2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe Review: The Bold And The Powerful
The Chevrolet Camaro is a national treasure, and while sales of this aging midsize sports car have not been phenomenal, there's still a lot to like about it. The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is the meanest of the bunch, and while it might be getting a bit long in the tooth, it still packs a serious punch thanks to that 6.2-liter supercharged V8 producing 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. The standard six-speed manual transmission keeps things old-school and engaging, but with the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye making significantly more power and the Ford Mustang GT500 being a sharper tool overall, is the writing on the wall for this legend?
2021 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Exterior
Dimensions
| Length | Wheelbase | Height | Max Width | Front Width | Rear Width | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190.2 in | 110.7 in | 52.9 in | 75.0 in | 63.4 in | 62.0 in | 3,907.0 lbs |
2021 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Performance
2021 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Interior
2021 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Trunk and Cargo Space
Warranty
| Warranty Note | Basic | Drivetrain | Drivetrain Note | Rust-Through | Corrosion | Roadside Assistance | Roadside Assistance Note | Maintenance Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary 2021 Warranty | 3 Years / 36,000 Miles | 5 Years / 60,000 Miles | Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles | 6 Years / 100,000 Miles | 3 Years / 36,000 Miles | 5 Years / 60,000 Miles | Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles | 1 Year/1 Visit |
US NHTSA Crash Test Result
| Overall Rating | Frontal Barrier Crash Rating | Side Crash Rating | Rollover Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 4/5 | 0/5 | 5/5 |
Verdict: Is the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe A Good car?
Yes, it's getting old, and yes, the interior isn't as refined as some of its younger competitors, but the 2021 Chevy Camaro ZL1 will still blow your socks off. From the outside, few modern 2-door US muscle cars look this good, and we'll even forgive the aging interior, useless rear seats, and minuscule trunk because, once you get behind the wheel of this car, you won't stop smiling. The old-school six-speed manual transmission makes this a massively engaging vehicle to drive, despite the fact that it isn't as sharp as a Mustang GT500 or as fast as a Redeye. A review of the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 shows that it earns a respectable safety rating, but Chevy has a reputation for shoddy reliability. Besides the blistering performance, the Camaro ZL1 also offers massive value for money. This sort of charm is quickly being lost to automatic transmissions and electric performance cars. If you love America and all it stands for, we recommend getting one before it's too late.
What 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe Model Should I Buy?
We'd obviously get the manual version, and we'd paint it in Riverside Blue metallic. For added performance, we'd go for the $7,500 ZL1 1LE Extreme Track Performance package, which adds a rear bench seat, a carbon fiber hood insert, a satin black hood wrap, performance DSSV dampers, a massive rear carbon wing, and 19-inch wheels with Eagle F1 Super 3R tires. On the inside, we'd go for the $1,300 performance data and video recorder and carbon-fiber instrument panel trim. Our ultimate 2021 Camaro ZL1 Coupe has a price tag of $74,695 excluding tax, registration, a destination fee of $1,195, and a gas guzzler tax of $1,700.