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GM reveals Camaro Convertible preview

GM reveals Camaro Convertible preview

Nelson Ireson June 13th, 2008 Nelson Ireson By Nelson Ireson Author June 13th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 The Camaro is one of GM's worst kept secrets at the moment, with details of its engine line-up, specifications and performance capabilities common knowledge around the internet. But until now, the convertible version has received less attention and fewer updates than its hardtop sibling. Thanks to Ed Peper's latest post on GM's Fastlane Blog, we get a tiny taste of the topless preproduction car ahead of its official reveal. Shown with a minimum of information and the disclaimer that anything and everything may change before production, the car adheres very closely to the lines of both the concept and the coupe, although the rear portion of the soft top makes the C-pillar section even chunkier with the top up. With the top down, the car looks like it was designed from the ground up to shed its cover. All the other little details and design cues are pure Camaro, shared with the coupe and pretty much well-known by those interested in the next-gen muscle car. Production Camaro Convertible Preview High-res Camaro Spy Shots Camaro Convertible ConceptHigh-res Camaro Spy shotsChevrolet Convertible Sneak Peek
GM reveals Camaro Convertible preview

GM reveals Camaro Convertible preview

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The Camaro is one of GM's worst kept secrets at the moment, with details of its engine line-up, specifications and performance capabilities common knowledge around the internet. But until now, the convertible version has received less attention and fewer updates than its hardtop sibling. Thanks to Ed Peper's latest post on GM's Fastlane Blog, we get a tiny taste of the topless preproduction car ahead of its official reveal.

Shown with a minimum of information and the disclaimer that anything and everything may change before production, the car adheres very closely to the lines of both the concept and the coupe, although the rear portion of the soft top makes the C-pillar section even chunkier with the top up. With the top down, the car looks like it was designed from the ground up to shed its cover.

All the other little details and design cues are pure Camaro, shared with the coupe and pretty much well-known by those interested in the next-gen muscle car.

Production Camaro Convertible Preview

High-res Camaro Spy Shots

Camaro Convertible Concept
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  1. By Gus #1, Posted: 6/13/2008

    I like it.

    Some things of note:
    It looks like it has no pop-up rollbars. So sad that American companies have not done this yet.
    The seatbelts are integrated into the seats. This is convenient for rear access, but makes the seats so much more expensive to produce.
    I love the interior (is the orange car the concept, or the real deal?). At least as interesting if not more so than the Mustang, and WORLDS better than the rental car interior of the Challenger.

  2. By 94 Taurus owner #2, Posted: 6/13/2008

    Looks great nice Job GM. But......um......FORD STILL ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!

  3. By 94 Taurus owner #3, Posted: 6/13/2008

    oh yeah the orange convertible is the concept still nice though.

  4. By mrbillcollecta #4, Posted: 6/14/2008

    Why is it so damn tall?

  5. By anthony #5, Posted: 6/14/2008

    The Camaro already feels old to me because they have shown pictures for the past 4 years, I'm ready for the facelift already!

  6. By CarFanaticsUnleashed #6, Posted: 6/14/2008

    I'm not usually one to like convertables, but this one wins me over,
    the Camaro is already a fine looking car and despite the weight, handling
    and even safety drawbacks, this car should be nothing short of cool...

  7. By Gus #7, Posted: 6/16/2008

    Love the rear haunches over the rear wheels. Just well drawn out.

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