The name Yenko/SC is not a new name to many Camaro enthusiasts. Specialty Vehicle Engineering gives the famed muscle car a few more reasons to flex with its latest package.
The original 1967 Yenko Camaro’s are the stuff of legend. Recently, Specialty Vehicle Engineering announced that they are making the modern Yenko/SC Camaro with a 1,500 horsepower 7.0-liter V8.
There are three stages to the modern Yenko Camaro. Based off the Chevy Camaro 1SS 1LE with an automatic (Stage I only) or manual transmission, SVE takes the sublime 1LE suspension package and adds gobs of power. More specifically, Stage I delivers 1,150 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque. While Stage II produces 1,200 horsepower and 1,000 pound-feet of torque, the new Stage III churns out an astonishing 1,500 horsepower and 1,350 pound-feet of torque.
For reference, the top dog Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 only makes 650 hp from the factory.
As one might imagine, SVE takes great lengths to bulletproof Yenko/SC Camaros for these power levels. To this end, Stage I and Stage II vehicles get a custom-built supercharged 6.8L V8 gasoline engine based off the 6.2L V8 LT1 engine. Stage III units get a new supercharged 7.0L V8 gasoline engine.
The Stage III edition is sold exclusively with a manual transmission, and SVE is limiting production to 100 examples only. Those who won’t make the exclusive reservation list could see the Stage III Yenko/SC Camaro at the 2023 SEMA Show at the Hamburger’s Superchargers Exhibit.
To unlock the full extent of the Stage III’s power, SVE says the muscle car must be run on Sunoco 260 GT plus race fuel. Otherwise, the owners should expect a lower performance figure using 91 or 93 octane.
In regard to exterior touches, SVE erred on the subtle side and elected to keep modifications minimal. Each Yenko/SC Camaro is equipped with side stripes and a body color-painted carbon fiber hood with exposed carbon fiber.
Notably, only 50 Stage I units, 50 Stage II units and 100 Stage III units will be built.
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