Camaro Z28 Laps Nürburgring Faster Than the Lexus LFA

The latest Chevrolet Camaro Z28Chevrolet Camaro Z/28United States of America, 2014 > present8 photos
is not the most powerful version of the modern Camaro that Chevrolet has released, that honor goes to the 580hp ZL1Chevrolet Camaro ZL1United States of America, 2012 > present9 photos
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, but it is the fastest version yet around the Nürburgring Nordschleife and managed a lap time of 7:37.47.

While it is not as good as the Corvette ZR1Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 ZR-3United States of America, 2009 > present4 photos
at 7:19.63 or Corvette Z06Chevrolet Corvette Z06 LZ1United States of America, 2009 > present3 photos
at 7:22.68, it is faster than the ZL1, which lapped the ‘Ring in 7:41.27.

That makes the Z28 faster than Porsche’sPorscheGermany, 1931 > present43 models
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official time for the 991-chassis 911 Carrera SPorsche 911 Carrera SGermany, 2011 > present19 photos
, and the Sport Auto times for the standard Lexus LFALexus LFAJapan, 2010 > 20129 photos
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and Nissan GT-RNissan GT-R Gen.2Japan, 2009 > present25 versions
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.

The key to the Z28 is its 500hp and 470lb-ft (637Nm) 7.0-liter V8 and massive weight loss. It rides on four-way adjustable dampers and stiffer springs, forged 19in wheels that reduce weight by 42lb alone and Brembo ceramic brakes. The Z28 weighs 100lbs (45kg) less than the Camaro SSChevrolet Camaro SSUnited States of America, 2008 > present3 photos
and 300lbs (136kg) to the Camaro ZL1. It has less sound deadening, thinner glass around the car and air conditioning is an option.