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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with improved performance

The new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be delivered at dealerships in the spring. More importantly it will come with improved performance because of the new mounted automatic transmission with the latest General Motors’ improved TapShift technology. Since its introduction, TapShift has allowed drivers to control up- and down-shifts with paddle shifters. Now, GM powertrain engineers made a patent-pending software algorithm which enhances tap response time by up to 60 percent in comparison to the previous system! No hardware changes were required for the upgrade. This upgrade results in the acceleration time of the new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1’s six-speed automatic transmission, which now for 0-60 mph is 3.9 seconds. This is a tenth of a second faster than the manual transmission time. In details, by staging hydraulic pressure in the clutch for the next gear, the new control module algorithm reduces tap delay for the 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, and 4-5 up-shifts by 200-300 milliseconds. The TapShift system waits for shift requests based on current gear, throttle, torque and speed. By pre-filling the clutch for the next gear, the tap up-shift response is almost momentary. This makes the new Camaro the most powerful production of the model ever, which gets the fullest potential out of the supercharged 6.2L engine that is SAE-rated at 580 horsepower (432 kW) and 556 lb.-ft. of torque (754 Nm).

Customers of the new ZL1 have the choice between an automatic 6L90 transmission with TapShift manual mode and a six-speed manual transmission, both unmatched in their class. With 0 to 60 taking 3.9 seconds, and a top speed of 184 mph (296 km/h), the power and acceleration of the ZL1 automatic outstrip many other supercars. The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe will go on sale this spring.

Source: Chevrolet

February 23, 2012

The new modern incarnation of Chevrolet Camaro

There no other muscle car like Detroit muscle one. A modern and brand new incarnation of one of the greatest muscle cars of all time Chevrolet Camaro is going to reach the dealerships in the U.S. and UK. The prices for the Coupe start at £34 995 and for the soft-top Convertible model start at £39 995. In the new Camaro are featured all of the attributes that made the original muscle cars famous. That automatically means – great performance, stunning looks and incredible value for money. An additional model, next to the coupe and the cabriolet, there is also offered a limited one – namely the the 2012 45^th anniversary Camaro. The vehicle is finished in striking Carbon Flash Black with bespoke red and silver anniversary stripes, dark silver 20-inch alloys, a unique 45^th anniversary leather interior with red, white and blue stitching and a one-off white-backed instrument panel. It’s priced at £36 495 for the Coupe or £41 495 for the Convertible. And it will go on sale only for limited time.

All offered models have six-speed manual gearbox. However, they are also available with six-speed automatic transmission. The power of the car comes from its 6.2-litre V8 engine, which delivers the 432PS (317 kW). The new Camaro accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 5.2 seconds. All Camaros have an electronically limited top speed of 155mph.

Source: Chevrolet

February 15, 2012

Lingenfelter Chevrolet Camaro Signature Series

Lingenfelter has announced two special Signature Series performance packages for the Chevrolet Camaro.

The Signature Series 1 package features style modifications including a new front hood, redesigned front spoiler, a pair of extended side skirts and a trunk lip spoiler. The interior comes with new seats, a set of aluminum pedals and an individually-numbered plaque. The package also includes a Magnaflow sport exhaust and a sports-tuned suspension.

The Signature Series 2 package is all about performance. It includes a complete Corsa stainless sport exhaust system and some modifications for the mighty LS3 V8 engine – a Magnuson TVS2300 supercharger, a high-flow intake system and bigger fuel injectors. The result is 608PS (447 kW).

The exclusive 20” Lingenfelter forged alloy wheels are fitted with 275/40 ZR20 at the front and 315/35 ZR20 tires at the rear.

Lingenfelter provides a chassis dyno report after the installation is completed and covers the engine with a 3-year/36 000-mile warranty.

Lingenfelter Chevrolet Camaro Signature Series Front Angle

Source: Lingenfelter via Automobilemag

January 28, 2012

Chevrolet Camaro Military Tribute Auctioned – 175 000$

A very special Chevrolet “Military Tribute Camaro” has been auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. The Achilles Freedom team will benefit from the final bid which reached $175,000. It is an association that helps wounded war veterans to overcome their physical and psychological trauma by engaging them in various sports activities, athletics and marathons.

The 2010 Camaro itself boasts an impressive paint job. It has been done by the renown artist Mickey Harris who has been airbrushing things for 33 years now. He has spent most of his childhood on military installations and one can notice that just by looking at his works.

“The Military Tribute Camaro was designed to honor our armed forces heroes. Now, thanks to its generous new owner, it will help our injured veterans rebuild their lives through the excellent work of the Achilles Freedom Team,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Chevrolet Marketing and Strategy.

The other impressive thing about this car is that before the auction, it has toured over 30 military camps within the USA including the Pentagon. And now, last Sunday its journey ended at the Barrett-Jackson auction with a novel cause.

The whole project was supported by the GM Military Discount Program – one of the most generous military discount programs in the industry. Through it, GM offers GM Preferred Pricing (the same price extended to GM suppliers) on any Chevrolet (except Volt), Buick or GMC.

Other US soldier aid programs, supported by Chevrolet include the Cell Phones for Soldiers – This program provides phone cards to service men and women. In 2011, Chevrolet raised $212,000 (worth 100,000 hours of talk time) from the auction proceeds of a 2012 Honor and Valor Camaro SS and Chevrolet donations of $100 for every car and truck sold during Military Appreciation Month in May. Since 2010, Chevrolet has collected more than 70,000 used cell phones, worth 70,000 hours of talk time. Then there’s the Travis Manion Foundation – named after First Lt. Travis L. Manion who was killed in battle in Iraq 2007, this association has received by GM 250 000$ intended to relief families of fallen soldiers and veterans. There is also a number of events sponsored by GM, which involve active and retired military servicemen annually.

Chevrolet Camaro Military Tribute (2010)

Source: Chevrolet

January 24, 2012

“Chevy Happy Grad” Advertisement – The Winner of Route 66 Super Bowl Ad Contest [VIDEO]

The advertisement called “Chevy Happy Grad” deserves some special attention, indeed. This ad won the Route 66 Super Bowl Ad Contest among 198 other choices. It was created by 26-year old Long Island resident Zach Borst. It will be aired officially during the telecast of Super Bowl XLVI. What is more interesting here is that the ads submitted for this contest gained more than 32 million total online views between December 22 and January 14.

The requirement for the filmmakers was to depict a life’s journey and how Chevrolet is there along the way. “Happy Grad” ad not only answers this requirement but also shows the passion that Chevrolet elicits. Moreover it is hilarious and lot of families can relate to similar situations, where expectations actually don’t meet reality. Some great news for the filmmaker Borst is that the audience on Super Bowl Sunday is expected to exceed 110 million television viewers.

Borst filmed “Chevy Happy Grad” near his home on Long Island during a weather window that offered Zach, his cast and crew only four hours to complete the project. They did spectacular job, didn’t they! Furthermore is that the story was inspired by his dad’s efforts to buy him a car for his graduation. Although it was used, it was very special gift. This lead Borst to the idea, what it would look like if he got a brand new Camaro as a graduation gift? And this is how the ad was born.

You can watch the video below:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae52ourE3Pw

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Chevrolet

January 20, 2012

Top Convertibles 2011

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…)

November 7, 2011

Hennessey 20th Anniversary HPE650 Supercharged Camaro

Hennessey has revealed a limited edition HPE650 Camaro especially for their 20^th 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 Engine

Vehicle Specifications:

• 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS
• Coupe or Convertible
• 6 Speed Manual or Automatic Transmission
• Black Exterior
• Black Leather Interior

Performance:

• 0-60 mph: 3.7 seconds
• 1/4 mile: 11.7 @ 122 mph

Power:

• 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

Source: Hennessey

October 12, 2011

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

Source: Chevrolet via Youtube

October 6, 2011

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.

Source: GM

September 26, 2011

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.

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 45^th 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.

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 Cooper

The 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 20^th century after the Ford Model T.

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!

July 12, 2011

Motion Phase III 427-SC Camaro Supercar

A new powerful 2011 Chevrolet Camaro was introduced at the Super Chevy Show at the Palm Beach, Florida International Raceway. The project name is 2011 MOTION Camaro Phase III 427-SC and it is a result of the hard work of Joel Rosen and Howard Tanner of Redline Motorsports.

The vehicle is powered by GM LS7 427 aluminum-block engine fitted with an enormous 2.8 liter Twin-Screw Supercharger System. In case you don’t remember, 427 cubic inches are almost 7.0 liters of displacement, which is enough for 811PS (597 kW).

The 2011 MOTION Camaro Phase III 427-SC will be limited and the price is “just” $150 000.

“Back in the day we built record-setting 500-horsepower big-block Camaros and backed them up with warranties. My new 427-SC delivers 300 more horsepower, imported Supercar handling and braking, plus incredible comfort and convenience features. And, it has a one-year, 12,000-mile warranty,” commented Joel Rosen.

Check out the specs, below!

Motion Phase III 427-SC Camaro Supercar

MOTION PHASE III 427-SC CAMARO SUPERCAR – 800HP SUPERCHARGED

Supercharged GM LS7 427 Aluminum Engine
2.8-Liter Twin-Screw Supercharger System
Eight-Rib supercharger drive assembly
Unique block, 4.125-inch bore, pressed-in liners
Forged 2618 Aluminum 9.3-to-1 pistons
Forged 6.125-inch H-Beam Steel connecting rods
Forged 4.00-inch stroke steel crankshaft
Race-prepped CNC-ported Aluminum heads
Custom Redline R3-SC Blower camshaft
ATI/Redline damper
American Racing High-Efficiency tubular exhaust system
MBRP Stainless Steel mufflers, dual outlets
High-Capacity air intake system
160-degree high-flow thermostat
Custom calibrated Engine Management System
High-Capacity fuel system
Upgraded TR6060 Six-Speed manual transmission (ONLY)
ZR1 Corvette dual disc clutch system
MGW short throw shifter
1,000 Horsepower axles
Pfadt Billet rear cradle mounts
Pfadt differential bushings
Pfadt trailing arms & tie rods
Pfadt Coil-Over F&R Suspension
Pfadt F&R sway bars
Brembo Six-Piston Monoblock front brakes with 380-mm two-piece rotors
Brembo Four-Piston Monoblock rear brakes with 380-mm two-piece rotors
Custom MOTION painted striping
Custom MOTION wheels with painted accents
Custom Phase III-SC Hood with glass window
Aggressive front fascia with air intake inlets
Phase III-SC Rear Spoiler
MOTION badges & VIN plates
Accented front and rear seats with embroidered headrests with Carbon Fiber finish
1-Year/12,000-Mile Warranty

Source: Official Baldwin Motion

April 15, 2011

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…)

April 14, 2011

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