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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to pack 580 hp
General Motors has finally let one of its biggest cats out of its bag: The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be officially rated at 580 horsepower and 556 pound-feet of torque. Al Oppenheiser, chief engineer of the Camaro, is justifiably proud of his creation, saying, "The Camaro ZL1 delivers supercar performance and technology in the sports-car segment. For sheer power, the ZL1 delivers more horsepower than a Ferrari 458, more torque than an Aston Martin DB9 V12, and a better power-to-weight ratio than a Porsche 911 Carrera GTS." The supercharged engine is the most powerful mill ever ... Read More
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0Video: Attractive women mix with 2013 Trans Am Hurst Edition in goofy commercial 1363624200
The 2013 Trans Am Hurst Edition is all about keeping the muscle car nostalgia alive. The aftermarket community simply can't let the Trans Am go without another flare up. The guys at Trans Am Depot have worked up a quick commercial for their newest creation: The 2013 Trans Am Hurst Edition, and it watches pretty much like you'd expect it to, with swim ...
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Video: Racer Jeff Gordon takes used car salesman on terrifying test drive... sorta 1363188600
Full disclosure: in my younger days, I loved nothing more than tormenting passengers with my behind-the-wheel hijinks. Once, after a particularly artful handbrake turn on a two-lane at around 80 kilometres per hour, I left one back seat occupant crying in their own lap. This isn't necessarily something to be proud of, but it gives you a glimpse into why ...
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Official: Refreshed 2014 Chevy Camaro confirmed for New York debut 1362870000
We've already seen leaked specs and potential spy shots, but the refreshed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro will make its official debut at the New York Auto Show in a few weeks. Besides a tweaked exterior and the possibility of a high-output LS7 under the hood, we really don't know much else about the 2014 Camaro, but here's to hoping for an improved interior, ...
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Official: 2013 Chevy COPO Camaro announced with two new engines and manual option 1362696300
Chevrolet is following up the 2012 COPO Camaro with another limited run of the drag-strip-ready production car for 2013. Ditching the superchargers, the 2013 COPO Camaro can only be equipped with one of three naturally aspirated V8 engines, and other new features include the option of a manual transmission, new front springs, some minor styling changes ...
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Spy Shots: Camaro spy shots show subtly different grille, front fascia 1360429200
It looks like there are some changes in store for the Chevrolet Camaro – the only thing is that we just don't know what Chevy has up its sleeve. Looking at these spy shots, we'd initially be inclined to think that there is just a minor facelift or a new special edition, but upon closer inspection, there are a few oddities about this car that ...
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Chicago: "Turbo" Chevrolet Camaro is a 700-HP fantasy car come to life [w/video] 1360283400
For a concept car built to promote an animated movie about a snail that wants to go racing, this thing ain't half bad. The outsized monster you see before you started life as a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and then went through a big-time Hollywood makeover before being positioned on the Chevrolet stand here in Chicago. This 2013 "Turbo" Camaro Coupe is getting ...
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Video: Drifting stunt erupts into traffic mayhem closing down busy California freeway 1359396000
Stunt driving in California is often left to the capable hands of professional Hollywood stunt drivers on closed film sets. Unfortunately, these hardcore drifters decided to record their own low-budget action movie by dangerously getting sideways and wildin' out in the middle of the freeway! The tire-smoking sight shocked unsuspecting motorists, as the ...
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Featured: COPO Camaro Convertible jumps from SEMA to Barrett-Jackson, pockets US$400k for charity [w/video] 1358794800
Back at the 2012 SEMA event in Las Vegas, Chevrolet unveiled the car you see above, a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Convertible. Actually, that's not quite accurate – this car is THE 2012 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Convertible. As in, the only one ever sold. There was one more produced, but it's not leaving the GM Heritage Center any time soon. This one was ...
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Official: Chevrolet headed to Tokyo Auto Salon with Sonic, Captiva concepts 1357139580
We're piecing this together as best we can from the original Japanese with the help of Google Translate, but it seems Chevrolet is headed to the with three special vehicles. Embracing the customization of American metal through the themes of cool, fun and freedom, the showpiece will be a Camaro Giovanna Edition but there's no information on it. Based on ...
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Rumormill: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro to be available with LS7 V8? 1356117300
Just when we thought that the horsepower battle between the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro had reached its zenith with the 662-horsepower Shelby GT500, it appears that Chevrolet won't go down without a fight. Based on an official-looking Vehicle Identification Number decoder (click the above image to enlarge) that Camaro5 managed to get its hands on, ...