2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition

2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition

Chevrolet unveiled a high-performance vehicle most sports car enthusiasts would go crazy for. GM presented the most powerful Camaro ever build. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 makes its official debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. The ZL1 brings the Camaro line to greater heights with higher performance charged by V-8 engine generating approximately 550 horsepower.

The 2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition is powered by LSA 6.2L supercharged engine with maximum output of 550 horsepower (410 kW) and 550 lb.-ft. of torque (677 Nm). Engine is combined with six-speed manual transmission with a dual-disc clutch system. Not only that, this fast baby is equipped with highly improved chassis and suspension systems for maximum sports car performance.

2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition

The central goal of the 2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition’s development was creating something new –a Camaro intended to reach optimal lap times on top road-racing circuits and excellent driving dynamics on the street. To achieve that goal, engineers evolved many of the existing Camaro’s systems, as well as incorporated new technologies such as electric power steering and Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension system.

2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition

“Camaro ZL1 is about high-tech performance and design, and is a type of car no one has ever brought to this segment previously,” said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “It’s the most technically advanced Camaro ever, so we’ve chosen a name from the most elite and exclusive Camaro in history.”

The 2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition name is derived from the all-aluminum racing engine of the same name, which was developed in the late 1960s and installed into a handful of regular-production 1969 Camaros. Only 69 were built with the engine, but they’ve achieved mythical status among enthusiasts, as they represented the pinnacle in Camaro performance – until now. The 2012 ZL1 model is designed to be a major leap forward for the Camaro Chevrolet Sports Cars, bringing anew level of performance capability to the segment.

2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition is equipped with a revolutionary new suspension system includes Magnetic Ride Control and electric power steering. The braking system is Brembo with dimensions of 14.6in. (370 mm.) front and 14.4 inches (365 mm.) rear.

2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition

All of the Camaro exterior colors will be offered with the ZL1, but black is the only interior color. The unique exterior features are complemented with a black center section on the hood. Inside, the 2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition has heated leather seats with microfiber inserts and ZL1 logos embroidered on the front headrests. Microfiber suede is repeated as an accent on the instrument panel, adding a richer look to the interior.

Interior – 2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition is tailored for high-performance driving. The front seats feature microfiber suede inserts. Other enhancements includea redesigned steering wheel, alloy pedals, Head-Up Display with unique performance readouts and the “four-pack” auxiliary gauge system featuring a boost readout.

2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition

Engineers have already driven Camaro ZL1 prototypes extensively at demanding road courses in the U.S. and Germany, with final testing being completed through the balance of 2011. Development ongoing, targeting launch at the beginning of 2012.

 2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro ZL1 Edition

2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition

2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition

Chevrolet has announced a new special edition 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition. The company has created many excellent changes in this new model. The most radical change is the 20 inch aluminum wheels that have the awesome unique graphics on it. Chevrolet Camaro, America's most popular sports car, extends its momentum with enhancements for the 2012 model year. Highlights include an improved version of its standard 3.6L direct injection V-6 engine, a new FE4 performance suspension package for SS coupes and several interior and technology improvements, such as a revised instrument panel design, new steering wheel and rear camera system.

2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition

The enhancements arrive in time for Camaro's 45th birthday, which will be celebrated with this summer's release of the 2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition. Continuing the tradition of Camaro anniversary models, the 45th Anniversary Special Edition carries all the upgrades for 2012, with additional unique design elements, inside and out.

2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition

Camaro's new 3.6L direct injection V-6 - the LFX engine - goes into production in the summer of 2011. It delivers an SAE-certified 323 horsepower (241 kW) at 6,800 rpm - an increase of 11 horsepower (8 kW) over the 2011 engine, with no compromise in fuel economy. The LFX delivers the most standard power in the regular sports car segment. It is also 20.5 pounds (9.3 kg) lighter than its predecessor, which promotes a more balanced driving experience. EPA-estimated highway fuel economy for the '12 Camaro is 30 mpg (2LS model).

On the exterior for 2012, a new rear spoiler will be added as a standard feature for Camaro; and the taillamps that had been a part of the RS appearance package option are also being made standard. Additionally, a new, body-color "sharkfin" antenna joins the RS package. Crystal Red Tintcoat replaces Red Jewel as an exterior color.

Launching in the summer of 2011, the 2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition commemorates both Camaro's lineage and its 21st-century revival. The anniversary package will be offered on Camaro's top two trim levels (2LT and 2SS) for both coupe and convertible body styles.

The exterior signature of the 2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition is its unique rally stripe, in red and silver, that contrasts the Carbon Flash Metallic paint. In addition, for 2012 GM is also offering an FE4 suspension package for the SS Coupe. The package includes dampers for each corner, 23-mm front sway bar and 24-mm rear sway bar. Plus, 20-inch wheels will also be available for SS owners.

2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition

The new FE4 suspension debuts as a performance improvement for the Camaro SS coupe in 2012, focusing on more refined handling. 'Our objective was to create a more precise sport suspension for the SS coupe, with greater road-holding capability,' said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. 'We applied lessons learned from extensive track testing to better refine the suspension geometry for flatter cornering, a more neutral balance during hard turns, and minimized understeer at the limit.'

2012 Chevrolet Sports Cars Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition

More than just new components, the new FE4 performance suspension incorporates learning from the ongoing development of the high-performance Camaro ZL1. In particular, the suspension geometry has been adjusted, including reshaped stabilizer bars that are repositioned outboard of the shock mounts. This results in more effective body control and more precise response in performance driving.

Mono Sports Cars with Formula 1 Designs by BAC

Mono Sports Cars with Formula 1 Designs by BAC

Now, The new Mono sports car was released by the Briggs Automotive Company. Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) offers a single seater car, they called Mono with Formula 1 designs. But the “Formula One” who deserve to pass on the highway. And now the car is in the process toward perfection. BAC’s Mono was built using high strength carbon fiber composite around the cells steel safety. These cells are designed to provide maximum security featuring FIA compliant rolled steel structure, the structure of the side impact and front carbon crashbox.

Mono Sports Cars with Formula 1 Designs by BAC

Company co-founder Ian Briggs said, “MONO is the culmination of a 12-year dream for us – the sports car we wanted to own but nobody else made. All cars are built to order on a first-come, first-served basis and our flexible production facility has the capacity to manufacture between 50 and 100 vehicles per year – or more if demand requires. All I can currently say is, the early response has been extremely encouraging,”

Mono Sports Cars with Formula 1 Designs by BAC

Its name is inspired by Monoposto which means single seat and it is developed to offer the public road driver with the true formula racing car experience because it looks every angle like one. Having said that this means that the Mono is very much ready for the tracks as and when the situation arises.

Performance wise, Mono sports car is equipped with a longitudinally mounted 2.3-liter, four-cylinder electric power supplied by Cosworth. Unit, develop 280 bhp at7700 rpm and 280 Nm (207 lb.ft.) at 6,000 rpm, combined with a gearbox spec F-3 6-speed sequential from Hewland. According to BAC Mono thus able to suppress the 60 mph (97 km /h) mark in 2.8 seconds and then to a top speed of 170 mph speed (274 km / h). So good is the performance of the sports car that it has a better power-to-weight ratio than the Bugatti Veyron.

Mono Sports Cars with Formula 1 Designs by BAC

Mono sports car transmission device adopts semi-auto six-speed Hewland FTR with girbox sequentially. AP Racing with ventilated discs into components for braking. Other additional form of a racing dampers, Sachs racing dampers, wings on the legs double-system, an adjustable suspension and roll bars adjustable in this super-sophisticated vehicles. BAC according to Mono’s plan will only sell to UK market only.

Mono BAC sports car lighter vehicles using the latest racing technology, and also BAC company claims is the world’s first carbon fiber road seater racing car single production. Mono Bac even offer a bespoke option as a driver each / buyers that are suitable for reaching the pedals, and driver’s seat position.

Mono Sports Cars with Formula 1 Designs by BAC

The Mono is very much a car only for those who knows what you are in for and it comes through 15 years of experience in this industry including stints with Ford, Mercedes and Porsche where the brothers were very much in the design and engineering projects under the Adaptive Space umbrella. According to Ian Briggs, the Mono is pretty much the car they wanted to own but nobody else made, a dream of the siblings for 12 years.

Mono Sports Cars with Formula 1 Designs by BAC

At first there will be a 35 unit limit for production and the pricing before adding the taxes starts at  £66,625 ($106,825 / EUR76,930). I believe we are all a little curious about this new sports car. Customers can choose from a variety of exterior colors, from solid (Robot White, Raptor Grey, Grey Seal) to metallic (Metallic Titanium, Gun Metal Grey metal, black metal) or Special (White metallic pearl, pearl metallic green, metallic pearls Gitane Blue, Pearl metallic red, metallic pearl Yellow, Orange pearl metallic).