The Chevrolet Camaro is living on borrowed
time, rumored to retire in
2025 or
earlier
Some
rivals
like the Dodge
Challenger
are
on a similar stump as sales of sports cars slow and pressure to
phase out his petrol-hungry V8 engine facing But before they leave, manufacturers are working hard to move as many units as possible
special editions are
displayed
left and
right to attract attention.
In case
you
didn't know,
the
Chevrolet
Camaro is sold in markets
outside of
North America
This latest special edition is
exactly what is offered
only in Japan.
Called the Rapid Blue Edition, this Camaro starts with LT RS trim and is finished in
a vibrant
Rapid Blue paint
job on the
outside.
Also included in this
package
are his 5-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels with
black body stripes and
gloss.
The interior uses a combination of white and black leather for the seats and door panels
All 20 come with a special
gift
Camaro
canvas tote
with custom graphics
to
match the
vehicle.
However, this
is the
only
special goodies
available in
this edition.
Based
on
his
LT RS trim in Japan, this Rapid Blue Edition
misses his popular
V-8 engine and is
fitted with
a 2.0-liter turbocharged
4-cylinder
engine.
This powertrain produces 271 horsepower and 295
lb-ft
of torque to the rear wheels
via
an eight-speed
transmission.
Chevrolet
also offered a Wild Cherry Edition earlier this
year, so this isn't the first Camaro exclusive in Japan.