1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1
General Information
Vehicle Type:
2-door coupe,
production car
Price:
$7,269 (1969)
Fuel Mileage:
Unavailable
Drivetrain
Configuration:
Front Engine/RWD
Engine:
V8
Displacement:
6997 cc
Horsepower:
430 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
450 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Max RPM:
Unavailable
Transmission:
4-Speed Manual
Dimensions
Weight:
Unavailable
Height:
Unavailable
Length:
Unavailable
Width:
Unavailable
Wheelbase:
Unavailable
Track (f/r):
Unavailable
Performance
0-60 mph:
4.1 sec
0-100 mph:
9.4 sec
¼ mile:
11.8 sec @ 122 mph
Top Speed:
Unavailable
Lateral acceleration:
Unavailable
Braking 60-0 mph:
Unavailable

The idea for the Camaro ZL-1 came from Chevrolet dealer and drag racer Fred Gibb, who wanted to have 427 Camaro to use as a
Super Stock drag racing car.
NHRA rules stated that at least 50 vehicles had to be built for the car to qualify for racing, so Gibb ordered 50 for his dealership.
All fifty of his cars included the ZL-1 options:

  • Z22 Rally Sport Package
  • J50 power brakes
  • N40 power steering
  • V10 tachometer
  • racig style rearview mirrors
  • exhaust resonators
  • dual exhaust with tailpipe extensions
  • custom steering wheel
  • F70-15 black sidewall tires with raised gold lettering
  • Custom lug nuts and center caps
  • Custom instrument cluster
  • Identification decals on the hood, grille, and rear panel



Besides the 50 ZL-1's sent to Gibb's dealership, 19 other ZL-1's were produced, totalling 69.



On the dragstrip, the ZL-1 ran a 10.41 sec @ 128 mph 1/4 mile with racing slicks.
Updated 09:30 AM - October 14, 2008