Yenko Built Just Three Of These Turbocharged Camaros And Now You Can Own One

Chevrolet has produced the final Camaro. The automaker determined to discontinue producing the mannequin on the finish of the 2023 mannequin yr, so the chance to purchase a brand-new one will quickly disappear. Nevertheless, if you need a Camaro that’s a bit older and rarer, you could possibly purchase this 1981 Yenko Turbo Z that’s heading to public sale.

The aftermarket builder and tuner made solely 19 turbocharged Camaro Z28s, with the Turbo Z being one of many final authentic Don Yenko conversions. This instance has simply 38,869 miles on the odometer and options the even rarer Stage II improve.

Beneath the hood is Chevy’s 350-cubic-inch V8 engine that pairs with an automated gearbox. It has a Turbo Worldwide turbocharger pumping seven psi into the inventory carburetor, making an estimated 240-250 horsepower. Yenko additionally put in a proprietary gas heating system and water injection within the Chevy. The upgrades allegedly shaved three seconds off the Camaro’s quarter-mile time.

The Stage II spec, of which Yenko constructed simply three, added Weld two-piece wheels, Koni shocks, and Guldstrand polyurethane bushings. The pack additionally upgraded the inside with Kamp leather-based seats and a Racemark steering wheel. It has a white exterior, Yenko graphics, and a black inside.

The Camaro Turbo Z will roll throughout the public sale block at Mecum’s Kissimmee 2024 occasion with the unique construct sheet and COPO certificates. Mecum pegs it promoting at an estimated $60,000 to $80,000. When you’re out there for one thing else, the automobile is a part of the Thompson’s Muscle Automotive Assortment that options over 30 different equally attention-grabbing autos.

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