33 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Convertible will be running laps of the Indianapolis 500 at the hands of “Race directors” fulfilling a tradition that was initiated in the 1960s telling residents that it is time for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
For the kid who hates to grow up, the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition is available as a coupe and convertible wears a starting price tag of $41,330.
The special edition will be painted in an unique Kinetic Blue paint scheme and will wear distinct decals. It will also borrow bits from the superlative Camaro ZL1 including a ZL1 rear spoiler (only coupe), a 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 and Hot Wheels grille and decklid logos.
On the inside, a black leather-trimmed interior 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, with the Hot Wheels-style flame decal on each door. Hot Wheels® Edition sill plates also distinguish the car, along with Camaro-logo premium floor mats with red edging.
The SS models feature a 6.2-litre V8; on the “L99” on automatic-equipped vehicles it makes 400bhp (298 kW) and torque is 410 lb.-ft. (556 Nm) and on the “LS3” on manual-equipped models it makes 426 horsepower (318 kW) and 420 lb.-ft. (569 Nm) of torque. The LS3 develops LT-based models feature the “LFX” 3.6L V-6 engine, which is rated at 323 bhp at 6,800 rpm.
A dual-mode exhaust system is available on SS models with the six-speed manual transmission, as well as LT models with either the manual or automatic transmission. The vacuum-actuated system adjusts exhaust note depending on the driving style.
The original Custom Camaro 1:64-scale toy from 1968 was one of the original16 Hot Wheels issued and remains one of the most valuable Hot Wheels toys among collectors.
