Under the hood, Retro Rides adds a fuel-injected crate motor (standard is an LS1), a new crate transmission (four-speed automatic or six-speed manual), brakes, suspension, wheels, tires, and more. Options include an STS turbo (100 extra horses), a new LS7 (based on availability), full air suspension, and even an upgraded performance brake system to handle all the extra power.
Inside, a new custom interior is installed using components designed to fit by Retro Rides. Each car is finished to customer specification as to audio system, interior fabric color, and more. The finished product is far quieter and tighter than the original-and user-friendlier. In addition to the normal items like factory A/C, power steering, brakes, windows, and locks, a Retro Rides car includes such items as power mirrors, remote keyless entry, cruise control, power seats, and even a full onboard diagnostic system!
The finished product is a car you can literally drive every day. It has all the reliability of a new car, the drivability of a true sports-performance car, and the creature comforts that rival anything on the road today. We drove the Retro Rides Camaro for about 10 miles and were very impressed. Although this particular car was still in the last stages of development, it accelerated and handled just like a late-model LS1-powered Camaro. The body fitment was excellent too. One of the best parts of our experience was looking out over the '69 cowl induction hood. As far as the car's looks in person, if we had pulled up to it at a stoplight, we're certain we would have recognized it as a genuine '69 Camaro. To learn more, contact Retro Rides.