Green lighted: Chevrolet Camaro Synergy Special Edition

First shown in concept form at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas late last year, the Camaro Synergy Special Edition was apparently enough of a hit with consumers that Chevrolet has decided to offer it as a limited edition model.



The Synergy Special Edition is based on the Camaro 1LT and can be paired with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, but only with the base 304-horsepower 3.6-liter V6. The Camaro SS' V8 engine will not be available with the unique Synergy Green color.

Specification-wise, the Synergy Special Edition comes with the otherwise optional Camaro Convenience and Connectivity Package, as well as remote start for automatic transmission versions.

Like the show car, the production model gets grey rally stripes that run the length of the car, but it comes with 19-inch silver-painted alloy wheels rather than the 21-inch black wheels previewed on the show car. Those wheels are available from Chevrolet's accessories department.

Inside, the Camaro Synergy carries over the green scheme with colored trim panels and green stitching on the seats, steering wheel, shift knob and center console.

GM has not confirmed a base price, but has indicated that the Synergy Special Edition will list for under $27,000. It goes on sale shortly after its limited-run production begins February 2010. The last Synergy to roll off the Oshawa, Ontario, assembly line will be in May, although GM hasn't said just how many will be built.

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