Rick Hendrick and the first production ZL1

The much anticipated 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is now in production!

Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, joined the GM Oshawa team February 1, 2012 to celebrate the most powerful Camaro ever produced by GM.

The first, retail production, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 features a black exterior, optional Carbon Fiber weave hood insert and a power sunroof. The black leather interior is complimented by suede microfiber inserts on the seats, dash, steering wheel and shift knob.

“This is an exciting new chapter in the ongoing revival of the tremendously popular Chevrolet Camaro,” said Kevin Williams, president and managing director of GM of Canada. “The new 2012 Camaro ZL1 is the most-powerful Camaro ever produced by Chevrolet and further demonstrates the flexible capabilities of the award-winning Oshawa Assembly Plant.”

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The Camaro ZL1 is powered by 580 HP, 556 lb-ft of torque and will get you from 0-60 MPH in just 3.9 seconds. They will arrive at dealers for retail sale by mid-March 2012. For the bargain price of $58,000, it will have ZL1 owners saying "Mustang who?"

Will there be a new Zl1 in your driveway soon? Let us know!

Callaway/Hendrick 2010 Camaro SS fetches $240,000

The 25th Anniversary of Hendrick Motorsports  is celebrated by this #25 Callaway Hendrick Camaro. This particular car is the last one produced and is still on MSO (Manufacturer's Statement of Origin). The car sold this weekend at the Scottsdale, Arizona auction for $240,000! Proceeds from the sale will benefit Carolina's Healthcare Foundation.

Details below from Barrett-Jackson:

2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS CALLAWAY/HENDRICK EDITION
Lot Number: 1272.3

Auction: SCOTTSDALE 2011
Sale Price:
Year: 2010
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: CAMARO SS
Style: CALLAWAY/HENDRICK EDITION
VIN: 2G1FT1EW7A9135755
Exterior Color: SILVER
Interior Color: BLACK
Cylinders: V8
Engine Size: 6.2 LITER
Transmission: 6-SPEED MANUAL

Standard equipment includes Callaway TVS2300 Supercharger system, high flow intake system, low restriction exhaust system, Power windows,  hood, short throw shifter and Hendrick and Callaway badging. Callaway Carbon Fiber front splitter, rear spoiler, rear diffuser and rocker panels. Hendrick Motorsports leather shift knob and boot, underhood plaque, dash plaque, embroidered headrests, embroidered floor mats and anodized sill panels. Hendrick and Callaway Carbon Fiber injector covers, 9-spoke alloy wheels and documentation package. Produces 582bhp at 6400rpm, 546ft/lbs at 4000rpm and performs the 1/4 mile in 11.9 seconds at 120mph, and 0-60 in 3.9 seconds.