Top Speed Crew Hails 2023 Chevy Camaro LT1 as “Tremendously Fierce + Attention-Grabbing”

The Camaro has stood out as a class-leading contender in the exciting muscle car world and right here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse for over 40 years, wowing fans and curious onlookers alike with its ferocious performance and design. Its telltale F-body style type and distinct engine note rendered it an excellent choice to show off at car meets, where unanimous heaps of attention are always guaranteed. Even though the Camaro has changed drastically over the years, it still is the supercharged and aggro competition against the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. 

After the addition of several special editions and track-focused models, the Camaro has even lit up the roaring and rubber-bruised tracks at NASCAR events. There are many shapes and sizes to choose from, but there is still one glowing (and piston-pounding!) example that you absolutely must closely examine if you are on the hunt for adrenaline in its purest form. The 2023 Chevy Camaro LT1 comes with a set of features that the Top Speed blogging crew claimed makes it the BEST budget muscle car in existence.

The LT1 offers up its own recipe of power that is identical to the Camaro SS, courtesy of a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine that cranks out 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque. It’s perfectly mated with a 6-speed Tremec manual transmission as standard, with the option to upgrade to the efficient and very smooth 10-speed automatic. Bearing all this fierce gear as inspirational gusto, the Camaro can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds on the testing asphalt. The LT1 model is also fitted with Magnetic Ride Control, which ensures that the suspension offers up the highest quality of drive comfort. 

The launch control system that is included with the optional 10-speed automatic allows for lightning-fast starts, and a limited-slip differential aids with traction control while you accelerate. The Camaro LT1 managed to deliver 16 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway, and 20 mph combined. What this review team along with many other experts out there praised was its perfect blend of a traditional Camaro with a modern aesthetic that makes stealing a glance impossible to hide. The LT1 model also comes with a neurodynamic body and an active diffuser that beefs performance up an even higher notch.

The standard audio setup is a 6-speaker sound system, and other great high-tech features include a rear-view camera standard, a keyless poster start button, a keyless entry, and a USB port for all the necessary devices. Among the safety features included as standard are airbags, stability control, blind spot monitoring, and forward collision warning. The RS Package offers unique styling upgrades with wicked cool dark tint LED tail lamps, RS-specific grilles, black front and rear BowTie emblems, and a decklid-mounted lip spoiler. 

As gas-engine production is coming to an end, this is a fantastic time to own one of the finest muscle cars to ever scorch pavement and blast past checkered flags. Six generations of pure high-octane thrills were born and bred from this all-American classic, which was fondly admired by many as “Bumblebee” from the Transformers film franchise. The original 1968 Camaro Z/28 came out of the gate snarling with a unique emblem, thick racing stripes, and the very unique non-convertible model that wore on its sleeve just how much this car means business. We’d love to see you here this summer at the Powerhouse for a test drive of this or any other of our models, when the long and sunny days render primo pavement that is begging for attention! 

1,000+ Horsepower Fuel-Injected Big Block Addition to 2023 Chevy COPO Camaro Deems it a Track-Scorching Monster

Factory-built drag cars are not always the most familiar type of vehicle with customers here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse: even though so many things about them are not meant for everyday use, their sense of raw power in excitement is amazing! Chevy's factory built drag car is the COPO Camaro, and it's returning for 2023 with a huge screaming addition as its new sidekick. Thanks to more displacement and ingenious engineering, it is going to give the car a massive bragging right in the horsepower department compared to its outgoing 572 V8.

First introduced in 1968, the COPO Camaro quickly became a longstanding icon of pure power. Fred Gibb was a GM dealer and experienced drag racer who immediately had the full attention of GM’s higher-ups with his amazing creation. The most drastic change from then until now is that the COPO releases are no longer limited to just 69 models with a lottery system to navigate to allow for a deposit. The exterior of the 2023 model is nearly identical to the original, with an ATI Racing Products TH400 SFI-approved “Super Case” connected to an aluminum driveshaft. 

Inside the rear end is a very lightweight steel spool and wheelie bar setup in place to prevent the rear bumper from dragging on the ground during launch. Each COPO Camaro comes with a carbon fiber hood, with the supercharged version boasting a parachute as a preventative measure and standard equipment. There are also options for a trunk-mounted weight box and dual batteries, which also both aid during the all-important launch process. The ZZ632 is the COPO 572’s burly engine replacement and is capable of a startling 1,004 horsepower and 872 lb-ft of torque. 

This engine can spin 50 more RPM, while also sporting a new first gear ratio of 2.10:1 and second gear to 1.40. All COPO models also still use the ATI Racing Products Treemaster MRT 8-inch torque converter attached to an ATI SFI-approved steel flex plate. It is fuel injected and uses a 4-barrel style throttle body. We were also in complete awe of the American Racing headers, on board to properly exhaust the quickly spent gasses during the dash. 

The absence of a supercharger also does not mean that the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet and Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak owners should not worry, as this is a hellish amount of raw power at their immediate disposal. This is all quite thrilling, and is the stuff that many true track hounds’ dreams are made of. If you are looking for something a bit more conventional, you’ll still love the standard 2023 Camaro here at the Powerhouse. 

One way to assure plenty of thrills is with the very worthy 1LE Track Package, adding black-painted 20-inch wheels and satin-black exterior accents along with microsuede trim and Recaro front seats on SS models. Even the base-level 275-horsepower 4-cylinder is by no means slow, and the very gutsy 6-cylinder has a fantastic soundtrack. The standard six-speed manual transmission is definitely one of the features that maintain the ideal spirit for the driver, along with what is widely known as the best pony car feel on the planet!

2018 Camaro Appeal Boosted With A+ Additions to Trim: ZL1LE Extreme Track Package

The winding roads of Missouri are a great place to put a sports car like the Camaro to the true test. This powerful machine is a furious contender at any official or unofficial drag strip, and as soon as you get behind the wheel, you realize what a difference the racing-based suspension and aero technologies make in the final product. From the early days of video games up until the present day when virtual reality and Xbox rule big screen TV's nationwide, armchair drivers in homes everywhere often fantasized about owning a vehicle that is a dominator on the track, and we're here to tell you at Mid-Missouri Powerhouse that your dream car does exist.

The ZL1 1LE represents the most extreme and track-focused Camaro manufactured to date, and there has never been another model that comes close to matching the capabilities that abound with this car. With the addition of the new 650-horsepower ZL1 1LE, the choice of models from Camaro is more exciting than ever, and enough to make anyone stuck in the office daydream rampantly about getting some laps in on the open road. One of the unique features on this newest trim model is the downforce-producing aero: with the presence of the carbon fiber rear wing, specific air deflectors and dive planes on the front fascia all play an instrumental part in helping the car stick harder, and ultimately drive faster while turning.

The front-end ride height is adjustable on this Camaro upgrade, as well as the geometry of the camber. Three-way adjustability on the rear stabilizer bar is also key in high-velocity situations, and the new wheels and tires are made from lightweight forged aluminum. An inch wider than past models but a game-changing inch smaller in diameter, the wheel-and-tire package weighs about 3.3 pounds less per corner on average, drastically upping the race game. The 650-horsepower, supercharged LT4 engine with six-speed manual transmission is really choice: we know that some of the most high-performance vehicles out there today have been situated with an automatic tranny, and this is the way to really climb your way to success at the end of the track with your old-school wits.
Fast-acting and reliable Bembo brakes as well as dual-zone automatic climate control are other features you'll love about this new over-achieving track superstar, as well as the Bose premium audio system that will have you and all of your passengers enjoying kicking out the jams while in transit. The Redline Edition package also returns for 2018, which lets you trade up to a personalized appearance with front and rear bowtie emblems, a great-looking grille with red accents, dark-finish taillamps, black outside mirrors, and 20-inch black aluminum wheels.

Road and Track claims that the 150+ addition to the horsepower club is a “bargain for the price”, and we feel that you are going to agree wholeheartedly with that lofty statement. We cordially invite you to make a trip to see us and be blown away by the new options available for the Camaro: it is a made-to-order supercharged machine that satisfies the wanderlust of the choosiest gearhead. The vehicle that has rivaled the Mustang for years really ups the ante in the current muscle car offering lineup, and we guarantee it's going to immediately have you headed to burnout heaven!

Introducing the All-New 2018 Camaro ZL1

Jefferson City area: Chevrolet has developed the most track-capable Camaro…. EVER! This Camaro is based on the sixth-generation Camaro and is closely related to the Camaro ZL1 road car.

“The ZL1 was developed with high-speed performance in mind, incorporating a package that reduces lift without significantly balanced aerodynamic affecting drag,” said Oppenheiser. “After testing the car in standard settings, which produced the 198-mph average, we set the front and rear camber adjustments to 0 degrees and the tire pressures to the maximum allowable sidewall pressure, and saw the ZL1 average over 200 mph.”

The ZL1 has achieved the ultimate track performance by incorporating racing-based suspension, aero technologies, lighter weight and Goodyear Eagle 3R summer only tires. It is powered by a 650-horsepower supercharged LT4 engine with six-speed manual transmission featuring Active Rev Match. Standard features on the ZL1 include dual-zone automotive climate control, Bose premium audio system, heated/ventilated front seats and heated steering wheel.

The 2018 Camaro ZL1 will be available for purchase later this year. Until then, check out our available inventory of Camaros at Mid-MO Powerhouse, http://bit.ly/2mssv9I

Congratulations to Chevy!

Chevrolet is victorious! Three of their vehicles: Camaro, Bolt, Corvette, made it on the list of 10 Best Cars of 2017 by Car and Driver!

 To qualify  for Car and Driver’s 10 Best Cars list, the vehicle must be:
• Less than $80,000
• Must be either a returning winner, all-new or significantly revised

To win the vehicle must be a good value, excel at its given mission, and critically, deliver a pleasurable driving experience. We only want the best of the best for our Jefferson City drivers so stop by  Mid-MO Powerhouse today to test drive your new Chevrolet! http://bit.ly/2lPlY7J

Here's What You Missed At The 2016 SEMA Show

The 2016 SEMA Show took place last week and Chevy took it upon themselves to not only show off their impressive concepts, but to also celebrate the Camaro’s 50th anniversary. Since you most likely didn’t make it out to Vegas to check out the show for yourself (but if you did- props to you!) we put together a list of a few of the vehicles you missed out on.

2017 Camaro SS Slammer

As a lowered, road-hugging one-off, this Camaro was designed to take the Gen 6 Camaro’s proportions to the extreme. It was introduced at the show by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Chevy showed it on its stand all week .


Chevelle Slammer

With the same lowered look as the Camaro SS, the Chevelle Slammer was designed to mock the original. “The ‘69 Chevelle is one of the best-looking cars of the muscle-car era, and we didn’t want to mess with its classic cues,” stated designer Humberto Ortiz.


Silverado HD Alaskan Edition concept

This awesome concept was a hit at the Chevy preview. The Alaskan Edition 2500HD features a huge stainless-steel custom snow plow, which showed off the company’s snow-plow prep package. The concept builds on the existing Alaskan Edition offered on the 2017 Silverado HD Work Truck and LT but has a few additions- like the silver-accented blue exterior, grizzly bear graphics and chrome bumper grilles.

Trax Activ concept

The Trax Activ concept is a lifted, widened and accessorized version of the production Trax. It features 18-inch wheels, front and rear clips and is all about adventure.





As you can tell, the 2016 SEMA Show turned out to be a success for Chevy… and we’re sure you want to get your hands on some of these concepts just as much as we do. Since we (unfortunately) can’t, we hope you’ll visit us at Mid Missouri Powerhouse in Jefferson City, MO to check out our current Chevrolet lineup!

Happy Birthday, Chevy Camaro... 50 Looks Great On You

The Camaro, first debuting in September of 1966 as a rival to Ford’s Mustang, is celebrating its 50th birthday this year! Though it took a break towards the beginning of the 21st century, the Camaro has been going strong, now in its sixth generation, and Chevrolet plans to celebrate accordingly.

This August, multiple public events are planned for the Camaro during the Woodward Dream Cruise, a huge classic car event taking place annually in Metropolitan Detroit. From tours of the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant, where the Camaro is built, to a “Camaros and Coffee” event at the Joe Louis Arena Riverfront parking lot, every true Camaro fanatic will be in attendance. The official day of the Dream Cruise, Chevy will have a special heritage collection of the Camaro on display, where the new 2017 ZL1 and 1LE models will be available to view, as well.

Speaking of the 2017 model, this supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine with an estimated 640-hp and 10-speed automatic transmission will be headed our way this fall...and we’re excited. 

In addition to this, Chevrolet is taking the celebration even further with a 2017 Special Edition Camaro. This will be available on coupes and convertibles with the 2SS or 2LT trims. Each vehicle will come in Nightfall Gray Metallic and advertise the 50th Anniversary logo throughout.

For more information about the anniversary and if you’re interested in attending any of the events, visit www.camarofifty.com.

In the meantime, be sure to come visit us at Mid-MO Powerhouse in St. Louis, MO to check out the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro and give it a test drive!