Vehicle 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 2SS Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition hits the
market, enthusiasts, speculators, and car fans everywhere perk up
with excitement. Consider this a full-size diecast model that you
can actually drive - loaded with a powerful 6.2L 455-horsepower V8,
a 6-speed gearbox, and a bespoke Crush Orange color combination.
Introduced at SEMA and desired by millions ever since, this is your
chance to own one of the coolest modern automotive collaborations
ever executed.
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 poorly promoted resulting in a
lukewarm reception for both models), this 50th Anniversary
commemorating the first Mattel diecast 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 boasts blacked-out bow-tie emblems, smoked taillights
with a Satin Graphite block in between (complete with a Hot Wheels
logo incorporated inside), along with "Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary"
badges on the front fenders. You also get a special lower grille
insert, a front chin spoiler, a ducktail spoiler out back, an
aggressive hood with black air-vents, and if you look through the
Special Edition wheels you'll see that even the Brembo brake
calipers were painted Crush Orange to match. This over-the-top Hot
Wheels 50th package really turns the look of the already-aggressive
2018 SS up to an absurd level of awesomeness, and with only 2083
actual miles on the clock, it's basically factory-fresh with nary
an imperfection to speak of.
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 leather
interior is an exclusive package only for this limited edition car,
and my goodness does it look great inside this coupe. Bright orange
inserts sharply contrast the black leather hides on the front
buckets and matching rear seat, resulting in a playful yet
aggressive look, and this unique color combo is repeated on the
center console, door panels, and beautifully trimmed dash. Plus,
the seats, steering wheel, shifter, door panels, and center console
all received coordinating orange stitching, and all the soft
materials inside are either plush leather or smooth suede that
still looks and smells new. There's a Hot Wheels badge adorning the
suede-trimmed, flat-bottomed steering wheel that feels very
substantial and exceptionally grippy in the hands of the driver, a
perfect complement to the suede-trimmed 6-speed shifter that's just
a short reach away. Further Hot Wheels logos were embedded into the
front headrests and bright orange seatbelts, although the Camaro's
'SS' logo is equally represented in the seatbacks and atop the
shifter knob. The comfortable driver's seat offers an unobstructed
view of the deeply recessed gauge panel full of futuristic digital
units, and the big touchscreen in the middle manages all the media,
navigation, and back-up cameras. The sculpted middle console is
space age spec, 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,
although they skipped the sunroof to optimize the coupe's
structural rigidity. "Ghost" stripes were included in the
color-keyed floor mats below, along with the one that adorns the
surprisingly spacious trunk.
Under the hood, the snarling 6.2-liter, all-aluminum V8 of the 2018
Camaro SS is ready to play. Docile around town yet equipped to
bring the thunder at a moments notice with 426HP and 420lb-ft of
torque at the ready, there aren't many Camaros of legend that can
run with this Super Sport. Completely stock and unmodified under
the hood, it starts instantly and runs beautifully thanks to the
wonders of modern electronics and GM's performance goodies, and
with so few miles logged, it's barely broken in. And if you can
manage to somehow keep your foot out of it and slip the Tremec
6-speed into top gear, it actually does really well on the highway,
meaning this baby is ready to dominate the Power Tour. Underneath,
magnetic ride control and a beefed-up MBRP dual exhaust (the car's
lone upgrade) are also part of the package, and once quick look and
you can immediately see that it's never been out in bad weather.
Power steering, power four-wheel disc brakes by Brembo, and
Goodyear runflat performance tires wrapped around exclusive 20-inch
forged Satin Graphite aluminum wheels round out the impressive
parts list with a BANG.
Flat-out, 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. Call today!
