The usage of carbon fiber is a confirmed methodology for saving weight in vehicles, however what when you constructed a automotive’s complete physique out of the light-weight stuff? Within the case of Finale Velocity’s carbon-fiber 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, the curb weight is diminished to about 2,750 kilos, down some 750 kilos from inventory.
Yukon, Oklahoma-based Finale Velocity first offered the automotive, dubbed Viral, in January at a Barrett-Jackson public sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. Not too long ago, it appeared on the “Jay Leno’s Storage” YouTube sequence. Finale Velocity’s Chris Jacobs, a bunch of the previous present “Overhaulin’,” was there to current the automotive.
The automotive options 32 carbon-fiber items, which can be found on the market individually for consumers on a price range. The elements had been developed so rigorously the exterior measurements completely match the unique Camaro physique. Due to this consideration to element, room for wider wheels on the rear was made by tubbing the rear finish as an alternative of merely widening the rear fenders and messing with the unique proportions.
Finale Velocity sources the carbon-fiber items from Brothers Composites of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, and likewise gives choices for just about any Dodge. The corporate’s 1970 Dodge Charger physique is among the many hottest choices. For the entire physique, you’re taking a look at $199,000 alone.
The Camaro as a whole turnkey automotive will set you again $429,000, although on this case you additionally obtain a LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 crate engine from Common Motors, together with a Wegner pulley system, headers from Final Headers, and extra exhaust elements from MagnaFlow. The setup delivers a peak 650 hp.
The engine sends its energy via a Tremec T-56 6-speed handbook, in addition to a 9-inch rear with a Positraction LSD and 31-spline Dutchman axles. Different elements embrace entrance and rear sub-frames from Speedtech, coil-over suspension from JRi, Wilwood brakes, and 18-inch wheels.
After a spin on among the roads surrounding the storage in Burbank, California, Leno is instantly impressed with the automotive’s lightness. He’s additionally impressed with the comparatively quiet sound the automotive makes (besides when he will get on the throttle), relieving him of the necessity to shout the entire time.
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HIGH-RES GALLERY: Finale Velocity Viral 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
This text was initially revealed by Motor Authority, an editorial companion of ClassicCars.com
