The article features Brian’s 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, which has been converted from a drag racing car into a high-performance track car, while maintaining its original muscle car soul. The car has undergone significant modifications, including a custom-built LS3 engine with Eagle rods, CP pistons, and Frankenstein heads, delivering 505 horsepower to the wheels. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a T56 Magnum transmission and a 12-bolt rear end with reinforced axles.
The car is designed for agility and handling on the track, with coilovers on all four corners, a four-link rear suspension, and C7 Corvette brakes. Rolling on Forgeline RS3 wheels with 275/265-width tires, the Camaro tips the scales at just under 3,000 lbs, resulting in an impressive 51/49 weight distribution.
Despite lacking modern electronics such as ABS and traction control, the car’s raw and analog driving experience sets it apart. Brian, the owner, puts countless hours of work into building the car and has logged over 3,000 miles on the track.
Sean from Autotopia LA takes the wheel and is immediately impressed with the car’s responsiveness, predictability, and performance. He highlights the car’s manual brakes as a standout feature, outperforming many modern power-assisted setups. At the end of the drive, Sean declares it “the perfect muscle car.”