We’ve been watching the development of the Garage 56 Camaro since it was first announced last year. And during the Daytona 500 weekend, NASCAR officially unveiled the heroic race car that will compete at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans this June as the Garage 56 entry. The unique Camaro is a partnership between NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet and Goodyear.
Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro: Details
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1’s systems and components are largely unchanged from the Next Gen race car that competes weekly in the NASCAR Cup Series. But racing fans will immediately notice the changes made to prepare the vehicle for endurance racing. These include working headlights and taillights, a larger fuel cell, carbon brake discs and specially designed Goodyear Eagle racing tires. Drivers will still have to enter/exit through the window, just like real Americans.
On-track testing of the project began last August at Road Atlanta with two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Mike Rockenfeller, who will be joined by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and champion of the world of F1 2009 Jenson Button behind the wheel. in the upcoming 100th anniversary of the world famous endurance race. Combined, the test car and its previous iteration have logged more than 3,500 miles in six separate tests.
The 2023 Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 features a six-inch spoiler, a symmetrical composite body with integral flap systems, camera mounts and dive planes. Additionally, the car has been fitted with carbon lower wings with a Le Mans spec splitter, engine panel and rear diffuser. The car’s chassis consists of tubular steel, bolt-on front and rear clips, and front and rear bumpers.
As for the power of this epic Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, the engine is a NASCAR Cup Series R07 Chevrolet 5.8-liter cast-iron small-block V8, which means it has the potential to produce more than 750 horsepower. However, the exact number under the Camaro’s hood has yet to be revealed. Engine power is sent to a 5-speed sequential shifter with a ramp and plate differential. Connecting the car to the track will be a set of BBS-G56 forged aluminum wheels with Goodyear Racing Eagles around them. In terms of stopping power, six-piston monobloc front calipers and four-piston rear calipers will ensure that the car is capable of cornering.
Undeterred, the Le Mans-bound Chevrolet Camaro is currently testing at Sebring International Raceway to record more endurance racing data.
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NASCAR Next Gen Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Specifications:
Length: 195.4” / 4,961 mm
Width: 78.6” / 1,996.4 mm
Height: 50.4” / 1,280 mm
Distance between axles: 110” / 2,794 mm
Weight: 2,960 lbs / 1,342 kg
Spoiler: 6” / 152.4 mm
Body: 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Symmetrical Composite Body with Integral Flap Systems, Camera Mounts and Dive Planes
Underwing: Carbon lower tray with Le Mans spec splitter, engine panel and rear diffuser
Chassis: Tubular steel with bolt-on front and rear clips and front and rear bumpers
Transaxle: 5-speed sequential shift with ramp and plate differential
Suspension (front and rear): Double wishbone billet aluminum control arms with adjustable coil over shocks
Steering: Rack and Pinion
Wheels: Dry fronts – BBS-G56 forged aluminum 18″ x 12.5″ / 462mm x 317.5mm
Dry Backs: 18″ x 13.5″ / 462mm x 342.9mm BBS-G56 Forged Aluminum
Wets: BBS Forged Aluminum 18″ x 12″ / 462mm x 304.8mm
Tires: dry fronts – Goodyear Racing Eagles – 365/35R18 (day / night)
Dry rear – Goodyear Racing Eagles – 380/35R18 (day/night)
Wets – Goodyear Racing Eagles – 365/35R18 (inter / full)
** Cured passive TPMS system inside the tire, powered by Goodyear Sightline
Brakes: Six-piston monobloc front calipers / Four-piston monobloc rear calipers – heavy-duty carbon disc packs
Front brake rotors: 15″ x 1.57″ / 381mm x 40mm carbon disc with titanium bell
Rear Brake Rotors: 14″ x 1.26″ / 355.6mm x 32mm carbon disc with titanium bell
Engine: NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet R07 Cast Iron Small Block V8
Engine displacement: 358 cubic inches / 5.8 L
Induction system: naturally aspirated
Fuel system: fuel injection
Oil system: Dry sump
Engine cooling: Air leaves the radiator through hood vents
Exhaust: Split outlet exhaust
Fuel cell: 32 gallons / 127 L (Total Excellium Racing 100)
