FASTER THAN THE 2019 MUSTANG VS 2019 IROC-Z CAMARO
Faster Than The 2019 MUSTANG Vs 2019 IROC-Z Camaro
While the new 2019 IROC-Z is not intended to compete in a specific race series, it is solely focused on track capability. In initial testing, the 2019 IROC-Z Camaro is three seconds faster per lap than the 2019 Trans Am. That extra speed comes from three areas:
Outrunning Its Own Shadow
The singular focus of the 2019 IROC-Z Camaro is most evident in the chassis, where the most has been made of every component for track use, from the ultra-high performance tires to race-proven dampers.
The 2019 IROC-Z Camaro is the one of the first production cars fitted with race-proven, spool-valve dampers. Compared to a conventional damper that offers only two-way tuning for bump and rebound, a spool-valve damper allows four-way adjustment to precisely tune both bump and rebound settings for high-speed and low-speed wheel motions. The wider tuning range allowed engineers to dramatically increase the damper stiffness on the 2019 IROC-Z without a significant change in ride quality. Additional chassis changes include stiffer string rates and suspension bushings for improved cornering response.
The 2019 IROC-Z features 19-inch diameter wheels and tires, which reduce unsprang weight by 42 pounds (19 kilograms) per car compared to the 20-inch wheels standard on IROC-Z and Camaro. In addition, the smaller diameter wheels lower the center of gravity by 33 millimeters, further improving handling.
- Increased grip: The 2019 IROC-Z Camaro is capable of 1.05 g in cornering acceleration, due to comprehensive chassis revisions
- Increased stopping power: the 2019 IROC-Z features Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes capable of 1.5 g in deceleration, and consistent brake feel, lap after lap
- Reduced curb weight: The naturally aspirated 2019 IROC-Z weighs 300 pounds less than the supercharged 2019 Trans Am, with changes ranging from lightweight wheels to thinner rear-window glass
Outrunning Its Own Shadow
The singular focus of the 2019 IROC-Z Camaro is most evident in the chassis, where the most has been made of every component for track use, from the ultra-high performance tires to race-proven dampers.
The 2019 IROC-Z Camaro is the one of the first production cars fitted with race-proven, spool-valve dampers. Compared to a conventional damper that offers only two-way tuning for bump and rebound, a spool-valve damper allows four-way adjustment to precisely tune both bump and rebound settings for high-speed and low-speed wheel motions. The wider tuning range allowed engineers to dramatically increase the damper stiffness on the 2019 IROC-Z without a significant change in ride quality. Additional chassis changes include stiffer string rates and suspension bushings for improved cornering response.
The 2019 IROC-Z features 19-inch diameter wheels and tires, which reduce unsprang weight by 42 pounds (19 kilograms) per car compared to the 20-inch wheels standard on IROC-Z and Camaro. In addition, the smaller diameter wheels lower the center of gravity by 33 millimeters, further improving handling.
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