Motion SuperSpeedster Camaro - Auto Meter

Motion Superspeedster Camaro Rear Quarter

The left rear quarter has been cut away, the mounting locations for the IRS have been determined and the suspension components hung for final measurements

The left rear quarter has been cut away, the mounting locations for the IRS have been dete

The brakes are Baer Extreme-Plus two-piece, 14-inch cross-drilled and slotted rotors with Motion-branded six-piston calipers at all four corners. Both the front and rear brakes are ducted for additional cooling. Motion chose Bonspeed Huntington wheels with 18x10-inches up front on 285/30ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sports tires. At the rear, the Bonspeeds measure a steam roller-size 19x12 on 345/30ZR19 Michelin meats.

The SuperSpeedster body may look similar to the SuperCoupe, but the differences are significant. As Phil noted, "there isn't a single body panel on this car that wasn't altered." Up front, the fenders were cut, stretched and widened four inches on each side and bulge out over the wide wheels for a muscular look. This wasn't done to this degree on the SuperCoupe. By widening the front fenders, it provides a balance with the quarters, which received a five-inch widening job on each side. The taillamp panel looks recessed, but it really isn't. Instead, the rear of the quarter panels and the trailing edge of the deck were extended two additional inches past the taillamp panel's stock location.

The paint is a retina-burning Motion Yellow with the traditional Motion wide center stripe, this time done in Charcoal. The center stripe runs the length of the car, including through the interior and instrument panel. The base coat/clear coat has four extra coats of clear, hand rubbed for a deep luster.

Motion Superspeedster Camaro Wide Front Fenders

Phil integrated some of his own ideas into the design of the SuperSpeedster. One was to widen the front fenders so they are as wide as the rear quarters to give the body more front to rear symmetry.

Phil integrated some of his own ideas into the design of the SuperSpeedster. One was to wi

Inside, Phil designed an interior themed after the classic 1963 Corvette cockpit. The gauge cluster panel is constructed of one-piece billet aluminum. It's been machine swirl polished and custom fitted with Auto Meter gauges. The charcoal interior boasts leather seats and leather dash pads. The console top matches the machine turned gauge cluster panel.

A true speedster doesn't have a top. What the Motion SuperSpeedster does have is a custom fitted fiberglass tonneau cover designed by Phil. He also engineered the power operating system that raises and lowers the tonneau cover. In the center of the seats is a large round opening that is part of the woofer system utilizing a tube through the console connected to a sealed box in the trunk, which contains a pair of 10-inch woofers.

Everywhere you look in, under and on the SuperSpeedster, you'll find an extensive use of custom aluminum billet, much of it designed by Phil. That's true except for under the Stinger hood. There you'll find a Rosen-designed masterpiece-a 540 cubic inch Brodix/Motion all aluminum engines that produce in excess of 700 at the flywheel. While Motion engines are available with carburetion, supercharging or fuel injection, the SuperSpeedster's engine is fitted with a Kinsler Cross Ram fuel injection arrangement that looks spectacular and delivers incredible amounts of power across the rpm range. Hooked to the engine is a Tremec five-speed manual gearbox.Next month we'll show you Motion's SuperSpeedster in completed form and you'll agree it's like no Camaro you've ever seen.

The door handles and locks were shaved and a huge duct cut into the SuperSpeedster's quarter panel for brake cooling. This duct is similar to what appeared on the SuperCoupe.
The door handles and locks were shaved and a huge duct cut into the SuperSpeedster's quart
The rear tubs are roughed in and tack welded for placement. When finished, the tubs measure 24 inches from wheel lip to inboard end.
The rear tubs are roughed in and tack welded for placement. When finished, the tubs measur
This view shows the instrument panel cross brace that also ties the cowl to the frame. The floor pans are now roughed in.
This view shows the instrument panel cross brace that also ties the cowl to the frame. The

With the exterior and interior sheet metal work now completed, the SuperSpeedster goes into the paint shop for final bodywork. From there it gets a base coat of primer and hours of hand sanding, followed by more priming and sanding until the body is glass-smooth.
With the exterior and interior sheet metal work now completed, the SuperSpeedster goes int
The framing for the headrests and the headrest supports are installed. Another of Phil's creations is this addition to the console that will be part of the audio system.
The framing for the headrests and the headrest supports are installed. Another of Phil's c
Phil designed the interior to resemble the classic 1963 Sting Ray cockpit. The position of the pedals and placement of the shifter are now set, predicated on the driver placement measurements previously made.
Phil designed the interior to resemble the classic 1963 Sting Ray cockpit. The position of

It can't be a speedster without a solid tonneau cover. This fiberglass cover was hand formed and laid by Phil and his crew.
It can't be a speedster without a solid tonneau cover. This fiberglass cover was hand form
Because the SuperSpeedster is going to be equipped with a Motion 540 big-block with Kinsler Cross Ram injection, the Stinger hood scoop had to raised and lengthened.
Because the SuperSpeedster is going to be equipped with a Motion 540 big-block with Kinsle
A switch in the instrument panel activates the power tonneau cover. The front lifts first, then arches over the roll bars and then slides back down into place. The rear Baer/Motion brakes are 14-inches with vented and cross-drilled rotors.
A switch in the instrument panel activates the power tonneau cover. The front lifts first,

With the engine compartment painted and cherried, it's time to slip the Motion 540 engine hooked to the Tremec five-speed into the cradle. The crew is careful not to nick the paint as the assembly slips into place.
With the engine compartment painted and cherried, it's time to slip the Motion 540 engine
The rear of the SuperSpeedster with its flared fenders is ten inches wider than the stock Camaro. The charcoal Motion center stripe runs the length of the car, including the interior.
The rear of the SuperSpeedster with its flared fenders is ten inches wider than the stock
The awesome Kinsler Cross Ram electronic fuel injection dominates the engine compartment. Up front is a Billet Specialties Tru Trak serpentine belt and pulley arrangement. Most of the plumbing for the brakes, A/C and other accessories will be hidden behind the fender wells.
The awesome Kinsler Cross Ram electronic fuel injection dominates the engine compartment.

Phil trial fits the gauge cluster assembly into the leather-padded instrument panel. Phil chose Auto Meter gauges with yellow characters over carbon fiber. The gray leather pads have contrasting yellow stitching.
Phil trial fits the gauge cluster assembly into the leather-padded instrument panel. Phil
The Motion independent rear suspension with a Dana 44-4 Hydra-Lok speed sensing limited-slip differential is the same as used in the SuperCoupe. It's more than capable of handling the brutal torque of the powerful 540.
The Motion independent rear suspension with a Dana 44-4 Hydra-Lok speed sensing limited-sl
Back in the paint shop, the body goes on the rotisserie for painting. The Motion Yellow paint lies on as a base coat with four layers of clear. Each layer of clear is hand rubbed before the next coat is applied.
Back in the paint shop, the body goes on the rotisserie for painting. The Motion Yellow pa