New Camaro ZL1 and Charger SRT8 Stun Attendees at this year’s Chicago Auto Show

This year’s Chicago Auto Show took place as usual in the colossal McCormick Place exhibition center, debuting musclecars, new truck models and quite a few customs and concepts enthusiasts will appreciate. For the army of media in attendance, the talk of the show might have been Chevrolet’s unveiling of the Camaro ZL1. Chevrolet describes the ZL1 as the highest-performing Camaro and the most technically advanced car ever developed in its class. It is planned for launch at the beginning of 2012.

The Camaro ZL1 will be the fastest Camaro ever offered by Chevrolet; official estimates of the car’s capabilities will be released later in 2011 as testing nears completion. The ZL1 also features technologically advanced and highly developed chassis and suspension systems for track-ready handling and braking power. According to Chevrolet spokesmen on hand at the show, rigorous development of the ZL1 is ongoing.

Another big hit with the attending media was the Dodge Charger SRT8, set to launch later this calendar year with a 6.4L Hemi V8 engine. The engine will be rated at an estimated 465 hp and 465 lb.-ft. of torque for power across a significantly wider rpm range than the current 6.4 Hemi. Fuel efficiency is enhanced by an adaptive valve exhaust system. Paddle shifters and a two-mode adaptive damping suspension are among the features that will enable spirited driving on the road and at the racetrack.


Ralph Gilles, senior vice president of product design and president and CEO of the Dodge Car Brand, Chrysler Group LLC, spoke about the car at the show.

“The new ’12 Dodge Charger SRT8 builds on the iconic four-door fastback coupe design of the all-new Charger and adds a much larger power band across the rpm range, along with intelligent performance attributes and safety and creature comforts for customers who are passionate about performance driving,” Gilles said.

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