New Camaro Convertible Blends Top-Down Driving Fun With Precise Engineering 2010-11-16 * On sale in February 2011 * Well-tailored fabric top * Acoustical headliner for quietness and easy-to-use single latch * Robust, reinforced structure supports a sports coupe-like driving experience * Better torsional stiffness than BMW 3-Series convertible LOS ANGELES -- The segment-leading Chevrolet Camaro opens a new chapter as the 2011 Camaro convertible premieres at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The new convertible begins production in January and goes on sale in February. It includes an enhanced body structure and well-tailored top mechanism -- a combination designed to deliver sports coupe-like driving fun and precise quality. "The launch of the new convertible opens Camaro design and performance to a new set of potential customers," said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. "The 21st century revival of Camaro is tremendously popular, so it's a natural to now expand and elevate the product range in new directions." The convertible will be offered in similar model configurations as the Camaro coupe. The standard model will have a 312-horsepower direct injection V-6 engine delivering 29 mpg highway. The SS model will feature the 6.2L V-8 engine producing 426 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard, with an optional six-speed automatic. Camaro seized leadership in US sales in its segment with the original coupe model that launched in ...
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