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The Chevy Camaro makes quite the impression right out of the box, but for those customers looking to squeeze more juice from the platform, Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) is now offering the 2023 Supercharged Yenko/SC Chevy Camaro with 750 horsepower. As evidenced by the name, SVE’s 2023 Supercharged Yenko/SC Chevy Camaro takes after the Yenko Chevy Camaros of the ‘60s, all while throwing in a healthy dose of modern performance and a variety of customization opportunities to boot. The main party piece can be found under the hood, where the 2023 Supercharged Yenko/SC Chevy Camaro boosts the factory 6.2L V8 LT1 gasoline engine with a new 3.0L twin-screw supercharger capable of reaching 100 percent volumetric efficiency. The new blower sends the charge air through an oversized air-to-water intercooler system, while an aluminum high-flow intake manifold, billet idler plate, and adjustable idler system are in place as well. The engine is also blueprinted during the assembly process to ensure it meets factory specs. The end result is a heady 750 horsepower, outmuscling even the factory Camaro ZL1 in terms of raw output. Incredibly, the whole shebang retains 50-state emissions legality (E.O. pending).
Further goodies include Yenko-branded Brembo brakes (four-piston standard, six-piston optional), as well as forged, lightweight, multi-spoke aluminum wheels wrapped in Nitto tires, a custom carbon fiber hood, Yenko striping and graphics, and unique components in the cabin as well. Options include extra aero bits, graphics, and more. The new 750-horsepower 2023 Supercharged Yenko/SC Chevy Camaro is available for the 2023 Chevy Camaro LT1, 1SS, and 2SS trim levels. Both the Coupe and Convertible body styles are accommodated, as is a manual transmission and automatic transmission. Only 50 examples total will be produced, all of which will be available exclusively through GM dealers in the U.S. and Canada. Interested customers can contact SVE for more information.
Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) has launched the new-for-2023 supercharged Yenko/ SC Chevy Silverado pickups, offering upwards of 800 horsepower for hauling more than just cargo. Let’s jump straight to the good stuff. The heart of the 2023 supercharged Yenko/ SC Chevy Silverado is a supercharged powerplant, with Specialty Vehicle Engineering throwing boost at the 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine and the 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine to yield 700 horsepower and 800 horsepower, respectively. For reference, the 5.3L V8 L84 is rated at 355 horsepower in atmospheric trim, while the 6.2L V8 L87 is rated at 420 horsepower in atmospheric trim. Making those power numbers a reality is a long list of performance parts, including a blueprinted block, a race-spec and computer-balanced rotating assembly with a forged 1538MV twisted steel crankshaft, forged pistons, and upgraded heads. The beefy engine upgrades are topped by SVE’s high-output supercharger system, with a custom stainless steel exhaust providing the fun noises. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are offered to put the power down. Complementary performance upgrades include Yenko-badged six-piston front brakes, Nitto rubber, a large-diameter rear sway bar, and heavy-duty traction bars. A sport suspension system with 2-inch lowering springs in front and 5-inch lowering springs in the rear (paired with Fox shocks) is also offered. The good stuff continues with a number of exterior upgrades declaring the 2023 Yenko/SC Chevy Silverado’s high-performance status, including a new composite hood insert, Yenko-branded grille and fender badging, power-level tailgate badging, and of course, a Yenko/SC side stripe. Inside, you’ll find unique badging with the vehicle build number, embroidered floormats, and embroidered headrests, as well as branded doorsills to match. Several other optional upgrades are also on the table, with body mods and an interior leather package available. The Yenko/SC build is available for 2023 Chevy Silverado LT, LTZ, RST, and High Country trim levels, including Crew Cab or Double Cab body styles with either a short bed or standard bed in back. Interested customers can get their 2023 Yenko/SC Chevy Silverado from GM dealers around the nation. Production is limited at 50 units apiece for 700-horsepower and 800-horsepower variants.
IN-N-OUT BURGER NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF POMONA DRAGSTRIP AND IN-N-OUT BURGER NHRA FINALS
NHRA and In-N-Out Burger announced today that In-N-Out Burger, California’s first drive-thru hamburger stand, has been named the title sponsor of both the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip and the In-N-Out NHRA Finals as part of an exciting multi-year partnership that begins during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. Additionally, the legendary track in Pomona will also play host to a massive event to celebrate In-NOut Burger’s 75th anniversary on Oct. 22, 2023, with NHRA and In-N-Out Burger teaming up to celebrate the car culture that has been so important in the history of both organizations. In-N-Out’s 75th Anniversary Festival is slated to include drag racing from test-and-tune to class eliminations on the Pomona Dragstrip’s iconic quarter-mile, a car show, concerts with celebrity guest appearances, and more entertainment, complete with In-N-Out Burger’s Cookout Trailers to serve their signature fresh Double-Doubles® and French fries all day and into the night. “Drag racing and hot rods have been such an important part of our history at In-N-Out, and a love for racing has been a big part of my family as well,” says In-N-Out Burger owner and president Lynsi Snyder. “I have many special memories being at the Pomona Dragstrip, many of them with my dad, and I’m really looking forward to In-N-Out’s involvement there for many years to come. We’re blessed with many loyal customers who are also race fans, and we’re excited to see them at the track.” Like it has for nearly 40 years, the historic InN-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip will play host to a pair of NHRA events in 2023, including the 63rd annual Lucas Oil Winternationals on March 30-April 2 and the season-ending 58th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Nov. 9-12. There, the world will be watching as champions are crowned in the world’s fastest motorsport to cap off what will be another memorable NHRA season. The historic track in Pomona is hallowed grounds in drag racing, with the first NHRA race taking place in 1953. In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip has been home to the NHRA Winternationals since 1961 and the NHRA Finals since 1984, providing one incredible, legacy-making moment after another. The record-setting track opened its doors in 1950, just two years after founders Harry and Esther Snyder opened the first In-N-Out Burger 12 miles away, in the city of Baldwin Park. Now, the two Southern California mainstays will partner together to ensure many more years of thrilling and unbelievable 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph drag racing action at the famed facility. “This is such a thrilling partnership and we’re so eager and excited to team up with In-N-Out Burger,” NHRA President Glen Cromwell said. “In-N-Out Burger is an iconic brand. To have such a terrific company as the title sponsor of both our historic track in Pomona and our season-ending NHRA Finals means a great deal to NHRA, our race teams and our fans, and shows the continued growth of NHRA Drag Racing. We can’t wait to showcase the excitement of our sport to the many In-N-Out Burger customers.” For more information about NHRA, please visit www.NHRA.com.
Callaway Cor vettes: 35 Years of Making Fast Faster Exhibit Now Open at the National Cor vette Museum
The National Corvette Museum opened its latest exhibit honoring 35 years of Callaway Corvettes. The exhibit is open now through late February 2023. For thirty-five years, the most powerful and distinctive Corvettes in the world have been created by a team of dedicated engineers located in Old Lyme, CT, Temecula, CA, and Leingarten, Germany – they are the cars known as Callaway Corvettes, and their creed is “Powerfully Engineered Automobiles.” Known for their engineering and fine attention to detail in the craftsmanship of their products, Callaway has been on the top of the highperformance field for over four decades. In the early 80s, GM was looking at high performance powertrain options for the Corvette, including turbocharging and multi-valve technologies. GM was aware of Callaway’s reputation and the cars it had produced. After GM’s own single and twin turbo V6 and V8 projects had run their course, Dave McLellan, then Chief Engineer for Corvette, gave the nod to Callaway, authorizing development of a prototype. The resulting powertrain option was introduced in June 1986 under Regular Production Option (RPO) B2K. With 345 hp and 465 lb. ft of torque, the Callaway Twin Turbo engine option was engineered to be the ultimate Corvette package, producing tremendous power while retaining its emissions controls and a warranty. With the introduction of the C8 Stingray, Callaway was again issued a RPO (PCY) to commemorate the milestone anniversary for the 35th year of working with Corvette. Specific Callaway content is included in this anniversary model with Corvette order documents, build sheets and other paperwork identifying this significant milestone. Only 35 of these vehicles were built, available through authorized Callaway dealers now. The National Corvette Museum is located at 350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101
