1970 LS7 Race-Inspired Camaro is a Monster!
Another masterpiece built by the Roadster Shop!
The 1970 Camaro of your dreams!
If you are not familiar with The Roadster Shop, then you are missing out on some of the most insane pro-touring builds to ever exist. This 1970 Camaro is a prime example of what an extremely large budget and a talented team of builders can do to transform a muscle car into a track monster. The second-generation Camaro is becoming more popular nowadays since they have a unique look and are easier to find than a first-generation Camaro. This Camaro, in particular, was lying in the desert with all original sheet metal and was a perfect base for a radical build. The team decided to name this monster "Rampage" which is fitting since it has its eyes set on destroying its competition.
The build started with bracing the shell and cutting out the floor to make room for the custom Roadster Shop track chassis. After that, hundreds of hours of intensive labor are put into the Camaro to transform it from an innocent cruiser to a track beast. Read on for more details on the build.
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LS7!
The heart of every muscle car is what the owner takes the most pride in. In this case, the Camaro was outfitted with a 750 horsepower naturally aspirated Lingenfelter 427ci LS7. The fact that this motor makes over 750 horsepower without any power adder contributes to its ridiculousness. The cross-ram Hurrican intake from Harrop uses individual throttle bodies to provide a unique and responsive induction system for this LS7. The massive 2-inch primary 180-degree headers snake their way underneath the car to provide unparalleled performance and sound. The engine was even mounted 5-inches rearwards from the factory location to improve weight bias. To route the power to the rear wheels, the Camaro uses a Jerico racing transmission and a Tilton Multi-disc clutch.
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Form and function!
As you can see, the interior looks immaculate while also incorporating the safety features needed to run this car on the road course with confidence. The interior of the Camaro is outfitted with a fully custom roll cage that was fabricated at The Roadster Shop. Racing seats and harnesses round off this simple race-car inspired interior.
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Automotive Art
The underside of the car is as attractive as the exterior of the vehicle. As previously mentioned, the 180-degree headers wrapped underneath the LS7 provide a unique sound and look incredible. The custom fabricated chassis is a work of art and uses some production C6 Corvette suspension components as they are proven on and off the track. Custom control arms and custom valved Penske shocks tie the suspension together to create a suspension setup to envy. The track width of the chassis was widened 5-inches overall to make use of the massive 315/30r18 Falken Tires. The rear section of the car only uses the best Driveshaft Shop axles and a C&R Racing 9-inch Ford Third Member to help keep that power in check.
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Road Course Testing
The radical look of the Camaro is largely due to the aero package custom built by The Roadster Shop. In addition, the custom molded carbon-fiber fender flares allow the Camaro to swallow the massive Falken rubber that keeps this car planted in all racing conditions. Most importantly, this car is used where it belongs which is on the racetrack instead of sitting in the garage. This functional pro-touring build proves that a race car can be a work of art while still setting unbelievable lap times.
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