Ringbrothers’ ’69 Camaro shares solely two elements with unique

Ringbrothers’ newest Camaro construct, referred to as Strode, was unveiled this week on the SEMA present in Las Vegas. Whereas it could resemble the 1969 traditional, it has been nearly totally constructed from the bottom up as a brand new automotive. The truth is, it shares simply two elements with the unique.

The construct took over 6,500 hours to finish, with lots of these hours spent making ready the carbon-fiber elements on the automotive. It isn’t a one-to-one copy of the unique however a novel design modified to suit a contemporary chassis—the identification of which hasn’t been disclosed.

To suit the chassis, the unique design wanted to be widened by 5 inches. The rocker panels additionally sit decrease, the middle of the roof includes a recess, and the hood has been lengthened and reshaped. The fenders are additionally distinctive designs with cutouts for vents and physique accents. Every part was then painted in BASF Glasurit Ghost White paint.

To attain the look, Wisconsin-based Ringbrothers scanned the unique 1969 Camaro physique, then digitally modified it earlier than producing it in carbon fiber. Customized 3D-printed and billet-machined elements had been additionally manufactured.

Energy comes from a Wegner Motorsports LS3 V-8 tuned to ship 1,010 hp thanks partly to a Whipple supercharger. The engine additionally options hand-built headers and Flowmaster mufflers. Drive is to the rear wheels through a reworked Bowler Tremec T-56 Magnum 6-speed guide transmission and John’s Industries 9.0-inch rear finish. The impartial suspension is a Roadster Store Quick Observe design with QA1 MOD Sequence coil-overs. All of it rides on customized HRE Wheels referred to as the Ringbrothers G-Code Version. Stopping energy comes from a set of Baer brakes.

The cabin options trim by Upholstery Limitless and fashionable touches like Dakota Digital gauges, JL Audio sound, and a Classic Air Gen IV local weather management system. The reat seats have been eliminated, and of their place sits a customized roll cage.

“We wished to push the bounds of what we will do and showcase our capabilities with Strode,” Mike Ring, Ringbrothers’ co-owner, stated in an announcement. “It’s a radical rethink of the unique Chevy Camaro, increasing its dimensions and ranges of efficiency.”

The SEMA present runs till Nov. 4 in Las Vegas and has three further Ringbrothers creations on show. These are primarily based on a 1948 Chevrolet pickup truck, a 1969 Ford Mustang, and a 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.