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In developing the 2014 Camaro Z/28, the team scrutinized every component looking for ways to improve track performance, lap after lap. Even the iconic Chevrolet bowtie faced audit [full story].

During aerodynamics testing, Powertrain Cooling Development engineer Richard Quinn noticed that the bowtie on the Z/28’s grill was displacing air away from the radiator, which can impact engine cooling – an important aspect for all vehicles, especially track-oriented cars.

Removing the bowtie altogether did not seem to be an appropriate solution. Instead, Quinn took a cut-off wheel to the gold fill of the bowtie, leaving the silver outline intact. He installed the prototype on the grill and retested to see the results.

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Deep Magenta Metallic is a new color for the 2014 Camaro and here are the first real life photos.

Seen here are Deep Mageneta Camaros at the dealership and the Cleveland Auto Show.

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February 2014 Delivery (sales) Stats:

Camaro February 2014 Deliveries (actual sales): 6,211 1% (Pr Ye)

Compared to Competition:

Mustang February 2014 Delivery (sales):6,410 6% (Pr Ye)
Challenger February 2014 Delivery (sales):3,694 -25% (Pr Ye)

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For more details and discussions see: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340637

Main 5th Gen Classes

BRACKET RACING: Any 5th-gen Camaro

STOCK V6: Any V6 5th-gen Camaro. CAI and/or Catback only, are allowed. No Headers, tune, engine modifications. No under 200-treadwear tires or drag radials.

STOCK V8: Any V8 5th-gen Camaro. CAI and/or Catback only, are allowed. No Headers, tune, engine modifications. No under 200-treadwear tires or drag radials.

MODIFIED: Any naturally-aspirated street-licensed 5th-gen Camaro (no nitrous)

SUPER-MODIFIED: Any force-inducted IRS 5th-gen Camaro. Unlimited mods, (18" rear wheels or larger ).

UNLIMITED: Any force-inducted IRS 5th-gen Camaro. Unlimited modifications. Any driver.

Extra Classes:

M6 STREET TIRES: Any manual trans 5th-gen Camaro on street tires (no DRs)

ZL1 UNLIMITED: Any ZL1 Camaro

C7 STINGRAY: Unlimited C7 Corvette

SUPER COMP: Gen 1-4, Drag Car or non-IRS 5th Gen, Any driver

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To all our Camaro Z/28 owners to be – please share with us your colors and options ordered in this informal poll.

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GM Engineers call it “flying car” logic [full description and video]. On the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, the Performance Traction Management system delivers faster lap times on an undulating race track by helping maintain the car’s full power and momentum even if the tires briefly lose contact with the ground, in certain track conditions.

Created for track use only, the “flying car” logic woven into the Z/28′s standard PTM system integrates the chassis mode selection, Traction Control and Active Handling Systems. Each is tuned specifically in the Z/28 for optimal track performance and consistency, and is activated by the driver pressing a button in the center console.

Without “fly car logic”, the PTM would interpret the force reduction on the tires as a loss of traction and reduce torque to restore it. Such an intervention would likely slow the car and reduce momentum

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For 2014, Camaro5 is once again teaming up with Adam?s Polishes to present the Camaro5 Fest Car Show! H-town Camaro Club is co-hosting this event with Camaro5 [see show details inside].

The judging will be taking place Saturday, May 3rd, starting at 11AM, with a section roped off for show entrants. Awards will be presented on Sunday.

Below is some important information regarding the classes and judging:

Classes:
Best 1st Generation Camaro
Best 2nd Generation Camaro
Best 3rd Generation Camaro
Best 4th Generation Camaro
Best 5th Generation Camaro
Best Paint
Best Exterior
Best Interior
Best Engine Bay
Best of Show

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Callaway has released details of its Callaway Camaro Z/28 SC652, a supercharged Camaro Z/28 making 652 HP (compare to factory 505 HP).

All this extra power is developed with a Eaton TVS2300 LS7 supercharger system. Output climbs to 652 hp at 6700 rpm and 620 lb-ft at 4400 rpm – increases of 147 hp and 139 lb-ft, respectively. That’s also 72 hp and 64 lb-ft more than the supercharged Camaro ZL1 and 14 hp and 16 lb-ft more than the supercharged C6 Corvette ZR1.

The SC652 is quoted as achieving 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds and the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds at 124 mph.

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Check out this Red Hot (also actual color name) Camaro Z/28 on display currently at the 2014 Toronto Auto Show [photos]!

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GM has put together this list of 28 ways why the Camaro Z/28 rules the road course.

Check it out INSIDE.

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Check out this most impressive Camaro SS build [see thread], which has hit an incredible 919 RWHP on the stock bottom LS3.

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The Camaro has been named J.D. Power’s most dependable sporty mid-sized car for their 2014 survey! Read the full report INSIDE.

This car reliability study measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year-old (2011 model year) vehicles, includes 202 different problem symptoms across all areas of the vehicle. Overall dependability is determined by the level of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score reflecting higher quality. The Vehicle Dependability Study is used extensively by vehicle manufacturers worldwide to help design and build better vehicles, which typically translates to higher resale values and higher customer loyalty.

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