The usage of carbon fiber is a confirmed methodology for saving weight in automobiles, however what in case you constructed a automobile’s total physique out of the light-weight stuff? Within the case of Finale Velocity’s carbon-fiber 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, the curb weight is lowered to about 2,750 kilos, down some 750 kilos from inventory.

Yukon, Oklahoma-based Finale Velocity first introduced the automobile, dubbed Viral, in January at a Barrett-Jackson public sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. Just lately, it appeared on the “Jay Leno’s Storage” YouTube collection. Finale Velocity’s Chris Jacobs, a number of the previous present “Overhaulin’,” was there to current the automobile.

The automobile options 32 carbon-fiber items, which can be found on the market individually for patrons on a price range. The components have been developed so fastidiously the exterior measurements completely match the unique Camaro physique. Due to this consideration to element, room for wider wheels on the rear was made by tubbing the rear finish as an alternative of merely widening the rear fenders and messing with the unique proportions.

Finale Velocity sources the carbon-fiber items from Brothers Composites of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, and likewise presents choices for just about any Dodge. The corporate’s 1970 Dodge Charger physique is among the many hottest choices. For the entire physique, you’re $199,000 alone.

The Camaro as an entire turnkey automobile will set you again $429,000, although on this case you additionally obtain a LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 crate engine from Normal Motors, together with a Wegner pulley system, headers from Final Headers, and extra exhaust elements from MagnaFlow. The setup delivers a peak 650 hp.

The engine sends its energy by a Tremec T-56 6-speed guide, in addition to a 9-inch rear with a Positraction LSD and 31-spline Dutchman axles. Different elements embrace entrance and rear sub-frames from Speedtech, coil-over suspension from JRi, Wilwood brakes, and 18-inch wheels.

After a spin on among the roads surrounding the storage in Burbank, California, Leno is instantly impressed with the automobile’s lightness. He’s additionally impressed with the comparatively quiet sound the automobile makes (besides when he will get on the throttle), relieving him of the necessity to shout the entire time.

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HIGH-RES GALLERY: Finale Velocity Viral 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

This text was initially printed by Motor Authority, an editorial associate of ClassicCars.com