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2023 Chevy Camaro Rapid Blue Paint No Longer Available To Order

The Rapid Blue (color code GMO) exterior paint color is no longer available to order on the 2023 Chevy CamaroGM Authority has learned. The tint will be built out after the week of June 26th, 2023.

Rapid Blue is a light blue paint originally introduced with the 2022 Chevy Camaro back in calendar 2021, along with Vivid Orange Metallic as the other color that was new for the 2022 model year.

Side view of the 2023 Chevy Camaro ZL1 in Rapid Blue paint.

Rapid Blue was originally exclusive to the C8 Corvette Stingray, but GM also added it to the Camaro’s palette after a pace car in that hue appeared at NASCAR events. On the 2023 Chevy Camaro, Rapid Blue was offered on all trim levels as an extra-charge color option priced at $395.

It was originally one of nine exterior colors initially available on the 2023 Camaro, which include the following (with relevant paint codes listed in parentheses):

  • Black (GBA)
  • Radiant Red Tintcoat (GNT)
  • Rapid Blue (GMO)
  • Red Hot (G7C)
  • Riverside Blue Metallic (GKK)
  • Shadow Gray Metallic (GJI)
  • Sharkskin Metallic (GXD)
  • Summit White (GAZ)
  • Vivid Orange Metallic (GCF)

Additionally, it was available with four out of the five 2023 Chevy Camaro interior colorways, including Ceramic White, Jet Black, Jet Black with Red Accents, and Medium Ash Gray. It could not be ordered in conjunction with the Adrenaline Red interior color.

Rear three quarters view of the 2023 Chevy Camaro.

At this point, it’s unclear if Rapid Blue will return for the 2024 model year or if it will be replaced by a new color. The start of regular production (SORP) for the 2024 Chevy Camaro is scheduled for August 7th, 2023.

The 2024 Chevy Camaro will be the final model year for the famous GM sports car’s sixth generation. The General has announced it will release a special 2024 Chevy Camaro Collector’s Edition to commemorate the nameplate’s long history.

Few details of the Collector’s Edition have been released so far, but GM Authority has confirmed the model will be available in both convertible and coupe configurations. Teaser images also indicate the special-edition Camaro will be available in ZL1 trim with a wing-like rear spoiler and multi-spoke alloy wheels, in addition to RS and SS trims.

Side view of the 2024 Chevy Camaro Collector's Edition.

Collector’s Edition teaser image

While the 2024 Chevy Camaro will sunset the car’s sixth generation, GM has confirmed it will revive the Camaro nameplate for a future generation of vehicles. This may take the form of a Camaro EV sub-brand including multiple all-electric models in several different segments.

Meanwhile, the current sixth-generation 2023 Chevy Camaro continues to be motivated by four powertrain options, including the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG gasoline engine, naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX gasoline engine, naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT1 gasoline engine, and supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 gasoline engine.

The GM Alpha platform provides structure under the body panels, while production takes place at the GM Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan.

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Comments

  1. Pretty sure they forgot how to mix GREEN!
    Hint: Blue + Yellow = GREEN!

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    1. Truly the best colour.

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    2. BINGO!

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  2. Death by a thousand cuts. Again

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  3. This Rapid blue looks really beautiful on a sport car, because it is none metallic. Just look at the Lansing Grand River plant from a satellite view on the Google map. I noticed that this rapid blue is just as popular as the white or black if not more. What a brilliant idea to remove such a nice colour.

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  4. I’m not a sexist BUT this GM female CEO has put GM in the toilet…..and the bowl water is spinning!
    And all of those laid off employees……
    Oh…..and.don’t be fooled about those EV batteries either…..they have no way of recycling them….like those big windmill blades out west….they’re just laying in the desert sand!

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  5. I just order one and dealer said will be built at the end of the month. So my question is am i getting the rapid blue in my car or not????

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    1. Where is your dealership? Is it a high volume, high allocation Camaro dealership? A guy I know in Alberta got his Rapid Blue 1LE and it took 10 months to get it!! I ordered a 2023 2SS 1LE in March and haven’t heard a word yet on its build date.

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      1. I originally ordered the car back in april 14 and just 3 says ago dealer called me saying that my car will be built at the end of the month. Dealer is rydell chevrolet in los angeles ca. hopefully I dont have any problems getting the rapid blue

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        1. They will produce whatever was accepted to be built in Rapid Blue but are not accepting new orders in that color.

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