2017 Yenko/SC 800HP Chevrolet Camaro Specs
If your a Muscle Car enthusiast then you're probably thinking that a brand new Yenko Camaro must be fake? Well its not, Specialty Vehicle Engineering which is using the famous Yenko name under license has taken the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS and nearly doubled it's horsepower. They've taken the factory LT1 6.2 liter and completely upgraded it from top to bottom, and added a 2.9 liter supercharger. To keep up with the added boost, they've upgraded fuel system, which helps the now 6.8 liter LT1 produce 800 horsepower and 750 lb-ft of torque. The all new 2017 Yenko/SC Camaro will be available in both Coupe and Convertible models with either a manual or 8-speed automatic transmission.
Performance aside, the appearance changes are eye catching and go right along with the original Yenko/SC Camaro looks. Badges will be found throughout the interior, exterior and even on the brake calipers making sure you know what this unique Camaro is. There are over 70 different color options available from SVE. The package will cost over $40,000 on top of the 2017 Camaro SS's base price of $36,905. If you're interested in buying one, you better hurry, because SVE is only going to build 50 of the 2017 Yenko Camaro's. That makes this one a rare bird!
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Yenko/SC Camaro Performance
This engine scream high performance, SVE has taken the factory 6.2 liter/376 cubic inch LT1 and bored it out to 6.8 liter/416 cubic inches. The LT-1 aluminum block has been blueprinted with a computer balance rotating assembly. The bottom was upgraded with a forged 4340 steel crankshaft and H-beam connecting rods linking to forged aluminum pistons. The stock LT1 cylinder heads have been CNC ported and polished and the oiling of the internals is done by a dry sump oil system. On top of all that is a 2.9 liter twin screw custom built supercharger with the Yenko/Camaro name present. To keep this monster adequately feed, SVE borrowed the injectors and fuel system from the 650 horsepower LT4. The results are a monstrous 800 horsepower at around 6,200 rpms and 750 lb-ft of torque around 4,200 rpms. That's almost double that of the stock numbers, which are 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque. The engine dyno graph below shows the power curve compared to stock. To top it all off, this beast has a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty.
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Yenko/SC Camaro Appearance Packages
Along with all the factory colors, SVE offers custom colors painted in the custom SYC hood, roof, decklid, and side stripe graphics with matching painted hood grille. The wheels are 20" x 10" wide 5 spoke with a gunmetal finish. Along with SYC center caps these wheels capture the look of the original Yenko Camaro torque thrust wheels. A 800HP emblem on the cowl lets people know what lurks under the hood. The colors available are Red Hot, Bright Yellow, Summit White, Hyper Blue Metallic, Black, Mosaic Black Metallic, Silver Ice Metallic, Nightfall Gray Metallic, Garnet Red Tintcoat and Arctic Blue Metallic. Check out some of the paint scheme and color options below. This creates 70 different color combinations and with only 50 of these 2017 Yenko/SC Camaro's being built, they all could be unique.
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Yenko/SC Camaro Handling
Specialty Vehicle Engineering has done many upgrades to the Camaro SS's handling. When adding the Yenko/SC 800 horsepower power plant having the proper balance is important and the 2017 Yenko/SC Edition Camaro does just that. Starting of course with GM's Magnetic Ride Control and upgraded larger stabilizer bars. They've also added 6 piston caliber Brembo brakes with massive 14.6 inch rotors up front and wrapped the wheels in Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar Tires.
Yenko/SC Conclusion and Buying Options
You can think of the Yenko/SC package has not only rare, but has a Camaro SS on steroids that comes with a warranty. Oh and it beats the 2017 ZL1! There is no doubt the color scheme and appearance of the Yenko/SC Camaro is stylish, unique and true to it's original heritage. Hopefully we'll soon be seeing what these run down the 1/4 mile.
If you're interested in more information or maybe you want one these Yenko's then check out Specialty Vehicles Engineering(SVE)'s website or click here for the Brochure.
