Chevrolet Racing has used the backdrop of Bathurst to reveal the next phase in the multi-pronged development of the new dedicated motorsport brand. 
Complementing the new Gen3 Camaro Supercar, the GM designed ‘Slammer’ drag car is also Camaro-based and features a 3,500hp supercharged V8 that will propel it over the quarter mile track in under 5.7 seconds at speeds over 410 km/h.
“This is the next exciting addition to the Chevrolet Racing programme. This isn’t a concept or a digital rendering, it’s a real fire breathing Camaro that will debut in professional drag racing competition at the highest level later this year,” said Chris Payne, General Manager Chevrolet Racing.
“Chevrolet Racing is the new heart for the fans who have followed Holden in Australasian motorsport for more than 50 years. As the big brother to the Gen3 Supercar, this race car demonstrates the ongoing commitment of GM ANZ to motorsports at the highest levels,” he added.
GM has been part of the Australian drag racing scene with the Fabietti ACDelco Race team for more than 15 years. The team campaigned a Monaro-bodied 3,500hp Pro Slammer to win the Championship in 2017, achieved second place in 2019-21 and, most recently, was runner-up at the 2021 WinterNationals.
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Maurice Fabietti, owner and Team Principal, has high hopes for the new Camaro.
“We anticipate the lightweight carbon fibre body will allow us to develop some significant aero advantages and are confident we’ll see some sub-5.7 second quarter mile times.
“After 12 months in build, it goes without saying that we’re more than excited with the new car and can’t wait to set it loose with driver Sam Fenech against the competition later this year.”
Debuting in the same stealthy black and gold livery as the Gen3 Supercar, the new Chevrolet Racing drag car will compete in 2023 wearing its traditional all-makes ACDelco red, white and blue colour scheme.
