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Camaro Chroma was developed for the Chevrolet 2009 SEMA show exhibit to demonstrate what could be done with available and future Chevrolet Accessories, as well as to gauge public reaction for a potential future special edition.

As explained in the GM press release, the Summit White Camaro Chroma is based upon an SS/RS model and features include:

- New silver stripe package

- 21-inch wheels with silver-painted spokes and Victory Red stripe on the rim - Blade rear spoiler

- Summit White ground effects package

- Rear fender vent graphics

- Accessory front grille with body-color outer frame

- LS3 V-8 engine with prototype GM Performance Parts intake, shorty headers, Track Pack performance exhaust system and Victory Red engine cover

- 6-speed manual transmission with Hurst short-throw shifter

- Red-painted Brembo brake calipers

- Black and gray leather seats, shifter boot and door trim featuring red accent stitching

- Silver dashboard and door panel accessory inserts for the dashboard and door panels

- Red instrument cluster and LED accent lighting

- Chevrolet Accessories floor mats, trunk mat and red car cover with (in silver) are also included as available accessories

According to Sandor Piszar, who served as the Senior Sales and Marketing Manager with GM Accessories when the car was developed, Chroma was jointly developed between Chevrolet, GM Design and GM Accessories. Ordered on September 4th, 2009, the car was assigned VIN 2G1FT1EW0A9150257 and built on September 28th, 2009 as a 2SS/RS model. It was then modified and finished in time for the 2009 SEMA show.

The GM 2010 SEMA press release states that due to strong positive consumer reaction, Chevrolet announced it will release a special-edition Camaro model called the Synergy Series in Q1 2011, based upon Camaro Chroma first exhibited at the 2009 SEMA show. While the original Synergy was only offered in Synergy Green and with the six-cylinder engine, the 2011 edition will be offered in four colors (Cyber Gray, Victory Red, Summit White or Black) as well as a choice of V8 or V6 2SS or 2LT trim levels with the RS package.