General Motors has released a pair of intriguing track car concepts at the SEMA show in Las Vegas - the Chevrolet Camaro SSX and the Corvette Z06X.
The Camaro SSX is intended as a showcase for new Camaro performance parts, and features a carbon fibre front splitter and adjustable carbon rear wing, carbon fibre body panels, extra brake cooling and freer-breathing engine induction, and tweaked suspension and brakes. Chucking away plenty of sound deadening and removing the rear seats completes the track-car makeover.
Like the Camaro, the Corvette Z06X is a track-focused concept, intended to show customers what they can do with GM's catalogue of performance parts.
"Racing is an integral part of Corvette performance and technology," says Tadge Juechter, Corvette's chief engineer. "This concept car represents a mid-point between our GT race car and the production Z06, prepared by the team responsible for the Corvette Racing C6.R race cars"
The Z06X is based on the Corvette Z06 with the 1LZ equipment package, along with the Z07 Performance Package and CFZ Carbon Fiber Package. This creates the lightest production Corvette and includes carbon ceramic brakes and magnetic ride control.
Other modifications include an adjustable carbon fibre rear wing, a polycarbonate rear window, roll cage, racing seat and safety harness, racing wheels, adjustable coil-over suspension, and a racing-spec cooling system. The radio, carpeting and sound-deadening material are also removed.
Both cars are finished in a low-gloss 'Icy White Metallic' paint.
Camaro SSX tech spec:
Exterior:
• Icy White Metallic color with red accents and door graphics
• Carbon fiber hood, fenders, door and deck lid
• Exposed carbon fiber front splitter, rockers and adjustable rear wing
• Unique lower grille and brake ducts
Interior:
• Carpeting, sound deadener and rear seat deleted
• Ace suede-covered racing steering wheel and shifter
• SCCA-approved roll cage and window net
• Racing driver's seat with five-point harness
• Racing pedals
• Fire suppression system
• Fuel cell
• Video camera system mounted on the roll cage
Performance:
• LS3 6.2L V-8 enhanced with Chevrolet Performance Parts' camshaft, cylinder heads and dry-sump oiling system
• Production six-speed manual transmission with Corvette ZR1 twin-disc clutch
• Low-restriction air induction and exhaust systems
• Four-wheel disc racing brake system with six-piston front/four-piston rear calipers and drilled and slotted rotors
• Modified production suspension with Pfadt licensed components
• 20-inch racing wheels and tires
Corvette Z06X tech spec:
Exterior:
• Low-gloss Icy White Metallic color with exposed carbon fiber and red accents
• 2011 CFZ-option carbon fiber package, including splitter and rockers
• Adjustable carbon fiber wing
• ZR1 carbon fiber roof panel and B-pillar panels
• Carbon fiber raised hood (from the Z06 Carbon Limited Edition)
• Carbon fiber headlamp housings from Specter Werkes/Sports
• Weight-saving and shatter-resistant polycarbonate rear window
Interior:
• Base Z06 1LZ trim
• Radio, carpeting and sound-deadening material removed
• SCCA-spec roll cage
• SCCA-approved window net
• Racing seat with five-point safety harness
• Fire suppression system
• Driver's drink system
• Video camera system mounted on the roll cage
• Genuine Corvette Accessory racing pedal kit
Performance:
• LS7 7.0L V-8 engine and Tremec six-speed manual transmission
• Low-restriction air intake system
• High-capacity radiator and enhanced cooling system
• New-for-2011 Z07 Performance Package, feature Brembo carbon ceramic brake rotors and special brake pads
• Lightweight racing wheels in black; 19-inch (front) and 20-inch (rear)
• Michelin racing tires
• Mono-ball control arm bushing
• Adjustable stabilizer bars
• Coil-over struts with adjustable camber plates
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