sums up this monster of a muscle car ;)

[@SacSynths_Jack_Z]

That closing shot of the burnout was breathtaking! Thank you :) From a strictly performance vs. cost perspective, nothing can compete with the ZL1. I've been daily driving my '18 Z since new and honestly it never gets old... I literally miss it when I go on trips. Chevrolet has only made about 15,000 6th generation ZL1s in total. By comparison, dodge produced nearly that many Hellcats in 2016 alone. I predict these will become highly collectable in the future. I will never sell mine.

[@choklat85]

I have '23 in Sharkskin Metallic with the 6 MT on order. I can't wait to join the club. Such a special car.

[@anesennaidoo5279]

Speechless at the level of production going on in here... Everything about this video is top notch! WOW.

[@Kelveron]

As good as the Mustang looks, (the real Mustang, not the SUV EV lump), I think the Camaro looks even better!

[@saquist]

No the ZL-1 is awesome the camaro it's self is franchise killer levels of ugliness

[@angeleenasworld7194]

Chevy guy

[@lordwoody8352]

My dads 2010 Vauxhall Zafira was evil Broke down a lot and refused to run for the final time

[@hugosantosreis]

Because I don't see my comment anymore, I'll just repeat it: this is a glorious piece of work! Amazing editing, great driving and very entertaining. Congrats on Carfection. Carfection is much more than the great Catchpole.

[@nathanchildress5596]

Great film, and I think Jorge is a great and witty presenter. The sneeze drift was a fun gag

[@nightnomad635]

The art direction for the intro. Just poetic! Great review & technical detail!

[@Ramatorix]

A rare compliment from accross the pond! Thanks, we do like to have fun with our cars.

[@tysonrowe1002]

Great closing shots of the smoke rolling into the grill.

[@TheAslakVind]

I LOVED the artistic intro of thís review! Please pleas continue, another new level, guys!

[@JPWrightVoiceActor]

Brilliantly done 👏🏽 Had so much fun working on this 🎙As Voodoo chants are not something I do every day 👿

[@rdollie1]

Great review! Just a quick note- you're a bit off on the Performance Data Recorder. You do indeed pull data, overlay laps against your instructor/reference, etc all thru the Cosworth Toolbox that's a part of the PDR license. Just pull the SD card and upload to your computer and see exactly where you're inconsistent in every corner!

[@jorgecaladoracing]

You are totally right. I mentioned it on my comment above but I'll copy it here: "PS: I have found out since we shot this, that you CAN indeed analyse the data from the PDR system with the Cosworth software. I blame Chevrolet for only mentioning it in the tiniest and last paragraph on the owners manual. Awesome either way!"

[@MrBlkburn]

THIS is the best intro EVER!!!

[@AndyQuinton]

I know it's for the best but the end of the internal combustion will be a sad day indeed.

[@derrickallen2054]

By far the best intro I've seen by Carfection. Great editing 💪🏻🔥

[@sidbobby3233]

These video's are on another level production wise and the car's well this one speaks for itself 😎🖒👊✌

[@larrysmith6797]

Where did you flunk English?

[@Adam-M1]

@@larrysmith6797 too much time on your hands.

[@alexmaddox2255]

It looks mean at the end when it's inhaling it's own tyre smoke 💀

[@karllelliott681]

Your an excellent reviewer and that intro was sublime!

[@OCDRex11]

Ha ha, "You Americans really know how to do fun!" It was like you were talking to me and I didn't even make the thing, lol. I now must hop in my Corvette and get a Chipotle burrito after watching this. I need some V8 and carbs! Merica!

[@jorgecaladoracing]

Special thanks to the owner!🤘 Special apologies to Castle Combe Racing Circuit... 👀 PS: I have found out since we shot this, that you CAN indeed analyse the data from the DPR system with the Cosworth software. I blame Chevrolet for only mentioning it in the tiniest and last paragraph on the owners manual. Awesome either way!

[@nathanchildress5596]

Great review Jorge, I think you’ve got the goods; witty without being obnoxious

[@jorgecaladoracing]

​@@nathanchildress5596 Thank you so much for the kind words!✌️

[@WJTW395]

Video audio doesn’t do this car justice. Having just heard it in person it was mind blowing

[@nazz2406]

You think the ZL1 is awesome? Wait till you try the last Gen Viper ACR. I do truly thank you for complementing and enjoying our cars. For the longest time they've been called rubbish and not worthy, so to see not just you but other Europeans call cars like this more than decent I truly appreciate. Take care.

[@MishraArtificer]

In their defense: American cars *have* been quite trash at points in the last couple of decades. The last decade, though, has seen a LOT of improvements.

[@nazz2406]

@@MishraArtificer yes I know they have been. I'm appreciating how this man respects how much American cars have changed when it comes to performance.

[@mjenabi2]

What a sound. Loved the video and the sound design even more. Nice job guys

[@jryalls]

Weird seeing Tom Allan without his suit on telling jokes.

[@aspiratedaloha2946]

Wow that intro was rather spicy. I have heartburn

[@danb8568]

I was curious about that particular Camaro and MAN, what a car this is. Just as the video about it - great job from you guys at Carfection 🤩

[@Hukk989]

wish you would post just the intro as a seperate video. :) I love my 2017 ZL1. Mine is a convertible and mosaic black. Its so fun. :) Nice job on the video!

[@yusufgta4341]

Makes me proud to live in America! ZL1 and the GT500 are top notch sports pony cars with super car performance. The Shelby GT500 is my dream car tho.

[@MogulDesigns]

The best outro ever!

[@paddydowney6269]

Now THATS a Frickin’ intro!!!! 😂

[@DreamWorkDrive]

Another awesome review. ZL1 1LE is up there on my dream cars list.

[@allensaunders449]

Cars like this make hot hatches kind of nonexistent in America

[@camirocz]

Have a 2022 Zl1 10 speed automatic and i love it .It is my second one had a 2020 before.

[@MaxSpeedMike]

These cars are amazing out of the box. The power, manual transmission feeling, the looks, and surprisingly the interior is all great. I'd opt in for the 1LE variant for a more hardcore, turnkey race car experience. Chevy knocked it out of the park with this beast

[@peterreniger6555]

@Miata Master its really not that bad. There are additional small changes to the 1le package that make the steering and braking slightly sharper and less squishy on initial turn in/pedal application. Changing from the stock goodyear 3r to something like a ps4 transformed the car on the street. The magride would be too squishy for me

[@jeffnoob8448]

Yes drove both went with the zl1 and so glad I did. 1le is brutal rough

[@MaxSpeedMike]

@Miata Master I drove a 1le. The suspension was indeed harsh but certainly not unliveable

[@ilikeexxs]

4:35 mmmmmm!!! headphones indeed 🥵 edit: thank you for the headphone recommendation, the engine symphony with the classical music outro?! chef's kiss

[@michaelh.1627]

We do know how to do fun! Although we can’t seem to do much else these days. Cool video, thank you.

[@louishall3700]

I test drowve a manual zle recently the previous owner managed 24.3 mpg over 50 miles. Crazy restraint needed for that.

[@jeffnoob8448]

Put it in snow/ice mode it really helps

[@jeffnoob8448]

But yeah I don't 😆

[@miura67]

Now that, is what I call a car! I would have to have the evil red headlamps, too. 😈🔥🤘🏼🇺🇸

[@MrGaryGG48]

That thing certainly has "Evil" down pat! But... don't get caught with red lights facing forward in the States if you're not driving a cop car. They get real "pissy" about civilians with those lights and they love to write tickets!!

[@DonBarracuda117]

[LOUD NOISES] Bloody hell. ☕

[@JNatella]

I have an 18 1LE a highly modified Elise and an Ariel Atom. I take the 1LE out for rallies and some track work, and I never really miss the lighter cars. It's the best 4 seat car on the planet I think

[@evanneiswanger]

What a cool garage 👍🏼

[@VS666]

damn that intro had black metal vibes 🤘

[@garethgreaves5725]

Absolutely awesome, I'm sure the owner of this had vxr8 with 700bhp, as I had ride in it, if it is the same bloke he top man

[@Omega_TTRS]

As an owner of a ZL1 1LE, they are quite fun and much more capable than I think people give them credit for.

[@YouTuber-jz5nd]

The multimatic suspension is on another level, but I bet it rides like crap. Awesome car tho.

[@Omega_TTRS]

@@KZbinr-jz5nd it actually rides great. I had an SS 1LE prior and a C7 Z06. This rides a little firmer but, nowhere near as crashy as some aftermarket coilover systems. I drove this car 500 miles in one shot and it felt perfectly fine. I think some people are just very sensitive to the suspension and some aren’t. Hell, my back isn’t the greatest but, this suspension doesn’t bother me at all.

[@YouTuber-jz5nd]

@@Omega_TTRS Interesting, thanks for the reply.

[@howarda4242]

@@KZbinr-jz5nd I swapped my tires out to Michelin cup 2 tires and the ride is perfect . I’ll keep the Goodyears for serious track day !

[@Sideways_Singh]

U gotta do this with a black challenger hellcat redeye, plus this, this was epic.

[@iblameshanemane9204]

They will hold 1000hp easy i know forsure lol about to add a little more to mine

[@chrisr4815]

Incredible video!

[@whos-your-mate]

The car isn't my flavour but, great film.

[@zak__21]

That thumbnail is sick🔥

[@Schmitzelhaus]

Holy fuck, what an intro! 😲👌

[@Shubham-ok3ug]

Amazing production

[@chillas5214]

You really enjoy damaging the like button huh Your work is phenomenal. We appreciate. Please make a video of the new gt black series

[@Xyzabc998]

autobox, wheel rub, dirvers seat, seemingly not screwed down, acres of plastic, autobox erratic, suspension bounce, noise & tyre smoke. GT-R Nismo 7:06..... Yup merican.

[@johnkotlarz4466]

Totally agree... But I guess it works for the intended market Read into that what you will...

[@iiredeye]

yep...or a Porsche GT car in under 7 mins...and doubles it's value when you drive it out of the dealership.

[@digitalgulby]

Fun video. I’m from the US and own this same car. As far as why the 1LE is faster, it’s because of the suspension and aero. It’s not too hard to overdrive the stock suspension on a track. I’ve done laps at Road America so know this first hand. 👍

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

That ending is glorious.

[@dirtyhabitz2888]

How many fuel stops to the mile does it do? 😂

[@digitalgulby]

I own one and on a track session I got 3mpg

[@MishraArtificer]

"...yes."

[@minxlabrada]

I work for the USAF with a lot of pilots. Driving on base is almost like being at a car show. Jags, Porsches, Corvettes (both C7 and C8), Mustangs, Mopar Hemi cars, Subarus, Supras, Alpha Romeos, the full set of modern sports cars sold in America. Our pilots love to fly close to the ground too. The parking lot where I work has a few beauties. And when the pilot with the ZL1 purrs in, everyone stops, looks, and listens. I drove a SS ragtop a while back. And for me, that's about all I'd ever need. Not having been in a GM product since the 90's, I was blown away by the build quality. And, they've surely tapped into the fun-factor. I felt like Mad Max on vacation in that SS.

[@luedriver]

so why is this banned again?

[@chrismitchell3157]

Love this beautiful car....have to have this over a hellcat any day 😍

[@MishraArtificer]

I carry passengers often enough that I'd still go for the Charger Hellcat...but even I admit this one's cool.

[@kenmeri5832]

60 grand? contacting the chevy dealer right now

[@SamI-jk5vt]

you guys should be on tv

[@teamloony]

Bonkers! Utterly bonkers!

[@ChristopherKose]

Thought I was watching Dune 2 for a second! Outstanding intro.

[@jorgecaladoracing]

Holy crap I might have to put that on my tombstone 😄 Thank you so much for the high praise.

[@ChristopherKose]

@@jorgecaladoracing thanks for the awesome content!

[@jacksun_jack]

So much spit coming out, cannot unsee

[@africanotomotiv]

The Deny Villneuve Dune-like Saudukar montage in the beginning was clever. Nice one!

[@jorgecaladoracing]

Damn man that is some high praise right there! After spending hours and hours editing this, I thank you!

[@EndofDays213]

Omg that thing is a beast

[@diegoaponte8512]

I have one. And I love it. An absolute beast.

[@silverbullet1979]

pure Epic!!!

[@devononair]

I don't think you'll hear muscle car fans complaining about boxy looks: quite the opposite, in fact! Personally, I think this is just a tad too European. Give me a Demon any day.

[@Emmanuel-jf7xf]

I got the most traffic tickets with my 1982 Camaro than any car that I have ever owned. I was in my late 20s. This vehicle just flat out runs like it is possessed. GM will be foolish to discontinue this car after 2023. No more orders taken by GM for the 2023 ZL1 1LE. GM not talking about discontinuing it so far. The price has also gone crazy lately if you can find one.

[@einautofan6685]

Yeah, my favourite Muscle car! 😎👌

[@gabrielflores1149]

After waiting 9mo, picked mine this week. Convertible and manual. LOVE IT SO MUCH!

[@MOSSFEEN]

Ill wait till the EV version comes out 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@draventannoy]

Americans know how to do fun 🥳

[@clicheguevara9917]

Thank goodness the Americans stepped their game up this much these past 10 years. -ex BMW fan

[@Jim-rm5vy]

What a fuck!ng intro 👍 Chevy V8 Small block 😍

[@joeleonard9965]

It's funny because I don't even look twice when I see one. My boss at my old job had one but it was auto so I wasn't too interested in driving it since I've experienced the same drivetrain in the Z06. Awesome car in the stick but maybe more time will make them special to see in the US.

[@EndofDays213]

Europes skyline

[@mr.rafalethefox4007]

The guys who think this Camaro is a muscle car🤦🏻

[@leemarklew2496]

If Darth Vader drove a car.......

[@chesspiece81]

I would much rather have one of these with the 10speed auto than a Hellcat Redeye. If the new supercharger on the new Escalade V is available from GMPP and is a bolt on upgrade since it's a 2.7L versus the LT4 1.7L it could be cheap upgrade that would make 1kwhp extremely easy. Just a ported SC, pulley swap, heat exchanger, fueling upgrades, exhaust, cam and valve train.

[@giovannifacci]

Here in north Italy we have an importer called Cavauto specialized in American cars since the early 80s. Back in October 2021 they had for a very brief period a black ZL1 with 1LE package on display. Apparently was the only ZL1 that landed in Italy and now it's with it's owner, I believe from the Milan area. Very curious.

[@giovannifacci]

just for the curious, in Europe is apparently "banned" cause of the front splitter (think AMG GT Black Series) and especially the canards. One method I assume importers can register these cars, is to simply swap the front bumper for a regular Z1L (non 1LE) at inspection. Then swap it again. But this is just my speculation.

[@DanteGonxhja]

I own one, best car I’ve had and never plan on selling because there’s no other like it and there never will be. Always fun to embarras supercars on trackdays also, they never expect it to be so fast on track.

[@Emmanuel-jf7xf]

CAM ARROW!!!

[@nickman002]

2022 Mustang GT next pls 🍊

[@gregsalerno1434]

O. M. G 😎😁😆😱

[@gregsalerno1434]

That is a Super car for$65 k .Period ........

[@Emmanuel-jf7xf]

Same engine as the Z06 1LE for about half, or a third of the price. What a deal. Q: If it goes electric, will the exhaust still have the growling sound. That maybe the part I love the most besides the speed, and the handling, which is way more refined than the Red Eye Wide Body, or the GT Cobra.

[@4272005]

Please feature some AC Cobra's new and old

[@larrysmith6797]

Jesus Christ, learn how to use apostrophes.

[@4272005]

@@larrysmith6797 I know that's a pen name Lynne Truss.

[@mikeybikey666]

Pass the tissues.....

[@michaelfraser5723]

reg plate is ILLEGAL

[@silv3rArrow]

Speaking of colours, I feel most of the b-roll was calibrated to bump the blacks&shadows (probably to see the details of the grill) but makes the rest of the subject and shot feel unnatural as it has little contrast e.g.9:30 The side of the car and even the clouds look strange. Is it just me?

[@larrysmith6797]

No, it's not just you. Kids shot, edited, presented and chose the music in this horrible video.

[@tomcat7525]

Is this reviewer Scottish or Sth African?

[@larrysmith6797]

I don't care. I just don't want to see him in another Carfection video.

[@Trendyflute]

ZL1s have been a fixture at trackdays ever since their launch in the US, a lot of instructors drive them I've noticed, because they're not just fast and competent for road course work, they're also incredibly robust for extended lapping right out of the box. A bit of a trans am racer for the road these things. And dangit well done, I really don't like burnouts but the one at the close of this video was pretty epic.

[@ole-martinlundefaret5876]

Nice video - but: What is it with the annoying music in the background???

[@larrysmith6797]

Thumpin' , Dude! The channel is ruined!

[@joevanseeters2873]

The car that Darth Vader would drive!

[@lorddoobsworth144]

but aMeRiCan CaRs DoN't TuRn🤓

[@peterbuckley5467]

Gallons per mile.

[@scottcolpitts8521]

Not a muscle car anymore, I would call it an American v8 supercar.