1/25 2011 Camaro Convertible

A convertible followed in 2011. Chevrolet claims the structural modifications to the convertible body give it superior torsional stiffness to the BMW 3-Series convertible. “Our goal in development was to make the convertible match the coupe as closely as possible in ride quality, handling and overall performance,” says Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. (The right to purchase one of the first Camaro convertibles was sold at the Barrett-Jackson car auction for $205,000. I spent a week behind the wheel of a 2012 “Inferno Orange” Camaro 2SS convertible with the bigger V-8, which cranks out 426 horses and 420 lb. -ft. of torque. Neiman Marcus-edition Camaro convertibles, priced at $75,000 each, sold out in three minutes. The convertible top is made of thick canvas and acoustical headliner material and provides a quiet ride when the top is up. It also has the sleek roofline of the coupe and a smooth, taut, and tailored look. The convertible model, unlike the coupe, is equipped with a rear spoiler and a small “shark fin,” an OnStar/XM antenna mounted on the deck lid. Sadly, the Camaro’s muscle car status lost its muscle, despite a ’93 redesign that improved performance. A second-generation Camaro arrived in the ’70s, followed by a third in ’82 with a four-cylinder engine rated at a wimpy 90 horsepower. The Camaro quickly gained a following in the sport segment of the market, with several models and high-performance options. the convertible with a 210-horsepower, 327 cubic-inch V-8 engine was $2,809. It doesn’t take long to experience the drop-top Camaro’s personality.

It can be had with a Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic transmission, which offers smooth shifts and a manu-matic function to operate the gear changes via those behind-the-wheel buttons, or an Aisin-built AY6 six-speed manual shifter. Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser cryptically says, “we have a very good basis with the Camaro that gives us room to grow. The dashboard features the retro-inspired design from the 1969 Camaro in a more contemporary look, but the center stack still looks like one of those Japanese robot toys that also happen to be popular in the ‘60s. The Camaro convertible is one of those cars that look as good topless as it does with a hardtop roof in place. It is equipped with an acoustic liner and each unit is subjected to eight minutes of water testing, according to GM. The interior of the Camaro convertible is very similar to that found in the hardtop. Mileage is 16-city/25 highway, while the six speed hits it at 16-city/24 highway. 6-liter V6 direct-injection engine that delivers 312 horsepower and 278 lb-ft. ” Like the coupe, the convertible comes in four flavors.