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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.

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  1. By Gus Posted: 6/13/2008 6:36pm PDT

    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.
     
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  2. By 94 Taurus owner Posted: 6/13/2008 8:40pm PDT

    Looks great nice Job GM. But......um......FORD STILL ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  3. By 94 Taurus owner Posted: 6/13/2008 8:41pm PDT

    oh yeah the orange convertible is the concept still nice though.
     
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  4. By mrbillcollecta Posted: 6/14/2008 11:16am PDT

    Why is it so damn tall?
     
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  5. By anthony Posted: 6/14/2008 5:03pm PDT

    The Camaro already feels old to me because they have shown pictures for the past 4 years, I'm ready for the facelift already!
     
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  6. By CarFanaticsUnleashed Posted: 6/14/2008 9:20pm PDT

    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...
     
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  7. By Gus Posted: 6/16/2008 6:20pm PDT

    Love the rear haunches over the rear wheels. Just well drawn out.
     
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  8. By Oly Posted: 4/24/2010 11:27pm PDT

    A rollbar as in the Convertible Shelby Mustangs circa the late 60's could be integrated into the body for strength.
     
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  9. By Donna Posted: 5/10/2010 1:16pm PDT

    I want to know what colors. I have seen the orange and black convertible in pictures. Will it come in any other colors?
     
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