Chevrolet’s 100th anniversary was celebrated at the SEMA Show this year with a special centennial display that included anniversary themed vehicles, a drive program at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), a large, walk-through display of historic and landmark Chevrolet engines and the return of the engine builder’s seminar – where an LS9 engine tech session was offered.

Legendary and Modern Chevy Engines on Display
Historical to contemporary engines were displayed throughout Chevrolet’s main display in the Central Hall of the LVCC. More than 35 vintage and landmark late-model engines were shown, with highlights including:
• A 1955 265 V-8 – the first year and model of the small-block engine.
• The 1964 409 – the engine that was the scourge of the Stock Eliminator classes.
• A 1965 “Fuelie” 327 – a pioneering example of early fuel injection.
• The 1969 ZL1 427 – an all-aluminum big-block that became a legend in its own time.
• A new 6.2L LS9 supercharged Gen IV small-block – the most powerful automotive production engine ever built by Chevrolet and GM.

In addition to other historical engines, the display also featured a number of Chevrolet Performance crate engines, including the LSX454R racing engine and the E-ROD emissions compliant engines.

Engine Builder Program with Record Setting Corvettes
Chevrolet brought back the popular engine builder program to the SEMA Show, showcasing the assembly of an LS9 supercharged engine within the Chevrolet display. It’s the 638-horsepower 6.2L engine that powers the 205-mph Corvette ZR1. Visitors watched the entire tech seminar that included the comprehensive installation of everything from the crankshaft to the finishing of the supercharger assembly.

The build program highlights the hand assembled processes used to build production LS9 engines at GM’s Performance Build Center, in Wixom, Mich., along with the LS7 engine for the Corvette Z06 and LS3 engines for Corvette Grand Sport models equipped with a manual transmission.

ZR1 and Z06 customers opted to participate in the assembly of the engine that is going into their new car, through the unique Engine Build Experience program. Chevrolet made the announcement of the "Build Your Own Crate Motor" program during the event.

Two legendary Corvettes were also displayed near the engine builder program: The #73 Corvette C6R that won the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans GTE class, completing 314 laps and finishing two minutes and 29 seconds ahead of the runner-up Ferrari; and, the Corvette ZR1 that recorded lap times that rank among the fastest recorded for a production car at Germany’s famed Nürburgring.

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Performance Division will be supporting the Super Chevy Show in Las Vegas on April 29th through April 30th. The event-filled weekend will consist of:

Drag Racing – Many classes of bracket racing including specialty classes for a Corvette Challenge and 5th Generation Camaro Shootout. Jet Dragster, Nostalgia Top Fuel and Wheelstanders will also be making appearances on the track.

Car Show – One of the largest annual car shows in Las Vegas with plaques and jackets for class winners on Sunday, and special awards for Editors Choice picks on Saturday

Swap Meet – A large selection of used, antique and hard to find parts for Chevrolet and GM vehicles

Autocross – One of the hottest attractions for the Super Chevy Shows in the western U.S. Many 1960’s muscle cars will face off again current production Camaros, Vettes and other bowtie models to see who will take home the prized awards each day.

Revell Make N’ Take activity – Available to families both Saturday and Sunday from 12:00-2:00p.m. This activity provides a free Revell snap-together model kit for children and families to have fun putting together a classic 1969 Camaro Z28 model in the car show awards tent.

Vendor Midway – more than 20 national vendors will bookend the Car Show area with display units providing all of the latest original equipment and aftermarket performance and restoration parts for all Chevrolet cars and trucks.


ABOUT SUPER CHEVY SHOW PRESENTED BY GM PERFORMANCE DIVISION

Super Chevy Show presented by GM Performance Division is a 12-event North American series that showcases the best in car shows, drag racing, swap meets, car corrals, autocross and more. The 2011 season kicks off in April at Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter, Fl., and closes in October at Firebird International Raceway in Phoenix. Official Series Sponsors include GM Performance Division, Duracell automotive batteries, Original Parts Group, and Spectre Performance. Widely considered the best brand-specific event in the country, Super Chevy Show series information can be found at www.superchevyshow.com



Super Chevy Show presented by

GM Performance Division April 29-30-May 1, 2011, The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Performance Division Display at Super Chevy

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GM Performance Division, working in cooperation with Championship Auto Shows is proud to participate in six of the Autorama/World of Wheels enthusiast show car events. Below is an excerpt from Championship Auto's Autorama Introduction:
"America’s love affair with the automobile is legendary. In fact, for over fifty-seven years, custom car shows have paid tribute to the innovative workmanship that continuously re-invents and improves the vehicles of yesterday and today. Championship Auto Shows (CASI) produces the largest show series in the business: better known under the monikers of Autorama or World of Wheels. Close to 20 events are held annually across the United States and Canada.



Hot rods are always at the heart of each show, but in recent years the composition has expanded to include manufacturers displays including GM Performance Division. As a result, today's shows appeal equally to those who own competition cars, specialty and concept vehicles and those who dream about owning them. The 2010 circuit of 18 shows attracted almost a million people."

You can catch the awesome production and specialty builds from GM and the Performance Division at the following six shows:

Cincinnati Cavalcade of Customs - Jan. 7-9
Kansas City World of Wheels - Feb. 11-13
Dallas Autorama - Feb. 18-20
Detroit Autorama - Feb. 25-27
Chicago World of Wheels - March 4-6
Boston World of Wheels - April 1-3

We look forward to seeing you at any of these great events.

Detroit Autorama

Detroit Autorama

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