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1969 Baldwin-Motion 540 Camaro SuperCoupe - New Production

Starter: Big_ Posted: 19 years ago Views: 326
#2330208
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Ok guys. This Camaro is a tuned reproduction of the 1969 Camaro. It is a 700 HP version on a new production body using the old model as a base. What it looks like is a hot "tuned" 69.




For those who are interested in it, here is the "press release" with the details:

The soul-stirring two-seat SuperCoupe's hand-crafted steel body, penned by Kris Horton working with Joel Rosen and executed by Time Machines, Inc., Hudson, Florida, is functionally styled for maximum appeal and performance. Engine layout is front/mid and its aluminum big-block is set back 13 inches.

Fully tubbed and lowered, it incorporates a proprietary 2x3-inch tubular steel backbone/spine chassis running through the console and welded to the body. The result is an incredibly rigid platform, engineered for maximum performance.

Styling details include tastefully flared fender wells, widened rear fenders with functional brake cooling scoops and an extended hood with an L-88-inspired scoop. Finished in MOTION Red, the body is highlighted by traditional Baldwin-Motion badging and striping.

The prototype SuperCoupe is powered by an all-aluminum 700-hp Merlin/Motion big-block built by Bill Mitchell. The blueprinted and dyno-tuned 540-cubic-inch powerplant has a World Products aluminum block with 4.50-inch bore, 4.25-inch stroke and 4.840-inch bore spacing. Eagle 6.535-inch H-beam rods, forged crank and 10-to-1 forged pistons are utilized. The roller-cammed engine is topped off with a Cross-Ram fuel injection system custom-built by Jim Kinsler for the SuperCoupe. Polished alloy MOTION-badged valve covers are rare original NOS parts.

Powertrain details include a specially-prepared Tremec TKO five-speed and a fully-independent rear with a Dana 44 Posi and hardened steel high-torque axles. Suspension is four-wheel independent with polished unequal length control arms and toe-in control links and fully adjustable coil-over shocks and sway bars. Steering is rack and pinion.

Stopping power is supplied by MOTION signature Baer Claw Extreme-Plus brakes with forged six-piston Sport calipers and 14-inch cross-drilled rotors front and rear. The SuperCoupe rides on Motion-inspired Bonspeed wheels.

The SuperCoupe's interior is completely hand-crafted and features a pair of unique Baldwin-Motion-logo, leather-upholstered six-way power seats, signature gauges, Hot Rod Air and hand formed dash and center and overhead consoles. Plus the latest sound and electronic entertainment systems from Sony.

Time Machines, Inc. coachbuilt the prototype Camaro SuperCoupe in its facility in Hudson, FL.
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Pic from the SEMA show

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Here's the engine close up:

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#2330215
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No independent testing yet or 1/4 mile times that I could find.
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#2330216
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oooooh man i loooove muscle cars, it looks fucking awesome!
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#2330217
Lvl 18
I love '69 camaro's... but this one is wrong... I don't like it widened with exagerated body lines... headlights are horrid.Love the engine.... unfortunately thats about it.

Nice thread regardless...

(beer)
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#2330218
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Quote:
Originally posted by bachiotomy

I love '69 camaro's... but this one is wrong... I don't like it widened with exagerated body lines... headlights are horrid.Love the engine.... unfortunately thats about it.

Nice thread regardless...

(beer)


I love the original 69's too. I always have.

I agree with your opinion that the body lines are a little exaggerated. I think they are trying to find a way to tuck those wheels undersomething.

I think the idea is cool though and overall they did a pretty good job for a re-creation.
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#2330219
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Fucking awesome , I'm die hard Chevy and this car makes me wanna fuck.
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#2330220
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I do love it when they take an old classic like this and rebuild it from the chassis up with all new technologies from the wheels,braking, suspenion and drive train.... sweet... I want a 1949 Merc coupe with all new technologies.
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