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 7 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 components 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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I meant with what software. It's really hard to believe that GM created a custom tune for a twin turbo DI v6 just for Jay Leno. Although he could have funded it lol i still don't believe it.
I don't get the point of custom building this setup on the V6 to make it 425, when the V8 six speed is 420 stock . . . I see the whole custom aspect, but just seems kind of pointless. Love the body/rims though.
I don't get the point of custom building this setup on the V6 to make it 425, when the V8 six speed is 420 stock . . . I see the whole custom aspect, but just seems kind of pointless. Love the body/rims though.
Did you listen or read at all? Turbo's take time to spool... if you keep the RPM's down, you don't get into boost. So it's going to perform, gas mileage wise, as a stock V6 Camaro when you are putting around. They wanted to build a car that could be a sports car, with the base moddel "gas sipper" motor, but still get the power when it's needed or wanted. Turbo's are a great way to do that.
it's a shame the US never caught on to the smaller motors with turbo's trend that Europe and even Japan has done. They have been doing high gas mileage, turbo cars for ages now... and we just now catch on? Come on now.
At any rate, I love everything that car is, and is about. I am a sucker for a loud, obnoxious V8 with tons of power and a hardly runnable choppy idle.... But this kinda stuff is cool as hell.
On the other hand....you have other fingers.
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Did you listen or read at all? Turbo's take time to spool... if you keep the RPM's down, you don't get into boost. So it's going to perform, gas mileage wise, as a stock V6 Camaro when you are putting around. They wanted to build a car that could be a sports car, with the base moddel "gas sipper" motor, but still get the power when it's needed or wanted. Turbo's are a great way to do that..
Calm it down slim pickens. Jesus.
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