Chevy unveils the most powerful Camaro ever

Chevy unveils the most powerful Camaro ever

Published Apr. 1, 2016 2:35 a.m. ET

Talk about the gift that keeps on giving.

Chevy continues to celebrate the 50th birthday of one of its most iconic models, introducing the most powerful Camaro ever, the 2017 ZL1.

This beast, available as a coupe or convertible, boasts a 6.2-liter, V8 engine similar to that of the Corvette Z06, producing 640 horsepower. It comes with a new paddle-shifted 10-speed automatic or the traditional six-speed manual. No word yet on the pricetag, however it likely will be around $60K.

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The unveiling at the New York International Auto Show came just a few weeks after Chevy announced a surprise 50th anniversary edition Camaro.

Who’s ready for the start of a celebration 50 years in the making? The 2017 50th Anniversary Special Edition Camaro is just the beginning! http://s.chevy.com/1Td

Posted by Chevrolet Camaro on Friday, March 4, 2016

The "Fifty", which will be available this summer in either coupe or convertible, comes in "Nightfall Gray Metallic" with black leather interior and orange stitching, custom 20-inch wheels and of course the stripe package.

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