Motor Trend's 2014 Best Driver's Car is Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

BAY CITY, Mich. – When Chevrolet got to work redesigning the Camaro Z/28, it was the automaker's mission to create the most capable, best-handling Camaro in history. Well, that mission was a success because the 2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28 is Motor Trend's 2014 Best Driver's Car!

Only new or significantly revised performance vehicles are considered for the award which requires extensive subjective and objective testing. To determine which vehicle delivered the most engaging behind the wheel experience, Motor Trend conducted testing including digitally instrumented laps at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and high-speed driving up and down a 4.3-mile hill climb on a closed rural highway before coming to the conclusion that the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro is Motor Trend's Best Driver's Car! In fact, the fifth generation Camaro is the first American-brand car to win the honor in the 7 years the award has been around!

Here's what Motor Trend had to say about it:

“The transformation of the fifth-generation Camaro from ‘muscle car that handles pretty well’ to Best Driver’s Car winner is astounding. You feel the superior engineering in how the car responds to inputs both internal and external. From within, the car reacts immediately and precisely to your commands but doesn’t punish your mistakes. From the outside, the Z/28’s suspension attacks bumps and dips with an unbridled passion for keeping the tires on the pavement.”

Not that you needed another reason to make the 2014 Camaro Z/28 your own, but now you do because it has been officially recognized as the 2014 Best Driver's Car! If you want to experience what it's all about, check out the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Brochure or come see us today at our Midland Chevrolet Dealership!

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect Camaro for your needs! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 to Pace Indy 500

BAY CITY, Mich.– As we move into the warmer months of spring, it also means that we get closer to the greatest spectacle in racing, the Indianapolis 500. During the 98th running on May 25th, the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 will pace the Indy 500 making it the 25th time a Chevrolet has paced the race and the 8th time a Camaro has been the pace car!

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 will pace the Indy 500 with three-time winner Dario Franchitti behind the wheel! Not only does the Camaro pace car carry on Chevy's longstanding history with the Indianapolis Motor Speeday but it also signifies Franchitti's Chevrolet-powered driver development role with Chip Ganassi Racing for the 2014 IndyCar season. Both Franchitti and the Z/28 have earned the respect of competitors and race fans alike, making their Indy 500 partnership a match made on the track.

Chevrolet looks forward to sharing their long history both on and off the track. If you're looking to get behind the wheel of quality and capability, look no further. We can help you find the Chevy Silverado or Chevy Corvette of your dreams! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our websites: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Wheel Slip

BAY CITY, Mich.– The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 has been noted as the most track-capable Camaro in history, but arriving there wasn't a walk in the park for engineers. Producing a vehicle that was so capable and powerful resulted in some unexpected issues for engineers, but quick and creative solutions to problems like the Camaro Z/28's wheel slip allowed the Z/28 to come out on top!

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28's wheel slip is actually a problem engineers encountered directly as a result of the performance car's power. The Chevy team selected only the best suppliers when designing the Z/28, including Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires and Brembo carbon-ceramic brake rotors. But the tire's intense traction and the brake's 1.5 g deceleration force were actually causing the wheels to rotate inside the tires! 

To sort out the rotation problem, the team marked a chalk like on one of the tires relative to the valve system on the wheel before the car hit the track, then after taking a lap they realized the tire had rotated at least a full 360 degrees! So first they tested a racing technique to reduce the slippage: applying an abrasive paint around the bead of the wheel where the tire meets the rim. But found out that the paint wasn't strong enough! Needing much more texture, engineers tested and found success in media blasting: shooting a gritty material through an air gun at the wheel's surface to create texture in the paint for the wheel to grip.

The Camaro Z/28's wheel slip solution is just one example of the creative thinking used in developing the most track-capable Camaro ever. The best part is that the Z/28 will hit dealerships this spring, so you will have the chance to take one home soon! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our websites: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Flowtie

BAY CITY, Mich.– When Chevy's team got to work on the 2014 Camaro Z/28, they faced quite the challenge– to make sure it offered even more impressive track performance than its counterparts. But how do you take a vehicle that is already top-of-the-line to the next level? Well, after scrutinizing the performance car lap after lap, the Chevy Camaro Z/28 Flowtie was born!

In a search for ways to improve track performance, some out of the box thinking led to the development of a modified Chevy Bowtie to offer improved aerodynamics. One of the Chevrolet engineers pointed out that the grille placement of the classic Chevy Bowtie was actually displacing air away from the radiator during aerodynamic testing, which was in turn affecting engine cooling. So to improve airflow to the engine, the team came up with the Chevy Camaro Z/28 Flowtie, a modified version of the classic Bowtie, since they agreed removing the Bowtie altogether wasn't a valid option.

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Flowtie design features just the chrome bowtie outline, leaving the center of the badge open. Aerodynamic testing revealed that this modification allows three additional cubic meters of air into the engine per minute, resulting in a 2 degree drop in engine coolant and oil temperatures! The 2014 Z/28 is more capable than ever, and the modified bowtie is just one example of how the car will bring improved performance to the track!

If you can't wait to get your hands on one, you won't have to wait long because the Z/28 will be hitting the streets this spring, and we can help hook you up! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our websites: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28 Details

BAY CITY, Mich.- Originally introduced in 1967, Chevrolet shocked the automotive industry at the 2013 New York International Auto Show by introducing the 2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28, a surprise we didn't see coming! The most iconic Camaro in history has officially returned!

The first Camaro Z/28 was built with a smaller and lighter 302-cubic-inch V8 engine, quick-ratio steering, and a heavy duty suspension to compete in the Sports Car Club of America's Trans-Am 2 class. The road-racing 1967 Camaro Z/28 was not available with an automative transmission or air conditioning either.

Drastically updated from the original model, the newest Z/28 has become the most track-capable offering in Camaro's history! 2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28 Details include the 2014 Camaro's updated exterior design along with a full aerodynamics package that creates downforce at speed. Solely focused on track capability, increased grip, increased stopping power, and reduced curb weight allowed the 2014 Camaro Z/28 to perform 3 seconds faster that the Camaro ZL1 in initial testing. In fact, the Z/28 is a whopping 300 pounds lighter than the ZL1! The heart of the 2014 Camaro Z/28 is the lighter, naturally aspirated 7.0L LS7. Staying true to its roots, the Z/28 is offered only with a manual transmission and comes with air conditioning, but only as an option.

“As the ultimate track-capable Camaro, this car restores the mission of the original Z/28, and serves as a testament to the expertise of Chevrolet as the best-selling brand of performance cars. The build sheet is the wish list of any racer: lightweight, high-revving, dry-sump LS7 engine; carbon-ceramic brakes; integrated coolers for track use; true aerodynamic downforce, and a significant reduction in curb weight. This car could only come from Chevrolet, and could only be called the Z/28.”  

                                                                        -Mark Reuss, President, GM North America.

After setting out to make the fastest road-racing Camaro possible, Chevrolet proves successful with the completely track focused, but still street legal, 2014 Camaro Z/28! If you can't wait to put the pedal to the metal in a brand new Camaro, you won't have to wait long, as they are expected to hit dealership showrooms in late 2013! If you just can't wait, take a look at the current 2013 Chevy Camaro Brochure, or check out our New Chevrolet Cars near Reese, MI for our full Camaro inventory. Graff Bay City is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. For more information on Graff Bay City, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our websites: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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