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CAL Automotive Creations<\/a> (CAL) unveiled a special 1955 Chevy Bel Air in the BluePrint Engines booth at the 2026 SEMA Show. The classic coupe is powered by a Blueprint Engines 598 ci (9.8L) big-block V8<\/a> capable of 741 hp (545 kW) and 703 lb-ft (953 Nm) of torque on 10.5:1 compression. The motor features a cast iron block with a 4.50-inch stroke and 4.60-inch bore. Inside is a forged crank, forged H-beam rods, forged pistons, and Hydraulic roller camshaft (.647″ intake\/.647″ exhaust lift; 258\u00b0 intake\/266\u00b0 exhaust duration @ .050″, 112\u00b0 LSA). CAL backed the big-block with a Bowler 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission and trusty 9-inch rear end. Everything is supported by an Art Morrison chassis modified by CAL for a lower ride height. They added a set of Ridetech coilovers and Baer six-piston brakes. CAL reshaped the quarter-panels on the classic tri-five body. It then received a custom dark brown metallic color accented by billet grill and trim. The finishing touch is four custom Leading Edge Machine wheels (20×8, 22×12). <\/p>\n

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CAL Automotive Creations (CAL) unveiled a special 1955 Chevy Bel Air in the BluePrint Engines booth at the 2026 SEMA Show. The classic coupe is powered by a Blueprint Engines 598 ci (9.8L) big-block V8 capable of 741 hp (545 kW) and 703 lb-ft (953 Nm) of torque on 10.5:1 compression. 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