Specialty Vehicle Engineering reveals 800hp 2017 Yenko Camaro
SVE's limited-run Yenko Camaro conversion brings a supercharged 6.8-litre V8 and bespoke styling to just 50 examples based on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS.
Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) has announced a limited run of 50 Yenko-badged 2017 Chevrolet Camaros, each producing 800hp from a heavily reworked supercharged V8. The conversion is available on both coupe and convertible versions of the Camaro SS, with buyers able to choose between 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmissions.
The Yenko name, once associated with legendary muscle cars from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, is now licensed by SVE from General Marketing Capital Incorporated. The 2017 project starts with a Camaro SS already equipped with Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and differential cooling. SVE then replaces the stock 6.2-litre LT1 V8 internals with a stroker kit, increasing displacement to 6.8 litres and fitting a supercharger. The build includes a new crankshaft, H-beam rods, forged pistons and the fuel system from the Corvette Z06.
Technical upgrades and exterior changes
The result is a dramatic jump in output, with the engine delivering 800hp. The conversion retains the Camaro’s factory cooling and braking systems, which are already uprated for performance use. SVE fits 20-inch alloy wheels with a classic design, along with distinctive Yenko badges and decals to set the car apart from standard models.
Production is capped at 50 cars, making the 2017 Yenko Camaro a rare collector’s item. SVE’s conversion is available to US buyers who supply a compatible 2017 Camaro SS. The package covers both body styles, and the transmission choice means the car appeals to a broad range of enthusiasts.
Position in the Camaro line and context
This Yenko Camaro sits above the standard SS and even the factory-built ZL1 for outright power. The project follows SVE’s earlier Yenko Corvette Grand Sport conversion and continues the trend for licensed modern interpretations of classic muscle car names. For those interested in the evolution of the Camaro, previous models and special editions are covered in detail in our features on the2016 Chevrolet Camaro Rendered.
