On the eve of the the North American International Auto Show at GM Style, an exclusive, fashion-splashed event combining celebrities, couture and automobiles the Chevrolet Camaro concept has the introduction.The Camaro convertible concept is based on the original Camaro concept, with only minor changes required to accommodate the convertible body style and wrapped in Hugger Orange pearl tri-coat paint with twin gunmetal gray sport stripes.
“The Camaro convertible concept instantly evokes an emotional response – it’s a vehicle that you want to make room for in your garage.” and is “the best follow-up to last year’s award-winning Camaro concept is a Camaro convertible,” said Ed Welburn, GM vice president, global design.
The new concept embodies strong heritage while appealing to a new generation of customers who seek a distinctive statement in a new car.
“It is magnificent. But now this year, if this Camaro convertible doesn’t make your heart beat faster, you shou ld see either your optometrist or your cardiologist, because you have a problem.”
“For some of us, an emotional bond was formed when we introduced the Camaro coupe last year,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager.
Chevrolet announced production plans for the Camaro, which will go on sale in 2009. A production convertible model will be added later that year.
FUN SPIRIT
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 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.
Peper said “The promise of fun made by the convertible top is reinforced with the Camaro’s ‘let’s go’ stance – it’s a car that begs to be driven.”and “there is an undeniably fun spirit with the Camaro convertible concept,”
The convertible concept shares exterior dimensions with the Camaro concept, although the convertible concept’s windshield surround, which features a bright anodized finish, is changed slightly to accommodate the convertible top.
| Chassis | |
| Brakes F/R: | ABS, vented disc/disc |
| Tires F-R: | 275/30 R21 – 305/30 R22 |
| Driveline: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Engine | |
| Type: | V8 |
| Displacement cu in (cc): | 364 (5970) |
| Power bhp (kW) at RPM: | 400(298) / 6000 |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: | 400(546) / 4400 |
| Redline at RPM: | 6500 |
| Exterior | |
| Length × Width × Height in: | 186.2 × 79.6 × 53 |
| Weight lb (kg): | n.a. |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph s: | n.a. |
| Top Speed mph (km/h): | n.a. |
| Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): | n.a. |
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