The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (first introduced in 1969) was a limited-edition muscle car built for drag racing. Equipped with an all-aluminum 427 cubic inch (7.0L) V8 engine, it produced over 500 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful factory Camaros of its time. Only 69 units were made, making it extremely rare. The ZL1’s lightweight engine and track-focused engineering set a benchmark for performance, influencing future high-performance Camaros. Its legendary status in muscle car history is rooted in its raw power, exclusivity, and purpose-built design for racing domination.