
<b>FWD CHEVROLET CAVALIER - A WHOLE LOTTA PERFORMANCE FROM THE ECOTEC 2.2L ENGINE</b>

<p>&quot;Nearly 
  1,000 horsepower from a 2.2-liter engine.&quot; No, that's not a typo. That's 
  the output of this special Ecotec engine. Yes, that's the same engine that powers 
  the Chevrolet Cavalier, GM's best-selling model. No, you can't order one from 
  your dealer. </p>
<p>This special Cavalier, on display at the 2002 Specialty 
  Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, competes in the National Hot Rod Association 
  (NHRA) modified class. In race trim, this four-cylinder engine is equipped with 
  a turbocharger and intercooler to achieve over 950 horsepower and 650 lbs.-ft. 
  of torque. Power is transferred to the 28 x 11.5-inch front tires via a six-speed, 
  sequential manual transmission. </p>
<p>The FWD Cavalier runs on methanol fuel and features 
  a full-tube frame chassis, Penske triple-adjustable front and rear shocks and 
  an independent rear suspension with a sophisticated rising-rate linkage to control 
  the car's attitude under acceleration. </p>
<p>It also features carbon-fiber race brakes, a safety 
  roll cage, six-point safety harness, a HANS device, a fire-suppression system 
  and an independent witness crash recorder to record safety data in the event 
  of an impact.</p>
<p>The FWD Chevrolet Cavalier's NHRA-approved full 
  carbon-fiber body measures 47.5-inches tall, 68.7-inches wide, and is 202-inches 
  long. It's finished in Tangelo Orange and Cinnamon Brown exterior paint with 
  white pearl flames.</p>
<p>This beast is piloted by Nelson Hoyos, whose 2002 
  racing season accomplishments include four runner-up finishes at NHRA events 
  in Englishtown, Houston, Dallas and Woodburn. He also ran a career-best elapsed 
  time of 8.415 seconds in Dallas, where he ran in the quickest side-by-side FWD 
  race, and ran a career-best speed of 175.16 mph in Houston.</p>
<p>SEMA participants are invited to attend a technical 
  seminar on how to build a 1,000-horsepower Ecotec engine with parts developed 
  by GM Racing. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. until 
  9 a.m. in room n223-224.</p>
<p><b>CHEVROLET CAVALIER FWD DRAG RACER HIGHLIGHTS:</b></p>
<ul>
  <li>Ecotec 2.2L I-4<br>
    </li>
  <li>950-plus horsepower<br>
    </li>
  <li>650 lbs.-ft. torque<br>
    </li>
  <li>Six-speed sequential manual transmission<br>
    </li>
  <li>Methanol fuel<br>
    </li>
  <li>Full tube frame chassis <br>
    </li>
  <li>Penske triple adjustable front and rear shocks<br>
    </li>
  <li>Independent rear suspension <br>
    </li>
  <li>2001 NHRA-approved full carbon fiber body<br>
    </li>
  <li>Carbon-fiber race brakes<br>
    </li>
  <li>Safety roll cage and six-point harness belts 
    and HANS device<br>
    </li>
  <li>Fire-suppression system and independent witness 
    crash recorder<br>
    </li>
  <li>28 x 11.5-inch front drag race tires<br>
    </li>
  <li>25 x 4.5-inch rear drag tires<br>
    </li>
  <li>Tangelo Orange and Cinnamon Brown with white 
    pearl flames</li>
</ul>
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