Posts Tagged ‘Camaro’

Stuntbusters – Chevy Camaro SS Burnout At 1000 FP

Feb
07

Stuntbusters - Chevy Camaro SS Burnout At 1000 FP - Muscle Cars BlogHave you ever seen a car burnout on slow motion? I bet you’ve seen, but what about a burnout shot with 1000 frames per second high quality camera? And in addition to that put some muscle car – Chevy Camaro SS! Join the two fearless human crash test dummy stunt drivers, Garrett Hammond and Vanessa Vander Pluym, as they take it to the redline and beyond using their high-tech test lab equipment.  Click on read more to watch the video!

Chevrolet Camaro on Limited Edition 22″ Vossen Wheels CV1s

Feb
03

Chevrolet Camaro on Limited Edition 22″ Vossen Wheels CV1s  - Muscle Cars BlogCheck out this hot Chevrolet Camaro tuned with Limited Edition 22″ CV1s! So Fresh, so Clean! This Camaro owner chose the limited edition staggered 22″ CV1′s which contrast well with the pure white paint. This decision accents the lines of the car more as the matte graphite finish of the wheels takes your eyes away. These wheels also feature a gloss graphite lip which offers a bit of “bling” when sunlight hits it, a nice glossy effect and the Vossen detail you have learned to trust. To cap it off, the lovely ocean and bridge in the background really sets the tone for a “Chill” mood. Click on Read more for many high-res photos of this baby!!

Military Camaro Sold for $175,000 at Barret-Jackson

Jan
25

Military Camaro Sold for $175,000 at Barret-Jackson - Muscle Cars BlogA special Military Tribute Camaro sold to an internet bidder for $175,000 Sunday during the final hour of the Barrett-Jackson auction. The money will help support the Achilles Freedom Team, which helps wounded veterans of all services overcome their injuries through athletics, including marathons.

The special Military Tribute Chevrolet Camaro, decorated by award-winning airbrush artist Mickey Harris, was sold in Scottsdale, Arizona.

With four members of the Achilles Freedom Team on the stage and several military personnel cheering from the audience, bidding quickly soared to six figures, then gradually climbed to the winning $175,000.

Before heading to Scottsdale, the car toured 30 military bases across the country, as well as the Pentagon. While introducing the 2010 Camaro SS on Sunday, award-winning artist Mickey Harris, whose airbrush designs adorn the car, joked that it was the only car that “burned rubber” in a Pentagon tunnel. Read more!

Camaro “Chevy Happy Grad” for Super Bowl ad

Jan
22

Camaro "Chevy Happy Grad" for Super Bowl ad - Muscle Cars BlogNew York independent filmmaker created winning Camaro ad
Advertisement to air during Super Bowl XLVI

DETROIT – “Chevy Happy Grad,” an ad submitted by 26-year old Long Island resident Zach Borst, will be aired during the telecast of Super Bowl XLVI, beating out submissions by independent filmmakers from around the world as part of Chevrolet’s Route 66 Super Bowl ad contest.

The ads had more than 32 million total online views between December 22 and January 14.

“We asked filmmakers to depict life’s journey and how Chevrolet is there along the way,” said General Motors Global Chief Marketing Officer Joel Ewanick. “When I saw Zach’s spot, I had to laugh, because the situation is something many families can related to – expectation and reality. ‘Happy Grad’ clearly shows the passion that Chevrolet elicits.”

Borst’s audience on Super Bowl Sunday is expected to exceed 110 million television viewers. “Chevy Happy Grad” was filmed on location near his home on Long Island during a weather window that offered Zach, his cast and crew only four hours to complete the project.

“My Dad was a cop and worked real hard to be able to buy his kids their first cars. They were used, but mine meant the world to me,” Borst said. “Then I wondered what it would look like if I got a brand new Camaro? I mean, after all, who wouldn’t want a Camaro as a graduation gift?”

Borst, an aspiring filmmaker, has been producing films since his childhood and founded his own production company, Goat Farm Films, based in New York. Watch it after click on Read more!

Dave Strickler’s 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Old Reliable

Jan
19

Dave Strickler's 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Old Reliable - Muscle Cars BlogDave Strickler’s 1968 Camaro Z/28 “Old Reliable”

Ok, this one is a real thing… and with list price: US $499,900.00 RK Motors Charlotte provides a real iconic muscle car. Here are the details:

Automotive history lives and breathes at RK Motors Charlotte. You know we are passionate about vintage racing, having completely restored “Project Six Pack” to its original state, and more recently presenting the legendary Arlen Vankes 1967 HEMI Barracuda. Today we are pleased to announce yet another milestone race vehicle coming to us from one of the top names in the Camaro hobby. The car is Dave Sticklers 1968 Camaro Z/28 that won the 1968 Super Stock World Championship, and the man is Camaro historian and authenticity expert, Jerry MacNeish. The car has been comprehensively restored to as-raced condition, including some incredibly rare NOS items that came from Jerry’s personal collection. If there is a more thoroughly documented, well-known, relevant and accurate early Camaro out there, I’d like to see it. Make no mistake: this is the ultimate Z/28 and the cornerstone of any significant Chevrolet muscle collection.

Racing legend Dave Strickler dominated NHRA Super Stock racing during the 1968 season with this Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins-prepared Z/28 Camaro. Equipped with a stock intake manifold and carburetor, a stock hood, Stahl Headers, 5.38 gears, and nine-inch slicks, the “Old Reliable” ran elapsed times in the 11.70s at roughly 116 mph, which made it competitive with many big block Super Stock Camaros of the same time period. Its dominance culminated in two of Sticklers biggest wins: on Sunday, October 6, 1968, Strickler drove to a decisive victory over a stellar field at the NHRA Super Stock All-Star Meet at Englishtown Raceway Park. Two weeks later, he went on to capture the 1968 Super Stock World Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, then the most prestigious S/S event on the NHRA calendar. Read more and see the gallery!

2012 Camaro ZL1 Video 4: Designed for Downforce

Nov
11

2012 Camaro ZL1 Video 4: Designed for Downforce - Muscle Cars BlogDETROIT – With supercar levels of performance and technology, the 580-horsepower (432-kW) Camaro ZL1 can reach 170 mph (273 km/h) on the famed Nürburgring’s Nordschleife course in Germany. To maintain stability and steering response at that speed, the ZL1 features an aerodynamic design that generates downforce to press the tires against the track.

“The Camaro ZL1 lapped the Nürburgring in an incredible 7:41.27 seconds, which would not have been possible without work of our aerodynamics team,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. “The design of the ZL1 creates downforce like a race car, harnessing air pressure to press the tires against the track for extra grip and control at high speeds.”

Most production cars are designed with some lift at speed slip through the air for improved fuel economy. The Camaro LS and Camaro SS are no exceptions, enabling the Camaro LS to deliver 323 horsepower (241 kW) and up to 30 mpg on the highway.

Design for high-speed track capability takes in other considerations.

For the ZL1 – the fastest Camaro ever – the aerodynamics team set out to generate downforce for improved handing at speed while minimizing the amount of increased drag that could reduce fuel economy and the vehicle’s top speed. With the computer-assisted design recommendations, engineers tested full-scale clay models and full-size prototypes in the General Motors’ wind tunnel – shaping clay and trimming foam board by hand to affect changes and measure them immediately.

Outside of the aerodynamics laboratory, engineers tested the ZL1’s aero aids on GM’s Milford Road Course, other race tracks and the unique “rolling road” wind tunnel at the Auto Research Center in Indianapolis.

When the dust settled and the wind-tunnel blades came to a stop, the Camaro ZL1 produced 65 pounds of downforce at an equivalent 150 mph (241 km/h) – compared to 200 pounds of lift in a Camaro SS – which was offset by an increase of only 40 counts of additional aerodynamic drag. Read more! Watch the video!

Camaro is SEMA’s Hottest Car for Second Consecutive Year

Nov
09

Camaro is SEMA’s Hottest Car for Second Consecutive Year - Muscle Cars BlogLAS VEGAS – For the second year in a row, the Chevrolet Camaro is the “hottest car” at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The SEMA Award recognizes the most accessory-friendly vehicle, based on the volume of aftermarket parts exhibited at the annual showcase of automotive performance and personalization.

The SEMA Award was first handed out in 2010, which not only makes Camaro a two-time winner, but the only car to receive the award. Its selection reflects the aftermarket industry’s enthusiasm and continued investment in America’s most popular sports car.

Camaro posted 6,119 sales in October, again leading the segment and topping the next-closest competitor nine of 10 months so far in 2011 – with sales up nearly 7 percent in the first 10 months of this year.

After more than two years on the market, the Camaro continues to inspire creativity and Chevrolet is thrilled to see that expressed in all the wonderfully personalized examples here at the SEMA Show,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Chevrolet Marketing and Strategy. “Camaro has always been a car customers love to personalize and we are doing all we can to support them and the aftermarket industry with parts and accessories that help turn their dreams into reality.” Read more!

The 2011 SEMA Show Muscle Cars

Nov
01

The 2011 SEMA Show Muscle Cars - Muscle Cars BlogThe 2011 SEMA Show – SEMA Show takes place November 1-4, 2011, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

SEMA Show 2010 drew more than 50,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 1,500 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more…

Take a look at the gallery with the Muscle Cars that are going to be showcased on SEMA 2011. Click on Read More!

Light up your wheels with The SEMA Show Best New Product Award Winner!

Nov
01

Light up your wheels with The SEMA Show Best New Product Award Winner! - Muscle Cars BlogReady for SEMA 2011? Do you want to stand out? Check out the Two times SEMA show Best New Product Award Winner – The GloRyderr® Wheel Lights! Light up your Wheels! Fits Cars & Trucks as well. You must take a look at this!

GloRyder® Wheel Lights for cars and trucks replace your old center caps with an aluminum housing containing an advanced, wireless, LED lighting system that showcases your wheels day and night. They cast a brilliant glow on your wheels and give your ride a fresh new look. As you can see from the picture gallery below, it fits perfectly into your muscle car wheels – we have Chargers, Challengers, Camaros, more to come!

This is a remarkable new LED lighting system contained in a custom Aluminum center cap. It has a universal locking system that replaces your center caps and lights up your wheels. It operates automatically using a patented technology. They are photosensitive and motion activated by the movement of your wheels. Now you can showcase your ride day and night!

It’s a must have car accessories, SEMA winner! You can Light up your Wheels! Fits Cars & Trucks now, or take a look at the gallery on Read more first!

2011 Chevrolet Camaro by WCC Auctioned

Oct
14

2011 Chevrolet Camaro by WCC Auctioned - Muscle Cars BlogThe Chevrolet Camaro you see in the adjacent image was tuned by West Coast Customs, with the vehicle having recently been offered for charity by Mecum Dallas.

According to Garage Style Magazine, the vehicle, a 2010 convertible, managed to raise $333,000, with the proceeds going to Operation Mend, a charity that includes the Ronald Reagan UCLA medical Center, Brooke Army Medical Center, and the VA-Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and aims to treat US Army members that were severely injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.

As you can see, the vehicle’s list of exterior mods includes goodies such as a glamouflage theme, a front lip, custom side skirts with air intakes, as well as a set of generously-sized chromed rims. Read more and see images!