2002 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

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2002 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

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2002 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-54547 ... camaro-zl1
* Odometer reads 456 miles
* No. 36 of 69 ZL-1s produced in 2002
* B4C-Special service package police cars under the Chevrolet COPO program then further modified by GMMG, Inc of Marietta, Georgia
* 5.7L/400 HP LS6 engine, Phase 1 package
* 6-speed manual transmission·
* Hurst short throw shifter with Black Hurst shift ball
* Yellow with Black ZL1 stripe package over hood, roof and deck lid with 400 HP designations
* Black with Yellow Houndstooth inserts leather interior
* GM SS hood with SS spoiler
* Charcoal Metallic grill with 1969 style bowtie emblem
* Painted rear panel Black with high polished stainless Camaro lettering
* Z06 chrome 18x9.5 inch wheels with 275/40ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires
* Leather wrapped steering wheel with radio controls
* Keyless remote entry with illuminated interior feature and theft deterrent alarm
* Monsoon premium sound system with 8-speaker and auxiliary amplifier with a power antenna
* Rearview mirror with compass, temperature and auto dimmer
* Electric rear window defogger
* Carbon fiber type air box lid
* Under hood coolant and emission stickers
* Under drive pulleys and belts
* New Hi-Flow M.A.F. housing
* Mobil 1 oil filter caps and Mobil 1 under hood decal
* 180-degree thermostat
* 4.10 rear end gears
* Front and rear Eibach 1.5 inch lowering springs
* Special front and rear sway bars
* 1LE front and rear upper and lower control arms with pan hard bar
* Penske Racing double adjustable shocks, PS-7540SA series
* Z06 front and rear calipers with Corvette pads and slotted Z06 rotors
* CNC ported and cast Gray painted exhaust manifolds
* Cat-back chambered exhaust with stainless tips
* Cloisonné HP/Torque dash plaque
* GMMG numbered door Jamb Plate
* ZL1 car numbers on front windows and rearview mirror
* Special key fobs and floor mats with ZL1 Supercar logo
* Silver face gauges with ZL1 Supercar logo

Only 69 COPO 9560 ZL1 Camaros were built in 1969. It’s likely the most sought-after Camaro ever built. In the early 2000s, a push began for Chevrolet to build another Camaro ZL1, but there was little interest at Chevrolet to do the project. However, GMMG Inc. decided it was a good idea and used Z06 components to build a prototype. Some modifications included Penske adjustable coilovers with Eibach lowering springs, thicker sway bars and modified link geometry, all of which translated into the production ZL1s.

The 2002 ZL1 Camaro was built from B4C Police Package Camaros. Of the 69 built, this is ZL1 No. 36, with the 400 HP engine. Having covered a mere 456 miles from new, it presents exquisitely well inside and out, underneath and all throughout.

Helping give the ZL1 its grunt and race car feel are a Hurst short-throw shifter, a 6-speed manual transmission, Z06 wheels, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires, Z06 front and rear brake calipers with Corvette pads and slotted Z06 rotors, 1LE front and rear upper and lower control arms and panhard bar, CNC ported and cast exhaust manifolds painted gray, and a cat-back chambered exhaust with stainless tips. This ZL1 Camaro features a GM SS hood and SS spoiler, with the hood, roof and deck lid wearing the striping kit and 400 HP decals. Ultra-rare in the world of the modern Camaro, this ZL1 by GMMG is unlikely to be seen anywhere else.
More Photos: http://www.thehemi.com/gallery3/index.p ... Camaro-ZL1

I did not even know these Camaros existed. Subtle changes, but very cool.

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2002 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coupe
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Created by Matt Murphy in 1999 to build specially tuned Chevrolet high-performance cars that were emissions-compliant, modern versions of the famous dealer-modified Chevys of the 1960s and early 1970s, GMMG quickly forged an outstanding reputation. Focusing on the fourth-generation Camaro and Firebird, GMMG created a new generation “supercar” with durability, reliability and modern technology. Clearly echoing the Baldwin-Motion, Berger, Dick Harrell, Fred Gibb, Nickey and Yenko dealer-tuned Chevy supercars of the past, the GMMG Camaro was available through selected Chevrolet dealers.

Over 25 individual tweaks were made to the GMMG cars, covering everything from the powertrain and performance to appearance, with the accent on performance-easy 11-second quarter-mile times with outstanding handling and braking to match.

After years of carrying the pony-car torch, shrinking sales and the high cost of a needed redesign led GM to cancel production of the Camaro and Firebird after the 2002 model year. It was a sad loss for muscle car fans, but several special editions were created to end the run on a high note.

When Camaro Brand Team member Scott Settlemire and GMMG, led by Matt Murphy, collaborated to bring back the magic of late-’60s supercar creations, they chose the ZL1 name for a special run of 69 Camaros equipped with LS6 400-horsepower engines. The ZL1 supercar was a nod to Fred Gibb Chevrolet, which had conceived the original Camaro ZL1 in ’69.

Matt Murphy was no stranger to Chevy supercar creations. In 2000, he teamed up with Berger Chevrolet to produce the Special Berger Camaro, a 380-horsepower limited edition of 31 cars, which sold out instantly. This was followed by the Dale Earnhardt “Intimidator” SS Camaro, a limited run of 82 cars. So when Chevrolet decided to wind up Camaro production and word came out of Ford issuing a new Cobra R Mustang, Murphy decided Camaro needed a proper sendoff with a real warrior — a car that was emissions-compliant, dealer-friendly and fast enough to eat Mustang’s lunch. With that, the GMMG ZL1 Camaro was born.

How fast do you want to go?

The basic 2002-era GMMG ZL1 Camaro was a high-spec car out the door, using many GM-sourced parts. These included Corvette Z06 brakes and wheels, a high-flow airbox, 4.10:1 rear axle, and 7500-series Penske adjustable shock absorbers with drag, autocross or road settings. A billet flywheel joined a 6-speed manual transmission topped with black or white Hurst shifter ball. Inside, you got silver-faced gauges with the ZL1 logo and a plaque stating the level of tuning and horsepower.

The Phase 1 package included a 400-horsepower, 5.7-liter LS6 engine. GMMG also offered a Phase 2, which added to the mix tubular coated 1¾-inch headers, extra compression, and hotter cam and tuning mods to bump horsepower to 475 and torque to 440 lb-ft.

Phase 3, which is what our profile car is, delivered 600 horsepower using an aluminum CR5 race 427 block and a group of special parts, including a Callies 4340 forged-steel crank and billet steel connecting rods, JE lightweight pistons with file-fitted rings, CNC ported LS6 heads, big valves with titanium springs and retainers, numbered Wilson ZL1 intake manifold, and 1 7/8-inch headers with three-inch-diameter collectors and an electric cut-out switch.

Top dog

The Phase 3 GMMG ZL1 was a low-production beast, with only 37 made. It was blisteringly fast, with low 11-second ETs possible. The original objective was to give Cobra owners serious headaches, and it worked pretty well — a ZL1 can shut down a supercharged Mustang SVT Cobra “Terminator,” which was a mid- to high-12-second quarter-miler in stock form. In fact, behind the wheel of a Phase 3 car, you can confidently line up with early generation Vipers and even some entry-level exotics.

When it comes to ranking fourth-gen Camaros, the Phase 3 ZL1 is near the top of the list. The Dick Harrell Edition sits on top of the pile, with more tuning tricks to squeeze 630 horsepower from its engine. The calling card of the Harrell Edition is the wide-body package, which was exclusive to the series. The widened side panels aren’t available in the aftermarket and compliment the Dick Harrell quarter-panel graphics nicely. Only 32 were made. If and when one comes up for sale, the transaction is usually into six-figure territory. Like the ZL1 Camaro, the Dick Harrell cars were distributed through Berger Chevrolet from Grand Rapids, MI, following conversion by GMMG.
Wow, the Phase 3 GMMC ZL1 sounds absolutely awesome! What a beast.

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