CDC (Classic Design Concepts) are a well respected tuning and
performance parts company based in Michigan. CDC specialise
in creating go-faster bits for the latest generation of American
muscle cars. Their last full-vehicle creation was the Group
2 Widebody Dodge Challenger from 2009.
When the 5th generation Chevrolet Camaro
appeared, there were a huge number of Pontiac fans who sat patiently
waiting for the next generation Firebird to arrive. Then the
global reccession hit, GM collapsed, and during the company's
rebuild Pontiac was euthanised. Thousands of Firebird fanatics
wept.
Well those guys can now dry their eyes - if they have $60,000
spare that is.
The Firebreather from CDC is based on a a Chevrolet Camaro SS,
which has been worked over extensivley to resemble a modern
day Firebird.
The exterior changes include an all new front bumper (which
looks a bit too much like Gonzo from the Muppets for my liking),
sharp looking dual halo-style headlights, raised shaker hood,
new side sills, new rear bumper, decklid spoiler, and new paintwork
and graphics.
The interior has also been given the Firebird treatment. But
in here it's more of a token gesture. The 'Camaro' branded centre
section of the steering wheel has been replaced with the 'Firebreather'
logo. There's also some gloss black trim and embroidered floor
mats.
The drivetrain and chassis of the Classic Design Concepts Firebreather
has been given some performance upgrades which should put it
way out in front over a standard Camaro SS. Thanks to a Edelbrock
supercharger system and a cold air intake power has been raised
by a massive 173 horsepower to 599 hp. A Hurst short throw shifter
(on the manual model) makes gear changes a snap, and a 3"
cat-back sports exhaust makes sure it sounds as good as it goes.
Similar and related vehicles:
2009 CDC Group 2 Widebody Challenger
2009 ASC Trans Am based on Chevrolet Camaro
Source: Firebreathercar.com
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