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OnStar Calls John Hennessey while he Tests 650+ HP Z/28 Camaro [VIDEO]

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 HPE 650 Front and Side View Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is one of the best cars to drive nowadays. But what happens when it is equipped with Hennessey Performance HPE650 Upgrade? Unexpectedly OnStar calls you. Or at least this has happened to tuning company’s owner John Hennessey, while he was testing the uprated Z/28 Camaro.

The people at OnStar gave him a call to make sure that everything was alright and he was safe. And he describes the experience: “No, I didn’t crash while testing the car but I was pulling around 1.1 g’s going around the sweeper turn at the end of our test track at Lonestar Motorsports Park. I guess they just wanted to check on me and make sure I was alright”.

By the way, this doesn’t happen for the first time, but he has already experience the same thing a few years ago. The difference was that he was test-driving the 700 HP Cadillac.

Now that’s a very persuasive method to consider the HPE650 upgrade for the 2014/2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, isn’t it? If you have already decided that you want it then you should know that it will give your Camaro an output of 667 bhp (490 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm!

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To go into details, the upgrade includes the following: ported cylinder heads, upgraded valvetrain parts, HPE650 camshaft, stainless steel longtube headers, premium floor mats, serial-numbered dash and engine plaques, and Hennessey exterior badging.

Now please, do enjoy the videos below:

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Source: Hennessey Performance

October 7, 2015

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Indy 500 Pace Car To Be Driven By Dario Franchitti

Dario Franchitti who is a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner will be driving the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Indy 500 Pace Car at the Indianapolis 500 in May. In fact, for the eight time a Camaro becomes the official pace car for the show, with a first appearance in 1967.

The driver – Franchitti, won the Indy 500 in 2007, 2010 and 2012, and his appearance in the Z/28 pace car shows a new start in his career. He sys that it is a tremendous honor to drive the Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500, and adds that he will appreciate every minute of getting to pace the field in the new 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.

The Pace Car is based on the brand new 2014 Camaro Z/28, which is the most track-capable model in its history. The car was built on the legacy of the original SCCA Trans Am-series contender, which was originally introduced in 1967.

The design of the Z/28 focuses mainly on track capability, thus sporting unique exterior elements. In addition, it is designed just like a race car in order to generate downforce that delivers greater grip – up to 1.08 g in cornering acceleration – and faster lap times.

And to harmonize perfectly with the great power of the car, Chevrolet designers gave it greater stopping power. The Z/28 is equipped with Brembo carbon ceramic brakes capable of 1.5 g in deceleration, and also has reduced curb weight. In fact, this Camaro weighs 300 pounds less than the supercharged Camaro ZL1.

The model as well as the Pace Car, is driven by the 7.0L LS7 engine, which is rated at 505 horsepower (376 kW) and 652 Nm (481 lb-ft) of maximum torque. In fact, the powertrain is hand-built and is coupled with a six-speed manual transmission.

Source: Chevrolet

March 26, 2014

Callaway Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – US Price $94,995

Callaway has released full details about their upgrade package for the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The package includes mainly performance upgrades and some styling modifications.

The 7.0 liter supercharged V8 is boosted to 660HP (486 kW) and 840Nm (620 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of 150HP and 190Nm. The engine is connected to 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and ¼ mile in 11.5 seconds with terminal speed of 199 km/h (124 mph).

Callaway also improved the aerodynamics package, which is carefully tested in a wind tunnel.

Other highlights include Brembo carbon ceramic brake system and Pirelli performance tires. There are also race-spec dampers and a high-flow intake and a low-restriction exhaust. Last, but not least are the dash plaque, key fob, underhood build plaque, exterior badging and embroidered floor mats along with an optional car cover.

Production will be limited to 10 units with pricing starting from $94,955. Each of them comes with a three-year / 36,000-mile limited warranty.

Source: Chevrolet

March 20, 2014

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – Grip Problem

A very strange problem occurred with the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. As we well know, the performance car is extremely fast, so fast even that it provides more traction than the wheels can handle.

The engineers noticed that the wheels rotate inside the tire, which kind of unexpected challenge that requires fast thinking. Obviously the main reason are brakes, which provide excessive stopping power.

“We were told to build a fast car – period,” commented Mark Stielow, Camaro Z/28 program manager and pro-touring expert.

“We knew on Day One we’d need to bring some of the best suppliers onboard to make it happen.”, he added.

Some of the suppliers included Pirelli and its P Zero™ Trofeo R tires and Brembo for carbon-ceramic brake rotors. The Trofeo R tires have a track-oriented tread design and compound that, together with the carbon-ceramic rotors, help the Z28 achieve up to 1.5 g in deceleration force.

It was a perfect combination, but engineers quickly found that when the Z28’s capability was tested, the wheels were rotating – slipping – inside the tires. They sought the root of the problem by marking one of the Pirelli P Zero™ Trofeo R tires at the beginning of a lap with a chalk line relative to the valve stem on the wheel. At the end of the lap, they recorded where the chalk line ended up and noticed the tire had rotated at least a full 360 degrees from where they started.

The solution was media blasting, which involves shooting a gritty material through an air gun at the wheel’s surface, adding texture to the paint for the tire to grip.

Source: Chevrolet

March 13, 2014

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 R Race Car

Chevrolet has unveiled the Camaro Z 28 R Race Car. It will make its official debut in a 2.5-hour endurance race ahead of the 52^nd Rolex 24 At Daytona. It will be one of the most production-based competitors on the track, sharing aero, engine and even axle components with the new 2014 Camaro Z 28.

The Daytona race begins at 1:45 p.m. EST, on Friday, Jan. 24, kicking off the 12-race 2014 season.

“The original Camaro Z/28 was designed for racing and became an iconic performance car through its hard-fought victories”, commented Mark Kent, director of racing for Chevrolet.

“A new chapter in racing begins this week, as the new Camaro Z/28 makes its competition debut in one of the most hotly contested series in motorsports.”, he added.

The Camaro Z28 R comes with an aero package including front splitter, rear spoiler with wickerbill, hood extractor vent, wheel-house extensions and front tire deflectors as well as a belly pan.

The Z28 R is powered by the same 7.0 liter LS7 V8 with 500HP (373 kW) and 637Nm (470 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed Tremec gearbox powering the rear wheels, where an LSD takes care about the traction.

Other highlights include Brembo carbon ceramic brake system and a track-tuned suspension with stiffer springs and adjustable spool-valve dampers.

Source: Chevrolet

January 21, 2014

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Goes Officially On Sale

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 officially goes on sale. The car will be offered in five distinctive exterior colors – Red Hot, Black, Silver Ice Metallic, Ashen Gray Metallic and Summit White; as well as one available option package which includes air conditioning and a total of six audio speakers.

It is no secret that this Camaro has been optimized aerodynamically and has achieved a lap on Nürburgring road course that was four seconds faster than the Camaro ZL1. Another factor that plays crucial role in these terms is the power of the Chevy which comes from the 7.0L LS7 engine.

The petrol unit generates 505 horsepower (376 kW) and 481 lb-ft of torque (652 Nm) and is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The power is distributed to the rear wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential that includes a helical gear set in order to achieve optimal traction.

2014 Camaro Z/28 is fitted with race-proven, spool-valve dampers. They allow four-way damping control, greater damper stiffness without a significant change in ride quality. Other changes regarding the chassis include stiffer spring and bushing rates for better cornering response.

19-inch forged aluminum wheels and Pirelli PZero Trofeo R tires in size 305/30ZR19 is what also gives the Camaro the exceptional qualities of a fast and furious car. To fully exploit their grip, the Z/28 also features Brembo Carbon Ceramic Matrix rotors and fixed, monoblock calipers.

Inside, this vehicle includes unique matte-metallic finish called Octane, a flat-bottom steering wheel and Recaro seats with microfiber inserts. The seats also feature bolsters for high-performance driving, and seat cutouts inspired by the five-point harnesses found on racing seats.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 will be available for those willing to buy it for the price of $75,000 USD in late January.

Source: Chevrolet

January 6, 2014

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Chevrolet has announced the new 2014 Camaro Z28. The car made its official debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

The 2014 Camaro models feature a revised exterior design that integrates high-performance aerodynamics for more efficient cooling and stability at high speeds. The new Camaro Z/28 also features a full aerodynamics package that creates downforce at speed, which helps make it the most track-capable offering in Camaro’s history.

The aerodynamics body kit includes a new front splitter, flared fenders and extended side skirts. There is also a prominent spoiler, a new rear diffuser and underbody paneling. The exterior also features a quad sports exhaust system and a set of enormous 19” alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli PZero Trofeo R ultra-performance tires.

The interior boasts a pair of Recaro sport seats, a flat-bottom sports steering wheel, Octane matte trim and a new rear seat from high-density foam for more rigid structure.

The power is coming from a 7.0 liter LS7 V8 with 500HP (373 kW) and 637Nm (470 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed Tremec gearbox powering the rear wheels, where an LSD takes care about the traction… or losing it.

It is interesting that Z28 weighs whopping 136 kg (300 lbs) less than the powerful ZL1 model. That’s why, it is considered to be faster at the race track.

Other nice feature is the Brembo carbon ceramic brake system. There’s also a track-tuned suspension with stiffer springs and adjustable spool-valve dampers.

The 2014 Camaro is expected to hit the market in the begging of the next year.

Source: GM

March 28, 2013

Chevrolet Camaro for $320 000 – the reason is 1400hp

The 5th generation of Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is a staggering car. Its most powerful version features enormous V8 delivering 426 hp at 5900 rpm and 570 Nm (420 lb-ft). However, Canadian Serge Leger make some upgrades to his car and the result is more than stunning.

His car is powered by 6.0 liter LSX V8 engine mated with enormous 91mm Turbonetics turbocharger, a 5” downpipe, , a custom intake manifold, and a 6” intercooler. The estimated power of the monster is 1400hp and 1219Nm of torque. Hopefully, he use the whole power of the car only on the Drag strip. (more…)

July 30, 2010

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