Whiteside Customs unveiled its V6 twin turbo Camaro project build at last week’s SEMA show. They’ve now posted photos of the impressive finished car.
But don’t think they’re done with the build, as they will continue to modify the car towards the goal of taking on the GT-R, so stay tuned!
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In case you missed it, the Camaro has been named SEMA’s Hottest Car for the second year in a row. And naturally, the show’s hottest car is going to have a great amount of aftermarket products being showcased for it.
If you haven’t been able to make the show, see INSIDE for a glimpse at some of the great aftermarket products on display for the Camaro at the show this week. Thanks to Phastek for the coverage.
Check out the Camaro parts displays at SEMA 2011 at the following LINK
October 2011 Delivery (sales) Stats:
Camaro October 2011 Deliveries (actual sales): 6,119
Total Deliveries in 2011: 76,368
October 2011 Production Stats:
Camaros Produced in October 2011: 8,334
2012 Model Year Produced Through October 2011: 33,265
Compared to Competition:
Mustang sold 4,898 units in October 2011
Challenger sold 3,097 units in October 2011
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LAS 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.”
Along with the examples displayed by aftermarket manufacturers and customizers at the SEMA Show, Chevrolet brought its own contingent of customized Camaro concepts to Las Vegas, demonstrating the diverse range of personalization and performance possibilities. They include
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COPO Camaro – A conceptual exploration of a factory-built Stock Eliminator race car and the spiritual successor to the legendary special-order models from 1969.
Camaro Hot Wheels? – This full-scale interpretation of a Hot Wheels toy is inspired by the “Custom Camaro” model, which was part of the original release of 16 Hot Wheels toys in 1968 – including a modern take on the chrome-style “Spectraflame” exterior finish.
Camaro Red Zone – A design statement in the new-for-2012 Crystal Claret exterior color and achieved with current and future accessories – and it debuts a new, heritage-inspired stripe graphic that will be available soon.
Camaro Synergy Series Concept – Using the best of the best Camaro accessories matched with a distinctive silver exterior with red accents, it’s the latest in the Synergy concepts that have debuted at SEMA. Chevrolet will be listening to the reaction it receives at SEMA, as it could be brought to production.
Camaro 1LE Concept – The legendary 1LE designation returns to the Camaro as a concept intended to carve up road courses. While only a concept, it borrows production components from both the Camaro SS and forthcoming Camaro ZL1 to deliver a competition-ready package.
Camaro ZL1 Carbon Concept – This concept incorporates all the technology and performance of the Camaro ZL1 – which goes on sale in 2012 – with an added layer of carbon fiber to add a decidedly sinister-looking element of form to a car that’s all about function.
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Press Release:
LAS VEGAS – Fulfilling the wish of every child who has ever played with one, Chevrolet and Hot Wheels®have created a life-size Hot Wheels Camaro Concept. The car debuted at the 2011 SEMA Show – the aftermarket industry’s premier display of automotive toys.
The Camaro Hot Wheels concept is inspired by the “Custom Camaro” – the dazzling Spectraflame® 1:64-scale toy that was part of the original 16 Hot Wheels cars released in 1968. The project was a collaborative effort between the General Motors Design studio in Michigan and the Hot Wheels Design studio in California. Each sketched its own ideas of a life-size Hot Wheels Camaro, compared notes and refined their visions until the concept hit the right note for each group of designers.
“The Camaro has been a mainstay in the Hot Wheels lineup since 1968,” said Phil Zak, GM design director. “Several generations of car enthusiasts grew up playing with Hot Wheels Camaros, while dreaming of driving the real thing, so this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make that dream a reality.”
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The COPO Camaro is back at Chevrolet, as a concept designed to the specifications for NHRA Stock Eliminator drag racing competition.
The COPO Camaro is a proof of concept for what a Chevrolet Stock Eliminator entry could look like, said Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. And it is a clear indication that Chevrolet intends to homologate the Camaro for sportsman drag racing.
The concept has just debuted at SEMA Show 2011, check out its photos and full specs inside.
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GM has just released these actual photos of the carbon edition ZL1 and they show a photo of the gorgeous exposed fiber hood and of the carbon fiber rear spoiler with stainless steel wicker bill. Enjoy!!
This ZL1 concept package will be debuting at the SEMA 2011 show kicking off this week.
See more photos at the following LINK
Inside is a preview of the SEMA 2011 Magnaflow “Mario Andretti Edition” Camaro SS [PHOTOS]. Specs as follows:
General Motors …………………… 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2L LS3
DRIVETRAIN
MAGNAFLOW Exhaust Products … Competition Series Dual Center Exit Exhaust
Magnuson Products ……………… TVS 2300 Supercharger
Advanced Clutch Technology ….. Performance Twin Disc Clutch
The Drive Shaft Shop …………… 1-Piece Aluminum Driveshaft
The Drive Shaft Shop …………… Level 2 Axles
SUSPENSION / CHASSIS
Eibach …………………………….. Pro Street S Coil overs
Eibach …………………………….. Front / Rear Anti-roll bars
BRAKES
Brembo ……………………………. Grand Turismo 6 Piston Monobloc Calipers (Front)
Brembo ……………………………. 380mm x 34mm Slotted Rotors (Front)
Brembo ……………………………. Grand Turismo 4 Piston Monobloc Calipers (Rear)
Brembo ……………………………. 380mm x 28mm Slotted Rotors (Rear)
WHEELS / TIRES
HRE Performance Wheels ……….. P40s 20×10 (Front)
HRE Performance Wheels ……….. P40s 20×11 (Rear)
Pirelli Tires ………………………… P-Zero 285/35 ZR20 (Front)
Pirelli Tires ………………………… P-Zero 305/35 ZR20 (Rear)
EXTERIOR / BODY
Street Scene …………………….. Carbon Fiber Front Splitter and Rear Diffuser w/ Center Exit Exhaust
Street Scene …………………….. Side Skirts and 3 piece Rear Wing
Street Scene …………………….. Upper Grill Side Ducts w/ Lower Grill
RKSport …………………………… Carbon Fiber OE style hood
INTERIOR / UPHOLSTRY
Bill Dunn One-Stop-Shop ……….. Custom Leather Seat Covers, Head Rests, Arm Rests and Center console
Bill Dunn One-Stop-Shop ……….. Custom Suede Pillars and Headliner
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SEMA 2011 is nearly upon us (begins next week). So what’s good at SEMA besides the cars and slots you say? The buffets of course! To that end, our Southwest region members are organizing a buffet dinner get-together on Wed., November 2nd for all our members who may be in Las Vegas for the SEMA show.
Plenty of folks have already indicated their attendance and those of you able to make it will have your own VIP line to enter the buffet at the Rio. For more details on attending, see THIS THREAD.
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Welcome to the dark side of Camaro ZL1. The Camaro ZL1 Carbon Concept incorporates all the technology and performance of the Camaro ZL1 – which goes on sale in 2012 – but with an added layer of carbon fiber to add a decidedly sinister-looking element of form to a car that’s all about function. Included on this concept is the new Ashen Gray exterior paint (available on all 2012 Camaro models).
Also see the other Camaro concepts that GM will be bringing to SEMA 2011:
Camaro 1LE Concept
Camaro Red Zone Concept
Camaro Synergy Series Concept
See full Camaro ZL1 Carbon Concept details at the following LINK
Born in the Camaro’s third generation and refined further in the fourth generation as a road-racing performance package, the legendary 1LE option code designation returns to the Camaro as a concept intended to carve up road courses. While only a concept, it borrows production components from both the Camaro SS and forthcoming Camaro ZL1 to deliver a competition-ready package. Hash mark graphics on the front fender are pure Chevrolet racing cues, too.
Full vehicle highlights and photos INSIDE.
Full SEMA Camaro 1LE details at the following LINK
A design statement achieved with current and future accessories is the inspiration for the Camaro Red Zone Concept. It uses the Camaro convertible’s style to demonstrate what’s possible with a carefully selected collection of accessories – and it debuts a new, heritage-inspired stripe graphic that will be available soon. The result is a tasteful combination that blends contemporary style with a classic flair.
Full vehicle highlights and photo set at the following LINK
