2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Road Test Review

by Martha Hindes

Separating a legend from its inspiration can sometimes come as a shock. Like splitting 'Tomcat” back into the two individuals who combined to make up that moniker. Take sweet, docile looking actress Katie Holmes and her shocker in seeking a divorce from her hubby, Tom Cruise, master of all cinematic venues, an original do-it-yourself guy. Holmes, who after five years of marriage, has bloomed in intrigue from her pre-Cruise days, was becoming a legend in her own right, not withstanding the casual divorce bombshell she dropped in late June. That's rather like the 2012 Chevrolet ZL1 Camaro emerging from the shadows of its iconic sibling, Corvette, which inspired some of the mutations that contribute to its current unbridled prowess on the nearest test track or velvet smooth section of sun beaten Arizona asphalt.

Take your pick. Both legends stand tall and victorious in the ranks of vehicular driving fun and games. A major difference is the ability to choose having all that throbbing, surging ability underfoot (and underbutt) for a  more modest price and intender sports car logo, despite the Camaro's rejuvenated “pony car” heritage after a few earlier years in hiatus. For full review, click here.