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A Camaro That Leaves A Wake

Posted by timothy on from the grand-theft-wtf dept.

Artana Niveus Corvum writes "I came across this entirely at random, but it seems like someone with too much time on his hands has taken an old idea and improved on it... and come up with something truly unique and cool: a car based on a 2002 Camaro body with a Subaru WRX Turbo engine (300 horsepower) capable of going over 125MPH that doubles as a boat capable of going over 40MPH."

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  1. But what is the price? by thing2b · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Engine 2.5 Subaru Turbo
    Transmission Rancho 4-Speed Manual
    Jet Berkeley 12 JE
    Length 207"
    Width 75"
    Height 49"
    Weight 2775 Lbs.
    Wheelbase 100"
    Road Speed 125 MPH
    Water Speed 45 MPH
    Fuel Capacity 22 Gallons

    BUT WHAT IS THE PRICE?

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    1. Re:But what is the price? by Afrosheen · · Score: 5, Interesting

      I'm guessing they chose the Subaru engine for packaging. The Subaru STi engine they're using is a turbocharged 2.5 liter flat four (opposing cylinders) boxer engine. The layout and size of the engine is ideal for a watercar. The Camaro v8 is a monstrosity compared to this engine, and it is quite tall in comparison.

      Liter for liter, the Subaru engine is better for this application.

  2. Re:40MPH? by platipusrc · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Google disagrees (only a little). Who do we trust?!

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  3. Too much time on their hands? by anon*127.0.0.1 · · Score: 4, Interesting

    As opposed to those people who build Lego models of the Deathstar, or memorize Pi to 15,000 digits.

    Say what you want about the guy, I bet he has no problem picking up chicks.

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  4. Subaru engine used in kit planes by ayeco · · Score: 4, Interesting

    W/o seeing the article, I can understand why they are using the subaru engine. They have been used in kit planes for years.

  5. I did that once by Lord+Kano · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I was driving home from work one day during a flash flood. The bridge that I needed to take was closed because some jackass in a semi truck recked in the storm. I had to drive through a lower elevation and the water was so deep that it got sucked into my air cleaner. In fact it was only an inch or two below my window. My car stalled because of the water in the air filter.

    Pushing a Camaro out of 2.5 feet deep flowing water REALLY sucks.

    LK

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  6. Re:Slashdotted already by nacturation · · Score: 4, Interesting

    While clearly not as cool as a Camaro, Popular Science has a bunch of other amphibious vehicles. The Terra Wind it mentions is here. Slashdot away!

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