Chevrolet Tahoe by Chip Foose in 2007

Auto Car | Chevrolet Tahoe by Chip Foose in 2007 | Appeared in one of the show comes with a yellow Chevrolet for recording yellow is the new black when it comes into force in 2006 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), a few years ago, kemdaraan designed by the award-winning automotive designer Chip Foose and Unique Performance Concepts, will transport celebrities to the awards show.

Chevrolet has also designed a multiplatform program centered around the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards to include: the branded fleet, customized Tahoe Concept, in-program content (Chevy will present the pre-show “Top of the Rock” concert and provide the “Chevy Fly-Cam” with aerial shots of red carpet arrivals) and on-line/off-line advertising.New creative was designed to pump up awareness about Chevrolet’s line-up of fuel-saving vehicles. Television ad spots themed in tandem with a recently-launched web site – reduceuruse.com – are tagged “How would you spend your time away from the pump?”The web site invites consumers to upload consumer generated video of unique activities they would enjoy if they did not have to spend as much time at the gas station “fueling up.” Humorous postings to date include a man watering his garden while dressed in a Speedo, a giant bouncy ball clash and an electronic football enthusiast. Each video clip can be further shared on consumers’ MySpace pages, blogs and beyond. Reduceuruse.com is also an informational resource about Chevy vehicles and fuel efficiency, including the nine out of 10 Chevy cars that have an EPA estimated 30 or more highway MPG.

The “MTV Video Music Awards Chevy E85” vehicles will consist of 2007-model year Chevrolets, including the Tahoe, Avalanche and Suburban. The lightly-customized fleet is highlighted by a custom billet grille, 2006 MTV Video Music Awards badging, Chevy Accessory Wheels equipped with Goodyear Eagle tires and chrome center caps, bright kit running boards (Tahoes only), and a special cover trailer hitch receiver (Tahoes and Suburbans only).The interiors of the fleet vehicles exude quality, precision and comfort. Features (varying among models) include OnStar, XM Radio, CD/MP3-compatible audio systems, a Rearview camera system, Touch-screen navigation system, DVD rear-seat entertainment system with an 8-inch screen, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, industry-exclusive power-release fold-and-tumble second-row seat, heated first- and second-row seats and more. Under the hoods, a powerful factory-issued next generation Vortec 5.3L V-8 engine delivers segment-leading horsepower (320 hp/340 lb.-ft. torque) and the segment’s leading fuel economy combined with E85 ethanol compatibility.

The fleet will run on E85 ethanol. Sprague Energy will supply E85 to the New York City Department of Sanitation where GM will refuel for the VMAs. E85 is not currently available to the public in New York, and later this month GM and the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition plan to announce new station openings supporting E85 and GM Flex Fuel vehicles.The “MTV Video Music Awards Chevy E85” vehicles will be available for sale after the awards show at Chevrolet dealerships in the New York area. A commemorative plaque will accompany each sale.The Tahoe Concept showcases classic Foose details, including a black powder-coated billet grille with the legendary Chevy bowtie at the center. Foose lowered its stance and gave it a two-tone paint scheme of silver birch (upper portion) and black (lower portion) with a thin Tangier orange stripe along the top of the door cladding that wraps around the vehicle. Exterior touches include Foose badging, dual stainless steel exhaust tips, chrome side molding, and more. Inside, a stainless instrument panel shines, while the Foose logo is stitched into the headrests and stamped onto the doorsill plates.

Chip Foose, star of the TV series “Overhaulin,” who has numerous awards to his credit including the 2005 Riddler Award at Detroit’s Autorama, was inducted into the Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame in 2003, and in 1997 became the youngest member ever inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame. His storied career began under his father’s design tutelage and by age 12, Foose already had five years experience and had also painted his first car. With his father and Project Design he helped design and build street rods, customs, studio vehicles and show cars for films such as Blade Runner, Robo Cop and Gone in 60 Seconds.The 2006 MTV Video Music Awards will be held on August 31, 2006 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The show will be available to a potential viewing audience of more than 1.3 billion people via MTV’s global network of 50 channels reaching 481.5 million households around the world as well as through syndication. Its convergent and original online programming will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s 43 Web sites around the world.

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Chevrolet Tahoe Street Tuner in 2007

Auto Car | Chevrolet Tahoe Street Tuner in 2007 | vehicles operated by the creators of DUB Magazine, announced today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show that they will work on D20 collection of aftermarket wheels exclusively for GM trucks and SUVs in the hope of eventually including additional accessories to personalize vehicles GM cars and trucks. with a combination of the two wheels that digunkan forces collaborated with the designer of this car with TIS INDUSTRY AND creator MAGAZINE EXCLUSIVE DUB D20 ACCESSORIES ON VEHICLE.


The collaboration brings the trend-setting power of Myles Kovacs and the team behind DUB Magazine, considered the leading urban automotive lifestyle authorities because of their successful integration of music, celebrities and car culture – with the industry-leading quality and massive reach of General Motors.GM will offer 20-inch and 22-inch wheels featuring the new “D20” brand created by Kovacs and his creative team in what the two companies hope is the first step in a long-term collaboration between GM and the creators of DUB Magazine. The D20 and D22 wheels will be sold exclusively through GM dealers nationwide and will begin hitting dealer showrooms in the first quarter of 2008. Both companies hope the current agreement for D20 wheels will lead to co-branded and co-designed special grilles, ground effects kits and electronics.



“Vehicle personalization gets hotter every year, and while much of that is driven by wheels and tires, it has become so much more,” said Eric Cunningham, director of marketing for GM Accessories. “DUB co-founder and president Myles Kovacs and his team at TIS Industries and DUB Magazine are design innovators, and they have amazing credibility among urban automotive enthusiasts and important celebrity influencers.“This collaboration gives us a tremendous creative edge as we tap into the eyes, ears and creativity of the DUB Magazine team to enhance our accessories portfolio and meet the demands of GM’s diverse customer base, everyone from moms to tuners.”The vehicle customization business generates more than $37 billion a year and is growing at an annual rate of 4 percent to 5 percent, according to SEMA. GM designs accessories at its GM Accessories Design Studio, which opened in 2005. The studio, an industry first, connects the accessory and vehicle designers to help ensure a factory-quality fit and finish as well as an integrated, tailored appearance.



“Flip through the pages of DUB Magazine and you’ll see a lot of great GM vehicles embraced by some of the biggest names in music, sports and entertainment,” said Kovacs. “Our team is impressed that GM integrates accessory development with its design studio, as well as its insistence on quality and safety. Clearly GM takes customization as seriously as we do, so we think our great brands complement each other.” For DUB Magazine, TIS and GM, that means reaching new customers.TIS is known for products that appeal to what it calls ‘innovators’ – drivers who want to make a powerful statement of style. “What we see in this relationship with GM and in the new D20 brand is a chance to reach a whole new segment of consumers,” Kovacs said. “D20 is for those who want the style we bring, but who also want to know that their accessories were designed specifically for their vehicle, and backed by GM.”

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Chevrolet Trax Concept in 2007

Auto Car | Chevrolet Trax Concept in 2007 | Is one of the three concepts, which was launched by the Chevrolet Trax, after opening at bberapa month kmarin this vehicle is also designed to attract young car buyers in urban markets, these concepts will prove that art does not need to take a back seat just because a small canvas. As for the concept that made ​​highlight the strength and diversity of GM's Global Design capabilities, as well as the ability of our Global Development team to anticipate and products quickly meet the evolving needs of our diverse markets around the world, "said Ed Welburn, vice president, GM Global Design.



The four-door Trax is powered by a 1-liter gasoline engine. The upper part of the exterior is bathed in Blaze Orange, while lower corner panels sport a Burnt Orange matte finish. The paint combination provides a look that reinforces the notion this Chevrolet is all business despite its small size.
Active buyers who want to get in touch with their sportier side – or who just want to navigate the urban jungle in a sportier ride – will make tracks to the Chevrolet Trax, an urban front-wheel-drive crossover concept with a twist: This micro SUV has an electric limited-slip differential that features an independent battery pack and an electric motor to drive the rear wheels, providing a low-cost all-wheel-drive system.



The four-door Trax is bathed in a Blaze Orange exterior finish, with rugged Burnt Orange accents on the front and rear corners that reinforce the notion this Chevrolet is all business despite its small size. Simple door lines make getting in and out easier; and fold-flat rear seats add functionality.Other features that suit its dynamic and off-road character include a voluminous, single-unit bumper and fender in front and rear, a pronounced front wheel arch shape, dynamic side character lines, a rear-mounted spare tire and roof rack. Brake calipers in Flame Yellow infuse additional attitude. The package rides on 16-inch wheels and Kumho tires for precise ride and handling.



The Trax is powered by a 1-liter gasoline engine.“The Trax is a vehicle that you can show off anywhere, be it off-road or on the road,” said Sangyeon Cho, manager of the min icar exterior design team at the GM Design Center in Inchon , South Korea . “It brings a rational combination of SUV design, function, performance and value to the consumer.”

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Chevrolet Volt Concept in 2007

Auto Car | Chevrolet Volt Concept in 2007  | advanced technology vehicles of this century to bring the Chevrolet Volt concept, with its unique design and luxurious car is able to accommodate four-passenger electric vehicle that uses a gas engine to create additional electricity to extend the range. with large capacity vehicles is also able to doze stuff and mountain climbing.



A technological breakthrough required to make this concept a reality is a large lithium-ion battery. This type of electric car, which the technical community calls an 'EV range-extender,' would require a battery pack that weighs nearly 400 pounds (181 kg). Some experts predict that such a battery – or a similar battery – could be production-ready by 2010 to 2012.Jon Lauckner, GM vice president of Global Program Management, said the Volt is uniquely built to accommodate a number of advanced technology propulsion solutions that can give GM a competitive advantage.'Today's vehicles were designed around mechanical propulsion systems that use petroleum as their primary source of fuel.' Lauckner said. Tomorrow's vehicles need to be developed around a new propulsion architecture with electricity in mind. The Volt is the first vehicle designed around GM's E-flex System.



'That's why we are also showing a variant of the Chevrolet Volt with a hydrogen-powered fuel cell, instead of a gasoline engine EV range-extender,' said Lauckner. 'Or, you might have a diesel engine driving the generator to create electricity, using bio-diesel. Finally, an engine using 100-percent ethanol might be factored into the mix. The point is, all of these alternatives are possible with the E-Flex System.'The Volt concept car is built on a modified future architecture, Lauckner said, similar to the one GM uses for current small cars, such as the Chevrolet Cobalt and HHR.According to Larry Burns, GM vice president for research and development and strategic planning, the world's growing demand for energy and its dependence on oil for transportation is the common theme behind today's headlines.



'Whether your concern is energy security, global climate change, natural disasters, the high price of gas, the volatile pricing of a barrel of oil and the effect that unpredictability has on Wall Street – all of these issues point to a need for energy diversity,' said Burns. 'Today, there are more than 800 million cars and trucks in the world. In 15 years, that will grow to 1.1 billion vehicles. We can't continue to be 98-percent dependent on oil to meet our transportation needs. Something has to give. We think the Chevrolet Volt helps bring about the diversity that is needed. If electricity met only 10 percent of the world's transportation needs, the impact would be huge.' While the Volt concept is an electric car with a small turbocharged engine to keep the batteries charged, the edgy sedan's "E-flex" technology provides a template for future fuel cell vehicles. The clever layout showcased here offers the flexibility to bolt any power source into the Volt to keep the battery charged. Very cool. Read our full story below.



Looking at two of Chevy's concepts here at the Detroit show -- retro-gorgeous Camaro and the futuristically menacing Volt -- you'd never know that Chevrolet doesn't have a single styling hit on its hands apart from the Corvette. Strange as it is, it seems that the General's value brand has found its design niche: in aggressive sports cars.Oh wait - despite the twenty-one inch rims, the Volt isn't a sports car. It gets 150 miles per gallon and seats four. 150 mpg? Well, kind of. Keep reading.Other than its drop-dead styling, the coolest thing about the Volt is its powertrain. It starts with a lithium-ion battery that provides the electric motor with a 40-mile range and can be completely charged by plugging it into a 110-volt outlet for six hours.Then, the Volt has a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged motor that never powers the wheels directly. As an "EV range-extender", the Volt uses the combustion engine, which runs at a constant speed to maximize efficiency, to generate electricity to power the electric motor and charge the battery when necessary.



Here's the 150 mpg bit: If you have a 60-mile round trip every day to work, 40 of those miles could be dispensed with using only the battery. The remaining 20 miles would be propelled with the gas engine running -- at 50 mpg. The result is that you travel 60 miles on just 0.4 gallons of gas, averaging 150 mpg.That sounds wonderful, but the Volt doesn't actually exist yet. Why? Because it would require a 400-lb lithium-ion battery, and lithium-ion batteries that large aren't ready for production yet.One particularly clever feature about the Volt is its E-Flex System, which is an architecture that's designed to accommodate different types of engines. The three-cylinder installed in this show car can run on gasoline or E85, which is a mixture of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. But instead, a diesel could be fitted. Even one that runs on bio-diesel. Or a hydrogen-powered fuel cell. Or pretty much anything (except, maybe, a jet engine. That would be hard to fit.) Expect to see different variants of the Volt at future car shows.Way to go, Chevrolet, for making a flexible electric concept vehicle that looks good enough to grab the attention of sports car fans.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr Big Red Chevy Silverado 2007

Auto Car | Dale Earnhardt Jr Big Red Chevy Silverado 2007 | After introducing the first generation of trucks in 1930, is now the Chevrolet Silverado (along with its partners GMC, GMC Sierra) released the latest generation of its Chevrolet Silverado truck and GMC Sierra trucks have been essentially the same for the whole of their history. Silverado today is generally advertised as a version of the "low", while the Sierra has more luxury options.



The GMT800 Silverado/Sierra 1500 (light pickup trucks) were released in 1998[citation needed] as 1999 models. The "classic" light-duty GMT400 C/K trucks were continued in production for that first year alongside the new models, and the Heavy-Duty GMT400 pickups (alongside the GMT400 SUVs) were continued through 2000, with the new GMT800 Silverado/Sierra HD (Heavy Duty) introduced in 2001.
Taking cues from Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s “Big Red” Silverado that debuted at SEMA in 2006, the ’08 Silverado HD Crew Z71 Big Red demonstrates how that expressive concept’s unique features would look with production-type components. It combines numerous GM Accessories inspired by Earnhardt’s Big Red and features additional custom touches. It also supposes the popular Z71 off-road package on the Silverado 2500HD – a model not offered by the factory. It’s powered by the 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 and a six-speed Allison transmission.



Inspired by last year's concept Dale Earnhardt Jr "Big Red" Silverado, this 2008 Chevrolet Silverado HD showcases some one-off appointments in a concept Z71 package. Although the Z71 option is not available on the Silverado 2500HD, there are several aftermarket options that can be added to increase the off-road prowess as well as visual appeal.The four-wheel-drive equipped Silverado HD Z71 is powered by a 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel engine mated to a bombproof 6-speed Allison transmission. Suspension upgrades include a Rancho lift complete with dual shock hoops up front with Rancho shocks. True to form, this Z71 includes underbody protection with a custom skid plate. The 35-inch BFGoodrich All Terrain tires can handle off-road, while custom 20-inch wheels provide stand-out looks on the street.



A welcome return from the Earnhardt truck last year is the integrated bed rail and light bar combo. This slick setup houses four driving lamps to light the most demanding excursions. Inside the bed is a carpeted bed liner, and trick rail system with dual storage boxes and adjustable tie-down anchors. A matching spare wheel and tire is mounted in the bed. The truck wears the signature "Earnhardt Red" paint color. Up front, billet aluminum grills reside in the paint-matched Z71 grill, while the bumper is accented with silver paint and chrome tow hooks. Perhaps one of the most unique feature are the custom running boards that double as loading ramps. A concept fuel door completes the exterior package.Inside, the seats are covered in ballistic nylon material. Z71 badges adorn the floor mats, sill plates and instrument cluster. A portable DVD player provides entertainment, while a remote start adds convenience.

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Major League Baseball Chevrolet Suburban in 2007

Auto Car | Major League Baseball Chevrolet Suburban in 2007 | Chevrolet displays a very stunning design of this year with a different look chevrolet ins are also capable of transporting passengers and cargo than other vehicles in the segment - and 360-degree safety system of occupant protection and crash-avoidance technologies that demonstrate GM's commitment to providing world-class safety. a few years ago, this vehicle is also able to offer a number of features that its security level is new and improved, including available head curtain side air bags and standard StabiliTrak stability control system with rollover mitigation technology new.



'Suburban has a long history of safety innovation,' said Peper. 'The '07 model elevates Suburban's safety reputation with one of the most comprehensive and cohesive systems of standard and available features – all wrapped in a stronger structure that provides comforting assurance.' The '07 Suburban offers security in the form of a 360-degree perimeter safety system of occupant protection and crash avoidance technologies. New features include roof-mounted head curtain side air bags with rollover protection for all seating rows and front-seat safety belt pretensioners that are linked to the vehicle's sensing system to provide segment-exclusive deployment in rear-end crashes. These features are integrated into a stronger vehicle structure that is also designed for improved compatibility with other vehicles. The roof-mounted head curtain air bags include design features that provide increased rollover protection and occupant containment. Sensors located at the front of the vehicle, in the side doors, and within the occupant compartment provide increased and more immediate crash detection. The vehicle's sensing system provides segment-exclusive capability to deploy front seat safety belt pretensioners during certain rear-end collisions, enhancing the belt system's ability to hold the occupants firmly in place.



The roof-mounted head curtain side air bag system incorporates one of the segment's first rollover indication sensors, which is located on the vehicle's center tunnel in the occupant compartment. The sensor monitors the vehicle's accelerations and roll rate. If these signals indicate an impending rollover, the roof-mounted head curtain side air bags deploy to provide an extra measure of occupant protection and containment. These rollover-capable head curtain side air bags stay inflated longer than air bags developed only for side impacts because rollover incidents can last longer. The deployment duration and other design features of the rollover-capable air bags combine to provide increased occupant protection and the ability to help keep occupants inside the vehicle.Crash avoidance is bolstered through enhanced design and driver control dynamics, such as wider front and rear tracks, as well as more responsive suspensions – including a new coil-over-shock front suspension design and new rack-and-pinion steering. The vehicles are built on a stronger and stiffer, fully-boxed frame that contributes to enhanced crash energy management. The front frame section has been designed to optimize crush progression, resulting in improved energy absorption efficiency. The improved crush performance, enabled by hydroformed frame rails and efficient chassis component packaging, also comprehends design provisions for improved vehicle-to-vehicle compatibility in the event of a frontal impact with a smaller vehicle.



All models come with the Generation 6 OnStar system (with a one-year Safe and Sound service plan). The system includes the General Motors Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system, making crash data available to emergency services to potentially dispatch the appropriate life-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster. If the vehicle is in a crash that activates an air bag, the OnStar system automatically notifies an OnStar Advisor, who will check on the occupants or summon emergency help if necessary. OnStar also can assist authorities in locating a vehicle if it is reported stolen (ability to locate stolen vehicles varies with conditions). Suburban is built on GM's new full-size SUV platform, which incorporates features such as a new, fully boxed frame, coil-over-shock front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and an all-new, premium interior system that bolster the vehicle's comfort, quality and capability. Wider front and rear tracks enhance handling and lower the center of gravity for a more confident road feel.Extensive attention to detail was paid by Suburban's engineers to ensure a quiet driving experience. It centers on a new, stiffer frame, which reduces vibrations transmitted to the passenger cabin. The strength and accuracy of the fully-boxed frame also enable more precise mounting and tuning of chassis and suspension components, which also help reduce vibration. Even the tires on the large, 17-inch standard and 20-inch available wheels were designed to reduce noise.

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Chevrolet Camaro Black Concept in 2008

Auto Car | Chevrolet Camaro Black Concept in 2008 | Camaro with the look and design of this elegant black color re-draw the car market in the world. black display shows a hidden approach to street style. From the matte black finished hood and ground effects for dark and bright red wheels HID headlamp halo ring, Black Camaro concept is a sinister-looking urban tuner vehicles. so as to make comforts and high confidence to the rider.



General, Engine mechanical, Multiport fuel injection, Fuel supply, Engine cooling, Intake and exhaust, Engine electrical, Engine and emission control, Clutch, Clutch overhaul, Manual transaxle, Automatic transaxle, Automatic transaxle overhaul, Front axle, Rear axle, Wheel and tire, Power plant mount, Front suspension, Rear suspension, Basic brake system, Anti-lock braking system (abs), Traction control system (tcl), Parking brakes, Power steering, Body, Exterior, Interior, Supplemental restraint system (srs), Chassis electrical, Simplified wiring system (sws),Controller area network (can), Heater, air conditioning and ventilation, Automatic air conditioning, Component locations, Configuration diagrams, Splice locations, Circuit diagrams, Index



General specifications
Country of origin     United States
Numbers built     N/A (Prototype)
Introduced     2008
Introduced at     2008 SEMA



Engine
Configuration     60º V6
Location     Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction     aluminium block and head
Displacement     3.564 liter / 217.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke     94.0 mm (3.7 in) / 85.6 mm (3.4 in)
Compression     11.3:1
Valvetrain     4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed     Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration     Naturally Aspirated
Power     300 bhp / 224 KW @ 6400 rpm
Torque     370 Nm / 273 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm
BHP/Liter     84 bhp / liter

Chevrolet Camaro Dale Earnhardt Jr in 2008

Auto Car | Chevrolet Camaro Dale Earnhardt Jr in 2008 | with a stunning concept vehicle was again present in front of us all. As for the concept which is owned Chevrolet introduced a quartet of stunning concept is based on the all-new, 2010 Camaro at SEMA Show 2008. each concept in the show represent different things like the new Camaro styling performance and personalization possibilities, from no-holds-banned high performance for the carefully crafted, street-savvy to adjust.



'The new Camaro is a 21st century sports car for the young and young at heart,' said Ed Peper, GM North America vice president, Chevrolet. 'Wherever your automotive passion lies, the Camaro complements it with world-class design and an exciting driving experience. The concepts unveiled at SEMA accentuate those qualities and trigger the imaginations of countless enthusiasts.'In addition to the concept and classic Camaros, a production 2010 model showed off the range of appearance, performance and convenience accessories that will be available from Chevrolet when the car hits dealerships early next year. The accessories allow customers to personalize their vehicle with genuine Chevy components that are designed, tested and warranted to the same standards as the Camaro itself.



As for the Camaro concepts, they show the extreme possibilities of what the new sports car can offer. NASCAR star Dale Jr. is fan of vintage Camaros – he cruises around in a Pro Touring-style '72 Camaro powered by a GM Performance Parts LS crate engine – and the heritage-inspired design of the 2010 Camaro appeals to him like a checkered flag at Daytona. His vision for the car was channeled to GM's designers and crafted in a multi-color combination of style, capability and comfort. They started with a new Camaro SS that uses the standard 6.2L V-8, but modified to use E85. Taking advantage of E85's favorable octane rating, the engine was calibrated to deliver a few extra horsepower, with the exhaust exiting through GM Performance Parts' new headers. It's backed by the SS's available six-speed manual transmission and GM Accessories' short-throw Hurst shifter. Additional performance enhancements include a Brembo brake package and a lowered ride height, giving Dale Jr.'s Camaro a sleeker look to match its road-hugging capability.



A custom gray-over-white paint scheme blends the high-performance drivetrain with serious style. It is accented with an orange stripe separating the gray and white sections. Also generating attention on the exterior is a set of 21-inch, five-spoke wheels inspired by the Camaro Convertible Concept. They feature dark-painted center sections on the spokes that complement the body's gray color. The wheels are wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero ZR-rated performance tires.

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Chevrolet Camaro GS Racecar Concept in 2008

Auto Car | Chevrolet Camaro GS Racecar Concept in 2008 | designed for the race that inspired racing été par l'une des voitures les plus emblématiques de la Serie légendaire Trans Am de course sur route été le caractère distinctif Camaro bleue et Jaune de Mark Donohue. He Chevrolet Camaro concept car racing GS est représenté au SEMA tout comme il a été Chasse de la dernière piste, avec la poussière de frein dirt, du corps et les imperfections reporter à la valeur d'une journée de course.



Avec l'aide de GM de haute performance de l'exploitation de véhicules, en Caroline du Nord Technologies Riley recréé l'apparence de cette voiture de course hors concours avec un hommage qui ressemble, de sons et se conduit comme il est prêt à en découdre avec ses contemporains concurrents pony car. En fait, le coureur du patrimoine d'inspiration est plus que concept. Il est un des premiers prototypes de la Grand Am Koni Challenge GS classe de course. Racecars comme la Chevrolet Camaro Concept GS Racecar sont proposés et fabriqués par Riley Technologies pour la saison 2009 du Grand-Am.



La Chevrolet Camaro GS Racecar Concept dispose la suspension prête pour la course, son châssis renforcé et de transmission conformes aux spécifications requises des voitures de course homologué pour la série. En fait, cette voiture de course a déjà enregistré de nombreuses heures sur la piste comme membres de l'équipe Riley a travaillé à l'accès commuté dans le châssis et groupe motopropulseur. Les dispositifs additionnels incluent

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Chevrolet Camaro LS7 Concept in 2008

Auto Car | Chevrolet Camaro LS7 Concept in 2008 | stunning concept vehicles introduced by these Each concept represents a different interpretation, the new Camaro styling performance and personalization possibilities, from no-holds-banned high performance for the carefully crafted, street-savvy to adjust. The Camaro concept, they showed extreme possibilities of what a new sports car can offer. See below for highlights on all four vehicles.



Camaro LS7 Concept: Designed to highlight the capability of the new Camaro as a weekend bracket warrior, the Camaro LS7 Concept combines the power of a GM Performance Parts' LS7 crate engine and targeted bolt-on upgrades to deliver the wheels-up spirit of the legendary COPO Camaros.Made famous by Chevy dealers like Don Yenko and Fred Gibb in the late 1960s, the COPO cars were ordered for one thing: drag racing. They were quickly outfitted after delivery with the requisite tires, safety equipment and other accessories necessary for competition in popular Stock-class drag racing series.The LS7 Concept honors the COPO ethos with features such as drag strip-ready rubber on the rear wheels – and unlike many of the stripped-down racers from 40 years ago, this strip-ready competitor serves double duty as both a racecar and a daily driver.The LS7 crate engine (part number 17802397) uses a high-performance replacement camshaft from GM Performance Parts (part number 12480033) to help it produce approximately 550 horsepower. Complementing upgrades include GM Performance Parts-developed headers and air intake system that will be offered at the Camaro's launch in early 2009. The LS7 also is modified with a wet-sump oiling system; the production engine features a dry-sump system that requires an external oil tank.Backing the LS7 engine is a production Tremec 6060 six-speed manual with a GM Performance Parts Hurst shifter. Additional drivetrain details include:



* Brembo four-wheel disc brake package
* Lowered ride height
* Custom 20-inch wheels
* Driveshaft safety loop
* GM Performance Parts exhaust system



The Camaro LS7 concept is painted Victory Red, with matte black accents on the hood and taillamp panel. "LS7" logos are strategically placed and warn those in the know this Camaro means business when the Christmas tree lights count down to green. It's all business on the spartan interior, too, with base trim and few accessories to minimize overall mass for a quicker elapsed time.The Camaro LS7 concept is painted Victory Red, with matte black accents on the hood and taillamp panel. "LS7" logos are strategically placed and warn those in the know this Camaro means business when the Christmas tree lights count down to green. It's all business on the spartan interior, too, with base trim and few accessories to minimize overall mass for a quicker elapsed time.



Although the Camaro LS7 Concept is just that – a concept – its duplication by enterprising enthusiasts and racers is enabled by GM Performance Parts' LS7 crate engine package. It delivers a fully assembled, production version of the engine, complete from the intake manifold to oil pan. An oil reservoir for the standard dry sump system and GM Performance Parts' LS7 engine controller (part number 19166567) are all that's necessary to get the engine running in an enthusiast's project vehicle – well, that and a chassis capable of handling more than 500 lb.-ft.

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Chevrolet HHR SS in 2008

Auto Car | Chevrolet HHR SS in 2008 | This car has been on the roll as of late with new vehicles like the Saturn Aura, Cadillac CTS, Chevy Malibu and the line of redesigned trucks and SUVs that have been gathering good reviews and customer attention. some of the companies want to include this car in for testing in test drive the new Chevrolet HHR SS to see if they've knocked one out of the park, dirty hit or, ahem, missed the ball completely when changing a little retro-mobile into a Super Sport.



Here's how it works. Put the car into "Competitive Mode" by hitting the stability control button twice. Come to a stop. Floor the throttle. Release the clutch. Next up is the no-lift shift to second. You'll likely never tire of holding the go-pedal to the floor and slamming the shifter into the next gear. Reward yourself by keeping the engine at full power with no loss of boost pressure by no-lift shifting into third and you'll be staring at triple-digits on the speedometer. Hold off the throttle pedal a bit and you'll be able to get near 30 miles per gallon on the highway, according to the EPA.



Keep an eye on the boost gauge, which has been added (seemingly rather hastily) to the driver-side A pillar. Depending on your choice of color, consider the red or our favorite, the silver interior schemes. The FE5 suspension that comes standard in the SS model strikes us as a good balance between the necessary freeway drones we all are forced to contend with and the twisty backroads that we all love to play with. The go-fast crew at GM played around with the settings some, but ended up only dropping the ride height a few millimeters.



We thoroughly enjoyed our track time with the HHR SS at the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving. We flung the little SS around with no mercy and were quite impressed by how rewarding driving the tall wagon proved to be. The limited slip differential was a very welcome addition, and after a few hot laps, the optional Brembo brake package proved that it is indeed worth whatever extra GM decides to charge for it. We had the most fun with the stability control left in "Competitive Mode". According the the GM people, the HHR SS holds the lap record for its class at the Nürburgring. We doubt that we set any records at Bondurant's track, but we had fun trying.Of course, all is not perfect with the HHR SS. We wish that GM could have offered more than four forward ratios in the automatic model. Again, we stress that we highly recommend opting for the 5-speed stick. Speaking of that tranny, Chevy assured us that it tried using a six cog unit but found that the car was actually slower with it. Whatever the case, five forward gears was enough for us anyway. Other gripes include the lack of an available navigation system despite there being an excellent place for it at the top of the dash. And even though it's a high-roof, this tester's hair brushed the ceiling on sunroof-equipped models.



All of those criticisms miss the fact that for $22,995, the General has made a pretty darn good performance bargain with a giant boot to match. Launch control works well, and frankly we are a bit surprised that the feature, along with no-lift shifting, made it into production despite all of the people who could have axed it. In conclusion, the car performs as you'd expect an SS to perform. If you just can't live with the HHR's style, the Cobalt SS will soon be offered with the same engine and transmission package, including the launch control and magic shifting. Even better: wait a few months for the SS Panel to hit the dealers showroom. Trust us: you could so rock the Panel.

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Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo in 2008

Auto Car | Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo in 2008  | Chevrolet Cobalt SS will release a new, more powerful. supported by design and powerful engines of these vehicles the same 2.0L turbocharged Pontiac Solstice GXP that power, the Saturn Sky Red Line, and the new Chevy HHR SS. issued a new vehicle with a luxurious look and comfortable for the rider. with evolving technology now also create your vehicle is at the heart of the fun spirit and serious performance Chevrolet, "said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager.



The Cobalt SS was developed by GM Performance Division (GMPD), with a team of engineers and designers dedicated to crafting high-performance vehicles. It features powertrain and chassis enhancements that are similar to the new HHR SS, but with larger Brembo brakes, a slightly "taller" final-drive ratio and other variances that emphasize the Cobalt SS's pure performance ethic, as well as maximize its competitiveness on the track.Engineered to offer more than merely a turbocharged rush of power, an all-new FE5 Sport suspension was developed and includes specific stabilizer bars, spring rates and damper tuning – all designed to complement the high-output turbocharged powertrain and mitigate afflictions such as torque steer. Driver-selectable modes help maximize performance whether on the street or track. The unique "no-lift shift" feature enables manual-transmission-equipped models to achieve the best acceleration time via an algorithm in the engine controller.



Ensuring the car stops as confidently as it accelerates and corners are four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS. The front brakes are from Brembo and have a performance-oriented fixed-caliper design, which resist fade better than floating caliper designs; the rear discs are vented for better heat dissipation. Along with these high-performance attributes, the Cobalt SS comes standard with a host of safety features, including the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system and side-impact air bags.With its balanced tuning, the Cobalt SS delivers a quick 0-60 time of approximately 5.7 seconds – thanks to the manual transmission's "no-lift shift" feature – and a sports car-like maximum lateral grip of 0.9 g. This combination enabled the Cobalt SS to set a new class record while circulating the famed Nürburgring racing circuit, posting a time of 8:22.85 minutes.



Unmistakable style
The Cobalt SS is distinguished on the exterior with several unique features, including a distinctive, air dam-style front fascia with integrated projector-beam fog lamps. The new fascia's grille and the Cobalt's upper grille sport a new, SS-specific diamond-mesh appearance.SS-specific rockers and badging adorn the body sides, while a standard deck lid spoiler adds the requisite sporty touch to the rear of the car. The standard spoiler can be replaced with an optional high wing-style aero enhancement that gives the Cobalt SS the look of a racecar. Also at the rear is a prominent, bright-tip exhaust outlet.Large, five-spoke 18-inch polished forged aluminum wheels and performance tires are standard and are tailored with the specific body enhancements to give the Cobalt SS a lower, performance-oriented stance – while also showing off the large Brembo front brake calipers. They're mounted on 225/40-series summer tires. Likewise, the available exterior colors enhance the sporty nature of the vehicle. They include Victory Red, Black, Ultra Silver Metallic, Imperial Blue, Rally Yellow, Sport Red Tintcoat and White.Like the exterior, the interior is unique to the Cobalt SS, including SS-embroidered sport seats with suede-like UltraLux inserts, a specific gauge cluster, an A-pillar-mounted turbo boost gauge and a new shifter arrangement. Three interior color combinations are available: Ebony, Light Grey and Victory Red.Chevrolet is one of America's best-known and best-selling automotive brands. With the largest dealer network in the United States, Chevy is the leader in full-size trucks and the leader in sales of vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevrolet delivers more-than-expected value in every vehicle category, offering cars and trucks priced from $9,995 to $83,175. Chevy delivers expressive design, spirited performance and great value with standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles. More information on Chevrolet can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

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