2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE. On Loan from General Motors Heritage Center.
THF186653 / 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE. On Loan from General Motors Heritage Center.
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Artifact Overview
Performance cars like the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE bring race-ready technology to your local dealership. The car's wings generate downforce, its lightweight components shed pounds, and its suspension is adjustable for road or track. Engineers tested this car at Germany's Nurburgring, where it lapped the 12.9-mile racing circuit in 7 minutes, 16.04 seconds at an average speed of 106.514 mph.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Racing car
Creators
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driven to Win: Racing in America
Object ID
IL.291.2
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