We’ve hunted down all the special Chevrolets at the 2012 SEMA show, new and old. The bowtie brand occupied a good portion of Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, but there were plenty of gems throughout the floor. Here’s our list of the top seven standouts:
Top 7 Bowties – 2014 Chevrolet Impala, New and Old Camaros
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Top 7 Bowties – 2014 Chevrolet Impala, New and Old Camaros
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| Top 7 Bowties – 2014 Chevrolet Impala, New and Old Camaros |
Top 7 Bowties – 2014 Chevrolet Impala, New and Old Camaros
2014 Chevrolet Impala
Since the 2014 Impala isn’t on sale yet, the family hauler makes its SEMA show debut with minimal modifications. But that’s OK because all SEMA stars must start with a blank slate and the aftermarket crowd is probably already making big plans for the large sedan. This particular Impala was sporting Claret Red paint and 20-inch rims with a “Black Ice” finish also on the side-view mirror caps.
Chevrolet Sonic B-Spec Sport Race Car Concept
The influx of B-Spec cars continue thanks in part to Chevrolet. Displayed among the Corvettes and Camaros was this Sonic B-Spec Sport Race Car concept, which looks just as intense as its name. Almost all the mods are sourced from Chevrolet Performance including the B-Spec Kit that includes racing shocks and struts, recalibrated ABS controller, adjustable sway bar, intake air restrictor plate, rear axle shim plates, carbon-fiber racing seat, 5-point harness system, and roll cage. In all, the Sonic looks ready to take on other B-Spec rockets like the Ford Fiesta and Kia Rio.
1967 Chevy Camaro Hot Wheels Concept and Limited Camaro Hot Wheels Edition
The big crowds surrounding the Hot Wheels Camaro duo is proof that gear heads are suckers for nostalgia. As we previously reported, Chevrolet Performance created a 1967 Camaro Hot Wheels concept, modeled after the very first Hot Wheels die-cast Camaro ever made. It’s sporting a Kinetic Blue paint job, side-exit exhaust, and white leather seats with blue contrast stitching. And under its hood is an LS3 V-8 rated at 430 hp. Chevy also carried over the Hot Wheels treatment to the 2013 Camaro as an optional package available on 2LT V-6 and S22 V-8 models. In addition to the retro paint and wheel treatment, the Camaro Hot Wheels Edition sports a few exterior mods pulled from the ZL1, matte black accents, and Hot Wheels logos inside and out.
1969 Chevy Camaro by MagnaFlow
MagnaFlow had an interesting variety of cars including this blacked-out 1969 Camaro. The paint job consists of both glossy and matte finishes and the black, 19-inch rims provide just enough clearance for the massive carbon-ceramic brake setup. Under the hood is a twin-turbo V-8 connected to a performance exhaust system for which MagnaFlow is known. Inside, seats are covered in leather with diamond-pattern stitching, while racing seats and five-point harnesses keep the front passengers snug and secure.
2012 COPO Camaro Convertible
Another crowd pleaser was the COPO Camaro Convertible, which is set to go to auction following once the 2012 SEMA show shuts its doors. The drop-top is the last of 69 COPO Camaros produced for the 2012 model year and its only one of two convertibles made for this variant (it’s also the only one to get the wild Inferno Orange paint). Under the hood is a 550-hp 4.0-liter, supercharged V-8, which was one of three engine options Chevy offered for the COPO cars. Modifications include a solid rear axle, roll cage, and twin bucket seats. Better yet, all the proceeds from this car will go to the American Heart Association (CLICK HERE for more info and a complete breakdown of the COPO Camaros.)
1968 Chevrolet Camaro “Bad Penny”
This 1968 Camaro belongs to our sister publication Camaro Performers. The magazine has had this project car for a few years now and, although we don’t have the specs of what’s under the hood, we like what we see.
Since the 2014 Impala isn’t on sale yet, the family hauler makes its SEMA show debut with minimal modifications. But that’s OK because all SEMA stars must start with a blank slate and the aftermarket crowd is probably already making big plans for the large sedan. This particular Impala was sporting Claret Red paint and 20-inch rims with a “Black Ice” finish also on the side-view mirror caps.
Chevrolet Sonic B-Spec Sport Race Car Concept
The influx of B-Spec cars continue thanks in part to Chevrolet. Displayed among the Corvettes and Camaros was this Sonic B-Spec Sport Race Car concept, which looks just as intense as its name. Almost all the mods are sourced from Chevrolet Performance including the B-Spec Kit that includes racing shocks and struts, recalibrated ABS controller, adjustable sway bar, intake air restrictor plate, rear axle shim plates, carbon-fiber racing seat, 5-point harness system, and roll cage. In all, the Sonic looks ready to take on other B-Spec rockets like the Ford Fiesta and Kia Rio.
1967 Chevy Camaro Hot Wheels Concept and Limited Camaro Hot Wheels Edition
The big crowds surrounding the Hot Wheels Camaro duo is proof that gear heads are suckers for nostalgia. As we previously reported, Chevrolet Performance created a 1967 Camaro Hot Wheels concept, modeled after the very first Hot Wheels die-cast Camaro ever made. It’s sporting a Kinetic Blue paint job, side-exit exhaust, and white leather seats with blue contrast stitching. And under its hood is an LS3 V-8 rated at 430 hp. Chevy also carried over the Hot Wheels treatment to the 2013 Camaro as an optional package available on 2LT V-6 and S22 V-8 models. In addition to the retro paint and wheel treatment, the Camaro Hot Wheels Edition sports a few exterior mods pulled from the ZL1, matte black accents, and Hot Wheels logos inside and out.
1969 Chevy Camaro by MagnaFlow
MagnaFlow had an interesting variety of cars including this blacked-out 1969 Camaro. The paint job consists of both glossy and matte finishes and the black, 19-inch rims provide just enough clearance for the massive carbon-ceramic brake setup. Under the hood is a twin-turbo V-8 connected to a performance exhaust system for which MagnaFlow is known. Inside, seats are covered in leather with diamond-pattern stitching, while racing seats and five-point harnesses keep the front passengers snug and secure.
2012 COPO Camaro Convertible
Another crowd pleaser was the COPO Camaro Convertible, which is set to go to auction following once the 2012 SEMA show shuts its doors. The drop-top is the last of 69 COPO Camaros produced for the 2012 model year and its only one of two convertibles made for this variant (it’s also the only one to get the wild Inferno Orange paint). Under the hood is a 550-hp 4.0-liter, supercharged V-8, which was one of three engine options Chevy offered for the COPO cars. Modifications include a solid rear axle, roll cage, and twin bucket seats. Better yet, all the proceeds from this car will go to the American Heart Association (CLICK HERE for more info and a complete breakdown of the COPO Camaros.)
1968 Chevrolet Camaro “Bad Penny”
This 1968 Camaro belongs to our sister publication Camaro Performers. The magazine has had this project car for a few years now and, although we don’t have the specs of what’s under the hood, we like what we see.