Chevy unveiled quite a few concepts at the 2016 SEMA Show last night, but one in particular caught our eye: It's a Camaro concept built specifically for autocross.
The new Camaro Turbo AutoX concept combines the LTG 2.0L turbocharged engine with their new SG3 performance suspension package, upgra…
Same day as Ferd, releasing their GT4?
Color me... very surprised. GM has been on a roll lately, but I never expected anything aimed at autocross. Of course it's just a concept, but someone over there knows what the purple crack is.
Does the logo on the Camaro say "Auto-X"? I seem to remember a magazine by that title. The owners of that title might be owed a royalty fee. Go tell your boss.
Back in the day (well, 2003 to be precise) Pontiac showed some "Autocross" concepts at SEMA: GTO, Sunfire, Grand-Am and a Vibe, I believe.
I don't have a ton of our images from that year handy, but here's one that I grabbed from our files:
I can haz? It's like a domestic Gen coupe.
You should really mess with the GM guys... go over to their booth and start asking them what rallycross rubber would fit. 
Is there top-tier rubber (RE71, etc.) available to fit those wheels? Or will 19s clear the brake package?
I'm curious to see how SCCA classes a car marketed specifically for autocrossing.
David S. Wallens wrote: Back in the day (well, 2003 to be precise) Pontiac showed some "Autocross" concepts at SEMA: GTO, Sunfire, Grand-Am and a Vibe, I believe. I don't have a ton of our images from that year handy, but here's one that I grabbed from our files:
Fun fact: about the only thing to see the light of day from that was the GTO Auto X grills.
Stock:
Auto-X:
I wonder what the Camaro weighs? And who would have thought we'd ever see a 2 liter Camaro?
In reply to DeadSkunk:
Do the iron duke thirdgens count? Those were 2.5L, but not crammed full of boost. 
Still with the high belt lines and tiny windows. It's like being swallowed by a whale.
Here's hoping it makes a good engine donor.
Serious question, if any of the GRM guys can run it by GM: given that we've seen new Camaros deploy side airbags during autocross runs, did they tinker with that system to make deployment less likely during high-G cornering?
Will wrote: I'm curious to see how SCCA classes a car marketed specifically for autocrossing.
That will be directly proportional to how much advertising & sponsorship GM provides.
Any product aimed at enthusiast pursuits out of an automaker is a good thing. I'm betting that the parts that make this package aren't available from the factory outside of a Chevy Performance, add them at the dealer kind of thing.
Special autox version with 20" wheels? If it were built by an autox-er, it would wear 18s
Pretty cool. Any word on potential production/sale of this package? It may be in the article, but reading on my phone, so I may have missed it.
Will wrote: I'm curious to see how SCCA classes a car marketed specifically for autocrossing.
Straight to the exclusion list.
Thank you for your input.
2 liter weight up front on factory 285s sounds like fun but I also have to wonder about tire availability in that size. I've never had cause to check before.
Will wrote: Is there top-tier rubber (RE71, etc.) available to fit those wheels? Or will 19s clear the brake package?autocrossing.
Was wondering the same thing myself; I was thinking it might make sense to downsize to 18" wheels if they'd clear everything. Still looks like it would be a great daily driver and autocross car if the suspension lives up to its billing.
I'd be pretty curious to see how this package compares to the 1LE package offered on the v6 cars.
If they would only offer this for under $30k....
Matt B wrote: ...but someone over there knows what the purple crack is.
Um - the show car is wearing Goodyears.
Run_Away wrote: Special autox version with 20" wheels? If it were built by an autox-er, it would wear 18s
And it wouldn't have bigger brakes...smaller brakes might make more sense for autocross.
Great idea, I hope they do it and that SCCA doesn't class it in with the V8. I'd love to see an AutoX Sonic and Cruze as well. I mean, if you are of modest means, either makes sense. Offer them with the better suspension and bracing, slightly more HP and adjustable dampers and summer-only tires. Then you could drop the kids off at church, crank the damper knobs to stiff, and hit the autocross.
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