General Motors today unveiled the Reggie Jackson Camaro by GM Performance Parts. The company said it expects the car to run 10-second quarter miles and keep pace with a new Corvette around corners. The car will be on display this week at the SEMA auto show.
The heart of this project is the LSX block, designed by GM Performance Parts with input from legendary NHRA Pro Stock champion, Warren “The Professor” Johnson. It will be filled with a rotating assembly from Lunati and pistons from Mahle before being topped off with our own LSX head (similar in design to the now-legendary LS7 head). Cammed up and carbureted, this 454-inch LSX engine will make well over 600 horsepower on regular gas. Gallery after the jump…
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10/30, 2:21 PM
posted by:
bepsf
That is Sweet!
(except for the ultra-cheesy-plastic power-window switches on the console…)
10/30, 2:55 PM
posted by:
somedriver
Add EFI and that would pretty much be my dream car.
10/30, 2:57 PM
posted by:
steve
Wait, why is Reggie Jackson’s name attached to this? Was he a spoksman for Chevy/Camaros in the past or is it because we are still in the month of October (barely) and he is known as “Mr October?”
10/30, 3:06 PM
posted by:
scottns
Reggie is a huge car collector. He has many old COPO Camaros, Chevelles, etc. Maybe he initiated the project? This thing is sweet. Old school sleeper style with new school performance.
10/30, 3:13 PM
posted by:
bepsf
Um, that’s him next to the car – which was probably built for him?
10/30, 3:20 PM
posted by:
GL1
he is a serious muscle car nut and gear head thats why.. He has his own collection of muscle cars as well or at least he used to anyway.. Are they going to start selling these then or what ? I WANT ONE its Sweet.. I however already have a 1967 SS camaro with a 502 roller in it.. about 625hp as well.. This seems to be more high tek though ? all I’m running for carburation is one barry grant 1180 carb.. I wonder whats under the aircleaner on this thing ? LSX block and heads ? haven’t heard of those ? warren Johnson DEFINETLY KNOWS how to make motor power so it must be real good…
10/30, 3:29 PM
posted by:
A4
holy hell this thing is nastyy
bet it would go for 250k at auction
wish i could buy it
10/30, 4:12 PM
posted by:
:)
Reggie! Reggie! Reggie!
10/30, 4:30 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Wow, damn!
That is one hell of a Camaro…
10/30, 4:37 PM
posted by:
Scott Kempton
Sweet! It must be nice to have access to the engineering resources, parts bin, and bank account, at GM to be able to do something like this. It kind of makes you wonder what they’ve got in mind for the new Camaro when it comes out, doesn’t it?
10/30, 4:47 PM
posted by:
snork
Wow…that’s sweet. Will these LSX blocks/heads be going to the new Corvettes?
My only objection is the same as bepsf, what’s w/ the cheesy power window switches?!?! With all the money spent on this car, no one thought to spring for some nice metal toggle switches that would better match the interior and not look like Pep-Boys parts?
10/30, 5:14 PM
posted by:
ironpony42
I see now what you guys are talking about on those switches… They are a bit tacky. But I do like the turned aluminum knobs on the lights, wipers and period look radio. The window switches should be aluminum also. Looks like a fun car, but then a Six Speed manual with a big block would be fun in any car.
10/30, 7:11 PM
posted by:
V1ltR
That’s one clean engine. I love it.
10/30, 7:46 PM
posted by:
GL1
so does anybody know ? are they going to start building these things or is this just a one of a kind show car ?
10/30, 7:56 PM
posted by:
Shawn1982
That’s a beautiful car.
10/30, 8:04 PM
posted by:
Freshshoebox
Unfortunately I think it’s probably just a one of a kind show car. It seems to be sort of like GM’s version of the Silver Slugger: (http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/0504phr_1967_ford_mustang_gt_r_code/).
But that thing could perform like nobody’s business, I wonder what the figures for this car are.
10/30, 9:00 PM
posted by:
younggun
*drools*
nothing i love more then a red and black piant scheme. can’t go wrong with it.
10/31, 2:16 AM
posted by:
WonbyOne
Let’s not ruin this moment with words….
10/31, 7:51 AM
posted by:
DialM4Speed
Uhhhhh, what is the point of this? Why is GM wasting time on this thing? Don’t get me wrong it’s nice looking but how will this help get people down to their local dealers?
10/31, 8:20 AM
posted by:
youngm7
Not everything they do has to be about getting people directly into dealers. SEMA is all about potential, and showing your cars to a narrow range of people to attract their interest.
As has been said before, GM is not in as dire financial shape as the media would have you believe, and they’re doing the right things for a turn around. They wouldn’t be the great GM from the past if they didn’t put their money into cars like this that make enthusiasts remember why GM was a big deal in the first place.
10/31, 9:15 AM
posted by:
Scott Kempton
Thank you Youngm7. I couldn’t have said it any better myself. BTW—have you checked out the incredibly tacky Buick Lucernes that are going to SEMA this year on the other LLN page? Ugh.
10/31, 10:18 AM
posted by:
DialM4Speed
I understand what your saying Youngm7 but I think some tend to get lost in the past. If what they are building now doesn’t make you remember well…..
10/31, 11:05 AM
posted by:
Nikivee
Some of you guys are obviously not car guys.
10/31, 9:30 PM
posted by:
chevy490
gm i love u!!!