by Thanos Pappas
- Blazin Rods revealed a custom Camaro with full carbon fiber bodywork.
- The model rides on a bespoke chassis with a hybrid V8 powertrain.
- It delivers 1,600 horsepower and a top speed of more than 200 mph.
Classic muscle cars have long been a canvas for ambitious restomod builders, yet few projects stretch the idea quite this far. California-based Blazin Rodz has turned a 1969 Camaro into something far wilder, or as the shop not so succinctly puts it, the “World’s First Classic Hybrid Hypercar Based on 1969 Camaro.”
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Riding on a completely custom chassis, this Camaro now hides a hybrid V8 powertrain capable of producing more than 1,600 horsepower, which is greater than what you’d get from the 1,479 hp Bugatti Chiron that bowed out of production last year.
Not Your Typical Classic Camaro
Even from a distance, it’s obvious this is no ordinary restomod. The bodywork, designed by automotive stylist Sean Smith, is entirely crafted from carbon fiber with broader fenders, sharper aero elements, and air intakes.
The standout detail sits at the rear, where a large wing rises from the D-pillars instead of the traditional deck-mounted setup.
What’s even more intriguing lies beneath the surface. The company says the chassis is “built entirely from bespoke, precision-machined components engineered to hypercar standards” and claims it delivers “extreme torsional rigidity.”
The Camaro will feature a patent-pending adaptive suspension system that blends torsion bars with pneumatic air springs and hydraulic pushrods. It will also incorporate brake-by-wire technology and variable-assist steering.
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To streamline the design and testing of these bespoke systems, Blazin Rodz collaborated with HP Additive Manufacturing 3D Printing.
The Powertrain
Under the hood sits a front mid-mounted, twin-turbo 5.8-liter V8 equipped with dry-sump lubrication. This heavily modified Chevrolet unit alone is said to produce 1,300 hp while revving to a staggering 9,000 rpm.
A liquid-cooled axial-flux electric motor on the front axle contributes another 300 hp, bringing total output to 1,600 hp. Power is stored in an 800V battery positioned to help maintain a low center of gravity.
How Fast Can It Go?
All four wheels are driven through an advanced torque management system, with the company targeting a top speed exceeding 200 mph (322 km/h). Acceleration promises to be equally fierce, thanks to an intricate launch control setup engineered for lightning-quick takeoffs.
The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Hybrid Hypercar Project will be showcased at SEMA in the form of a detailed 1:3 scale model and a full-size front-end assembly complete with the suspension and the hybrid drivetrain. Blazin Rodz will also exhibit the 1970 Chevelle “Doughboy” from last year.
Unlike most SEMA builds that remain one-offs, this one will be offered for sale as a limited production model. Development continues, with the final product set to be ready next year.
How Much Will It Cost?
Final pricing hasn’t been confirmed, but the company expects it to land around $1.6 million before options, or roughly three times the cost of Ferrari’s new 1,036 hp 849 Testarossa, for anyone who likes their extravagance with an American accent.
