Joining its Corvette brother, the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SSX Track Car Concept goes black-and-white for the checkered flag with a host of racing upgrades. While it's not a streetable car, it shows Chevy's commitment to supporting the teams that actually put Camaros on track, which in turn feeds back into the production Camaro's impact on the street.

Many of the improvements for the Camaro SSX Track Car Concept are focused at reducing weight--the Camaro's primary evil. Carbon fiber body panels and aero parts combine with deletion of carpeting, sound deadening and the rear seat, plus lightweight racing wheels. Some of the weight is put back with a roll cage, fire suppression system, and racing seat/restraint system.

Power for the SSX comes from the dry-sump LS3 found in the Corvette Grand Sport, with performance enhanced with Chevrolet Performance Parts cams and cylinder heads. To handle the power under racing conditions, the standard production six-speed manual is mated to a Corvette ZR1 twin-disc clutch. Upgraded brakes with racing-spec ducting help haul the show to a stop.

Read on to page two for the full list of enhancements.

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VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

Exterior:

  • Icy White Metallic color with red accents and door graphics

  • Carbon fiber hood, fenders, door and deck lid

  • Exposed carbon fiber front splitter, rockers and adjustable rear wing

  • Unique lower grille and brake ducts

Interior:

  • Carpeting, sound deadener and rear seat deleted

  • Ace suede-covered racing steering wheel and shifter

  • SCCA-approved roll cage and window net

  • Racing driver’s seat with five-point harness

  • Racing pedals

  • Fire suppression system

  • Fuel cell

  • Video camera system mounted on the roll cage

Performance:

  • LS3 6.2L V-8 enhanced with Chevrolet Performance Parts’ camshaft, cylinder heads and dry-sump oiling system

  • Production six-speed manual transmission with Corvette ZR1 twin-disc clutch

  • Low-restriction air induction and exhaust systems

  • Four-wheel disc racing brake system with six-piston front/four-piston rear calipers and drilled and slotted rotors

  • Modified production suspension with Pfadt licensed components

  • 20-inch racing wheels and tires