Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 "Fastest Car"

Motivated by a supercharged V-8 engine producing an estimated 550 horsepower (410 kW), the Camaro ZL1 will be the fastest Camaro ever offered by Chevrolet. And more than just power, the ZL1 features technologically advanced and highly developed chassis and suspension systems that help it deliver balanced, track-ready handling and braking power to complement its high engine output. Rigorous development of the ZL1 is ongoing, and official estimates of the car's capabilities will be released later in 2011, as testing nears completion.

Tech overview Supporting the dynamic track and street performance of the ZL1 is the LSA 6.2L supercharged engine, which will produce an estimated 550 horsepower (410kW) and 550 lb.-ft. of torque (677 Nm), with specific features for the Camaro. Built on GM's legendary all-aluminum, small-block V-8 architecture, the LSA features an intercooled supercharger system, premium heat-resistant aluminum-alloy cylinder heads and other details designed to ensure its exceptional performance is delivered with smoothness and refinement.

The high-performance Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual is matched with the LSA engine. It is the MG9? version of the transmission, with a higher torque capacity. It is used with a dual-mass flywheel and twin-disc clutch for easy operation and shift smoothness. ZL1 is equipped with a dual-mode exhaust system, which alters the sound level and character in response to engine rpm. First used on the legendary Corvette, and specifically tuned for Camaro ZL1, the dual-mode exhaust will give the car a signature sound.

 

Camaro ZL1 features an advanced track-capable braking system, developed in conjunction with experts from Brembo. The large 14.6-inch (370 mm) two-piece front rotors have six-piston calipers; the 14.4-inch (365 mm) rear rotors have four-piston calipers. New-design, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, which are lighter than the 20-inch wheels used on the Camaro SS, are used with new Goodyear Supercar F2 ties developed specifically for the ZL1.

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Review

I have just been reading the respected US Road & Track magazine which has some snippets of information on the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette V8 cars. The suggestion is that it will, along with being moderately more compact, become slicker and lighter. This also includes a smaller but just as powerful V8. Some of the changes are driven by government legislation and some by consumer desires and demands.

There had been plans for a mid engine V8 arrangement but the Global Financial crisis has meant that plan is on hold (temporarily). For the V8 engine we will most likely see a reduction in cubic capacity to 5.5-liters and very possibly direct injection, along with an increase in the compression. Don't expect such technologies as over head camshafts.

So a C7 Chevy Corvette with a 5.5-liter V-8 with outputs the same as the current LS3 (6.2-liter) is highly likely. Along with the V8 engine improvements it is expected that the Chevy Corvette's performance will be further enhanced with weight reducing composites, magnesium and aluminum. There are suggestions of a vehicle weight of around 3000 lbs.

The other juicy suggestion is that the next generation of the Chevy Corvette will be supercharged (like the current ZR1). So in spite of the financial gloom and doom the American small-block has weathered the storm and looks to be here for a while yet. And in fact it appears to be a better product because of the storm.

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Sports Car

Chevrolet Cobalt SS is a sports car band of three action bunched versions of the Chevrolet Cobalt congenital on the General Motors Delta belvedere at Lordstown Assembly in Ohio, United States. Featuring two additional and intercooled inline-4 Ecotec engines, as able-bodied as a third naturally-aspirated engine, the band was GM's aboriginal attack into the tuner market.

The car launched with a 205 hp (153 kW) supercharged 2.0 L agent in backward 2004 as a 2005 model, commutual with the F35 Chiral chiral of GM Europe. The afterward year, a naturally-aspirated 1SS archetypal able with GM's fresh 2.4 L,171 hp (128 kW) agent was added; it had both automated and chiral manual options. After three archetypal years the supercharged car was discontinued, but a additional 2.0 L agent alone akin to the F35, with ability upped to 260 hp (194 kW) by way of a turbocharger, active the Cobalt SS in the additional division of 2008.

Chevrolet Volt Review and Pictures

Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle which will be produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors and expected to be launched in November 2010 as a 2011 model. General Motors is determined to sell an E-REV before anyone else.

Larry Burns, GM vice president for R&D told Car and Driver magazine: Toyota creamed us on the Prius. It won't happen again. Among the GM's "green car" promises, Volt 2010 is a grudge-match challenge to Toyota. The Chevrolet Volt will differ markedly from the Prius and other gasoline/electric hybrids.

The Chevrolet Volt is a four-seat, four-door "series plug-in hybrid" hatchback with a plug-in battery pack that can power the car's 149-horsepower (111-kilowatt) electric motor by itself for up to 40 miles Standard features such as a fixed glass sunroof, a trip computer, full power accessories, keyless ignition, dual-zone climate control, a leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a split-folding rear seatback, cruise control, Bluetooth, the OnStar telecommunications service, a back-up camera and a CD stereo with a video display, an auxiliary audio jack, a built-in hard drive and a USB port are included. A hard-drive-based navigation system is optional.

Volt's driving force system will be based on GM's new Voltec (formerly known as E-Flex) electric automobile platform. It is significantly different from GM's earlier BAS Hybrid and Two-Mode Hybrid systems With fully charged batteries, enough electrical energy will be stored to power the Volt up to 40 miles (64 km). This distance is capable of satisfying the daily commute for 75% of Americans, whose commute is on average 33 miles (53 km). More than 40 miles (64 km), a small 4-cylinder gasoline inside combustion engine creates electricity on-board using a 53 kW (71 hp) generator to extend the Volt's range to more than 300 miles (483 km). The electrical power from the generator is sent primarily to the electric motor, with the excess going to the batteries, depending on the state of charge (SOC) of the battery pack and the power demanded at the wheels. The distribution is controlled by the electronic control unit ECU) of the vehicle. The first pre-production test car based on the full Volt design was built in June 2009 in Warren, Michigan and by October 2009, 80 Volts had been built and are being tested under various conditions. On March 31, 2010 the first factory-built Volt was produced at the Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant in order to test the production line and for quality control purposes Safety features on the Chevy Volt include antilock brakes, stability control, front side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags.

 

 

 

 

Chevrolet Camaro Covertible Sports Car Review and Pictures

Features of this Camaro Covertible same as the standard version. Have a 312-horsepower direct-injection V-6 engine6.2L V-8 engine producing 426 horsepower delivering 29 mpg highway. The SS models feature will from the . A six-speed manual transmission will from some standard, with an optional six-speed automatic. It's nice when driving a Camaro Covertible, with hair exposed to the wind using the sunglasses would be more cool. There may be many eyes are fixed on you.

This car is very comfortable in using to relax with your girlfriends on the weekends. But also you can use it for the adrenaline to push the car up to maximum speed. Two 6.2L V-8 engines are offered in Camaro SS models, including the L99 on automatic-equipped vehicles and the LS3 on manual-equipped models. The LS3 develops 426 horsepower (318 kW) and 420 lb.-ft. (569 Nm). The L99 features the fuel-saving Active Fuel Management System, which saves fuel by shutting down half of the engine's cylinders during certain light-load driving conditions, such as highway cruising.

 

 

 

 

Chevrolet Onix Review

A day ahead of the opening of the event to the 27th Sao Paulo International Automobile Trade Show 2012, car manufacturer General Motors brand Chevrolet that carries 'a head start' by the premiere of the all-new Chevrolet Onix, Sunday (10/21/2012) evening local time Monday ( 22/10/2012) Jakarta time.

Tribunnews.com (Tribune Netwok) into one of the six media of Indonesia who witnessed the launch thanks to the invitation of General Motors International.

Latest hatchback generation of chevy is claimed as the finished product of perfection both interior and exterior design.

In his speech, General Motors CEO, Daniel F Akerson, said this product would strengthen the position of GM among major car manufacturers are used in South America, especially Brazil.

All-new Onix hatchback manifold. In addition to a manual version, the market share of cars targeting the lower middle class in the South American market is also has a version with a six-speed matic.

In general, Onix looks sporty exterior design. Display grille and front bumper made typical output of new cars Chevy. Understandably, this product was designed by the same team with the manufacture of the latest version of the latest Chevy cars.

Gold Chevrolet logo stand out and be the separator between the grill and bumper. Designed tapered headlights and sharp. Enhanced sporty front fog lamp through the attached display in the bottom of the bumper.

For the interior, spaciousness which is typical of American cars was immediate. Impression of 'minimalist' is also applied in this car. Increasingly felt a sense of spaciousness while the panels on the dashboard just concentrated on a few buttons, eg temperature control. Button also just resting on the driver's side.

The most prominent feature chevy owned this type of facility that is embedded on the MyLink touch screen about 5 inches as the headunit in the dash. Through this feature, users that are using a smartphone tub on the dashboard while driving.

All entertainment facilities such as a camera, music player, picture sharing, GPS and satellite functionality, up to the video player can be done while driving.

In addition, the new General Motors will provide detailed specifications on the mat Onix Sao Paulo IATS. So anything about the price. Even so, Grace Lieblein, chairman of GM Brazil is intended to imply the segmentation of the car market for C class (lower middle).

Car that appeared to the public first in the mat Paris Motor Show 2012 is devoted to American and South American markets. That is, the product is said to have a capacity of 1.4 liter engine is not going to be sold in Indonesia.

After all, Laurent Berthet, Director of Communications for GM Southeast Asia in general called Onix specification is still under Chevy Aveo which has slid in Indonesia. However, the new Aveo will have facilities depan.Tak MyLink in many technical information given in this Onix world premiere event, before its official launch at the Brazilian Motor Show this week.

However, some important things are thrown into the media, including with a 1.4 liter petrol engine and it looks like there will be a 1.0-liter version.

As a prospective car people who certainly can not be priced too expensive, too complicated or Onix is not sophisticated, but it's where the excess designnya practical, simple and stay beautiful. Mazda2 glance similar, but very characteristic front grille Chevrolet Onix.

Behind the simplicity of its design, Onix is one of the few that uses a 6-speed automatic transmission in its class.

Other allure, the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system put, the cabin entertainment system that includes integrated audio, video and smart phones as well as the operation of various applications via the buttons on the steering wheel or the 7-inch touch screen in the center console.

Android-based phone or BlacBerry can be operated with Bluetooth wirelessly in the cabin. MyLink is a patented system of Chevrolet, the same as with AppLink Ford or Toyota with the Entune.

Another uniqueness, a key regulator electric mirrors mounted on the A pillar, not on the side of the front door like in general.

Modern touches are also evident in the indicator panel design that combines the analogue to digital for the tachometer and speedometer and gas dosing.

The front is designed in the style of dual cockpit, separated by a center console that contains buttons entertainment and climate control, a stick shift and a small compartment where bottles and glasses.

Nothing special in the back seat, but it turned out rather large trunk for the hatchback segment, at least three travel bag can fit a standard size if the top cover is opened, which is enough to tie two ropes to the back door that is also one characteristic design practicality Onix.