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Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Shown At SEMA [VIDEO]

Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Special EditionChevrolet announced some details about their new unique special edition Hot Wheels of the sports Camaro, which will make a debut as the first full-size, production Hot Wheels car offered for sale. “A special run of the Camaro Hot Wheels Edition will be produced in the first quarter of 2013 – and like the collectable toys on which it is based – when they’re gone, they’re gone,” GM said in a statement. Prices for the package start at about $7.000.

The special edition Chevy just debuted at the SEMA Showin Las Vegas, showing off its vibrant, graphics-accented metallic paint scheme (Kinetic Blue) and red-lined wheels. The vehicle will be available in both coupe and convertible form, in 2LT (V-6) and 2SS (V-8) trims. Exterior highlights include :

  • ZL1 rear spoiler (coupe models)
  • ZL1 front upper grille
  • Ground effects package, including front splitter and rocker treatment
  • Black 21-inch wheels with red outline stripe
  • Two-tone matte hood graphic and rear taillight panel “blackout” graphic
  • Fender “flame” graphics
  • Hot Wheels grille and decklid logos.

On the inside, the black leather trim is accented with red and black seat stitching with the Hot Wheels logo embroidered on the front seats. The instrument panel and door inserts are black as well, with the Hot Wheels-style flame decal on each door. Hot Wheels® Edition sill plates and Camaro-logo premium floor mats with red edging are also included.

Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Special Edition

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Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Special Edition

More importantly, the SS models include a 6.2L V-8 engine, which is offered in two iterations: the “L99” on automatic-equipped vehicles and the “LS3” on manual-equipped models. In particular, the power generated for the L99 is 400 hp (298 kW) and torque is 410 lb.-ft. (556 Nm). It also features fuel-saving Active Fuel Management. The LS3 develops 426 horsepower (318 kW) and 420 lb.-ft. (569 Nm) of torque.

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Source: Chevrolet