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2011 NeSmith Storm Camaro

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Posted on 12.9.2010 14:00 by Simona
Filed under: Chevrolet | coupe | Chevrolet Camaro | muscle cars | special editions

It must be muscle car day as this is the third one we have featured and the second special Chevrolet Camaro revealed by GM Performance Parts. This one is called the NeSmith Storm Camaro and was developed in cooperation with Georgia’s NeSmith Chevrolet dealer. It’s actually even more impressive than the HTR-SS454 Camaro featured earlier and we thought that was our dream Camaro. Oh how things can quickly change.

The new Storm Camaro replaces the original LS3 engine with Corvette ZR1’s LS9 engine. Packed in the ZR1, the LS9 engine developed a total of 638 HP, but in the Camaro the engine has been updated to deliver an impressive 700 HP (an amazing number if you take under consideration that the Camaro SS only produces 422 HP).

Next to this impressive power upgrade, the Storm Camaro also gets complementing drivetrain parts, including stronger axles and a Baer brake system featuring six-piston calipers, front and rear. And then there’s the obligatory black exterior color to match the incredible nature of the vehicle, plus the two while stripes as seen on the DeNooyer HT-SS454 Camaro from earlier. All we need now is the car’s price and we’ll be ready to place our order!

Press release after the jump.

Press release

While the DeNooyer 454-powered Camaro evokes memories of yesteryear, NeSmith’s LS9-powered “Storm” Camaro is pure modern performance, with the world-beating power of the Corvette ZR1 under the hood. It was created within the dealership’s in-house customization facility, NeSmith Customs, with assistance from nearby Jen Jac’s Restorations. NeSmith also happens to be the largest GMPP dealer in the country.

The LS9 is offered as a crate engine from GM Performance Parts (part number 19201990) and, because of its similar LS-family architecture to the Camaro’s original LS3 engine, easily slipped into the engine compartment – although some fabrication was necessary to accommodate the unique placement of some accessories, as well as the LS9’s dry sump-style oiling system. But when the installation was completed, the engine looked factory-installed. And with a few minor upgrades, the engine is producing about 700 horsepower.

Like the DeNooyer HTR-SS454, the NeSmith Storm Camaro matches its greater performance capability with complementing drivetrain parts, including stronger axles and a Baer brake system featuring six-piston calipers, front and rear.

NeSmith is offering the LS9-powered Storm Camaro as a special model through its dealership. More information is available from Steve Gordon: sgordon@nesmithnow.com or 912-739-5305.

20 comments

20 comments: NeSmith Storm Camaro

JaysonIdler (572)
Posted on
03.30.2011 @ 17:47

I think GM has been active lately for the production of their future lineup is because of the problem in their company?Well, let’s just think that its could for the competition in the market so that consumer will have a variety of choices.

mark_rhys (313)
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03.25.2011 @ 01:28

This is my first time seeing the Camaro on plain black. I think it doesn’t look that way. Still, the car looks so sporty and aggressive. However, I just wonder on how this car will perform since the engine performance is not mentioned above.

Tristan_cape (637)
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02.6.2011 @ 22:54

If it has a stock transmission, then that and any unmodified drive axles or engine control modules would still have the 5 year/100k powertrain warranty.

rielle_brown (859)
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02.6.2011 @ 22:31

I work in the warranty department at GM. Basically, you would get your normal 3/36, but instead of getting a 5/100 powertrain you get the GM performance parts warranty on the crate engine (3 years/100k miles).

Empi_rador (514)
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02.3.2011 @ 22:27

I agree. It will end up looking like a lot of cheesy imports with fiberglass front ends with pieces broken off and paint scrapes everywhere. Come out of the wrong driveway and the whole thing might get ripped off.

sioc_tong (532)
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02.3.2011 @ 22:04

This is why I am a daily disciple of TopSpeed. This is a good example of mixing music in and then cutting it out when the real music begins..

Xanthias (877)
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01.20.2011 @ 00:09

Next to this impressive power upgrade, the Storm Camaro also gets complementing drivetrain parts, including stronger axles and a Baer brake system featuring six-piston calipers, front and rear.

Andress (1346)
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12.15.2010 @ 22:02

Instead, the vehicle is covered with the dealership’s own 3 year/36,000 mile warranty – which is significantly reduced compared than the original… but then again, this beast isn’t meant to be a daily driver.