General Motors showed a race-ready version of the upcoming Camaro muscle car that, according to the automaker, potentially previews a track-only race car. GM was tight-lipped about details, but we think the Camaro GS show car presented at SEMA today provides a good hint to an upcoming race car that could spawn its own series.
Aside from gutting a standard Camaro SS, Chevrolet added a safety cage, carbon fiber front fenders, an upgraded oil pan, a Tremec TR6060 close-ratio gearbox, a 3 inch exhaust with Coast Fabrication Mufflers and solid engine mounts to create a car that looks ready to head out on the track.
The Camaro should stay put on a closed course thanks to Koni adjustable struts and rear shocks, a lowered ride height, 18 inch Hoosier spec tires and Brembo four-piston race brakes up front.
In addition, Chevrolet rearranged the pedals for ideal heel-toe shifting, added a dead pedal and, of course, installed a racing seat, harness and steering wheel.
We would bet money on the Camaro GS winding up on a race track near you quite soon – hopefully coated in a similar vintage-inspired paint scheme.
