2013 Chevrolet Sports Car Camaro SS Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

Chevrolet is supplying the Indianapolis 500 with a 2013 Camaro SS as a pace car. Unveiled ahead of the 2013 event which is taking place at the Brickyard on May 30, the Inferno Orange metallic muscle car will mark the sixth time a Camaro has paced the 100 year-old 500 since its debut in 1967. Officials from Chevrolet and Indianapolis Motor Speedway unveiled the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS Indianapolis 500 pace car at the Speedway's Hall of Fame Museum.

2013 Chevrolet Sports Car Camaro SS Indianapolis 500 Pace Car 

"We've enjoyed a great partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway throughout the years," said Jim Campbell, General Manager, Chevrolet, "and are proud to once again have the privilege of pacing the Indianapolis 500 in a Camaro."

2013 Chevrolet Sports Car Camaro SS Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

The 2013 Chevy Camaro Indianapolis 500 pace car is a 21st century sports car that looks to the future with a nod to both the car's and the race's heritage. The first year for Camaro to pace the Indianapolis 500 was in 1967, the year the Camaro made its debut. Camaro has since paced the race in 1969, 1982, 1993 and 2013.

This year's pace car features an Inferno Orange Metallic paint scheme with White Diamond rally stripes that travel from the front to the rear over the top of the body, as well as extending to the instrument panel. The design is a modern interpretation of the original rally stripe that debuted on the 1969 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car.

2013 Chevrolet Sports Car Camaro SS Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

"Chevrolet has done it again with the 2013 Chevy Camaro SS Pace Car, it is simply beautiful," said Jeff Belskus, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation. "The car's tribute to '500' history and its sports car feel will be a big hit with our fans, and it will look great leading the Indianapolis 500 field on Race Day."

2013 Chevrolet Sports Car Camaro SS Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

The 2013 pace car is equipped with a stock 400 hp 6.2L V-8, an RS appearance package and leather interior with Inferno Orange interior accents. The pace car also features unique design cues that further enhance the Camaro's head-turning design. Features unique to the pace car include:

- 2013 Indianapolis 500 event logo painted on doors and embroidered on driver and passenger headrests

- 2013 Indianapolis 500 event logo badges on front fenders

- All-new front grille insert that Chevrolet plans to offer as a future Camaro accessory

- Amber lens tail lamps

- Complete safety strobe light system with custom interior light bar in the rear window (no rooftop light bar)

- All-new GM Accessory floor mats with red and orange accent stitching

 2013 Chevrolet Sports Car Camaro SS Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

Starting at approximately $23,000, and offering an EPA-estimated 29 highway mpg on the V-6-powered car, the all-new Camaro is a budget-friendly sports car that doesn't sacrifice on performance. Despite the recent economic challenges, the Camaro has overtaken its closest competitor to lead the regular sports car segment in sales for the last six months. Chevrolet sold more than 6,000 Camaros in each of these months.

2013 Chevrolet Sports Car Camaro SS Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

Established in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has long prevailed as an icon of motorsports excellence. The 2013 racing season marked the 100th anniversary of the Speedway and the start of its Centennial Era, which continues with the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 2013.

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2014 Chevrolet SS Officially Unveiled, Gets 415HP 6.2-liter LS3 V8 [w/ Video]

It may not have the firepower to worry the latest crop of German über-sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG or the BMW M5 but, nevertheless, the 2014 Chevrolet SS that was unveiled today at the Daytona International Speedway, where its racing version also debuted at the Daytona 500 NASCAR event, is a welcome addition to the Bow Tie’s range.

That’s because the new SS, which is the American version of the new Holden SS V and is built around GM’s global platform that also underpins the Camaro and Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle, marks Chevrolet’s return to rear-wheel drive performance sedans after a long absence.
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2014 Chevrolet SS Officially Unveiled, Gets 415HP 6.2-liter LS3 V8

It may not have the firepower to worry the latest crop of German über-sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG or the BMW M5 but, nevertheless, the 2014 Chevrolet SS that was unveiled today at the Daytona International Speedway, where its racing version also debuted at the Daytona 500 NASCAR event, is a welcome addition to the Bow Tie’s range.

That’s because the new SS, which is the American version of the new Holden SS V and is built around GM’s global platform that also underpins the Camaro and Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle, marks Chevrolet’s return to rear-wheel drive performance sedans after a long absence.
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After the unveiling of the regular Commodore this past weekend, GM's Australian subsidiary announced the performance SS V , which is the closest thing we've seen to the 2014 Chevrolet SS Sports Sedan, which is scheduled to debut this Saturday, February 16 at the Daytona International Speedway.
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Just last week, there was a rumor going around the internet saying that General Motors may choose the upcoming Geneva International Auto Show in March for the world premiere of the convertible version of its 2014 Corvette Stingray.

On Tuesday, America's biggest automaker made it official and even released a teaser sketch that outlines the shape of the ragtop sports car, though, the previously available renderings that may or may not be sourced from Chevy, give us a much better idea of what the car will look like.
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Rising gasoline prices along with the vast improvements made in diesel engine technology in the past few years mean that car manufacturers are much less reluctant to introduce oil-burning models in the U.S. market that, unlike Europe, clearly isn't too fond of them.

Chevrolet chose the Chicago Auto Show to unveil the Clean Turbo Diesel variant of its best-selling Cruze small sedan. The 2014 model that will be sold in the U.S. and Canada is powered by a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine that puts out 148HP and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
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Don't Like the 2014 Corvette Stingray's Square Tail Lamps? There May Be a Solution...

Even though the dust has yet to settle from the presentation of the new 2014 Corvette Stingray and we won't be seeing the car in showrooms until the end of summer the earliest, some fans of the series have been complaining about the switch from circle to the more Camaro-esque square taillights.

While it's true that the C2, C3, C5 and C6 did indeed have round or oval rear lights, it wasn't always like that as the C4 came with four square-shaped tail lamps and the first Corvette had single lights from 1951 to 1960, with the four-light treatment appearing on the 1961 and 1962 models of the C1 lineup.
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2013 Chevrolet Onix

Five-door hatchback car. Only release in the Brazilian market.

General Motors or GM was looking for a way to revive the situation in the South American market, substantially with the launch of the new car models in the country car market is the fourth largest in the world like Brazil. It also has several car sales, more than half of all sales in Latin America as well.

In the Sao Paulo Auto Show 2012 which will pull the curtain opened for the public on 24 October, Chevroletunveils Onix subcompact car latest model is the first of the world, which has been designed and developed to compete with Volkswagen Golf and Hyundai HB20. Which launched recently.

Chevrolet Onix on the developing small car platform, same as GM’s Gamma II Cobalt sedan and MVP Spin which wheelbase is at 2.53 m.

Hatch-back car five-door new version of the Chevrolet will have three sub-models to Brazilian customers can use was LS, LT and LTZ with power 4-cylinder flex fuel support diversity fuel of the two blocks. Was 1.0-liter, 78 hp and 80 hp power including block 1.4-liter, 98 hp and 106 hp power and support all engines, gasoline fuel to the pure ethanol.

GM stated that Onyx will come with modern assistive devices. MyLink multimedia system that can be connected to a smart phone.
Mr. Gustavo Colosi’s marketing director of Chevrolet Brasil said to “The Onix’s highest quality of the small car. In the design, comfort. And the technology to exceed customer expectations.”
Selling price in the Brazilian market starting to$14,800 for the LS 1.0 liter to the maximum value of the $20,700 for the LTZ 1.4 liter engine.

Source : Motortrivia, Autospinn

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2013 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible ZL1

High performance Super fast a convertible car

2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is one of the best car in this time. With power to 580 hp with a speed 0-60 in less than 4 seconds to engage Hennessey Performance is that catch modified up to enhanced the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible ZL1.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible ZL1 Unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The release is scheduled for late 2012.

Hennessey Performance design packages are named HPE700 for strength-rolled 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL to the strength not less than 700 horsepower, enough to make speed. 0-60 make up at least half a second. In response to billionaire fans speed is the life.

Hennessey Performance is a major port and polished cylinder head. The Cam Shafts. Intake system draws air into the engine. Use in long tube headers and an exhaust stream than ever. Including changes to increase Pulley Boost tuning the ECU and modify the heat exchanger so that the air will not help in the heat.

A convertible version of the series that fierce styling with new front design includes a new grille panel. Hood ventilation holes. And to relieve symptoms while steering Chevrolet engineers have added shoring steel, especially in the front. The steel poles transmission as well.

Hennessey HPE700 Performance Upgrade

Power:

• 707 bhp @ 6,300 rpm

HPE700 Upgrade Includes:

• CNC Ported Cylinder Heads
• HPE Air Induction System
• Upgraded Valvetrain Parts
• Custom HPE Camshaft
• Supercharger Pulley Upgrade
• Intercooler Heat Exchanger Upgrade
• Fuel System Upgrade
• 160 Degree Thermostat
• All Necessary Gaskets & Fluids
• Professional Installation
• HPE Engine Management Calibration
• Dyno Tuning & Road Testing
• Hennessey Exterior Badging
• Hennessey Premium Floormats
• Serial-Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
• 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty

Source : Bloggang, Men.mthai, HennesseyPerformance

Note : For technical information that is similar to the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

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2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 “It is a super car that can be driven every day”

Chevrolet Camaro ready to racetrack and on sporty driving and feeling on the road. Power full engine performance, engine 6.2L SC V8, 580 hp, Torque 556 lb-ft, Transmission 6-speed manual standard (MG9) or HydraMatic 6L90 automatic transmission and theChevrolet Camaro ZL1 priced at $54,095.

Aluminum blocks inspired by the GM block V8 with intercooled supercharger, aluminum alloy cylinder heads, high thermal stability. Power striking it with powerful Brembo brake brakes braking distance 60-0 excellent response both in the field and on the road driving, wheel size 20 inch, front wheel 20″ x10 ,” rear wheel 20″ x11 .” standard black 10 spoke wheels tires “Goodyear Eagle f1 SuperCar Gerneration2”

The external structure. The icon in front of the Chevrolet Camaro. Mohawk has a hood with vents. Serves to draw airing from the bottom through the vent grille. Large front grille and the cooling efficiency of the air force.
Interior is sporty elegance. Front seats is suede microfiber mixed red and ZL1 logo flat wheel, undercarriage designed for racing. Ample space in the front of the legs and feet. Full technology and rear camera display rearview mirror, navigation system, OnStar Direction and Bluetooth connectivity. Premium Sound System Acoustic Boston.

Safety system is structurally strong and powerful Brembo brakes, electric wheel. Work together more effectively. 6 standard airbags protect the head. Chest and knees.

Mr. Tony Roma’s engineering manager of Camaro ZL1 project said

“this model is our pride. I can run the quarter mile in less than 11 seconds to 3 minutes at the Virginia International Raceway, and can be used in daily life like a general car.”

Source : Autozeed, Motortrivia

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Basic Specs (2013)

List Price :	$54,095
Engine :	6.2-liter supercharged V-8
Torque :	556 lb-ft
Horsepower :	580hp
Transmission :	6-speed manual6-speed automatic
0-60 :	4.0 seconds
Top speed :	184 mph
Dimention
Weight :	4,120 lb
Length :	190 iches
Tires :	Front: 285/35ZR 20 Rear: 2305/30ZR 20

Note: A very fast car in affordable price for those who love supercars and sports cars.

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GM President Says EVs Are Not Dead, Next Volt Will Cost “Thousands Less”

Despite predictions that plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles would increase rapidly due to climbing gasoline prices, in 2012, their sales were a mere 52,172 units according to the Automotive News Data Center.

That’s a drop in the ocean when viewed in the light of total new vehicle sales in the U.S. market, which surpassed 14.5 million last year. On the other hand, that figure accounts for a three-fold increase compared to 2011.
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Pictures claimed to be of the next-generation Chevolet Corvette Stingray convertible have appeared days after the coupe premiered at the Detroit motor show.

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In fact, we're already starting to see speculative takes on tuned Stingrays such as the these two renderings made by Glacius Creations, which is run by Norwegian design Christer Stormark.
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The flow of information regarding the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray continues with a trio of videos that show some new aspects of the car itself as well as General Motors' promotional efforts targeting the press.

We'll begin our sightseeing with a clip that comes to us courtesy of the crew over at GMAuthority who placed a microphone up, close and personal to the display model's buttocks at the Detroit motor show as GM fired up the 450-horsepower V8 engine.
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If our own stats are anything to go by, the new Corvette Stingray is the undisputed star of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, so given your interest in the seventh incarnation of GM's flagship sports car, we prepared an extensive photo gallery along with videos from Chevrolet's booth.

In the first clip, Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter walks us around the new 'Vette and briefs us on the key highlights of the car, while we also have footage from the presentation and a short interview with GM North America president Mark Reuss, the latter courtesy of the Wall Street Journal.
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After offering GT5 users the chance to drive a camouflaged prototype of the new Corvette C7, a challenge that more than 500,000 people accepted since last November, Chevrolet and Polyphony Digital Inc., the developers of the racing game franchise, are now making the production model available for download.
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Even though it started as a young American’s dream car, somewhere along the way in its 60-year old history, the Corvette lost its edge and fell behind rivals.

GM execs agree with analysts such as Edmunds’ Jessica Caldwell who say that the ‘Vette is thought today as “an old man’s car”: the data show that last year, through October, around 46 percent of Corvette buyers were 55 years or older compared with just 22 percent of Audi R8 and 30 percent of Porsche 911 clients.
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General Motors is one of many automakers that adheres to these unwritten rules, which is why you're seeing a snapshot of the yet-to-be revealed 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 posing on the cover of Automobile Magazine's next issue.
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Chevrolet Sonic Can Wax Off Your Body Hair in a Jiffy

We've heard of cars that can put some hair on your chest (figuratively speaking) but vehicles that can literally wax off your body curls is something new to us…

Welcome to the world of French-Canadian artist Philippe Bond and his waxy and supposedly humorous stunt with Chevrolet Quebec to promote the new Sonic sub-compact.

See the painful hair removal process in the video that follows after the break.

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