The Camaro convertible concept is based on the
original Camaro concept, with only minor changes
required to accommodate the convertible body style.
It shares exterior dimensions with the Camaro
concept (L/W/H: 4,730/2,022/1,344 mm), although the
convertible concept’s windshield surround, which
features a bright anodized finish, is changed
slightly to accommodate the convertible top. The
Camaro convertible concept is motivated by a torquey
V-8 engine that rightly sends power to the rear
wheels via a manual transmission. It also features a
four-wheel independent suspension system and four-wheel
disc brakes.
Like the Camaro concept vehicle, the
Camaro convertible concept blends a dramatic,
forward-looking design that is mindful of the
brand’s storied heritage. That design includes
classic long hood/short deck proportions and a wide,
wheels-at-the-corners stance that gives the vehicle
the look of hugging corners even when stationary.
The Camaro convertible concept’s Hugger Orange
pearl tri-coat color is a contemporary update of the
classic hue, which was originally offered in 1969.
It is complemented with twin gunmetal gray sport
stripes. The modern interpretation of the classic
color and its dark accent stripes simultaneously
reflect the Camaro’s heritage and deliver a deep,
lustrous and thoroughly contemporary appearance.
The Camaro convertible concept rides on 21-inch
front wheels and 22-inch rear wheels. The wheels
have a deep-dish, five-spoke design and feature
charcoal center sections with bright outer edges and
an orange outline on the wheel edge. The charcoal
wheels complement the gunmetal gray stripes on the
body.
An official letter was sent by General Motors
today to dealers
informing them of a
thirty-day production delay for the 2010 Chevrolet
Camaro beginning March 16 this year. The message
explained that the reason for the delay is neither
legal nor economic, but simply GM’s desire that the
“Camaro exceeds the highest quality benchmarks.”
A member of the forum at Camaro5 who is said to
have the directive told that the Camaro convertible,
which was reported shelved two months ago, will be
available for sale as a 2011 model. The document
lists the power figures of the bent-eight versions
as follows, 400 hp for L99 and 426 for LS3, with
October as the month set for the completion of all
10,000 pre-orders.
