The Chevrolet Camaro might be living on borrowed
time, but that hasn’t stopped Specialty Vehicle Engineering from unveiling the
2020 Yenko/SC Stage II Camaro. Based on either the Camaro 1SS or 2SS with the 1LE option, the car
features a 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine that has been bored out to displace
6.8-liters.
The company didn’t stop there as they also installed a forged steel
crankshaft, forged aluminum pistons and CNC ported high-flow cylinder heads.
Other upgrades include a larger throttle body, an upgraded fuel / injector
system, a custom engine tune and a high-performance supercharger. Thanks to all these modifications, the engine
produces 1,000 hp and 1,186 Nm of torque. The
company didn’t say how fast the car is, but the engine is connected to a
six-speed manual transmission.
Since the model is based on the Camaro SS 1LE, it
comes equipped with Magnetic Ride Control and an electronic limited-slip rear
differential. There’s also a “performance-tuned” suspension and a heavy-duty
cooling system which includes an engine oil cooler, dual outboard radiators, a
transmission cooler and a rear differential cooler.
Besides the performance upgrades, the car has
Yenko-branded brake calipers and 20-inch alloy wheels which are wrapped in
Michelin PS4S performance tires. There’s also a painted carbon fiber hood with
an exposed scoop. Interior changes are minor, but drivers will find an
individually numbed badge and embroidered floor mats. Other highlights include
embroidered front headrests, “Yenko/SC” door sill plates and special key fobs. Production will be limited to 50
units and Road & Track says the car has a base price of $69,000.
