# Revamped Convertible Muscle Cars 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition at the Indy 500 By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2011-05-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-chevrolet-camaro-45th-anniversary-edition References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/29/2012-chevrolet-camaro-45th-anniversary-edition-shows-off-at-indy/) & [chevrolet](http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro-family/) The 2012 [Chevrolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-supercar) Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition made its debut at the [Indianapolis 500](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-private-garage-suite), and this convertible iteration of the lean, mean muscle car adds a few new features meant to enhance the driver experience. The V6 Camaro will get an additional 11 horsepower for a total of 323 hp, and this anniversary edition also gets a rear camera system and a new steering wheel. Opt for the [Camaro SS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike) coupe, however, and you'll get its all-new FE4 suspension, which delivers enhanced, more precise handling. If you take a close look at the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition, you'll also notice a new logo on the fenders, dash, steering wheel, seats and door sills. The convertible and coupe will hit dealerships this fall. Photo Credits: [Zach Bowman](http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/zach-bowman/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Convertible Muscle Cars:** The trend of creating convertible versions of muscle cars is growing as brands focus on offering unique feature sets for an enhanced driving experience. - **Increased Power and Improved Handling:** The trend of enhancing both power and handling in muscle cars is being driven by consumer demand for high-performing vehicles that are also practical for everyday use. - **Anniversary Editions:** The trend of releasing anniversary editions of popular muscle cars offers a nostalgic appeal to consumers while introducing new features and technologies for enhanced performance and comfort. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has an opportunity to keep up with the demand for high-performing vehicles by focusing on creating new features and technologies that enhance both power and handling. - **Luxury:** The luxury industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of anniversary editions by creating limited edition models that offer unique feature sets and appeal to a nostalgic consumer base. - **Technology:** The technology industry has an opportunity to work with the automotive industry to create new rear camera systems and suspension technologies that enhance the driver experience and make vehicles safer and easier to drive. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-cobra-gtg.md) - [Retro-Inspired Mustangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mustang-shelby-gt500-heritage.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Motorsports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m4-csl.md) - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md) - [Vibrant Retro Convertible Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10321-corvette.md) - [Inaugural Custom Mustang Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang.md) - [Convertible Smart Roof Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc20-cielo.md) - [Luxurious Soft-Top Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granturismo.md)