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GmbH – Chevrolet Camaro SS Compressor
Camaro 2010 – the legend lives on
The trio is complete. After the Ford Mustang and the Dodge
Challenger, Chevrolet perfects the revival of the legendary pony
cars with the new Camaro.
From 1966 to 2002 Chevrolet manufactured four generations of the
Camaro. First series models that are in very good condition are
prized collectors items. When the US manufacturer unveiled the
concept model of a totally new Camaro at the Detroit Motor Show
in 2005, the public response was so outstanding that the series
production of a fifth generation of the four-seater coupé was
decided and with that, the remake of an American legend. The new
vehicle no longer has anything in common with the often
unpopular fourth generation car. In fact, the designers have
combined retro elements and modern shapes, designed an
aggressive front end, a bulky rear as well as stylish sides and
roof – an unmistakable homage to the muscle cars of the sixties
and seventies.
In the last few days, one of the first new Camaros arrived by
plane from across the Pond and rolled from the airport right
into the GeigerCars.de showroom in Munich. As of now, you can
not only marvel at the four-seater coupé, you can also order one
there...
The Camaro LS and LT models are already fitted with a superior
308 horsepower 3.6 litre V6 engine. The modern light metal
engine generates 5200 revolutions per minute, an impressive 370
newton metres. The design of the SS (SuperSport) model engaged
V8 with a superior 6.2 cylinder capacity is even more notably
defined. This is available in two variations which perform up to
432 HP and send a maximum torque of 569 newton metres towards
the powertrain.
On the subject of the powertrain: the six and eight cylinder
engines can be combined with both a six-speed manual
transmission and six-speed automatic transmission. Needless to
say, the Camaro is equipped with rear wheel drive. The chassis
is modern: Chevrolet has installed a Multi-Link strut front
suspension and an independent rear suspension. There are
adjustable coil springs, gas-assisted shock absorbers and an
anti-roll bar fitted on both front and rear.
All round ventilated anti-lock disc brakes are standard in all
Camaro models. Chevrolet equips the V8 models with
factory-provided four- piston Brembo brakes which measure
355x32mm and 365x28mm.
The Super Sport models separate themselves from the rest by
their colour coded finished bumpers, special front grille, low
rear spoiler with diffuser, air scoop and air ducts for cooling
the brakes. The mandatory rear spoiler is also available for the
LT models at an additional cost. The SS coupés run on 8x20 and
9x20 inch light metal wheels and 245/45R20 front tyres and
275/40R2 rear tyres as standard.
However, Karl Geiger would not be the man he is if he could not
already provide an extensive tuning programme for the new
Camaro. The house specialty is the famously sophisticated
compressor reconstruction. With a mechanical compressor, Geiger
pushes the engine power of the Camaro SS to a roaring 568 HP. At
4100 rpm, the maximum torque is 799N m. The hot flue gas stream
leaves the combustion chamber via a fan-type elbow with sport
catalysts and roars through the stainless steel Geiger
manufactured sport exhaust system.
A two plate sport clutch is responsible for the traction with
the transmission. After the reduction of the end gear ratio, the
Geiger Camaro reaches an impressive 314km/hr and even shows up
the Porsche 911 GT3.
In order to have this power totally under control, GeigerCars.de
have not only installed coilovers and adjustable sports
anti-roll bars on front and rear axels but also a strong braking
system. At the front there are six piston saddles with grooved
380mm plates and four piston saddles on 355mm (grooved) brake
discs operate the drive shaft.
The 10x22 inch light metal frames are real gems which the Munich
firm embrace with 265/30 and 295/25 tyres. |
