1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
A factory-built Camaro packing the exotic aluminium-block 427 ZL1 V8.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. · Wikimedia Commons / photographer & licence ↗
History and significance
A factory-built Camaro packing the exotic aluminium-block 427 ZL1 V8. The body, powertrain and equipment distinguished this version from related mass-produced models.
Its central mechanical specification was 427 cu in (7,0 l) ZL1 V8, aluminiumsblokk; period output is usually cited as 430 hp SAE brutto (fabrikkoppgitt). Factory ratings from the era require care when compared with modern SAE net figures.
The commonly quoted production figure is 69, covering 1969 COPO 9560 Camaros with the aluminium 427 ZL1 engine. Original documentation is particularly important when identifying rare variants. The photograph shows the model discussed in this article.
Why so few?
The production figure applies to: 1969 COPO 9560 Camaros with the aluminium 427 ZL1 engine.