Powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the 3.6L direct injected V-6 that is standard in Camaro LS and LT models, Leno’s Camaro blends high performance with surprising efficiency in a racing-ready package. A pair of Turbonetics T-3 turbochargers blows through a custom air-to-air intercooler, force-feeding the engine about seven pounds of boost and lifting its horsepower level to about 425. That’s about 40 percent greater than stock and in normal driving (when the turbochargers aren’t making boost), there’s virtually no penalty in fuel economy over the non-turbocharged 3.6L engine.

“Jay’s Camaro offers style, performance and efficiency in a big way,” said Dewar. “It delivers the power of a Camaro SS on demand, but with the fuel economy of a V-6.”

Supporting upgrades for the turbo system include a larger-capacity Be-Kool radiator and a custom exhaust system, as well as a Centerforce-supplied clutch and pressure plate for the six-speed manual transmission. The tubing for the turbo system is powder-coated blue. The powertrain was designed to deliver consistent, controllable power for both the street and race track. In fact, road racing was a primary mission for the car during its development.

Additional vehicle also support its racing intent:
• Brembo six-piston brake package
• Pedders coil-over lowering kit
• New front fascia with custom fog lamps and integral brake cooling vents
• Air extractor-style hood

The exterior styling of Leno’s car is the most radical of all the Camaro concepts at SEMA. The front fascia and hood are one-off creations, as are the unique upper and lower grilles and the ground effects package (including a rear diffuser). The heritage-inspired vent styling in front of the rear wheels has been replaced with functional brake cooling ducts.

The Jay Leno Camaro

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Think of the Leno 1932 Bowtie Deuce Roadster as the offspring of several automotive legends: the ’34 Chevy, the ’32 Ford Deuce roadster, the GM small-block V-8 engine and America’s sports car icon – the Corvette.

Outside, the styling is unmistakably early ‘30s. It begins in front with the hood and grille styling cues of the 1934 Chevrolet and continues with the metal body of a ’32 Deuce. Hard to miss are the custom 18-inch front wheels and 20-inch rear wheels styled similarly to those on the all-new Corvette Z06, as well as the BASF Custom Star Silver paint.

Working with Jay Leno, GM has taken this engine superpower to new heights, developing a High Output version of a production LS7, an oxymoron considering the engine already boasts 505 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. This special version of the LS7 has modifications that should help it reach the 580+ horsepower range, or more than enough to keep dust from settling on the roadster. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission with a 3.73:1 final drive ratio.

Vehicle Highlights
• High Output LS7 engine with 580+ hp (estimate)
• SSR T56 manual transmission
• Corvette rear suspension module
• CTS-V differential
• Brembo brake package
• Special BASF Silver paint
• 18-inch front and 20-inch rear custom aluminum wheels
• ITW capless refueling system
• GM Design unique hood panels, grille shell and grille insert similar to ’34 Chevrolet
• Body and chassis by Hot Rods & Horsepower
• Seat trim pattern similar to early Corvette models
• Leather-trimmed interior
• IP gauge surround styling similar to early Corvette IP

"The Deuce" with LS7 Power Plant

Jay Leno and "The Deuce"

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NASCAR star Dale Jr. is fan of vintage Camaros – he cruises around in a Pro Touring-style ’72 Camaro powered by a GM Performance Parts LS crate engine – and the heritage-inspired design of the 2010 Camaro appeals to him like a checkered flag at Daytona. His vision for the car was channeled to GM’s designers and crafted in a multi-color combination of style, capability and comfort.

They started with a new Camaro SS that uses the standard 6.2L V-8, but modified to use E85. Taking advantage of E85’s favorable octane rating, the engine was calibrated to deliver a few extra horsepower, with the exhaust exiting through GM Performance Parts’ new headers. It’s backed by the SS’s available six-speed manual transmission and GM Accessories’ short-throw Hurst shifter. Additional performance enhancements include a Brembo brake package and a lowered ride height, giving Dale Jr.’s Camaro a sleeker look to match its road-hugging capability.

A custom gray-over-white paint scheme blends the high-performance drivetrain with serious style. It is accented with an orange stripe separating the gray and white sections. Also generating attention on the exterior is a set of 21-inch, five-spoke wheels inspired by the Camaro Convertible Concept. They feature dark-painted center sections on the spokes that complement the body’s gray color. The wheels are wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero ZR-rated performance tires.

Additional exterior details include:
• Chevy Accessories grille
• Chevy Accessories ground effects and rear diffuser
• Chevy Accessories exhaust system
• Early Camaro-style “dovetail” rear spoiler
• Production high-intensity discharge headlamps
• Production RS taillamps

Similarly, the interior is outfitted for performance and style, including:
• Custom-trimmed leather-and-suede-covered seats with accent stitching
• Leather-trimmed steering wheel, shift knob, door armrests and center console lid, with accent stitching
• Carbon-fiber treatment on the instrument panel and door panel inserts
• Racing-style aluminum pedals
• Production-optional four-pack auxiliary gauge cluster
• Revised gauge cluster with unique graphics and colors
• Custom sill plates

Dale Jr. also specified Chevy Accessories’ upgraded audio system for the Camaro, which is matched with a Boston Acoustics speaker system, including amps and subwoofers.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Camaro Concept

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While he's normally associated with the Chevy Monte Carlo SS racecar he drives on Sundays, Dale Earnhardt Jr. also is an enthusiastic truck aficionado – especially those trucks that perform best off the road. GM teamed up with Earnhardt to design and build the ultimate Silverado off-roader, dubbing it the Dale Earnhardt Jr. "Big Red" Silverado.

The Dale Earnhardt Jr. "Big Red" Silverado is based on the all-new, 2007 Chevy Silverado crew cab and features custom exterior appointments, an off-road-ready suspension, one-off custom 20-inch wheels at Dale Jr.'s request, a custom interior and more. This one-of-a-kind Silverado builds on Earnhardt's personal notion of off-road enjoyment, which was previously conveyed in his personal truck – a previous-generation Silverado named "Big Red." Earnhardt collaborated with GM designers on the truck, visiting the GM Design studio in Warren, Mich. to discuss the exterior and interior enhancements, which include all-new front-end sheet metal and rear fenders, as well as a "flying bridge"-type roll bar with integrated off-road driving lamps. The interior is as luxurious as the exterior is off-road-capable, with rich, black leather upholstery and other details.

The Dale Earnhardt Jr. "Big Red" Silverado is powered by GM Powertrain's 6.2L Gen IV V-8 engine, a high-output, all-aluminum engine with variable valve timing that produces 380 horsepower and 417 lb.-ft. of torque. It transfers its power to all four wheels via a Hydra-Matic four-speed electronically controlled transmission. The front and rear axles are equipped with 3.73 gears and Eaton ELocker electronic locking differentials, which help the truck deliver exhilarating performance with tall off-road tires. Stopping power is enhanced with a set of Baer disc brakes, including six-piston calipers and 15-inch cross-drilled rotors in the front and twin-piston floating calipers with 13-inch cross-drilled rotors in the rear.

The commanding stance and flared bodywork of the "Big Red" Silverado combine for a menacing presence. All of the front end sheet metal, including the bumper, fenders, hood and grille are unique to the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Silverado, as are the rear fenders and rear bumper.

The front end design evokes the look of Baja racers, with a high-mounted, brush guard-type wraparound bumper, which conceals an integraed 6,000-pound Warn Winch. The brush guard bumper is fully integrated into the design and contours of the Silverado, extending out toward the flared front fenders. The large fender opening and box-type flares accommodate both the large off-road tires and the vertical travel of the front suspension. The hood also is custom and features a front-opening air intake scoop, which further adds to the truck's powerful appearance.

Like the front fenders, the Dale Earnhardt Jr. "Big Red" Silverado's rear fenders feature large openings and boxed flares. At the top of the rear fenders, a unique roll bar is enhanced with a flying bridge-style extension that incorporates housings for large off-road driving lamps. The flying bridge extension is integrated with the design of the Silverado's cab and rear fenders. At the rear is a custom roll pan, with four, large six-inch-diameter exhaust outlets exiting beneath the center of the truck. There is no tailgate, leaving open access to the cargo bed which, like off-road racing trucks, is equipped with mounted spare tire and wheel. The "Dale Earnhardt Jr. Big Red" Silverado is painted with a unique base coat, mid-coat and clear coat system. The base coat is a custom mix with Spectra Flair additive; the mid-coat has a red tint hue. The Spectra Flair additive in the base coat combines with the mid-coat to provide a unique metallic appearance. The top clear coat application gives the paint finish a mile-deep shine. Subtle "Dale Jr." signature and "8" graphics are found on various areas of the body and chassis.

DALE EARNHARDT JR. 'BIG RED' SILVERADO

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Infused with the trendsetting, custom styling cues popularized by the bike-building Teutul family, the Chevy Orange County Choppers (OCC) Silverado is the ultimate shop hauler. It is designed to transport motorcycle engines and other components necessary to create one-of-a-kind custom choppers – and does so with the same eye-popping design as OCC's own bikes.

A 7.0-liter LS7 V-8 backs up the OCC Silverado's Sturgis-ready good looks and the interior carries the contemporary chopper theme, with plenty of black leather, chrome and billet trim. A raft of chromed chopper engines is tied down in the customized cargo bed.

The custom, chopper-inspired exterior design elements include a blend of billet aluminum and chrome accents – including CNC-carved flame designs in the grille and tailgate – chrome side pipes and a specially tailored "bigs-and-littles" wheel/tire combination. These elements combine with authentic Chevrolet styling cues, including custom fascias, smoothed bodywork and a raised power dome hood, to create an inspired, totally unique truck.

Design elements include:
- Polished billet grille with CNC-cut flames and bow tie center emblem
- Custom, open headlamp housing with motorcycle-style "tri-bar" lenses and HID lamps
- Custom lower fascia with billet trim and motorcycle-style auxiliary lighting
- Raised power dome hood
- Shaved exterior door handles with ITW Active Touch door release system
- Custom, low-profile outside mirrors
- Dual chrome side exhausts
- Smoothed inner cargo box (to accommodate chopper engine transport)
- Removable tailgate with billet flame design and side supports inspired by chopper front suspension forks
- Custom "roll pan" rear fascia with stamped louvers
- Custom tail lamp housing with motorcycle-inspired lamps, including "blue dots"
- Fuel filler relocated to top of cargo box, with polished aluminum flames trim
- Twenty-two-inch front wheels and 20-inch rear wheels enhance "bigs-and-littles" wheel/tire profile
- Wheels inspired by spoke-type motorcycle rims, including sprocket-type detail
- Air Ride Technologies front and rear suspensions
- Black paint with red-tinted windows

Like the custom choppers designed by the Teutuls, the design elements of the OCC Silverado work harmoniously to create a knockout appearance that conveys the integration of a totally visualized concept. The wheel/tire combination, for example, was carefully sized to create the classic "big and little" look, while the chrome side pipes deliver a dramatic look yet are integrated within the contours of the
Silverado's bodywork.

LS7 power
The Orange County Chopper Silverado is powered by a GM Powertrain's 7.0-liter LS7 V-8. Rated at 505 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque, it's the same engine that powers the Corvette Z06, and it also available as a "crate engine" package from GM Performance Parts. The engine features several racetrack-proven lightweight components and a dry-sump oiling system. A remote oil tank is mounted under the OCC Silverado's hood to feed the engine. GMPP also supplies the valve covers.

Torque from the LS7 engine is channeled through an automatic transmission and out to GM's beefy 8.8-inch rear axle. It features an automatic-locking differential and 3.73 gears, which combine to efficiently put the power to the pavement and deliver an exhilarating rush of performance.

OCC CHEVROLET SILVERADO

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GM Performance Division, in partnership with GM Performance Parts and GM Powertrain, created the 1076 hp twin turbo Gen IV based V8 engine in Jay Leno’s 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado. The car was unveiled at the 2004 SEMA show and has since appeared in a full-scale buildup show by Rides.

Built using a combination of racing-inspired components and production parts, the Leno 425 ci engine is docile enough to drive on the street and monster enough to propel this car to impressive 0-60 mph times! If there is one thing GM Performance Division knows, it’s how to build power and Jay and his team of skilled car builders, at Jay’s Big Dog Garage, used that power when they built this incredible car.

Jay Leno's 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

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