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Pfadt Racing Adjustable Coil-Overs For 2010 Camaro

Chris DeMorro — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:57:17 GMT

It is no secret that the 2010 Chevy Camaro isn�t the most agile of muscle cars. After a year of research and development, Pfadt is unleashing its coil-over system for the 2010 Camaro on the world. With 2.5 inches of ride height adjustability and 20 clicks of damper adjustment, there are plenty of options for the discerning corner enthusiast.

Official Press Release

Developing the highest performance Camaro Coilover System on the market required almost a year of research and development. Countless hours at road courses, run-after-run at the drag strip, hundreds of autocross runs, skid pad testing, slalom testing, cold weather testing, corrosion testing, durability testing� well, you get the picture. The result of all our engineering is a coilover system for the 2010 Camaro that combines 2.5 inches of ride height flexibility, 20-clicks of damping adjustment and a long list of technical features which combine to give incredible road holding ability with unmatched ride quality.

In early testing we found an unacceptable amount of deflection in traditional non-inverted front struts. To minimize this deflection we have inverted the front strut and instead of using the shock shaft to carry the cornering loads we now use the large diameter shock body. The shock body�s large diameter is much more capable with dealing with high bending loads from cornering with far less deflection. Once the shock shaft was not subjected to these bending loads its diameter could be reduced and more importantly it�s mass. One other major problem with this bending load on traditional struts is the friction that is induced from the side loading through the shaft. Again, this problem is eliminated with our inverted design. The inverted design in both the front and rear coil over is also responsible for the systems low un-sprung mass which enhances the suspensions ability to follow the contour of the road thus increases traction.

In the figure to the right you can see the differences between a standard strut and our inverted strut. The blue parts are attached to the chassis while the red parts move with the wheel.

Both the front and rear shocks in the Pfadt 2010 Camaro Coilovers utilize a mono-tube, inverted design with a floating piston to separate the shock fluid from the pressurized nitrogen. This arrangement gives our coilovers their relentless consistency from the moment you roll onto the race track to the moment you take the checked flag.

One of the benefits of moving to a coilover system is the ride height flexibility coilovers offer. The Pfadt Camaro Coilovers are no exception with ride height adjustability from factory height to 2.5 inches lower. Below are pictures of the Pfadt 2010 Camaro lowered 2.5 inches. While navigating speed bumps this low does take some time the cars performance around the race track was impressive with the car capable of exceeding 1.3g on factory tires and wheels.

We understand that the needs of each Camaro owner are different. We have gone to great lengths to engineer our coilovers to be multi-purpose to suit your performance needs while offering superior ride quality. For instance, both the front and rear shocks feature adjustable damping that can be accessed through a large, click knob at the bottom of each coilover. This easy-to-access, 20 click damping adjuster means that you can quickly and easily adjust the dynamics of the car to suit your drive to work, a neck snapping drag launch or the chicane at Laguna Seca.

Another example of the Pfadt Coilover flexibility is the ability to use common motorsport springs in both the front and rear. While many other coilovers on the market demand the use of custom wound springs, which limits you to a limited number of spring rates, our system has hundreds of spring rates available in 25 lb/in increments. We have developed a spring rate combination that will work for most people, but the flexibility is there for those that need it. Standard rates are 275 lbs/in Front and 500 lbs/in Rear.

Part of the reason we can use standard sized race springs is our innovation in mounting the rear coilover. The factory uses a rubber mount for the shock shaft and a separate spring seat which takes a specific spring. Many other companies use this same arrangement and it is the reason spring rates are limited. Our system inverts the rear shock and integrates the shock and spring mount. This allows the use of standard springs and provides a smooth and low friction mounting system.

With all of this adjustability it is easy to get overwhelmed. However, we have recommended starting points for many different conditions to quickly get you dominating the competition and enjoying your commute home from work.

Source:

Pfadt Racing

Pfadtracing.com

(888) 972-2464

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RHS Torque Plates For Boring And Honing

Chris DeMorro — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:57:17 GMT

If you�re an engine builder, you know that boring and honing a block is an exact job requiring precise specifications. RHS Torque Plates replicate engine stresses and bore distortion, ensuring accurate boring and honing. RHS also offers its Multi-Layer Steel Head Gaskets for its line of engine blocks, specifically designed to maximize cooling and efficiency.

Official Press Release

RHS� carries all the accessory items and tools needed to maximize performance with the LS-Series Gen III/IV engine blocks

The LS Race Block from RHS� has revolutionized the GM performance aftermarket. And now RHS� provides the tools and accessories necessary to go even further and turn any LS application into an all-out racing engine, including torque plates, head gaskets, main cap pullers and intake spacer kits.

RHS� Torque Plates for boring/honing are carefully engineered to precisely mimic the thickness and design of an installed aluminum cylinder head. When assembled with the torque plates, engine block stresses and bore distortion are accurately replicated during the machining process, thus more precise boring and honing is reached for maximum performance. Exclusive RHS� design � don�t accept inferior deck plates, and never use a steel or cast iron deck plate on an LS engine. Engineered to work with all LS engine blocks, including 6-bolt LSX pattern blocks, this is a must-have for any serious RHS� LS Race Block engine builder.

RHS� precision MLS (Multi-Layer Steel) Head Gaskets are custom made for an exact fit in LS race engine applications. They are comprised of three layers of hard embossed stainless steel with a high temperature FKM rubber coating and a stainless steel shim layer that features a laser welded stopper layer for the ultimate in combustion sealing. MLS Head Gaskets are perfect for high horsepower, high boost, naturally aspirated and nitrous applications. Easy-to-install, no re-torque is required after the initial torque set. The MLS Head Gaskets are designed specifically for the RHS� block and optimize coolant passages and cylinder sealing (RHS� recommends only using RHS� head gaskets with RHS� blocks).

Third, the LS Engine Main Cap Puller is specifically designed to fit LS engines. This sturdy tool makes the job of removing the doweled main caps quick, safe and easy. In one swift motion, caps are removed and held tightly so they don�t fall and become damaged � no prying, hammering or damaging dowels required.

Finally, Intake Spacer Kits are a must for all tall deck blocks. RHS� Intake Spacer Kits are CAD designed and CNC-billet machined to the most exacting tolerances to fit a 9.750" deck height. A lightweight scalloped design provides rigidity and function without adding significant weight. Intake Spacer Kits include required hardware and gaskets and are available for all three cylinder styles: cathedral port LS1, rectangular runner LS3 and raised rectangular runner LS7.

All accessories, plugs, bolts and other service parts for RHS� LS Race Blocks are also available so that you can get the most out of your engine. For more information about the RHS� LS Race

Block Accessories and Tools or any other RHS� product, call us at 1-877-776-4323, or visit us online at www.racingheadservice.com.

RHS

Racingheadservice.com

3416 Democrat Road

Memphis, Tennessee 38118

877-776-4323

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Carlisle Corvettes Show Strong Numbers

Gordon McDonald — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:57:17 GMT

Corvettes at Carlisle was truly a stars and stripes weekend with the event showing an 11% increase overall and an all-time high for car registration for the show, which was launched in 1982. The annual event attracted new car buyers and vintage lovers alike. As well, GM product specialists and engineers were on hand and test drives of the 2011 GM product line, including the Corvette Grand Sport, were offered throughout the weekend.

Images: Carlisle Events

Displays and donations throughout the event raised almost $5,000 for Homes for Our Troops, a national non-profit organization committed to helping those who have selflessly given to their country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries. One of the displays was an American flag recreated with Corvettes.

Fans of the Corvette know that 2010 marks a special occasion; the 50th anniversary of Corvette’s first victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. The founder of Corvettes at Carlisle, Carlisle Events and the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation helped orchestrate a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of the original 1960 Briggs Cunningham #3 Corvette, its driver John Fitch, along with the one-off 2011 GM Tribute Corvette.

Signing autographs and meeting with fans, Fitch, age 93, was a crowd favorite as the faithful came out in numbers to see the legendary driver. In addition to his distinguished racing career, Fitch is a decorated WW ll pilot and former POW. He is also the inventor of the “Fitch Inertial Barrier,” those yellow, sand-filled plastic barrels that line America’s highways and have saved countless lives in dozens of countries around the world.

The 2011 edition of Corvette at Carlisle will be held August 26-28, 2011 and in anticipation of another record-shattering event, registration is already open. For more information, visit the Carlisle Events web site.

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Ave Hits 500 at Brainerd

Gordon McDonald — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:18:41 GMT

In the first Trans-Am Series race at Brainerd International Raceway in more than two decades, series points leader Tony Ave, of Maiden, N.C., added another victory to an impressive roster last weekend. Ave now has five wins in the ten-race SCCA Pro series, with two races remaining.

Ave started from the pole position in the #4 Chevrolet Corvette and had a reasonably close race with second-place Tomy Drissi through the early stages of the 36-lap race around the 2.5-mile circuit. Drissi had been very quick in earlier practice, but Ave managed to pull away around the halfway point in the race. At the end, Ave had built a lead of one minute and five seconds over Drissi.

"The last couple of races, we've just been practicing on old tires trying to work on our late-race setup," Ave continued. "It's been a little bit of a surprise how fast we�ll be able to go in qualifying, but we picked up a bunch and it was good."

Ave took his sixth pole position of the year, edging out 2009 Trans-Am champion Tomy Drissi by eight tenths of a second. Ave's first Trans Am series victory came at Miller Motorsports Park in June after more than 16 years of trying. At Brainerd International Raceway, he completed the 36-lap, 90-mile race in 56 minutes, 36.266 seconds at an average speed of 95.398 mph.

Images: Willa Stein/SCCA

"Here we go again," said Drissi. "Ave and the team figured out how to make their car work on the long run. We were just as fast as Ave. We stayed with him at the start. It's all in the setup. We've got the same tires, our motor is good, the car is good, but why are the tires going away? It's happened to us every single race that we've finished. We won one [race] and they obviously figured it out after that one."

Regardless, the result was Drissi's best since a second place finish at Lime Rock Park in July. With his fourth podium result of the season, Drissi remains third in the Trans-Am driver standings with 834 points, 55 points back of RJ Lopez.

The final podium step went to Third place went to Simon Gregg, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, in the #59 Chevrolet Corvette. Following a battle for fourth place early in the race, Gregg passed his teammate, Jim Derhaag, and carried on to close up with and pass RJ Lopez for third in the waning laps.

"It felt good to get another podium," Gregg commented. "I'm real happy with how the season is going. Luck is going my way this season with the team and the car. At first I thought this track didn't suit me well, but once I got used to it, I got around just fine. The car was strong and didn't fade and same with me. At the end, that proved to be my advantage."

Round 9 of the Trans Am series runs next weekend, Sept. 10-12, 2010, at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA.

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Video: Corvette Grand Sport Hot Lap Around the N�rburgring

Chris DeMorro — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:44:10 GMT

Built in the 1920’s around the German village of N�rburg, the N�rburgring is one of the oldest and toughest race tracks in the world. It has been called the Green Hell by Jackie Stewart, and many car companies test their cars against the grueling course and each other. The whole course is over 28 kilometers, or over 17 miles long. It is a demanding track on any car, and for many people, it is motorsports Nirvana.

For many car fans, the pinnacle of automotive achievement is the Chevy Corvette. Combine this with a trip to the N�rburgring, like this video from the FIA GT1 Championship Facebook page, and you’ve got almost ten minutes of automotive bliss.

The actual Corvette in question is a 2010 Grand Sport. A replacement for the Z51 package, the Grand Sport steals some small bits from higher end models like the Z06 and even the ZR-1. The result is a Corvette that still has 436 horsepower, but sounds and handles much better. It is right at home on the N�rburgring, and this video offers plenty of different angles to watch the action.

Much of the video is from a dash cam, which gives us a driver’s view of the course. The particular part of the track is called the Nordschleife, or the “North Loop”. This is the second longest track configuration, at over 14 miles long and with an abundance of cresting hills and dozens of sharp turns. If you’ve got ten minutes to waste, crank up the volume and turn on this video to see a Corvette at its best.

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Video: Turbo Chevy Express Van Beats Corvette ZR-1

Chris DeMorro — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:44:10 GMT

Vans have been making something of a comeback in terms of coolness lately. Or maybe that was wagons. Most vans on the road these days are used by businesses, whereas twenty or thirty years ago living out of your van was the �hip� thing to do. Still, some of these vans can move out, thanks to modern powertrains and help from a few aftermarket modifications.

These two videos, the first of which found on the Tampa Bay Examiner, show a regular looking Chevy Express Van taking down the mighty Corvette ZR-1. How�d they do that?

We are a bit skeptical that this is a ZR-1 Corvette, as there is no definitive proof. The Express van�s mighty 72mm turbo drowns out almost all other sound in the video. Yes, that beige Express Van is equipped with a massive turbo. Why else would it be at a drag strip? The only other modification we�re told about is a Z06 cam in the otherwise stock 5.3 liter Vortec V8 engine. Supposedly, this 7,000 pound all-wheel drive van can run in the low 13�s down the � mile, according to a commentator heard on the video.

Low 13�s are quick, but quick enough to beat the ZR-1? Not likely. The Corvette driver clearly bogged down on the launch, and the van�s all-wheel drive may have helped it out of the hole. Then again, in the second video, the van lines up, again, with the supposed ZR-1, and beats it, again. It also beats a number of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions, V8 Mustangs, a cammed LS1 Camaro, and supposedly even a NSX. Maybe this van really just is that bad ass? Watch both videos and judge for yourself.

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Grand Am Rule Changes Level the Field for Camaros

Gordon McDonald — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:44:10 GMT

Grand-Am officials have conceded that Mazda RX-8 cars enjoyed a weight advantage in the GT class of the Rolex Sports Car Series all season. New rules - including a new tire - were enacted to allow Camaros to finally compete on an even playing field. The result? Two Camaros from Stevenson Motorsports finished last weekend's Montreal race on the podium. The race marked the first time this season that both Stevenson cars finished on the podium together.

Photos: Grand Am

Regardless, a fourth place Montreal finish by Emil Assentato and Jeff Segal, driving the #69 FXDD Mazda RX-8, clinched the 2010 Manufacturers Championship for Mazda, their first Grand Touring title since 1991.

Andrew Davis qualified the #57 Camaro and came within a shade of winning the pole. Davis explains, "It was obvious to me during my initial laps in practice that the Stevenson Motorsports crew had done a great job preparing a fast car for us! After coming so close to grabbing the pole at the last event in Watkins Glen, I set out for the qualifying session determined to maximize the performance of the #57 Camaro."

"I broke the track record early in the session, and I initially felt that would be enough to keep me at the top of the time sheet. I continued to push both the car and myself to the limit when Mike Johnson came over the radio to tell me that Boris Said had stolen away my pole position!"

The Stevenson cars have been consistent performers through the season, with a 5th at Watkins Glen, a 7th in New Jersey, a third in Daytona and other top ten finishes. Racing incidents in Montreal may have kept the Camaros from showing their true potential, which is something that may become more evident in the season closing race at Miller Motorsports Park, in Toole, UT, which runs September 10-11.

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2010 Camaro GT4 Makes Successful European Debut At N�rburgring

Chris DeMorro — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:44:10 GMT

American muscle may be made for Americans, but that doesn’t mean our cousins across the Atlantic can’t enjoy some gold old fashioned fast fun. The Germans and Scandinavians seem especially susceptible to the allure of American muscle cars like the Camaro, but the Dutch have also shown some interest in our big V8’s. GM has even started importing a limited number of Camaros to Europe through select dealers.

Equipe Verschuur, a Dutch motorsports entrepreneur, imported two 2010 Camaros to take part in the Dutch GT4 races. Planet LeMans carried the story of their successful debut at the N�rburgring, Germany’s famous 17-mile long test and race track.

Image: PlanetLeMans

Verschuur bought two 2010 Camaros and had Rally Motorsport Technologies of Mooreville, North Carolina outfit them for racing on the European circuit. This took longer than expected, though Verschuur did not mind the wait, as he planned to compete in the GT4 series. This is the Netherland’s highest ranking race series, so these Camaros would be facing some very serious competition from Europe. Then again, many of the other teams likely underestimated how effective two Camaros could be.

Mixed weather conditions at the N�rburgring over the weekend allowed the Verschuur team to test different racing scenarios. One Camaro is piloted by Mike Verschuur and Tim Bujis, while the 2nd car is driven by Donald Molenaar and Ardi van der Hoek. Molenaar and Hoek managed to be classified overall in 6th place out of 32 cars, and they finished race two in 4th and 5th place. A problem in qualifying led the other Camaro to finish 18th overall, finishing 9th and 15th place overall.

Not a bad showing for some American muscle against the Eurotrash, is it?

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Football Star Eric Berry Gets His Own Customized NZ1200 Camaro

Chris DeMorro — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:44:10 GMT

We may love motorsports, but many of us have been pining away for football season to start. Whether you root for the New York Giants or San Diego Chargers, football season means it is time for sacred Sundays, fantasy football, and lots of buffalo wings. It also means many newcomers will get their introduction to the �big leagues� where big paychecks are commonplace. Eric Berry, a monster safety who played for the University of Tennessee, was recently awarded a six-year, $60 million contract.

With all that money, he could have any car in the world. Naturally, he choose a 2010 Camaro, though not just any Camaro. Built by National Speed, which is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this was going to be a 1,200 horsepower �Eric Berry� edition, and Camaro5 has the complete build thread.

Images: JusticePete

Based on National Speed�s own NZ1200 Camaro, a monster in its own right, the Eric Berry Edition gets a few custom upgrades of its own. Starting with a base Camaro SS, National Speed removed the 6.2 liter V8 engine and replaced it with a 427 cubic inch equipped with twin turbochargers.

This is supposedly good for 1,200 horsepower and 1,100 ft-lbs of torque on pump gas. If that is too much horsepower, it can be toned down to 1,000 ponies, or even 800 if you just need to get across town for some groceries real quick. Furthermore, the engine has all the strongest components possible for a build like this, making it all but bulletproof.

1,200 horsepower is great, but no stock suspension in the world can hold up to that. So National Speed equipped Eric Berry�s Camaro with a world-class suspension capable of up to 1.3 lateral g�s on the skidpad. That is some serious handling.

Huge brakes back up the suspension and monster engine, as well as a new custom rear end. Unlike other NZ1200 Camaros, this one gets a special paint scheme, wheels, and interior just for Eric Berry, though anybody can buy such a car if they�ve got the cash. The estimated cost is around $149,000, though $10,000 from every NZ1200-EB built will go to the Eric Berry foundation.

This is one of the most complete Camaro builds we have seen so far. Make sure you check out the Camaro5 thread for even more pictures, and it should be completed soon. It is good to see a football player�s tastes in cars not straying too far from home for once. Mr. Berry doesn�t need no Bugatti or Maserati, just a fast, old fashioned Bowtie.

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Good article

chrisft43 — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:23:50 GMT

Good article!!!

New Billet Valve Covers are a HOT item!

Bruce1 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:45:41 GMT

This �Patent Pending� product has been designed to upgrade & replace stock GM valve covers for C6 & Z06 Corvettes 2005-2010 And 2010 Camaros, specifically the LS1,LS2, LS3, LS6, LS99 and LS7 motors. Included is the new Stealth "Spider" coil bracket assembly.

In Stock @ $699.00

http://www.billetcustomproducts.com

Hotchkis' All-New '10 Camaro Race Pack

Kevin Shaw — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:30:32 GMT

Hotchkis Sport Suspension was one of the first to design and test performance suspension for classic muscle cars. Now, nearly two decades later, Hotchkis is one of the leaders for both classic and today's modern muscle cars. As the people celebrate the first birthday of the resurrected Camaro, Hotchkis just announced their comprehensive "Race Pack" suspension system for the new pony car.

Tuned, balanced system provides incredible handling, traction and driver control

Reduced sub frame flex and wheel hop under hard acceleration

Sleek, lowered stance with sporty, yet comfortable ride

Bolt-In installation no vehicle modifications

Upgraded 3-piece PTFE lined End Links

Chassis Max Strut Brace designed to clear Magnuson supercharger systems

Original Press Release:

Santa Fe Springs, Calif. (August 2010) � As the 2010 Camaro approaches its first birthday, owners are making more performance modifications than ever before. Superchargers and other engine upgrades make it possible to see huge horsepower numbers and incredible straight-line results. Racers looking to combat the Camaro's serious understeer, body roll and excessive wheel hop can now put the power down in the turns with the Camaro Race Pack from Hotchkis Sport Suspension.

Hotchkis engineers poured over track testing data from both stock and modified Camaros to develop a balanced handling system that is comfortable enough for the street but well balanced for the serious track enthusiast. The new Race Pack features the Sport Springs made from cold wound high-tensile steel that lower ride height 1-inch with a higher spring rate (210 lbs/in front, 440 lbs/in rear) for superior performance, paired with tubular front (1.25") and adjustable rear (1.00") competition sway bars, which reduce body roll and allow more aggressive driving styles including throttle-induced oversteer. Using information from hundreds of hours of track time and real-world street driving, the Hotchkis R&D team perfected high quality 3-piece lined end links and a strong, lightweight Strut Tower Brace designed to clear Magnuson superchargers. The Race Pack also includes the Hotchkis Chassis Brace, a unique aluminum brace manufactured out of laser cut, TIG welded elliptical aluminum tubing for superior strength and the best ground clearance on the market.

Like all Hotchkis Performance suspension products, Race Pack components are manufactured in the USA, come with complete hardware, greasable bushings and are finished in durable powdercoat. This bolt on upgrade can transform your Camaro into a canyon carver in minutes with basic hand tools.

Source

Hotchkis Sport Suspension

www.Hotchkis.net

(888) 735-6430

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GM Trademarks �Stingray� Name

Chris DeMorro — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:44:00 GMT

Car companies have long been in the habit of naming their cars after creatures from the animal kingdom. There is the Impala, the Mustang, the Cougar, the Barracuda, and many many more. Perhaps the most proper car-creature name though belongs to the �Stingray� Corvette. With its flat, wide body, the 1963 splint-window Stingray Corvette just sort of looked like a Stingray.

Jalopnik reports that GM had trademarked the Stingray name. So does that mean the next generation Corvette could indeed be based on the Stingray concept, and may even invoke the name once again?

Prior to 1963, the Corvette had not exactly become an American icon yet. That all changed with the split-window coupe with its flat body and aggressive looks. The first Corvettes of the 2nd generation were called Sting Rays, which later changed simply to Stingray. The name has been off the automotive radar for some time, and many famous names have been hijacked for other purposes. So is GM protecting their property, or getting ready to bring the Stingray back?

According to GM, no Stingray�at least not that they can talk about. The protecting of a copyright is not indicative of a forthcoming car. GM insists it is protecting the name, as there are other Stingrays out there. Like the Subaru Wagon R, which has a Stingray trim level which is mostly just aesthetic baubles. Still, would GM bother trademarking Stingray if they did not intend to bring it back sometime in the near future? Our gut says no, and the Corvette Stingray concept has received consistently good feedback. We�ll just have to wait for the next generation Corvette to find out for sure.

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Video: Bumblebee Camaro Front-and-Center On Transformers 3

Chris DeMorro — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:11:57 GMT

There have been a dearth in good �car� movies in the past few years. It seems Hollywood is straying away from car movies and more towards remakes. The only recent, good movie related mostly to cars we have seen as of late was Transformers (Transformers 2, not so good). As expected, a third Transformers movie is on its way, sans Megan Fox but still carrying on with Bumblebee as a Camaro.

Over at Camaro5 a bevy of YouTube videos have been posted showing filming of a massive battle scene set in Chicago. Front and center of this battle is of course, Bumblebee, and he is sure looking good in his third iteration.

We�re not sure what the plot of the third installment of Transformers will be. All we know is that Shia Lebeouf returns as Sam Witwicky. Three of the videos show different angles of what appears to be a gun battle running through the streets of Chicago. Bumblebee comes careening around a corner and slides to a stop, where Lebeouf and a female run from the car and take cover.

This is where we assume Bumblebee and the rest of the Transformers turn into their battle mode and kick some Decepticon butt. Bumblebee looks good, as another video shows a procession of Transformers cars up close.

The Autobot badge is plain to see, and Bumblebee has a new front fascia and some new stripes as well. Other cars in the procession included a Ferrari (rumored to be Sunstreaker), Mercedes (expected to either be Wheeljack or Perceptor), and the Corvette Stingray concept (also known as Sideswipe from the previous film). The barely seen Autobot "Jolt," Chevrolet's Volt from the second installment is expected to be absent from this third and final sequel.

So what happened to Optimus Prime? Prime's been spotted with his iconic trailer weaving through traffic in downtown Chicago.

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Super Sharp 2011 Berger Camaro Unveiled

Chris DeMorro — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:11:57 GMT

Bringing back the Camaro was a big deal, and not just for GM. The whole aftermarket industry has embraced the Camaro with open arms, and even a recession could not stem the parade of customized Camaros. It seems like just about every aftermarket shop has gotten in on the Camaro craze, though some have taken their time getting their product to market.

Berger Chevrolet has just pulled off the veil on its 2011 Berger SS Camaro, a supercharged behemoth with a bevy of subtle upgrades. A thread over at Camaro5 has a ton of pictures and even a video of the unveiling itself.

Killer74Z28 posted video and pictures of the Berger SS Camaro unveiling, which was done without much pomp or circumstance. Matt Berger himself lifted the veil, and discusses the new stuff for their 2011 SS Berger Camaro.

In addition to getting a rear sway bar, a suspension and new bushings help lower the Camaro. It's got three-piece racing wheels with split spoke rims. It also gets a heritage grill and new style SS symbol, which is one of our favorite additions.

Our favorite part of the Berger SS Camaro though is the supercharged V8 engine. With an estimated horsepower output of around 550 ponies, it can run with Ford�s bad ass Shelby GT500, and perhaps even GM�s own Z28 (when it finally hits the road, whenever that is). All the badging on the Berger Camaro is billet aluminum, and the �blade style� three-piece spoiler really helps tie the whole ride together.

The interior even has a houndstooth interior with plenty of other Berger-style upgrades. Just 25 of these will be built, and 5 have already been spoken for, so bust out the wallet if you want in on this $59,000 Camaro.

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