2 Things Most Gearheads Don't Know About The 1981 Cheverolet Camaro Z28 Yenko Turbo Z

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The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Yenko Turbo Z holds two intriguing secrets that most gearheads might not be aware of.

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Firstly, this rare and special edition Camaro was actually the last collaboration between performance legend Don Yenko and Chevrolet before Yenko's passing.

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It marked the end of an era for Yenko's contributions to high-performance cars.

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Secondly, the Turbo Z variant of the Z28 Yenko featured a unique turbocharged V8 engine,

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making it one of the earliest production cars to incorporate forced induction technology.

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This turbocharged powerplant delivered impressive performance for its time, providing a significant boost in horsepower and torque.

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These lesser-known facts add to the allure and historical significance of the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Yenko Turbo Z, making it an intriguing piece of automotive history.

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