Limited production BLAZIN RODZ 1,600-HP ’69 CAMARO HYPERCAR features a carbon fiber body and twin-turbo V8, plus an electric motor!
The Orange County, CA-based Blazin Rodz hot rod shop that went viral at SEMA 2024 with its ‘70 Chevrolet Chevelle “Doughboy,” returns this year with an even more ambitious project. The first-of-its-kind, limited-production hybrid Hypercar redefines the ‘69 Camaro from the ground up. It pairs a sculpted carbon fiber body with a state-of-the-art chassis built entirely from bespoke, precision-machined components engineered to Hypercar standards.
SEMA attendees will be able to view an OE-standard 1:3-scale model of the BLAZIN RODZ 1,600-HP ’69 CAMARO HYPERCAR, along with a full-size front-end assembly highlighting the advanced, patent-pending suspension setup and hybrid drivetrain, in the SEMA Future Tech Studio Booth # 24401 in Central Hall. The Camaro will share the space with “Doughboy,” which SEMA invited to highlight its cutting-edge technology.
As one of the most ambitious programs ever imagined, the BLAZIN RODZ 1,600-HP ’69 CAMARO HYPERCAR hybrid combines cutting-edge automotive technology with the very latest production techniques. This includes its groundbreaking partnership with HP Additive Manufacturing 3D Printing, which will help to ensure precise components and bracketry are created in the quickest possible time to meet the project’s timeline.
The exterior design, penned by Sean Smith, transforms the Camaro into a carbon fiber masterpiece with modern Supercar proportions and presence. The aim is to provide customers with an extraordinary driving experience, which will turn heads and capture headlines.
The Blazin Rodz Hypercar will feature a twin-turbocharged V8 producing 1,300 horsepower. When paired with a front-mounted electric motor delivering 300 horsepower, the driver can access a combined output exceeding 1,600 horsepower. Through-the-road all-wheel drive and advanced torque management will help the driver reach a targeted top speed beyond 200 mph.
Operating silently in tandem with the front/mid-mounted Chevrolet R07 5.8L V8 will be an axial flux, liquid-cooled electric motor powered by a custom-built 800-volt Raeon UK battery pack. Mounted ahead of the V8, the motor will power the front wheels to provide instant torque fill, regenerative braking, and seamless hybrid integration. A custom hybrid-powertrain controller governs engine management, energy distribution, clutch operation, and traction logic to maintain stability and peak performance under all conditions.
The BLAZIN RODZ 1,600-HP ’69 CAMARO HYPERCAR hybrid project will also receive a patent-pending suspension system combining torsion bars with pneumatic air springs and hydraulic pushrods packaged in a variable-rate design that will continuously adapt stiffness and ride height in real time. This innovation will be capable of delivering comfort on the road and precision on the track while setting a new benchmark for performance-focused hybrid engineering.
At this time, Blazin Rodz is progressing towards completion of the initial fabrication and engineering phase as development continues. The team will transition into testing and calibration while initiating early sales of the limited production series, leading up to SEMA 2026. While undisclosed, the price is expected to start from $1.6 million, and there will be a comprehensive range of customization options to ensure each vehicle will be unique to its owner.
Customers wishing to get on the order books before the limited production run is sold out can speak to representatives from Blazin Rodz at the SEMA Future Tech Studio Booth # 24401 in Central Hall.
For more information about this unique ’69 Camaro hybrid Hypercar, please visit https://blazinrodz.com/camaro/
