- "An over 316 BHP street racer by SLP Engineering."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT6's Dealership
The Chevrolet Camaro SS '00 is a road car produced by Chevrolet. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.
Colors[]
The player can choose 8 colors upon buying this car:
- Navy Blue Metallic
- Mystic Teal Metallic
- Onyx Black
- Light Pewter Metallic
- Sebring Silver Metallic
- Arctic White
- Monterey Maroon Metallic
- Bright Rally Red
In-game description[]
In 1998, the Camaro has[1] received even further redesigns to its exterior, and the standard engine of the Z28 was switched over to the LS1 350ci aluminum block V8 that had been highly regarded in the new C5 Corvette.
In 1996, just two years before this minor change was implements, two letters once again made their grand appearance on the options list: SS.
At $3999, the R7T options package was by far the most expensive options package of all. It included performance parts such as a ram-air unit that pushed output up to 301 HP from the standard 275, functional hood scoops, a ground effects package and rear spoiler, as well as including features like an upgraded suspension and exclusive wheels.
The sudden appearance of this new SS was actually not the doing of General Motors. Instead it was developed by a group known as SLP engineering. Having earlier produced such models as the Pontiac Firebird "Firehawk", SLP Engineering was a hardcore race tuner with strong connections to General Motors that had engineered vehicle parts for stock cars, as well as performance parts for vehicles meant for the street.
With the fairly minor changes that were implemented in 1998, the standard engine for the SS was switched over to the LS1, and its maximum output was improved to over 316 HP. In addition to this, SLP Engineering even went so far as to offer hardcore SS-only options, such as Brembo brakes and a roll cage. The fully optioned SS could indeed be called a true street racer.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec | Chevrolet Dealership | 29,530 | Win the Beginner Stars & Stripes event Available from the start in Arcade Mode |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Chevrolet New Car Dealership | 22,150 | Available from the start in Arcade Mode |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Chevrolet Dealership | 22,150 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 6+) | 19,041 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Chevrolet Dealership | 22,150 | --- |
Trivia[]
- This car also appears in Gran Turismo Concept, albeit unplayable through normal means; it can only be seen as a CPU car in the races.
Pictures[]
Notes[]
- ↑ Misspelt as "was" in-game.