SEMA 09: Jay Leno Camaro

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SEMA 09: Jay Leno Camaro
So GM, lets see that twin-turbo 3.6L in PRODUCTION.
www.gminsidenews.com
November 3, 2009

Powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the 3.6L direct injected V-6 that is standard in Camaro LS and LT models, Leno’s Camaro blends high performance with surprising efficiency in a racing-ready package. A pair of Turbonetics T-3 turbochargers blows through a custom air-to-air intercooler, force-feeding the engine about seven pounds of boost and lifting its horsepower level to about 425. That’s about 40 percent greater than stock and in normal driving (when the turbochargers aren’t making boost), there’s virtually no penalty in fuel economy over the non-turbocharged 3.6L engine.

“Jay’s Camaro offers style, performance and efficiency in a big way,” said Dewar. “It delivers the power of a Camaro SS on demand, but with the fuel economy of a V-6.”

Supporting upgrades for the turbo system include a larger-capacity Be-Kool radiator and a custom exhaust system, as well as a Centerforce-supplied clutch and pressure plate for the six-speed manual transmission. The tubing for the turbo system is powder-coated blue. The powertrain was designed to deliver consistent, controllable power for both the street and race track. In fact, road racing was a primary mission for the car during its development.

Additional vehicle also support its racing intent:

• Brembo six-piston brake package
• Pedders coil-over lowering kit
• New front fascia with custom fog lamps and integral brake cooling vents
• Air extractor-style hood

The exterior styling of Leno’s car is the most radical of all the Camaro concepts at SEMA. The front fascia and hood are one-off creations, as are the unique upper and lower grilles and the ground effects package (including a rear diffuser). The heritage-inspired vent styling in front of the rear wheels has been replaced with functional brake cooling ducts.

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[FenwickHockey65]

WANT.

[PistonsFan]

Not a fan of the hood vents, but otherwise it's great.

GM, borrow some budget from the Volt team and bring forward the twin-turbo HFV6 ASAP!

...patiently waiting.

[civilzues]

those rims are AWESOME!
could I get those for my 3?

[PocoToro]

Originally Posted by PistonsFan

Not a fan of the hood vents, but otherwise it's great.

GM, borrow some budget from the Volt team and bring forward the twin-turbo HFV6 ASAP!

...patiently waiting.

......Impatiently waiting

[V8GMT360 Guy]

That car is gorgeous... and frankly I think they should make that TT V6 a production option. Perhaps using it for the Z28 instead of the LSA even....

[smith7629]

Performance camaros need V-8's. nuff said.

[-World Class-]

Put this engine in production NOW.

Call it the Camaro SS V6.
It'll match the Camaro SS V8's performance and it'll give consumers a choice of whether they want traditional American muscle performance or high-tech GTR-esqe performance.

I could also see the 3.6TT in the ATS-V, the Riviera Gran Sport, and maybe a couple of other cars...

Make it happen GM!

[PistonsFan]

Originally Posted by -World Class-

Put this engine in production NOW.

Call it the Camaro SS V6.
It'll match the Camaro SS V8's performance and it'll give consumers a choice of whether they want traditional American muscle performance or high-tech GTR-esqe performance.

I could also see the 3.6TT in the ATS-V, the Riviera Gran Sport, and maybe a couple of other cars...

Make it happen GM!

It'll be an expensive engine.

Expect a debut in Cadillac, then a high $ option for Camaro.

[-World Class-]

Originally Posted by PistonsFan

It'll be an expensive engine.

How expensive are you thinking? Do you think it could sell for the same price as a current Camaro SS or even just slightly more?

A twin-turbo option shouldn't add more than ~$5,500 to the base price of a $22,995 V6 Camaro. Add in the SS rims, options, etc. and your looking at about the same price as the $30,995 Camaro SS.

[BigAls87Z28]

Suck on that, Ecoboost...

Please make it production GM. This would be a fantastic engine for a super light weight Camaro. Maybe give it a brand new name, for a brand new car.

[MonaroSS]

Originally Posted by civilzues

those rims are AWESOME!
could I get those for my 3?

I've seen that design on Ferrari's before so there is probably a maker selling them...

[mikmak]

I think BBS makes those wheels or a very similar version there of.

Nice all round product but tuning an engine to run without boost is what creates turbo lag. With twins, I'm sure it would have light switch-esque power delivery. I prefer consistent delivery across the rev range.

[Xenon]

Sounds like an aftermarket solution than an actual manufacturer-backed powertrain (Yeah, I know its SEMA). I wonder f GM is willing to release this engine and create self-competition with the LS3?

[Xenon]

Originally Posted by mikmak

I think BBS makes those wheels or a very similar version there of.

Nice all round product but tuning an engine to run without boost is what creates turbo lag. With twins, I'm sure it would have light switch-esque power delivery. I prefer consistent delivery across the rev range.

But with consistent delivery, you will get more fuel consumption than a naturally aspirated version. The way I see most manufacturers get around this limitation is to use a destroked, or a smaller displacement version of the engine, and give it a more broader rev range. That said, maybe GM should use a 3.0-3.2L instead of the 3.6?