Compressed natural gas (CNG) offers many benefits to vehicle fleets such as bus services, municipal vehicles and mass transit. But this clean, affordable, abundant, American fuel can also power a modern interpretation of a classic American muscle car.
A 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, engineered for high performance by Callaway, demonstrates the versatility and power of CNG.
This clean-burning vehicle can go from zero to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and hits 119.5 mph in the quarter-mile, demonstrating the raw power of CNG.
| Vehicle: |
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Chevrolet Camaro |
| Year Model: |
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2011 |
| Upgrades: |
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Callaway |
| Wheelbase: |
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112.3 inches |
| Track: |
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63.7 inches |
| Height: |
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54.2 inches |
| Length: |
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190.4 inches |
| Width: |
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75.5 inches (without mirrors) |
| Bi-fuel conversion: |
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IMPCO |
| CNG Storage: |
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2 Lincoln Composite Tuffshell Type 4 tanks, combined 6.4-gallon gasoline equivalent capacity |
| Engine: |
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6.2 liter V8, 90-degree, cast aluminum block and heads |
| Compression Ratio: |
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10.7:1 |
| Maximum power: |
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572 bhp @ 6,400 RPM |
| Maximum torque: |
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541 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM |
| Maximum engine speed: |
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6,500 RPM |
| 0-60 mph: |
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3.9 seconds |
| Quarter-mile: |
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11.94 seconds (119.5 mph) |
The CNG Camaro will travel to trade shows and other events to promote clean, affordable, abundant, American natural gas.