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Old 12-20-2008, 12:59 PM   #1
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Arrow Hardcore racers rejoice!! GM Performance Parts to offer new Camaro body in white

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"PRESS RELEASE:

RACERS REJOICE! GM PERFORMANCE PARTS TO OFFER NEW CAMARO BODIES IN WHITE


Grand Blanc, Mich. – Racers who want to slip into something more fashionable at the track next year will find the 2010 Camaro is just their size. GM Performance Parts will offer body in white packages of the new Camaro starting in the first quarter of 2009.

The basic package lists for $7,000 and includes an assembled body structure, including the front fenders, hood, front valance/grille header panel, roof, doors, rear quarters, trunk lid and rear valance. The structure also includes the complete floorpans and chassis rails.

Racer must fill out an online application to be eligible to purchase one. The form is available at www.gmperformanceparts.com. Bodies will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no limit to the number an approved racing team can purchase.

"This is the easiest and most cost-effective way to build a race-ready new Camaro," said Dr. Jamie Meyer, of GM Performance Parts. "We envision racers using these bodies for all types of competition, from Pro Street and Competition drag racing to road racing."

The body in white includes only a painted body shell and no additional components or materials. The bodies do not have vehicle identification numbers, so they may only be used as racing vehicles that will never be licensed for street driving.

Racers will add powertrain, fuel system, suspension, interior components and glass (or sanctioning body-approved alternative), and safety equipment, then go racing.

"For the racers who would strip down the entire car and replace most of the components with racing-spec parts, the body in white saves time and money," said Dr. Meyer. "Drag racers, for example, won't have to worry about swapping out for a solid axle – they can just bolt one up and go."

The body in white's unadorned interior also saves time and money by allowing racing teams to eliminate the process of stripping a fully equipment production car in order to reduce weight and prep the chassis for a roll cage.

And when it comes to building up the body in white, GM Performance Parts offers crate engines, engine controllers, high-performance transmissions and hundreds of other parts to help complete the project – including dedicated drag racing engines and engine suited for circle track and road racing competition.

GM Performance Parts – Tested to the Limits, Backed by GM

GM Performance Parts crate engines undergo a 50-hour, full-throttle engine dynamometer validation; requiring that the engines perform from peak horsepower to peak torque. And if that's not enough, GMPP installs crate engines in its own engineering vehicles for ongoing testing and continuous improvement. It's that commitment to quality and durability that allows General Motors to back GM Performance Parts crate engines with a 24 month / 50,000 mile warranty (whichever occurs first). All GM Performance Parts components carry a 12 months / 12,000 miles warranty.

Enthusiasts who crave the latest technology, maximum horsepower and the expertise and confidence backed by GM, can purchase GMPP crate engines, blocks, heads, high performance transmissions and components, from GMPP Authorized Center dealers or any other GM dealership nationwide. For more information or to locate the closest GM dealership visit www.gmperformanceparts.com."

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/20/g...body-in-white/
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Old 12-20-2008, 02:05 PM   #2
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GM Performance Parts Camaro for $7,000!!!

Saw this on AutoBlog. It's called Body in White (BIW). Maybe this is GM's version of a drag pack? http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/20/g...body-in-white/

Here's what AutoBlog said:
Since automotive sales are in the toilet and the sour taste of high gas prices still lingers, the unfortunate timing of General Motors' long-awaited Chevy Camaro has the armchair quarterbacks fervently debating its long-term viability. This, despite the fact that upon its release the Camaro will offer a little something for almost everyone throughout its various trim levels, a courageous attempt by GM to boost the iconic car's sales. However, many devoted Camaro enthusiasts will still be left out in the cold. This in part due to the vehicle's starting price as well as the many additional luxuries that drag down the Camaro's power-to-weight ratio. No one wants to pay MSRP for a vehicle they intend to strip. That's why GM Performance Parts will be offering a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro body in white. As a result, budget Camaro racers won't have to wait 10 years for a discounted used chassis and large race teams won't necessarily break the bank building a replacement when the driver inevitably stuffs the wall.

The Camaro BIW package will be a full body assembly structure available through GM Peformance Parts for $7,000 beginning in the first quarter of 2009. The chassis will not contain a VIN number, so there will be no means for street registration, as the body in white is reserved for race teams only. An application must be submitted to GM Performance Parts for approval before any transaction occurs. Follow the jump to see the press release in full.
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Old 12-20-2008, 02:11 PM   #3
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Old 12-20-2008, 02:11 PM   #4
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Hey....this is on here already....somebody will tell you to search...but that will still not keep people from posting lol

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Old 12-20-2008, 03:43 PM   #5
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Old 12-20-2008, 04:29 PM   #6
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Old 12-20-2008, 04:32 PM   #7
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That's sweet! Too bad you can't get a VIN for it and title it and be able to drive your own Camaro on the road, EXACTLY the way YOU want it.
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Old 12-20-2008, 06:30 PM   #8
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That depends on where you live and how it's built. It could be built street legal if someone wanted too in a few states. But of course that's not the purpose of the offering.
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Old 12-20-2008, 06:31 PM   #9
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Very cool. I wonder what qualifications you have to have to be considered a "race team".
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Old 12-20-2008, 07:13 PM   #10
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I'm wondering.

would it be cheaper to buy this and buy all the stock parts of say the v6 lt and install them yourself?
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Old 12-20-2008, 08:04 PM   #11
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I'm wondering.

would it be cheaper to buy this and buy all the stock parts of say the v6 lt and install them yourself?
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Old 12-21-2008, 12:04 AM   #12
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As far as I know, you just have your Sheriff give you a Vin number to get any car rolling without one. I had a friend do it with a motor cycle that he built from the frame up (with a little help from me). So, why would this BIW be any different? Just curious.
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Old 12-21-2008, 12:55 AM   #13
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This shows that GMPP is still focussed on performers. I love the dedication and hope this sells very well. I'm excited to see some racing Camaros.
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That's great news! Too bad there's no vin
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