No one expected GM to show a 500-hp naturally aspirated 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 coupe at the New York auto show earlier this year, but ever since the automaker did, bow-tie fans have been eagerly awaiting Nürburgring lap times. Now, Chevrolet has released a new video showing an in-car view of the 2014 Camaro Z/28 as it laps the famed track in 7 minutes, 37.47 seconds -- in the rain.

With that time, the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 slots in between the Ruf RT12 (7:35), and 991 Porsche 911 Carrera S (7:37.9). That time is also ahead of the supercharged C6 Corvette ZR1 on Michelin Pilot Sport ZP run-flat tires (7:38) and the Camaro ZL1 (7.41:27) coupes as well as the C6 Corvette Z06 (7:42.99) -- the car that shares its engine with the Camaro Z/28. The 7.0-liter LS7 V-8 makes 505 hp and 481 lb-ft of torque in the Camaro Z/28.

Update: Chevrolet released more information regarding the 2014 Camaro Z/28's Nürburgring lap time. While the 7:37.40 lap time puts the Camaro Z/28 in good company, Chevrolet claims the track-capable muscle car would go faster in more ideal conditions:

"One of the challenges of testing at the 'Ring is that the track is so long that conditions can change radically in a single lap," said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer, in a release. "Adam Dean, the development driver for Z/28, did a heroic job driving in deteriorating conditions. Based on telemetry data from our test sessions, we know the Z/28 can be as much as six seconds faster on a dry track."

In order for the Camaro Z/28 to be considered track capable, it had to go through GM's "24-Hour Test" where the car is pushed at 10/10ths on the track for a total of 24 hours. Only brakes and tires are replaced during testing. The Camaro Z/28 accumulated 10 hours and nearly 1000 miles on the track alone, with every lap coming in under eight minutes even with traffic.

With a focus on lap times, much of the sound deadening and audio system has been removed, while air conditioning is optional. The Camaro Z/28 is 300 pounds lighter than the supercharged ZL1 model. Other track-oriented updates include thinner rear glass, shocks featuring individual adjustment of bumper and rebound settings for both high- and low-speed wheel motions as well as 305/30ZR-19 Pirelli PZero Trofeo R tires -- possibly the widest front tires available on a production car -- on all four corners. GM claims the Camaro Z/28 can pull 1.085 lateral g average and up to 1.5 g in braking with its large Brembo brakes.

Ride along with the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 on its 7:37.47 'Ring run in the video below.

Source: GM