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NURBURG, Germany — From Australia to the U.S., prototypes for the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro have been spied in varying colors and levels of camouflage, but this is the first time the Camaro has been spotted near the famed Nürburgring race circuit.

This latest Camaro prototype arrived at GM's Nürburgring workshop outfitted in bright red Brembo brakes, which can only mean one thing: GM is getting serious about its new Chevy's performance applications.

Although we don't yet know what speeds the Camaro will be able to achieve on the 'Ring, we do know the original Camaro concept was outfitted with a 400-horsepower all-aluminum 6.0-liter V8 mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and an independent rear suspension.

What this means to you: Here's to hoping those hot laps are red hot, indeed. — Kelly Toepke, News Editor

looks like this car's gonna be able to do more than just drive in a straight line.