Katech Sonic Racing Development

Posted by Sonic Tuners On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 0 comments
Image Source:  KATECH

Katech Racing, one of the most respected engine builders in the United States and recipient of Engine Builder of the Year awards from some of the prestigious racing organizations, has announced the addition of the Chevy Sonic to their racing products (1).  This is excellent news for Sonic fans all around as we could soon see the Sonic blazing around the American circuits like they do down in Brazil.  

Reference:  (1).  KATECH. 2012. Future Racing tab. Chevrolet Sonic Racing Product Development.  Retrieved June 13, 2012 from: http://www.katechengines.com/motor-sports/testimonials/scca-b-spec-sonic-cup/
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Chevy Sonic Race Car Video Game Footage

Posted by Sonic Tuners On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 1 comments
Video Source: youtube.com/REIZASTUDIOS

There is a stock car circuit in Brazil called the Campeonato Brasileiro de Stock Car.  One of the premiere vehicles in the CAIXA Brazilian Stockcar Series is none other than the 2012 Chevy Sonic.  At the moment this has to be one of the best looking Sonic's around!  It should not be surprising that the Brazilian racing series has a large following, similar to the following stateside.  That is where we find cool products geared toward those fans like video games.  REIZA STUDIOS has created a Stock Car computer game which is loaded with Sonic's.  You can download a trial copy of the game here: GAME STOCKCAR.  Who knows, maybe a race team will bring the Sonic to the Grand-Am / ROLEX Series here?!

If you are looking for some actual video footage of the Sonic stock car check here: Rio Grande Do Sul Cup Stock Car Brazil
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Sonic RS Production Scheduled Late 2012

Posted by Sonic Tuners On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 0 comments
Image Source: GM MEDIA

News is hitting the web that Chevy has a fourth quarter production in their sights for the Sonic RS line (1).  No other information has been released since the initial reports on the Sonic RS from GM last december.  To read on some of the features be sure to click on our earlier post here: 2013 Chevy Sonic RS Coming.  Another interesting Sonic related fact was that GM has sold over 35,000 Sonics thus far (1).

References: (1). Burden, M.  Chevrolet Aims for 4Q Production of 2013 Sonic RS. The Detroit News.  June 12, 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2012 from: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120612/AUTO0103/206120431/1361/Chevrolet-aims-for-4Q-production-of-2013-Sonic-RS
GM Media. 2011. Turbocharged 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Pushes Performance.  Retrieved June 13, 2012 from: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/Dec/1219_sonicrs
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Chevy Sonic Body-Kit

Posted by Sonic Tuners On Wednesday, June 06, 2012 0 comments
Image Source: 3D Carbon

3D Carbon is now offering a body kit option for both the hatchback and non-hatch versions of the Sonic. The style is clean and really adds a nice touch to the Sonic.  Get over to the site and check it our for yourself.

Reference: 3D Carbon Website. 2012. Chevy Sonic tab.  Retrieved June 05, 2012 from: http://3dcarbon.com/
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Chevy Sonic Aftermarket Exhaust

Posted by Sonic Tuners On Wednesday, June 06, 2012 0 comments
Now that the Sonic has been on the market for a just shy of a year the R&D aftermarket production is starting to gain some momentum.  There are now a couple of companies offering exhaust options for the Sonic line.  We can be sure to see a continued uptick in manufacturers developing performance options for the Sonic.

First company, DDM Works of South Carolina currently offers exhaust options for the 1.4 and 1.8 Sonic lines.  View the website here: http://www.ddmworks.com/sonic/index.html

Second company is SLP Performance, at the time of this posting only offers an exhaust for the 1.8 Sonic. View the website here: http://www.slponline.com/view_product_site.asp?P=31195
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Stylish Billet Chevy Sonic Door Handles

Posted by Sonic Tuners On Wednesday, June 06, 2012 0 comments
Image Source: American Brother Designs

American Brother Designs (ABD), an innovative company, has developed some really stylish billet door handles for the Chevy Sonic with GM licensing.  There is a variety of options available from ABD and they are worth checking out for those looking to add a distinctive element to the Sonic.  Everyone from daily drivers to enthusiasts can appreciate a better constructed billet handle in place of the OEM plastic one.

Reference: American Brother Designs Website. 2012. Chevy Sonic tab.  Retrieved June 05, 2012 from: http://www.americanbrotherdesigns.com/default.asp
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