The 2012 SEMA showcases the performance of the new Corvette and Camaro

At this year's 2012 SEMA event, Chevrolet Performance cars were making a big bang. Included within the 2012 models on display were the Camaro ZL1, the Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition, and the Camaro SS track-ready 1LE.

According to the Vice President at Performnace Vehicles & Motorsports, Jim Campbell, it is extremely rare to find a Corvette or Camaro that hasn't been amped-up by an owner. At the 2012 SEMA show, passion and creativity were celebrated and the desire to inspire customers was quite evident. Included within the vehicles on display at SEMA were Tony Stewart's Camaro ZL1 made for NASCAR, as well as well known celebrity chef Guy Fieri's Corvette 427 Convertible and his 1967 Camaro Hot Wheels Concept. Let's take a closer look at each of the awe inspiring vehicles.

Tony Stewart's Camaro ZL1

Nicknamed "Smoke", Tony Stewart (Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion) enjoys driving his Camaro ZL1 both on the street and on the track. This sports car, a creation of Tony Stewart himself, was designed when he visited Warren Michigan's GM Design Center to supercharge his car with Design Manager David Ross. Working together, the two designed a gorgeous custom gray metallic exterior that was accented with red and silver pinstripes. The design also brought about red halo tinting for the headlamps, along with black finished wheels that incorporated red accents.

Inside of the vehicle were Jet Black leather seats that incorporated suede inserts and were accented with scarlet stitching. The interior of the vehicle also included laser-etched details on suede leather door panels, Tony Stewart signatures embroidered into the seats, a suede leather steering wheel, and jet black leather door armrests.

As for the vehicle engine - a 6.2L LSA engine with 580 horsepower. What does that make this vehicle? The fastest Camaro ever created! With this supercharged engine, Tony Stewart's Camaro can go from 0mph to 60mph in just 4 seconds and can reach speads of 184mph.

Guy Fieri’s Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition

Known for his Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives", Guy Fieri has a soft spot for convertibles, owning more than three of them! Included within his collection are the 1968 and 2011 Camaro SS convertibles and the newly created and personalized 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition.

This newer model combines elements of the ZR1 and the Z06 models, making the 2013 collector edition Corvette the fastest and most capable convertible in the history of the Corvette. The vehicle comes equipped with a 427 cubic inch LS7 engine with 505hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.

The exterior of Guy's Corevette is black with yellow stripes - the exact opposite of his other Chevy's that sport a yellow body with black stripes. On the inside of the vehicle you will find embroided headrests and on the outside a set of black cup wheels with Michelin PS2 tires.

Chevrolet Performance 1967 Camaro Hot Wheels® concept

The original Hot Wheels Custom Camaro is a small toy that millions of young boys have always dreamed of one day having. Well now there is a full-scale tribute to this small figurine. The upscaled version of the 1967 Camaro Hot Wheels Concept is equipped with an LS3 engine with 430 horsepower and a four-speed automatic transmission. Because translating the proportions of the tiny figure into a full-scale verision is complicated, the two are not exact representations of one another. Still, the designers have done a great job at interpreting what the small toy would look like in real-life size. Painted in a Kinetic Blue, the full size model of the Camaro Hot Wheel has the same body lines and styling as the smaller version, with a different stance and wheels.

Highlights of the vehicle include:

Remote Keyless Entry
The same hood as the Custom Camaro toy
Exterior Hot Wheel badges and emblem
Custom aluminum wheels with red accents
Silver lined interior
Leather-wrapped steering wheel

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