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This is a customized example of the 45th Anniversary Edition of the 2012 Chevy Camaro RS Coupe. The original had a 323-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine - which the builder replaced with V-8 power. Suicide doors, accent lighting and other custom touches were added as well.
Changes to the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro include the introduction of the 323 hp (241 kW) 3.6 L direct injection LFX V6 engine replacing the outgoing V6 engine, a new FE4 suspension package for SS coupe (retuned front and rear dampers, new solid front (23 mm) and rear (24 mm) stabilizer bars, 20-inch aluminum wheels with P245/45R20 front and P275/40R20 rear tires (from the SS)), a revised instrument panel appearance (new instrument graphics and trim), a new steering wheel design with improved ergonomics, a power lift feature for the front passenger seat, a new Rear Vision Package (a rearview camera system and an auto-dimming mirror to the existing Rear Park Assist feature), a new rear spoiler as standard, taillamps from RS appearance package option becomes standard for all vehicles. Crystal Red Tintcoat replaces Red Jewel as an exterior color.
Changes to the RS package include a new, body-color 'sharkfin' antenna.
The 45th Anniversary Special Edition is based on 2LT and 2SS for both coupe and convertible body styles, with a unique rally stripe in red and silver on the hood and deck, Carbon Flash Metallic body color, badges located beneath the front fender emblems, new-design 20-inch wheels in dark silver, fog lamp and taillamp bezels finished in dark silver, RS-style taillamp lenses, standard rear spoiler and HID headlamps, body-color roof molding, Jet Black interior with leather-trimmed seats featuring the 45th Anniversary logo, white instrument panel and door trim inserts with the 45th Anniversary logo on the instrument panel, red, white and blue stitching on the seats, steering wheel, shift knob/boot, door armrests, and console lid; as well as 45th Anniversary logo on the steering wheel and sill plates.
The 45th Anniversary Special Edition was unveiled in Camaro5 Fest II in Arizona.
Japanese models went on sale in January 2012. Early models included coupe (LT RS, SS RS), convertible, 45th Anniversary Special Edition.
Specs:
$34,225 msrp in 2012 (equal to $45,975 in 2024)
3.6L (217.5 ci) DOHC 60° V6 Engine, 11.5:1 Compression, direct injection, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore: 3.7 in (94 mm) Stroke: 3.37 in (85.6 mm)
323 hp @6,800 rpm, 278 lb-ft @4,800 rpm, Redline: 7,200 rpm
6 speed automatic, 3.27:1 axle ratio
3719 lb (1687 kg) curb weight
Performance:
0-60 mph: 5.7 seconds
1/4 mile: 14.1 seconds @99 mph
Top speed: 158 mph (254 kph)
Modifications:
Different wheels, rear spoiler, ZL1 style hood and bumper, blue LED accent lighting, suicide doors
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