Chevrolet unveils new 2013 Sprint Cup car

Chevrolet introduced the 2013 Sprint Cup car during Champion's Week in Las Vegas. (Chevy Racing Photo)

Chevy finally took the wraps off its new 2013 Sprint Cup Series car and unveiled the Chevrolet SS.

Powered by a small block V-8 engine, the rear-wheel drive performance sedan will be Chevrolet's newest entry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, beginning with the 2013 SpeedWeeks in Daytona, Fla.

The new NASCAR race car closely resembles the all-new rear wheel drive V8 Chevrolet SS performance sedan that will debut early next year.

“As a passionate race fan, the debut of the SS NASCAR race car is a genuinely exciting moment for me,” said GM North America president Mark Reuss. “With the SS, Chevrolet is delivering a true rear-wheel-drive NASCAR race car that is very closely linked to the performance sedan that will be available for sale, ensuring that our most loyal enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience the same thrill every day on the open road that our race car drivers enjoy on the track on race day.

“The Chevrolet SS also demonstrates how we are able to leverage our global product portfolio to deliver a unique performance experience,” Reuss said. “The specialized development and testing work done for the race car will certainly benefit the entire Chevrolet product lineup.”

Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota will all field new models in the 2013 Sprint Cup Series with several tests scheduled between now and the start of the season in Daytona next February.

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