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Enlarge Photo The Camaro LS7 Concept will highlight this year's SEMA show for the 2010 Chevy Camaro with it's 550 horsepower LS7 crate engine mated to a Tremec six-speed transmission.  The LS7 Camaro concept will also feature a Brembo four-wheel disc brake package, lowered ride height, custom 20-inch wheels, driveshaft safety loop and GM Performance parts exhaust system. The LS7 crate engine uses a high-performance replacement camshaft from GM Performance Parts to help it produce approximately 550 horsepower. Complementing upgrades include GM Performance Parts-developed headers and air intake system that will be offered at the Camaro's launch in early 2009. The LS7 also is modified with a wet-sump oiling system; the production engine features a dry-sump system that requires an external oil tank. More information and high-res photos on the Camaro LS7 concept after the jump...  Enlarge Photo2008 SEMA Chevrolet Camaro LS7 - 2010 Chevrolet Camaro interiorEnlarge PhotoChevrolet Camaro LS7 ConceptEnlarge PhotoChevrolet Camaro LS7 ConceptEnlarge PhotoChevrolet Camaro LS7 ConceptEnlarge PhotoChevrolet Camaro LS7 ConceptEnlarge Photo Backing the LS7 engine is a production Tremec 6060 six-speed manual with a GM Performance Parts Hurst shifter. Additional drivetrain details include: Brembo four-wheel disc brake package Lowered ride height Custom 20-inch wheels Driveshaft safety loop GM Performance Parts exhaust system The Camaro LS7 concept is painted Victory Red, with matte black accents on the hood and taillamp panel. "LS7" logos are strategically placed and warn those in the know this Camaro means business when the Christmas tree lights count down to green. It's all business on the spartan interior, too, with base trim and few accessories to minimize overall mass for a quicker elapsed time. Although the Camaro LS7 Concept is just that – a concept – its duplication by enterprising enthusiasts and racers is enabled by GM Performance Parts' LS7 crate engine package. It delivers a fully assembled, production version of the engine, complete from the intake manifold to oil pan. An oil reservoir for the standard dry sump system and GM Performance Parts' LS7 engine controller (part number 19166567) are all that's necessary to get the engine running in an enthusiast's project vehicle – well, that and a chassis capable of handling more than 500 lb.-ft. of torque!