2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS Hot Wheels Edition

Description

We all know the 6th generation Camaro 2SS is a future classic, with its killer styling, modern amenities, and huge horsepower under the hood. And just like now, in the future we'll be searching for interesting, low-batch and collaborative editions as the ultimate prize prospects. So, when a commemorative car as wild as this 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition hits the market, enthusiasts, speculators, and car fans everywhere perk up with excitement. Consider this a full-size die-cast that you can actually drive – loaded with a powerful 6.2L 455-horsepower V8, an 8-speed tranny, and a bespoke Crush Orange color combination. Introduced at SEMA and pined for by millions ever since, this is your chance to own one of the coolest modern automotive collaborations ever made.

If you're not familiar with Hot Wheels, then you probably had a horrible childhood, in which case you may not possess the capacity to enjoy such a slick ride. Or, maybe letting your hair down in a modern American muscle car is exactly what you need to kick start your heart. Either way, this dialed-in Camaro instantly turns life up to 11. Hot Wheels and the Camaro have been cosmically paired for decades, with the 1968 Camaro debuting as the very first Mattel Hot Wheel. So, after a couple forays into a Hot Wheels Camaro in the early 2010s didn't bring much fanfare (a 2011 chrome neon concept and blue 2013 Hot Wheels car were introduced without much marketing), this 50th Anniversary commemorating the first Mattel die-cast car was the perfect time to strike. Needing a loud exterior package that really stood out and paid homage to the brand, they slapped a slick Crush Orange finish on this SS coupe, along with Satin Graphite stripes that mimic a Hot Wheels track design, and Satin Graphite ground effects. The $5k package also brought blacked-out bow-tie emblems, taillamps, and a trunk panel, along with Hot Wheels 50th anniversary badges on the front fenders, and another Hot Wheels logo on the tail panel. You also get a special lower grille insert, chin spoiler and ducktail spoiler out back, an aggressive hood with black vents, and if you through the special edition wheels you'll see the Brembo brake calipers were painted Crush Orange to match. The Hot Wheels 50th anniversary package really turns the look of the already-aggressive 2018 SS up another notch, and with only 5,429 actual miles on the look, it still presents as practically factory-fresh.

Inside are more exclusive elements to the Hot Wheels edition, and you notice it from the moment you open the door and see the special illuminated sill plates. The Jet Black and Crush Orange interior is an exclusive package only for this special edition, and my goodness does it look great inside this coupe. The bright orange mixes with the black for a very aggressive seating, and this same combo is repeated on the beautifully trimmed dash. Plus, the seats, steering wheel, shifter, door panels, and center console all receive coordinating orange stitching, and all the soft materials inside are either plush leather or smooth suede. Hot Wheels script is found in the steering wheel special three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel feels fat and grippy in your hands, and it's matched in the headrests and seatbelts. The comfortable driver's seat offers an unobstructed view of the deeply recessed gauge panel full of digital units, and the big touchscreen in the middle manages all the media, navigation, and back-up camera. The sculpted middle console is space age, as are the jet-engine, turbine-like vents for the A/C system, and as you might expect, this SS comes loaded with pretty much every single option and amenity you could get in 2018. There's a sunroof up top for open-air cruising, 'Ghost' stripes were included in the custom floor mats below, and the trunk offers plenty of room for luggage.

Under the hood, the snarling 6.2-liter all-aluminum V8 of the SS trim is ready to play. Docile around town, but ready to bring the thunder with 426 horsepower, there aren't many Camaros of legend that can run with this Super Sport. Completely stock and unmodified, it starts instantly and runs beautifully thanks to the wonders of modern computer controls, and with so few miles on the clock, it's barely broken in. And when you let the eight-speed automatic transmission slip into overdrive, it actually does incredibly well on the highway, so this baby is ready to dominate the power tour. Underneath, magnetic ride control and a beefed up dual-mode performance exhaust are also part of the package, and once quick look and you can immediately see that this car has never been out in any bad weather. Power steering, power four-wheel disc brakes by Brembo, and modern performance tires on those exclusive 20-inch forged Satin Graphite aluminum wheels means this is a total package that will feel great on any road.

Complete with a special plaque that commemorates the car and two replica Hot Wheels cars that came straight the dealer at the time of purchase, this Hot Wheels Camaro is the very definition of a collectible car. And with that kind of pedigree, it's obvious that this future classic has all the right features to be enjoyed today and the distinction to be admired tomorrow. Don't miss out, call now!