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TA2 Chevrolet Camaro

GT1 (2000s)Chevrolet
525 hp
Horsepower
1338 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2023
Year

Chevrolet Camaro TA2 (Trans Am TA2)

The Chevrolet Camaro TA2 is a purpose-built, American V8 stock car built for the Trans Am TA2 class — a spec-style silhouette racer that mixes big power, low aero, and old-school muscle car attitude on a tube-frame chassis.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 6.2L naturally aspirated Chevrolet V8, front-mounted, longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~525 hp

  • Redline: ~6,500–7,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed sequential

  • Weight: ~1,338 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,820 mm long × 1,920 mm wide × 1,270 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,790 mm

  • Tires: Hoosier slicks on racing wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated steel racing discs with motorsport calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Camaro TA2 is a raw, momentum-heavy muscle racer that rewards commitment, precision, and a willingness to manage a heavy car on the limit. With lots of torque, modest aero, and a fairly simple chassis philosophy, it feels alive under braking and throttle, especially in slower corners where rear grip can disappear quickly if you get greedy.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V8 delivers exactly the kind of noise you want from a TA2 car — deep, angry, and thunderous, with a hard-edged bark as it climbs through the rev range. Throttle response is immediate, and the engine’s broad torque curve makes it easy to launch out of corners, though the car can overwhelm its rear tires if you mash the pedal too soon.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Strong front bite on entry, but the chassis prefers smooth, deliberate inputs. Push too hard and it will start to wash wide or step out at the rear.

  • Traction: Respectable forward drive for a big V8 car, but wheelspin is always close at hand, especially on corner exits and low-grip surfaces.

  • Braking: Solid braking performance with good feel, though weight transfer plays a major role in stability.

  • Top Speed: Strong on the straights, especially when you keep the car tidy and preserve momentum through the preceding corners.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a fast, heavy momentum car. Smooth steering, patient throttle application, and clean brake release will make the Camaro TA2 come alive. It shines on flowing road courses and technical tracks where driver confidence matters more than aero grip.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Camaro TA2 looks properly aggressive in sim — wide stance, low ride height, race-ready aero, and unmistakable Camaro proportions. It captures the brash, patriotic look of Trans Am machinery with bold sponsor liveries and a thunderous presence in traffic.

Whether you're racing door-to-door or just chasing hot laps, the Chevrolet Camaro TA2 brings classic American V8 drama and serious Trans Am style to the sim rig.