2023 Camaro ZL1 1LE Manual Review | The Sledgehammer!

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2023 Camaro ZL1 1LE Manual Review Is The Sledgehammer! The Camaro ZL1 1LE is not a newcomer to the American Muscle Car segment but this track focused model was first introduced in 2018 but these cars are so rare and hard to find it took me years to finally get a chance to make these videos for the channel. In this video I highlight the unique differences between the GM Alpha platform and the S550 Mustang platform. I discuss quality of the build inside and out and of course the driving dynamics of this car on the streets of NY. The LT4 powertrain and Tremec TR6060 6 Speed are perfectly in harmony with this car in every scenario. Power delivery is addictive to input any throttle on a stretch of open road. The chassis is rock solid and the Multimatic coilovers are tuned so incredible once your on the right pavement. The Brembo brakes could be better as I mention the Shelby GT350R and GT500 do stop better and have better initial bite. The Camaro ZL1 1LE uses a sophisticated E Diff controlled by the GM Performance Traction Management software and it is definitely a unique attribute in this class of cars that is not used in Ford and the Dodge products. The 6th Gen Camaro ZL1 1LE seating position and pedal placement are also better for my anatomy than the S550 Mustang platform and the car is just a pure joy to drive. With sinister aggressive styling, a comfortable cabin with awesome Recaro multi way seats this is one of my favorite cars I ever had to chance to experience. Hope you enjoy this video and we will bring the ZL1 1LE back in a few months for some higher speed twisty backroad POV drives to really see what this machine can do.

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All Comments (21)

@autofanaticcars 2 months ago

Can anyone comment and tell me the exact number of ZL1 1 LE manufactured since 2018-2024 run? Do you also know the breakdown between manual and 10 speed auto versions. Thank you
@gregory7414 2 months ago

Wow bro. Very good video. The best actually. I have a 2023 1LE with the 6 speed manual. It's not a ZL1. Only because I could not get one! But I'll settle for the 455 HP. I love it.
@chains6558 2 months ago

I feel fortunate to have a 2023 ZL1 and I noticed when I’m in the passing lane on a highway cars in front of me immediately get over where as when I’m in my truck with the same scenario they don’t move over . Those ZL1’s look intimidating all right .
@Fredzed721 2 months ago

I love my ZL1 1LE.
@devils2727 2 months ago

I have a 2022 ZL1 1LE and love driving it. The Handling is amazing. I’m very happy with it😃
@nathanhoffman5230 2 months ago

Great review! Congrats and enjoy
@dougb3740 2 months ago

Great video Phil! I wish could afford to park one of these next to my Z28. The car is AWESOME!! 👍🏻👍🏻
@Davidzl1one 2 months ago

Nice little Easter egg, when seated with the seatbelt fastened, pull it all out till the end and let it go, the belt fastens in place and keeps you locked in to the seat secured. I come from a 2017 2SS into a 2017 zl1 I’m a blue collar guy and love what these American manufacturers did at the end with the v8’s they are truly fast cars that demand respect with the pedals, enjoy and great review 🙏🏻
@datdudeinred 2 months ago

Great review & especially the intricate detailed comparison between this & gt350r
@TheDRpepper516 14 days ago

Great review! I just got a 24' 3lt rs, every time I get in it the joy I feel is unreal, phenomenal car.
@bwaters698 1 month ago

ZL1 Hands Down!! Baddest and Best Looking Muscle Car Ever Made!! Most Bang for Buck, And As 1 die hard Shelby Mustang Onwer Said As Much As He Loved His Mustang He Had To Admit The Mustang Feels Like You Set On The Car While When Set In The ZL1 It Feels Like You Set In The Car !!!!!!
@VTheGuerrilla 2 months ago

Phil i love your channel keep up the awesome work!
@leonenriquegordoa 1 month ago

You got a perfect color combination in and outside 👏👏👏
@SouzaKid 2 months ago

Thank you for this video! Great review of the ZLE, and I appreciate your comparison of the car to the gt350/350R
@cardo1111 11 days ago

First vid I've seen on your channel, nice to see you closing in on a well-deserved 100,000 subs including this new one. Excellent technical review, loved the talk about the aluminum strut towers and the shortcomings of this particular Brembo set-up. I live on the other side of the river, the roads here do suck especially since that last reasonable snowstorm, so many potholes that need attention. Looks like they're finally starting to fill some of them. All the best, enjoy that stable 👍🏽
@vladgodoroja8889 2 months ago

Very detailed and great review, wish you the best.
@SvenTravis24 2 months ago

I have this same exact spec 2023 and absolutely love it!
@workingbettertogether4882 2 months ago

Great video!!!
@SteveCaps-pj9xz 2 months ago

Such an awesome car.😎. Congratulations.
@danieldickerson4838 2 months ago

This will definitely be a legendary/highly sought after collector’s Camaro in the next 10 years or so. Hell, it already is with the amount of numbers and lap times it has put down since 2018. It’s no wonder why the last Camaro ever built (for now I guess), was a manual ZL1 1LE. These things are gonna be worth so much one day, I think. Having this monster next to a 5th gen Z/28 is true garage goals for me!