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SlingShot · 07-02-2011, 10:22 PM

Hmmm could it be, Camaro ? I guess never say never !!!

Chevy making progress on 2013 car

Though Chevrolet isn't ready to reveal the model it plans to run in the Sprint Cup Series in 2013, Jim Campbell, Chevrolet's vice president for performance vehicles and motorsports, says the design phase for the new car is progressing nicely.

"The 2013 Chevrolet entry for NASCAR Cup is on track," Campbell told Sporting News on Saturday. "We've had just a tremendous experience working with NASCAR and other OEMs [original equipment manufacturers] to make sure we're all heading in the right direction in terms of the rule set.

"And there's also a lot of great collaboration between our team at Chevrolet and Chevrolet design, as well as NASCAR, in making sure the car is really much in terms of how it looks to what we sell in the [showroom]."

Campbell said Chevy has developed a recommendation to submit to NASCAR as to which model it would like to race starting in 2013 but isn't ready to announce the selection.

"NASCAR is fully aware of it," Campbell said. "They've had a chance to see it. I can't reveal it at this point, but I'm very excited about where it's going and the ability to make a strong connection between what we race on the track here in the Cup Series and what we sell on the showroom floor."

Chevrolet currently runs the Impala SS in the Cup and Nationwide series.

"prima"Donna · 07-02-2011, 10:50 PM

Can't wait!!!

FenwickHockey65 · 07-02-2011, 10:53 PM

Malibu.

Zabo · 07-02-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Malibu.

Sonic. Mandatory Blue and Tan paint jobs on all cars, too.

TheClassicCarKid · 07-02-2011, 11:31 PM

I'd guess the new malibu, probably 95% the same as w/e their current shell is but with the new taillights painted on lol

HIOFECR · 07-02-2011, 11:53 PM

Does it matter now that NASCAR runs the COT the only difference between the manufacturers are the stickers they apply to the car to make it resemble their respective car. It might as well be the Chevy Unicorn, but my guess is Chevy is hard at work printing Malibu stickers for their 2013 COT

HIOFECR · 07-02-2011, 11:57 PM

Or maybe it's the Volt... "Yeah DW we really had a chance to run good today.. Led some laps and looked good for the sponsors until the battery died on lap 89."

ShnOmac · 07-02-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HIOFECR

Or maybe it's the Volt... "Yeah DW we really had a chance to run good today.. Led some laps and looked good for the sponsors until the battery died on lap 89."

Well the battery would not die because the small engine would kick in to keep the battery charged.....

TOMS1SS · 07-03-2011, 12:46 AM

Just because it says Impala or Camaro doesn't mean it actually is. These cars share nothing with the cars actually produced for the street.

GEEo · 07-03-2011, 12:50 AM

sounds like good news!!

KnightRiderSS · 07-03-2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Well the battery would not die because the small engine would kick in to keep the battery charged.....

at least you wouldn't need any pit stops to refuel

fielderLS3 · 07-03-2011, 12:57 AM

Anyone know why they don't use the Camaro for the Nationwide Series? It would make more sense than the Impala. Ford and Dodge use the Mustang and Challenger. (Hell, even Toyota uses their sportiest car...hahaha).

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Well the battery would not die because the small engine would kick in to keep the battery charged.....

Not quite. The electric motor has 140+ hp, and the engine has something closer to 80 hp. Wouldn't work for anything other than short, intermittent bursts of speed.

SQUALO · 07-03-2011, 06:38 AM

"RACE ON SUNDAY, SELL ON MONDAY!"

FenwickHockey65 · 07-03-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by fielderLS3

Anyone know why they don't use the Camaro for the Nationwide Series? It would make more sense than the Impala. Ford and Dodge use the Mustang and Challenger. (Hell, even Toyota uses their sportiest car...hahaha).

Because GM doesn't want a COT with the Camaro name on it simply because it wouldn't represent a Camaro.

I mean, have you seen the Mustang and Challenger "stock cars?"

07-02-2011, 10:22 PM	#1
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Chevy making progress on 2013 car (NASCAR) Hmmm could it be, Camaro ? I guess never say never !!! Chevy making progress on 2013 car Though Chevrolet isn't ready to reveal the model it plans to run in the Sprint Cup Series in 2013, Jim Campbell, Chevrolet's vice president for performance vehicles and motorsports, says the design phase for the new car is progressing nicely. "The 2013 Chevrolet entry for NASCAR Cup is on track," Campbell told Sporting News on Saturday. "We've had just a tremendous experience working with NASCAR and other OEMs [original equipment manufacturers] to make sure we're all heading in the right direction in terms of the rule set. "And there's also a lot of great collaboration between our team at Chevrolet and Chevrolet design, as well as NASCAR, in making sure the car is really much in terms of how it looks to what we sell in the [showroom]." Campbell said Chevy has developed a recommendation to submit to NASCAR as to which model it would like to race starting in 2013 but isn't ready to announce the selection. "NASCAR is fully aware of it," Campbell said. "They've had a chance to see it. I can't reveal it at this point, but I'm very excited about where it's going and the ability to make a strong connection between what we race on the track here in the Cup Series and what we sell on the showroom floor." Chevrolet currently runs the Impala SS in the Cup and Nationwide series. __________________

07-02-2011, 10:50 PM	#2
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	Can't wait!!! __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

07-02-2011, 10:53 PM	#3
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Malibu. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-02-2011, 11:53 PM	#6
HIOFECR Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 211 View My Garage	Does it matter now that NASCAR runs the COT the only difference between the manufacturers are the stickers they apply to the car to make it resemble their respective car. It might as well be the Chevy Unicorn, but my guess is Chevy is hard at work printing Malibu stickers for their 2013 COT __________________ SQUEEZE THROTTLE. FEEL GROUND RUMBLE

07-02-2011, 11:57 PM	#7
HIOFECR Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 211 View My Garage	Or maybe it's the Volt... "Yeah DW we really had a chance to run good today.. Led some laps and looked good for the sponsors until the battery died on lap 89." __________________ SQUEEZE THROTTLE. FEEL GROUND RUMBLE

07-02-2011, 11:31 PM	#5
TheClassicCarKid Drives: V45 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,270	I'd guess the new malibu, probably 95% the same as w/e their current shell is but with the new taillights painted on lol

07-03-2011, 12:46 AM	#9
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	Just because it says Impala or Camaro doesn't mean it actually is. These cars share nothing with the cars actually produced for the street. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

07-03-2011, 12:50 AM	#10
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	sounds like good news!!

07-03-2011, 06:38 AM	#13
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York Region, ONT. Posts: 4,258 View My Garage	"RACE ON SUNDAY, SELL ON MONDAY!" __________________ Frank (Drive Safely & Responsibly)

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