Chevrolet Camaro Turbo AutoX Concept
The new Chevrolet Camaro Turbo AutoX concept
combines the LTG 2.0L turbocharged engine with a performance suspension, brake
system, air intake and exhaust system. It melds the Camaro's excellent
power-to-weight ratio with more agile handling that's ideal for autocross
enthusiasts.
The Shock Yellow color is complemented with Pearl
Nickel hood stripes and satin Carbon Flash Metallic accents on the hood vents,
rockers and rear diffuser. The vented hood comes from the Camaro SS, while the
rear diffuser and rockers were borrowed from a Chevrolet Accessories ground
effects kit. The front splitter is also from the SS model, but is modified for
the concept. There's a front tow hook, GoPro camera mount, export side marker
lamps and an all-new, accessory rear spoiler that's making its debut on the
concept.
The concept features the Chevrolet Performance
suspension lowering kit, which includes stiffer springs and specifically tuned
dampers and lowers the ride height up to 20 mm. It is matched with a
concept "plus performance" handling kit including larger stabilizer
bars and stiffer suspension links. A concept strut tower brace under the hood
provides additional chassis stiffness. The whole system contributes to improved
roll stiffness and quicker turn-in performance.
AutoX rolls on concept Chevrolet Accessories 20-inch
aluminum wheels and Goodyear 285/35R20 performance tires. Engineers added
Chevrolet Performance's front brake kit, featuring six-piston calipers and 370mm,
two-piece slotted rotors.
For maximum performance lap after lap, a concept
cold-air intake system has been fitted to the 2.0L turbo engine and a
calibration upgrade to its controller optimizes performance across the rpm
band. The turbocharger generates up to 20 pounds of boost and its twin-scroll
design helps make the most of the usable power from the engine, practically
eliminating turbo lag and helping deliver a broad powerband. When it's time to
change gears, the concept's six-speed manual transmission features a concept
short-throw shifter to make quicker work of it.
A Chevrolet Performance exhaust system with a
polished 4-inch outlet offers a throatier exhaust note and reduces backpressure
by approximately 14 percent. An Active Noise Cancellation calibration update is
included for vehicles with the Bose® stereo system.
The black, leather-trimmed interior mixes style with
track-ready functionality, including a suede-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
and shift knob and boot, and a carbon-fiber instrument panel insert. A bolt-in
harness bar mounts a five-point safety harness.
