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NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro Super

NASCAR (Oval)Chevrolet
670 hp
Horsepower
1500 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2023
Year

NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro Super (NASCAR Cup Car)

The NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro Super is a purpose-built stock car based on Chevrolet's Camaro silhouette, representing the modern NASCAR Cup Series era. In sim form it captures the brute-force simplicity of a naturally aspirated V8, a steel tube chassis, and an aero package tuned for high-speed oval racing.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: Naturally aspirated 5.8L pushrod V8 (front-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~670 hp

  • Redline: ~9,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed sequential

  • Weight: ~1,500 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: ~5,100 mm long × 1,900 mm wide × 1,300 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,700 mm

  • Tires: Goodyear slicks on 15-inch steel wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated steel discs with racing calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Camaro Super is a heavy, momentum-driven stock car that rewards smooth steering and disciplined throttle control. It has enormous grip on clean track surfaces, but the car's weight, aero balance, and narrow operating window mean it can feel stubborn in slow corners and surprisingly sensitive once the rear starts to step out. On the right setup, it is fast, stable, and deeply satisfying to hustle.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V8 delivers a deep, thunderous rumble with a hard-edged NASCAR bark at full song. Power builds in a broad, linear wave, and the engine loves being kept in the meat of the rev range. It doesn't have the exotic top-end drama of a prototype, but the raw noise and mechanical urgency make every lap feel intense.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Strong front-end bite at speed, but it prefers patience on turn-in and a clean arc through the corner.

  • Traction: Excellent forward drive if you roll into the throttle carefully; sudden inputs can trigger wheelspin or snap oversteer.

  • Braking: Powerful, but the car's mass means brake zones need to be planned early and managed smoothly.

  • Top Speed: Very competitive on ovals and fast circuits, where its aero efficiency and draft sensitivity matter most.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with patience. Keep inputs smooth, let the car settle, and prioritize corner exit over entry aggression. It shines on high-speed ovals like Daytona and Talladega, but can also be thrilling on road courses when you respect its weight and momentum.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Camaro body gives the car an unmistakably modern NASCAR look, with wide fenders, a low splitter, and a tightly packaged rear deck for maximum aero efficiency. In the sim, it looks muscular and aggressive from every angle — equal parts factory silhouette and pure race car function.

Whether you're running long oval stints, superspeedway drafts, or road course battles, the NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro Super delivers classic stock car intensity with modern Cup Series speed.