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Chevy team reveals the 2017 NASCAR XINFINITY race car. Check it out!

2017 Chevrolet NASCAR XINFINITY Series Camaro SS As the Camaro marks its 50th anniversary, Chevy team announced the sixth-generation of Camaro SS that will serve as the main vehicle in NASCAR XFINITY Series in the upcoming season.

The heavily revised race vehicle was first shown at Daytona International Speedway ahead of Subway Firecracker 250 event, presented by Coca-Cola. The official race debut is scheduled for February at the 2017 season’s NASCAR XFINITY Series kickoff race at Daytona.

2017 Chevrolet NASCAR XINFINITY Series Camaro SS

2017 NASCAR XFINITY Series Camaro SS has undergone some comprehensive experiments and tests, both in laboratory and on the racetrack which results on refined shapes, fine lines and overall sleek design. We see a clean body with detailing reduced to the minimum: there are straightforward lines, some curves and of course, we see the confident and race-ready stance.

And what about the NASCAR XFINITY Series? This event showcases some of world’s most gifted drivers and is a place that captures their glorious moments and ignites legacies. Chevy drivers, for example, have captured five NASCAR XFINITY Series and since the brand started participating in the race in 1982, teams have won a total of 408 victories : this is the brand with most titles won in the NASCAR history so far.

2017 Chevrolet NASCAR XINFINITY Series Camaro SS

So, how do you like the vehicle?

Source: Chevrolet

July 1, 2016

2017 Camaro 50th Anniversary Will Be the Pace Car at the Indianapolis 500!

2017 Chevrolet Camaro 50th Anniversary Edition A special version of the 2017 Camaro SS 50th Anniversary Edition will lead the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 next month, personally driven by motorsport legend Roger Penske, who is also marking 50 years as a race team owner. This is the ninth time Camaro has served as the pace car and the 27th time for Chevrolet since 1948.

There are four identically prepared pace vehicles in order to support the race, all with the exclusive Abalone White exterior and the “100th Running of the Indianapolis 500” logo on the quarter panels. The exterior styling also incorporates some elements of the Camaro 50th Anniversary pack.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro 50th Anniversary Edition

In case you didn’t know, there is no other racing team that recorded more wins at the Brickyard than Team Penske. The first victory was achieved back in 1972 and since this glorious year the team managed to dominate the track until today.

But what about the vehicle itself? The 50th Anniversary Edition honors the unique looks and performance features that have always been part of the Camaro soul. The model is offered on 2LT and 2SS coupe and convertible models, all with Nightfall Gray Metallic with 50th Anniversary stripe and badges.

Also, part of the standard feature are the distinctive 20-inch 50th Anniversary wheels, unique grille with satin chrome accents, body-colored front splitter, orange brake calipers, black leather interior, distinctive 50th Anniversary treatments on instrument panel, seatbacks, steering wheel and more.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro 50th Anniversary Edition

In terms of drivetrain system, the Camaro 2LT comes with a 2.0-liter turbo engine with a total of 275hp (205kW) and a 335hp (250kW) unit as an option. The 2SS features the LT1 6.2-liter V8 with a total of 455hp (339kW), available with six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox. In fact, the 2SS is by far the most powerful Camaro produced.

And here is a list of Camaro pace cars throughout the years:

1967 – RS/SS convertible

1969 – RS/SS convertible

1982 – Z28 coupe

1993 – Z28 coupe

2009 – SS coupe (2010 model)

2010 – SS coupe

2011 – SS convertible

2014 – Z/28 coupe

2016 – Camaro SS (2017 50th Anniversary Edition).

Source: Chevrolet

April 20, 2016

SEMA-bound Chevrolet Camaro SS Special Edition to be Named by Fans

2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS Special Edition will make a firs world appearance at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas thus November. As part of National Name Your Car Day, the musclecar builder is inviting fans to name the vehicle, which will be revealed also at the event. What is more, this Chevy won’t remain one-off model, but instead – will go into production very soon. The car wears an exclusive Emerald Green Metallic exterior color, but is also endowed with other unique exterior features.

This special-edition Camaro SS will be offered in both coupe and convertible variants. They will be equipped with the 2SS trim. Chevrolet will also add the RS Appearance Package, which comprises of high-intensity discharge headlamps, light-emitting diode (LED) taillamps, RS-specific front upper grille, body-color roof moldings and body-color antenna.

Furthermore, this emerald beauty will be rolling on the streets on Chrome Dusk 21-inch accessory wheels. Other goodies featured here include body-color SS hood extractor and ZL1 rear spoiler, body-color accessory ground effects package as well as Cyber Gray rally stripes.

Inside, both variants will include a black interior with Graphite Silver door panel and instrument panel inserts. The convertibles will get a black top. Of course, the company has prepared optional equipment, which includes a sunroof, dual-mode exhaust, navigation radio and Chevrolet Performance short-throw shifter.

Under the hood of the unnamed warrior will hide the 6.2L V-8 engine. It produces 426 horsepower (318 kW) and 569 Nm (420 lb-ft) in models with the standard six-speed manual transmission, and 400 horsepower (298 kW) and 556 Nm (410 lb-ft) for models equipped with the optional six-speed automatic transmission.

2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS Special Edition will arrive at dealers in the first quarter of 2015.

Source: Chevrolet

October 7, 2014

DD Customs Refines Chevrolet Camaro SS

DD Customs Chevrolet Camaro SS comes offering more power and enhanced undercarriage for better transverse dynamics. This Camaro will surely cause goose-bumps in any fan of the muscle car. The production version of this Chevy produces from its V8-engine up to 400 horsepower (294 kW). However, this wasn’t enough for the owner and he wanted an improved output. For this reason DD Customs gave the eight-cylinder engine a K&N air filter system, a 2-inch fan manifold, two 200-cell race catalysers and a flap-controlled exhaust system with four 115 millimeters thick end pipes. The result is the staggering 475 horsepower (350 kW) and a a maximum torque of 609 Nm (449 lb-ft).

Next, DD Customs decided to create a special exhaust system for this Chevrolet. When it is with open flaps, the V8 „screams” loudly enough to turn your head after the car, if you by accident didn’t see it passing by.

Before the conversion of the engine, the customers gave the Camaro a KW version 1 undercarriage. In this way they have lowered the car and improved its grip. At the same time, they have mounted rare Drewske wheel rim of type STC-10 in the 22-inch format. The wheel rims were then painted in black and red. The wheel/tyre combination perfectly fills the wheel houses and it measures 9×22 inch with 265/30R22 at the front and 11×22 inch with 305/25R22 at the drive axle.

There were also changes made to the outer skin of the muscle car. The tuning company developed in-house a special front spoiler lip made of light-weight carbon fibre. It was attached below the serial bumper. They developed also a carbon cowl, which also makes the car unique. At last, DD Customs integrated a carbon rear diffuser into the car’s tail. It frames the four gigantic exhaust end tubes of the flap unit and perfectly rounds out the new appearance of the iconic muscle car.

Source: DD Customs

July 23, 2014

Chevrolet Supports Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

For third consecutive year, Chevrolet and General Motors employees, dealers and customers unite in the fight against breast cancer. They join forces together with the American Cancer Society, and provide support of the Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks and other activities.

Last year, thanks to Chevrolet’s support, the American Cancer Society raised $1,211,463 in contributions through the Making Strides walks. The money helped in funding researches, wellness programs, and breast cancer awareness education and support.

The brand supports Making Strides events nationally with dealership-sponsored fundraising walks, test drive promotions, service rebate promotions and recognition at select NASCAR Sprint Cup Races, including a branded pink pace car and caution lap donations.

More importantly, everyone can join Chevrolet in this charity undertake just by taking a test drive. The latter will cost them $10 contribution. Drivers must be over 21 and have a valid driver’s license.

Furthermore, Chevrolet Certified Service matching rebate promotion on select services also stimulates customers to contribute to the American Cancer Society from 1st of October till 30th of November.

The brand will also donate $200 for every lap run under caution during select NASCAR Sprint Cup and IZOD IndyCar Series races throughout October. In addition, a special themed pink Chevrolet Camaro SS will pace several NASCAR Sprint Cup series races.

Source: Chevrolet

October 7, 2013

SchwabenFolia Chevrolet Camaro SS – Better Styling and More Power

SchwabenFolia has announced their latest project based on the aggressive Chevrolet Camaro SS. The tuned sports car boasts meaner appearance thanks to a dark grey matte metallic exterior finish.

The car has been reworked by German wrapping specialist SchwabenFolia who installed some nice upgrades like blades, vents and scoops. There is also a set of new BBS alloy wheels painted in black fitted with ultra-low profile tires.

The 6.2 liter V8 received a full supercharger kit (SLP TVS2300 supercharger), however performance figures aren’t released, but the expected power is something around 525HP (386 kW).

Source: SchwabenFolia

June 17, 2013

Chevrolet Camaro SS Joins Dubai Police Force

Chevrolet Camaro SS is the first Camaro model that is going to be utilized as a Police car in the Middle East. The vehicle will join the Dubai Police fleet of vehicles contributing with its powerful performance characteristics.

This Chevrolet is powered by a 6.2L V8 engine thus delivering output of 426 horsepower (313 kW) and a maximum torque of 567 Nm (419 lb-ft). On its way to a top speed of 250 km/h it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h only in 4.7 seconds. This makes the Camaro SS one of the best cars of the Dubai Police force.

As a matter of fact, the Camaro is one of the highly regarded vehicles around the globe. It is the ideal car for Dubai Police as will serve as an upgrade to the cars used by the legal forces in Emirate’s world, renowned for their standards in safety and security.

The addition of high performance patrol car to the fleet of the police will bring about more safety and trust in the people living in the city. In addition, Camaro’s ability to respond rapidly, by virtue of its high performance V8 engine, coupled with its practical suitability for Dubai’s roads and ease of servicing, will make it an ideal patrol car for years to come.

Chevrolet Camaro was named Best Muscle Car in four consecutive years from 2009 to 2012. It has been also a great success in the Middle East sports car market. Camaro ZL1 was awarded “Muscle Car of the Year 2012” by Evo Middle East magazine in February this year.

Source: Chevrolet

May 13, 2013

Pink Chevrolet Camaro Helps Raise Breast Cancer Awareness

Chevrolet Racing started a campaign which aims to raise breast cancer awareness. This weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway every lap run under the caution flag lead to a $200 contribution by Chevrolet to the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer initiative.

”At Chevy, we believe everyday heroes can accomplish extraordinary things, and it is in this spirit that we work to achieve a world without breast cancer”, said Don Johnson, vice president of Chevrolet Sales and Service.

There was a special car prepared for the event as well; it is a one-of-a-kind pink Camaro SS featuring the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer logo. And just as a reminder, in 2011, 64 caution laps at Atlanta generated $12,800 for the American Cancer Society.

Source: Chevrolet

September 3, 2012

2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE

Various Camaros have gone under the 1LE label since 1988. It’s an upgrade package inspired by the car’s involvement in Pro-Am road racing. Now it is on the horizon again for the 2013 SS coupe versions – the 1SS and 2SS that carry a V8 under their bonnets and a manual transmission as standard. Actually, the whole makeover is intentionally reminiscent of the ZL1 spec.

“The Camaro 1LE combines the best elements of the SS and ZL1 to take road-racing performance to a whole new level,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer.

Power levels will be pretty much the same as the ones in the SS – 426 horsepower (318 kW) and 420 lb-ft of torque (569 Nm). The transmission is an exclusive one however – Tremec TR6060-MM6: a close ratio setup tuned for road-racing performance.

The suspension gets new monotube rear dampers as opposed to the twin-tube ones previously used. That way, drivers have more flexibility in terms of adjusting the road behavior while preserving respectable comfort.

Other goodies for track days include the:

Larger, 27-mm solid front stabilizer bar, and 28-mm solid rear stabilizer bar for improved body control
Higher-capacity rear-axle half shafts to cope with increased levels of traction
Strut tower brace for improved steering feel and response
ZL1-based 20 x 10-inch front and 20 x 11-inch aluminum wheels
285/35ZR20 Goodyear Eagle Supercar G:2 tires front and rear (identical to the front tires for ZL1)
ZL1 wheel bearings, toe links and rear shock mounts for improved on-track performance
ZL1 high-capacity fuel pump and additional fuel pickups for improved fuel delivery during high-cornering

At first glance, it would be hard for you to notice all of that but worry not. The 1LE gets some distinctive exterior features as well – a matte-black hood, a front splitter and a rear spoiler. The aforementioned wheels also come in black and have 10-spokes. Can’t miss that.

Inside, suede microfiber material covers the flat-bottomed steering wheel and the stubby shifter stick. Most importantly, Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment is available on all 2013 Camaro LT, SS and ZL1 models – a complex interactive system that has Bluetooth, SmartRadio, Pandora and the lot.

A smart electric power steering can sense whether we are at cruising speed or trying to park and adjust the firmness appropriately. Also new for 2013 is an available dual-mode exhaust system, available on Camaro SS models. Again all ZL1 derivatives.

Prices for the 1LE model will start at under $40 000

Source: Chevrolet

March 28, 2012

Best Looking 2011 Muscle Car

Like you may already guessed, our competitors for the title ‘Best Looking 2011 Muscle Car’ are three of the most iconic names among this pure American category of performance vehicles – the 2011 Ford Mustang GT, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS and the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8. While each of these exclusive models boasts its own charm and character, all three are proud successors of the rides that created this class of vehicles. (more…)

October 19, 2011

Speed Box Camaro SS Black Cat

Chevrolet Camaro SS Black Cat is the latest conversion made by the Speed Box car workshop, which blends remarkably the exclusivity of the renowned American muscle with the German strength and top quality. (more…)

January 25, 2011

Chevrolet Camaro Red Flash hits SEMA 2010

For today’s starting SEMA show in Las Vegas, Chevrolet has prepared an exclusively mean supersports ride based on the highly acclaimed Camaro SS. Dubbed Chevrolet Red Flash Camaro SS, the stunning show car demonstrates new visual and sound heights, combining Chevrolet Accessory parts available today with some specially designed elements from the brand’s in-house design studio. (more…)

November 2, 2010

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