In 2017, Chevrolet debuted the Camaro ZL1, the most powerful Camaro ever to grace the industry at the time. Owing to its 6.2L supercharged LT4, the ZL1 boasted a supercar-embarrassing power figure of 650 horsepower, capable of propelling the Camaro to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Of course, the ZL1 is no stranger to the drag strip either, and with its ability to manage the quarter-mile in 11.4 seconds, it’d make for the perfect contender for weekend races. However, some people aspire for more, like having the quickest (ET) sixth-gen Camaro in the country.
The sixth-gen ZL1 rolls out of the factory as a very capable track machine with intimidating looks. Image via Chevrolet Pressroom.
The ZL1 was a notorious addition to the world of muscle cars, ready for road trips, track days, and drag racing. What would happen if you were to turn this already incredible performance car into a dedicated drag-racing monster? This is the question Dave Holloway set out to answer with the assistance of LSXPERTS.
Holloway’s passion for cars began at a young age, thanks to his father, who was a mechanic. However, he drifted away from his love for the automotive industry over the years until his youngest son became a mechanic in the Marine Corps, following in his grandfather’s footsteps. At this point, Holloway’s son started developing a love for cars and got into racing. Today, his passion for cars is as strong as ever, and he now races with his son regularly as a father/son team.
Regular racing means the need for a race car. Thus Holloway’s journey of building the ultimate ZL1 began. The vehicle was purchased brand new in 2017 from Tri-County Chevrolet in Royston, GA. Being the ZL1, the car was already wildly capable, but Holloway envisioned having the fastest ZL1 around. It only took about a year before the transformation of the Camaro started, and no expense was spared in ensuring the car would overwhelm the competition. And overwhelm it did. Among the quickest sixth-gen Camaros in the country, Holloway’s ZL1 spent time at the head of the table. Although now, he is the number one contender to dethrone the current leader of the list.
Photos By: Wes Taylor
Holloway’s ZL1 doesn’t look drastically different than when he bought it new from the dealership. But its outward appearance belies the four-digit horsepower lurking under the hood.
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