Always pointed as the category cars that gives drivers the most thrilling experience on the road, the convertible rides have walked a long way from the early ragtops with leaky roofs till the nowadays quiet, fast and extremely comfy cabrios. (more…)
Tag: Camaro
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Top Convertibles 2011
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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…) -
Hennessey 20th Anniversary HPE650 Supercharged Camaro
Hennessey has revealed a limited edition HPE650 Camaro especially for their 20th anniversary. The tuning specialists have been modifying vehicles for two decades and they have decided to create something amazing.In this case it is tuned Chevy Camaro coming with a body kit including a CarbonAero front splitter and new side skirts. There is some exterior badging, too and of course a black metallic paint. The stance is improved by installing a lowered coilover suspension as the car is standing on monoblock alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.
The interior boasts embroidered headrests, special floor mats and an individually-numbered plaque for each model.
HPE650 Camaro is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 664PS (488 kW), which means only 3.7 seconds to 60 mph and a ¼ mile in 11.7 seconds with 196 km/h (122 mph) terminal speed.
Only twenty units will be produced as each starts at $79 500 for the coupe and $84 500 for the convertible.
Check out the full specification, below!
Hennessey 20th Anniversary HPE650 Supercharged Camaro 
Hennessey 20th Anniversary HPE650 Supercharged Camaro 
Hennessey 20th Anniversary HPE650 Supercharged Camaro 
Hennessey 20th Anniversary HPE650 Supercharged Camaro 
Hennessey 20th Anniversary HPE650 Supercharged Camaro 
Hennessey 20th Anniversary HPE650 Supercharged Camaro 
Hennessey 20th Anniversary HPE650 Supercharged Camaro 
Hennessey 20th Anniversary HPE650 Supercharged Camaro Engine 
Hennessey 20th Anniversary HPE650 Supercharged Camaro Engine Vehicle Specifications:
• 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS
• Coupe or Convertible
• 6 Speed Manual or Automatic Transmission
• Black Exterior
• Black Leather InteriorPerformance:
• 0-60 mph: 3.7 seconds
• 1/4 mile: 11.7 @ 122 mphPower:
• 655 bhp @ 6,300 rpm
The 20th Anniversary HPE650 Camaro Includes:
• TVS2300 Supercharger System (Black or Chrome)
• HPE Air Induction System
• High Flow Cylinder Heads
• HPE650 Camshaft Upgrade
• Stainless Steel Long Tube Headers
• High Flow Catalytic Converters
• Stainless Steel Mid-Pipes
• High Flow Fuel Injector Upgrade
• 160 Degree Thermostat
• All Necessary Gaskets & Fluids
• Professional Installation
• HPE Engine Management Calibration
• Lowered Coilover Supsension System (1 inch)
• CarbonAero Front Splitter and Side Skirts
• Hennessey Monoblock Wheels (Chrome or Silver Finish)
• Hennessey HPE650 Exterior Badging
• Hennessey 20th Anniversary Edition – Serial Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
• Hennessey 20th Anniversary Edition Floor Mats
• Hennessey Embroidered Headrests
• HPE Modified Engine Cover
• 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty
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2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible
2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible will be exhibited at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, next month. When it goes on sale in late 2012, it will deliver more performance and technology than many exotic cars and ultra-luxury convertibles.“The Camaro ZL1 convertible will be one of the most powerful and most capable, convertibles available at any price,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer.
“This is a car that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face every time you drop the top – or hit the gas.”, he added.
ZL1 Convertible is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine with 588PS (432 kW) and 754Nm (556 lb-ft) of torque. This is an improvement of just 11PS and 9Nm over ZL1 Coupe.
Four strategic reinforcements enhance the already-stiff body structure to quell the cowl and steering wheel shake common in convertibles. They include:
- A tower-to-tower brace under the hood
- A transmission support reinforcement brace
- Underbody tunnel brace
- Front “X” brace and stiffer cradle as well as rear underbody “V” braces.
The suspension of the ZL1 convertible uses the third-generation of Magnetic Ride. New, twin-wire/dual-coil dampers at all four corners enable faster response, with damping levels now adjusted up to 1 000 times per second – about one adjustment per inch of vehicle travel at 60 mph – making the system exceptionally responsive to changing driving and road conditions.
The Camaro ZL1 convertible will also offer Performance Traction Management as standard equipment, which is exclusive to General Motors. First introduced on the Corvette ZR1, it is an advanced system that integrates magnetic ride control, launch control, traction control and electronic stability control, to enhance both launch-acceleration performance and corning.
In one word, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible is simply amazing.
2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible 
Source: Chevrolet
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – Nurburgring in 7:41:27
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 managed to make a lap around the Nurburgring-Nordschleife racetrack in 7 minutes 41 seconds and 27”.The times was set by GM’s own test driver Aaron Link. You can check out the whole lap in the video below provided by Chevrolet.
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Is powered by a 6.2 liter supercharged LSA V8 with 557PS (410 kW) and 745Nm (550 lb-ft) of torque. It has enormous Brembo brakes measuring 370mm in the front with 6-piston calipers and 365 mm at the rear with 4-piston calipers.
The new Camaro ZL1 stands on enormous 20” aluminum wheels fitted with specially developed Goodyear Supercar F2 tires.
2012 Camaro ZL1 manages to beat BMW E92 M3 GTS and Porsche GT3 RS, so the myth about the slow and boring american cars is busted.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mhjGERugh0&feature=player_embedded
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 
Source: Chevrolet via Youtube
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Price – $250 000
Actually, this is an auction price for Camaro ZL 1, which has been sold at the Barrett-Jackson event in Las Vegas. The vehicle was offered by Fairway Chevrolet-Buick-GMC in Las Vegas, with 100 percent of the auction proceeds benefitting the YMCA of Southern Nevada.Camaro ZL1 is one of the most powerful street legal vehicles in the world. It is powered by a brutal 6.2 liter LSA V8 engine equipped with supercharger. The power is “just” 588PS (432 kW) and 754Nm (556 lb-ft) of torque. What is more, the ZL1 comes with Performance Traction Management and third-generation Magnetic Ride Control.
Rick Hendrick won the special 69th Camaro ZL1 for $250 000. It is finished in Carbon Flash Metallic.
“Our family has been involved with the YMCA for more than 25 years,” said Greg Heinrich, president of Fairway Chevrolet.
“In that time, I have seen firsthand how the ‘Y’ helps young people, families, and seniors in our community. Today, the community’s dependence on the YMCA of Southern Nevada is greater than ever, with the Y sponsoring one out of four members.”, he finished.
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Rear
Source: GM
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New vs Old – what changed through the years?
Most of you have strong memories from your father’s or grandfather’s car. “One day I will have one for myself”– we thought. Unfortunately most cars have no more than 10 years on the production line meaning that whatever it was that you fancied as a kid is now about 30-40 years old and looks like(or actually is) scrap or costs an amount of money with a lot of zeroes. Luckily someone thought of all these enthusiasts. So, who did?Chevrolet Camaro
The first Camaro was built back in 1966/1967. Very long front end, massive rear tires and wide arches made the Camaro look really inspiring. It also had engines to make the picture even better. Top versions boasted 8 cylinder engine, 7+ litres and more than 400 hp. How about 5.2 seconds for 0-60 and less than 13 seconds for a quarter mile – impressive results for its time and not only. So back to reality, what is available today? In 2009 the fifth generation Camaro was introduced.
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Having plenty of new gadgets and modern stuff, it has something very important – the spirit of Camaro – 550 hp, V8 and shares a lot of the curves from its predecessor – same large arches, same aggressive and appealing look – you can simply never mistake this car. If you want to celebrate Camaro’s 45th anniversary, wait for the special edition in 2012 – one-of-a-kind badges, unique interior and something more maybe.
Volkswagen Beetle
This model has about 73 years of history and has played a huge role in German car manufacturing as a whole. This car was ordered by Adolf Hitler and its task was to be a car for the people (Volks Wagen – German). Being almost airtight, this car could even stay afloat for a couple of minutes and its aircooled flat-4 engine turned to be very suitable for the conditions in Africa’s deserts. The beetle was not meant to beat records.
1938 Volkswagen Beetle The 1200 model was capable of 100 km/h in 37 seconds and the diesel model with 1,3 N/A did 100 in 1 minute! What not too many people know is that the last year of manufacturing of the Beetle as we know it from black and white pictures is 2003 – In Mexico. The entirely new Beetle was announced in 1997 and the design was definitely inspired by the original. Apart from this however it does not share too much – Engine is in the front, the car is FWD. What is more, this is no more a car for the people – the top model costs $ 58 000 – not something everyone can afford.
Mini CooperThe original was introduced in 1959 and was a great hit back then. This was a really small car with wheelbase of just 2 metres and the FWD set up would save a lot of space for passengers and luggage. There is a reason why this car was voted the second most influential car of the 20th century after the Ford Model T.
1959 Mini Cooper The weight distribution and the size of the car made it also very successful in sports. Not too many cars have won the Monte Carlo rally 4 times in a row. A famous car magazine awarded the Mini “Car of the century” in 1995. More than 5 000 000 were sold on the market making it the most successful UK car for the moment. The main drawback of the Mini Cooper is its safety – it also has some awards about this – in the negative aspect. In 2000 BMW (the new owner) presented the new Mini. Take a magnifying lens, look at the old one and you will see the new one. Exterior is quite similar, yet the new one is really sleek and has modern curves and styling. In terms of power the new generation offers a good range of engines 75-204 hp. Similar to the original, the new Mini Cooper will try to participate in the world rally championship and be just as successful. Good luck!
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Ford Capri – The Legend Is Back
After the Scirocco, the Beetle and the Mini, it is time for another legend to comeback on stage. Ford has announced that for the 40th anniversary of the Capri, a new model will be launched on the market both to revive the legend and to compete the Megane coupe and the Scirocco.The design of the car is expected to follow the lines of Iosis Max, a concept first revealed in 2009. Many people will wonder, if we have a sporty Focus, what’s the use of another Capri? The answer is simple: This will not be a hot hatch, but more a coupe, what is more it will be the new face of Ford and will have the responsibility to show the world Ford’s new vision and design concepts.
Of course sooner or later it will come down to power – and Ford has definitely something to offer – up-to-date with modern tendencies, the engines used will be turbocharged. Unlike the ancestors the new Capri will also be offered with diesel engines 130HP-197HP (expected). The petrol engines will be a 1.6 liter with either 148HP or 178HP and a 2.0 liter with about 200HP. The set up is expected to propel the coupe to 100 km/h (62mph) in about 6 seconds and reach 250 km/h (155 mph).
Ford Capri 1973 To be honest this is a pity. Remember, the top versions back then were 6 cylinders, I do not think anyone needs to be reminded what is the sound of a well balanced 6 cylinder engine. At least in terms of power, things seem to be on the right track. I don’t know if you have ever driven a Capri, but let me tell you something, being too hard on the throttle would make the car drift and smoke would come out of the rear tires. If you are too hard on the new Capri, well, you will definitely feel the G force violently pushing you to the seat, but, there is always a “but”, the plans for the new Capri is to make it FWD. On the one hand this is what car manufacturers tend to do nowadays, but on the other, can you imagine a FWD Mustang or Camaro? This is not how a legend is brought back to life.
So this car is expected to cost some $30 000. Is it worth it? Yes and no to be honest. It is indeed a well shaped car with a lot of sports elements on the body, turbocharged engine and the Capri badge in the back. Which is in my opinion its greatest drawback? No 6 cylinders, no RWD fun, no Capri. You cannot put a “chocolate” badge on cereal and convince your kid it’s made of cocoa, can you?
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Special Edition
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Special Edition represents a celebration masterpiece styled exclusively to mark the renowned American muscle ride’s 45th birthday. (more…) -
GeigerCars Chevrolet Camaro SS HP 564
GeigerCars has just released a special, 564 horsepower version of the iconic American muscle ride – Chevrolet Camaro SS dubbed GeigerCars Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport HP 564. (more…) -
2011 HPE650 Camaro Convertible
Hennessey Performance has exclusively announced that at this weekend’s Barrett-Jackson auto auction in Palm Beach, Florida, the first 2011 HPE650 Camaro Convertible is about to show its face to enthusiasts and lovers. (more…) -
Chevrolet Camaro to debut in Shanghai
At the upcoming Auto Shanghai 2011, Chevrolet has officially confirmed that its iconic Camaro model is about get publicly premiered. (more…)
