The segment-leading Chevrolet Camaro opens a new chapter as the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible premieres at the 2010 Los Angeles International Auto Show. The new convertible begins production in January and goes on sale in February 2011. 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 spring 2009 as a 2010 model. The right to purchase one of the first convertibles was recently sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction for $205000, with all proceeds donated to charity. The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Neiman Marcus Edition, a group of 100 exclusive cars with custom-designed elements and priced at $75000 each, sold out in ...
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