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Thursday, November 11, 2010

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

After waiting it for quite a while, Chevrolet has finally decided to offer details on the production version Camaro Convertible. The new model will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and will go on sale in February 2011 at a starting price of $30,000.

Like with the coupe version, Camaro Convertible will be offered with a choice of two engines: a 312-hp Direct Injection V6 engine for the standard version and a 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 426 hp for the SS version. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard, with an optional six-speed automatic.

Depending on the model, the Convertible Camaro will be offered with our-wheel disc brakes, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, Launch Control on SS models with the manual transmission optimizes hard-acceleration launches for quicker, more consistent performance and 18", 19" or 20" wheels.

Full details will be revealed on November 17th.

Updated - 11/12/10: Chevrolet has released more photos of the uberly sick Camaro Convertible at their Facebook page ahead of its highly anticipated debut at the LA Auto Show. Check out the gallery for the new photos and count down the days when the Camaro Convertible officially has its turn on the spotlight. We can’t wait!


The 21st century rebirth of the Chevrolet Camaro opens a new chapter when the 2011 Camaro Convertible premieres at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on Nov. 17.

The Camaro Convertible will arrive in Chevrolet showrooms in February 2011. Starting price will be $30,000, including $850 destination. (Full details will be released later this year.)

“The Convertible will make the all-new Camaro, already a smash-hit, even more desirable to a greater range of drivers,” says Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing.

The Convertible model will be available in the same basic model offering as the Camaro Coupe. The standard model will have a 312-hp Direct Injection V6 engine featuring 29 miles per gallon on the highway. The SS model will feature the 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 426 hp. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard, with an optional six-speed automatic.

Camaro is America’s most popular sports car, seizing leadership in U.S. sales with the coupe model that launched in spring of 2009 as a 2010 model. The right to purchase one of the first Convertibles was recently sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction for $205,000, with all proceeds donated to charity.

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