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BMW M6 Convertible
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible
base price price as tested
$115,295 $125,595
$61,745 $62,245
length width height wheelbase front track REAR track interior volume
193.0 inches 74.8 inches 53.9 inches 112.2 inches 64.2 inches 63.5 inches F: 56 cubic feet R: 32 cubic feet 11/9
190.4 inches 75.5 inches 54.7 inches 112.3 inches 63.7 inches 63.7 inches F: 53 cubic feet R: 26 cubic feet 10/8
twin-turbocharged DOHC 32-valve V-8 268 cu in (4395 cc) 560 @ 6000 500 @ 1500 7200/7200 rpm 8.0
supercharged pushrod 16-valve V-8 376 cu in (6162 cc) 580 @ 6000 556 @ 4200 6200/6200 rpm 7.5
7-speed dual-clutch automatic rear 1 4.81/5.2/37 2 2.59/9.6/69 3 1.70/14.6/105 4 1.28/19.4/140 5 1.00/24.8/160 6 0.84/29.4/160 7 0.67/37.0/160 3.15
6-speed manual
F: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 16.1-inch vented, cross-drilled disc R: 15.6-inch vented, cross-drilled disc fully defeatable, competition mode, launch control
Michelin Pilot Super Sport F: 265/40ZR-19 (102Y) R: 295/35ZR-19 (104Y)
F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 14.6-inch vented disc R: 14.4-inch vented disc fully defeatable, traction off, competition mode, launch control Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G: 2 F: 285/35ZR-20 (100Y) R: 305/35ZR-20 (104Y)
1.8 sec 4.0 sec 9.0 sec 21.3 sec 12.3 sec @ 118
1.8 sec 4.4 sec 9.9 sec 26.2 sec 12.7 sec @ 113
4.2 sec 2.3 sec 3.1 sec 160 mph (gov ltd)
5.0 sec 8.8 sec 7.7 sec 161 mph (gov ltd)
163 feet
150 feet
0.92 g 46.6 mph
0.97 g 45.0 mph
4506 pounds 51.1/48.9 20.5 inches
4373 pounds 51.5/48.5 19.5 inches
21.1 gallons 91 octane 14/20 mpg 19 mpg
19.0 gallons 91 octane 14/19 mpg 16 mpg
19/22 sec
16/18 sec
52 dBA 87 dBA 73 dBA
58 dBA 86 dBA 76 dBA
SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE
dimensions
trunk, top up/down POWERTRAIN
engine power hp @ rpm torque lb-ft @ rpm redline/fuel cutoff lb per hp driveline
r we &
500
900
450
800
400
700
350
600
300
500
250
400
200
300
150
200 100
driven wheels gear ratio:1/ mph per 1000 rpm/ max mph
550
C HEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 BMW M6
100
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 engine speed (rpm x 100)
suspension
brakes
stability control
tires
50 0
0
axle ratio:1
rear 1 2.66/8.4/52 2 1.78/12.5/78 3 1.30/17.1/106 4 1.00/22.2/138 5 0.80/27.8/161 6 0.63/35.3/161 3.73
CHASSIS
power (hp)
torque (lb-ft)
1000
transmission
600
ur eC v
1100
rq To u
• Po es
1200
C/D TEST RESULTS acceleration
0–30 mph 0–60 mph 0–100 mph 0–150 mph 1/4-mile @ mph rolling start, 5–60 mph top gear, 30–50 mph top gear, 50–70 mph top speed chassis
braking, 70–0 mph roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad 610-ft slalom weight
curb %front/%rear CG height fuel
tank rating epa city/hwy c/d 650-mile trip convertible top, time to open/close
sound level
idle full throttle 70-mph cruise
tested by K.C. Colwell in Chelsea, Michigan
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible
base price price as tested
$115,295 $125,595
$61,745 $62,245
length width height wheelbase front track REAR track interior volume
193.0 inches 74.8 inches 53.9 inches 112.2 inches 64.2 inches 63.5 inches F: 56 cubic feet R: 32 cubic feet 11/9
190.4 inches 75.5 inches 54.7 inches 112.3 inches 63.7 inches 63.7 inches F: 53 cubic feet R: 26 cubic feet 10/8
twin-turbocharged DOHC 32-valve V-8 268 cu in (4395 cc) 560 @ 6000 500 @ 1500 7200/7200 rpm 8.0
supercharged pushrod 16-valve V-8 376 cu in (6162 cc) 580 @ 6000 556 @ 4200 6200/6200 rpm 7.5
7-speed dual-clutch automatic rear 1 4.81/5.2/37 2 2.59/9.6/69 3 1.70/14.6/105 4 1.28/19.4/140 5 1.00/24.8/160 6 0.84/29.4/160 7 0.67/37.0/160 3.15
6-speed manual
F: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 16.1-inch vented, cross-drilled disc R: 15.6-inch vented, cross-drilled disc fully defeatable, competition mode, launch control
Michelin Pilot Super Sport F: 265/40ZR-19 (102Y) R: 295/35ZR-19 (104Y)
F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 14.6-inch vented disc R: 14.4-inch vented disc fully defeatable, traction off, competition mode, launch control Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G: 2 F: 285/35ZR-20 (100Y) R: 305/35ZR-20 (104Y)
1.8 sec 4.0 sec 9.0 sec 21.3 sec 12.3 sec @ 118
1.8 sec 4.4 sec 9.9 sec 26.2 sec 12.7 sec @ 113
4.2 sec 2.3 sec 3.1 sec 160 mph (gov ltd)
5.0 sec 8.8 sec 7.7 sec 161 mph (gov ltd)
163 feet
150 feet
0.92 g 46.6 mph
0.97 g 45.0 mph
4506 pounds 51.1/48.9 20.5 inches
4373 pounds 51.5/48.5 19.5 inches
21.1 gallons 91 octane 14/20 mpg 19 mpg
19.0 gallons 91 octane 14/19 mpg 16 mpg
19/22 sec
16/18 sec
52 dBA 87 dBA 73 dBA
58 dBA 86 dBA 76 dBA
SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE
dimensions
trunk, top up/down POWERTRAIN
engine power hp @ rpm torque lb-ft @ rpm redline/fuel cutoff lb per hp driveline
r we &
500
900
450
800
400
700
350
600
300
500
250
400
200
300
150
200 100
driven wheels gear ratio:1/ mph per 1000 rpm/ max mph
550
C HEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 BMW M6
100
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 engine speed (rpm x 100)
suspension
brakes
stability control
tires
50 0
0
axle ratio:1
rear 1 2.66/8.4/52 2 1.78/12.5/78 3 1.30/17.1/106 4 1.00/22.2/138 5 0.80/27.8/161 6 0.63/35.3/161 3.73
CHASSIS
power (hp)
torque (lb-ft)
1000
transmission
600
ur eC v
1100
rq To u
• Po es
1200
C/D TEST RESULTS acceleration
0–30 mph 0–60 mph 0–100 mph 0–150 mph 1/4-mile @ mph rolling start, 5–60 mph top gear, 30–50 mph top gear, 50–70 mph top speed chassis
braking, 70–0 mph roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad 610-ft slalom weight
curb %front/%rear CG height fuel
tank rating epa city/hwy c/d 650-mile trip convertible top, time to open/close
sound level
idle full throttle 70-mph cruise
tested by K.C. Colwell in Chelsea, Michigan
