Chevrolet reveals NASCAR Cup racer
A new era in Chevrolet motorsports has begun with the introduction of the Camaro ZL1 as the new racecar for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
Seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson — driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports — recently joined Mark Reuss, executive vice president of GM Global Product Development, to reveal the new race car at Chevrolet’s headquarters in Detroit.
Chevrolet engineers employed an array of UPPMT JODMVEJOH DPNQVUBUJPOBM mVJE EZOBNics analysis and reduced-scale and full-scale wind tunnel testing, to optimize aerodynamic performance while maintaining the ZL1’s design character.
The Camaro ZL1 brings a unique, trackfocused legacy to NASCAR.
The ZL1 name was originally bestowed in the 1960s on a Chevrolet-developed all-aluminum racing engine that became a dominating force in road racing.
In 1969, a few enterprising dealers used Chevrolet’s special-order system to get the ZL1 engine installed in 69 regular-production Camaros. The cars became instant legends on the street and drag strip.
The new Camaro ZL1 racecar builds on a winning legacy carried by the previous Chevrolet SS, which has scored 70 Cup Series wins to date and contributed to Chevrolet earning a record 39 NASCAR manufacturer titles — including 13 consecutive titles from 2003-2015.
Chevrolet drivers have also achieved a record 30 Cup championships, including Jimmie Johnson in 2016.