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Chevrolet Performance Offers Camaro Rolling Chassis

2013-03-25

DETROIT – Chevrolet will produce a limited number of Camaro NHRA-certified rolling chassis designed for drag racing that provides racers with a professionally assembled, painted body and chassis ready to be finished. Consumers add their engine, transmission and other drivetrain components.

Erica Enders-Stevens Debuts New NHRA Pro Stock Camaro

2013-03-12

DETROIT – NHRA Pro Stock driver Erica Enders-Stevens debuts an all-new Camaro SS-bodied race car this weekend at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals, in Gainesville, Fla. It features a bold graphics package calling attention to the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign for heart disease prevention.

Chevrolet Identifies Customers for New COPO Camaros

2013-03-06

DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced that customers for the limited run of 2013 COPO Camaro factory drag-racing cars will be identified starting Monday, March 11. Only 69 of the cars will be constructed this year.

COPO Camaro Sale to Benefit American Heart Association

2013-01-17

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Chevrolet is selling the final 2012 COPO Camaro production model at the annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction – one of only two convertibles among the 69 cars built in 2012. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the American Heart Association.

Stronger LSX™ Bowtie Blocks are Foundations for Boost-Ready Chevrolet Performance LSX376 Crate Engines

2012-11-27

ORLANDO, Fla. – A revised version of Chevrolet Performance’s LSX™ Bowtie cylinder block is the foundation for new, boost-capable LSX376 crate engines designed to support up to 1,000 horsepower. The new LSX376-B15 crate engine features a durable, all-forged rotating assembly that supports engines making up to 15 pounds of boost – or up to about 1,000 horses.

COPO Build Book from Chevrolet Performance shows how to Build your own Camaro Stock Eliminator Race Car

2012-11-27

ORLANDO, Fla. – Chevrolet Performance has released the “COPO Camaro Build Book” – an insider’s look at the assembly of the 2012 production models that provides racers with a detailed overview of how to build their own Camaro Stock Eliminator race car.

New ZL1 and 1LE Parts from Chevrolet Performance Give Camaros an Edge on the Track or the Street

2012-11-27

ORLANDO, Fla. – Chevrolet Performance has taken factory-engineered performance for the Camaro to the next level, with new, race-ready parts to help owners build more competitive cars with greater capabilities on road courses and autocross tracks.

2013 Chevrolet Performance Catalog Features New Camaro Parts for the Street, Strip and Road Course

2012-11-27

ORLANDO, Fla. – Chevrolet Performance has released their all-new 2013 catalog, which features a host of production-based performance and suspension parts for Camaros, offering enthusiasts factory-engineered components to enhance their driving experience on the street and quicken their performance on the track.

Inferno Orange COPO Camaro Convertible is a Rare Rag Top

2012-11-27

ORLANDO, Fla. – The last 2012 COPO Camaro is ready to rock the drag strip – but not before it hits the auction block. Chevrolet will sell the Inferno Orange Metallic convertible race car at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, in January, to benefit the American Heart Association.

Chevrolet Enters B-Spec Competition with Sonic Race Car

2012-11-27

ORLANDO, Fla. – Acclaimed for its balanced handling and sporty driving experience, Chevrolet Sonic has been transformed by Chevrolet Performance for the track as a B-Spec race car concept. It previews a competition kit for racers to help them convert a street-going Sonic into a dedicated race car.

Cruisin’ Woodward with Chevrolet Performance

2012-08-16

DETROIT – If it’s August in Detroit, it’s time for the Woodward Dream Cruise – and the Chevrolet Performance display at Memorial Park in Royal Oak, incorporating a collection of performance vehicles, demonstrations of parts and accessories and appearances by legendary automotive personalities including Linda Vaughn and IndyCar driver Ryan Briscoe.

Camaro 1LE Laps Virginia International Raceway in 2:58.34

2012-07-30

DETROIT – The 2013 road-racing inspired Chevrolet Camaro 1LE, with Camaro engineer Aaron Link behind the wheel, lapped the famed Virginia International Raceway (VIR) “Grand Course” in 2:58.34 – a time previously accomplished by only the upper echelon of performance cars.

Chevy Performance Rolls with Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour®

2012-05-25

DETROIT – Road trip! It’s that time of year again for the annual automotive pilgrimage known as the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour® and Chevrolet Performance helps get it started on Saturday, June 2, at General Motors’ Milford Proving Ground. The Power Tour winds up in Arlington, Texas, on June 9.

Chevy IndyCar Engine Offers Promise for Passenger Cars

2012-05-22

DETROIT – The unbeaten track performance of the new Chevrolet IndyCar V-6 engine is bringing acclaim to the engineers who created it and hope for its significant technology to find its way into passenger cars.

Chevrolet COPO Camaro Goes From Concept to Production

2012-03-08

DETROIT – Chevrolet will build 69 COPO Camaros for 2012, the brand’s first purpose-built Camaro drag-racing specialty car designed to compete with the quickest in NHRA’s Stock Eliminator and Super Stock classes. National records for quarter-mile times in these contests are in the nine-second range.

505 Horsepower – Some Assembly Required

2012-01-16

DETROIT – With his name inscribed on the “assembled by” plaque affixed to his new 505-horsepower Chevrolet LS7 crate engine, Jeff Kasper can point to his role in helping birth the high-performance engine for his project car.

Chevrolet Announces Supercharged Super Stock Engine for COPO Camaro Concept

2011-12-01

ORLANDO, Fla. – Chevrolet announced a new supercharged engine possibility for the COPO Camaro concept that is designed for NHRA Super Stock competition.

Chevrolet Performance LSX454R is Ready to Rock the Strip

2011-12-01

ORLANDO, Fla. – Chevrolet Performance announced the LSX454R crate engine – part number 19257880 – goes on sale in December 2011, just in time for the 2012 racing season.

Chevrolet Performance’s ZL1 High-Volume Fuel Pump Feeds High-Performance Camaros

2011-12-01

LAS VEGAS – The high-volume fuel pump module that will be used on the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is available now from Chevrolet Performance, enabling tuners to use a crucial, factory-engineered component to help build their own high-performance Camaro.

Chevrolet Performance Releases 2012 Catalog

2011-12-01

ORLANDO, Fla. – Chevrolet Performance announced its 2012 catalog of high-performance parts and accessories for Chevrolet cars and trucks, as well as crate engines and engine parts.

LSX Challenge Series Heats the Tires for 2012

2011-12-01

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Chevrolet Performance LSX Challenge Series is back for 2012 – and more competitive than ever. It is the premier racing series for street-based vehicles powered by Chevrolet’s LS and LSX engines.

2012 Camaro ZL1 Features Technically Advanced 6.2L Supercharged V-8

2011-02-09

CHICAGO – The all-new, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is powered by the LSA 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine that produces an estimated 550 horsepower (410 kW) and 550 lb.-ft. of torque (745 Nm).

GMPP CATALOG COVER CAMAROS REVIVE THE COPO SPIRIT OF DEALER-BUILT SUPERCARS

2010-12-09

GRAND BLANC, Mich. – Dealership-created performance packages were an important part of Chevrolet’s muscle car heritage. Names like Yenko, Nickey, Berger and others helped drive high-performance options, while enhancing the mystique of one-off collectables decades later.

Camaro Extravaganza: Chevrolet Hits The SEMA Show With Five Inspired Concepts Of The Red-Hot Sports Coupe

2009-11-03

LAS VEGAS – Chevrolet unveiled five dramatic Camaro concepts at the annual automotive aftermarket extravaganza known as the SEMA Convention, each representing a different vision of style, personalization and performance.