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March 2011 launch for Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

 
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The Camaro Convertible pictured here is the official General Motors version not due until 2011

The Camaro Convertible pictured here is the official General Motors version not due until 2011

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Following a lrecent report that GM’s plans for a high-performance Camaro Z28 had been canceled and the Camaro Convertible was on hold, comes a little good news but also some bad. The good news is that the Convertible is back on track for a March 2011 launch, while the bad news – you guessed it – is that the Z28 is looking less and less likely to ever come to fruition.

Cost cutting at GM and fears that the German supplier of the Camaro Convertible’s roof mechanism was about to go under led to last week’s claims that the car was put on hold indefinitely. However, the supplier in question is still in business and has a new agreement signed with GM.

Furthermore, GM spokesman Terry Rhadigan has confirmed to Automotive News that production of the highly anticipated drop-top is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2011. He went on to concede that this will be a few months later than the originally planned late 2010 launch.
"We always thought it would be one year after the coupe," he said. "Instead we are going two."

As for the Z28, GM was planning to add the 550hp (410kW) 6.2L V8 engine from the Cadillac CTS-V to the Camaro’s engine bay in an effort to destroy any chances of the Dodge Challenger SRT8 and Shelby Mustang GT claiming the title of ‘modern-day muscle car king’. Sadly, the Z28’s expected $50 million development price tag, impending 35.5mpg CAFE implications, and niche status meant it was virtually dead from the start.
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  1. By thunderbird2387 Posted: 1/9/2007 6:14pm PST

    hope to see it in the st.
    thxxxxxxx
     
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  2. By kemorris Posted: 8/15/2007 2:23pm PDT

    send me n4 on thiz vehicle i think thiz will b my first car .....
     
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  3. ma_Michael D avatar Michael D Posted: 3/24/2009 6:47am PDT

    YYYeesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!

    But, lets have some hope with the Z28 - they're essentially sitting on this version of the new Camaro.
     
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  4. ma_samuelesm avatar samuelesm Posted: 3/24/2009 10:56am PDT

    Another bad move by GM.
     
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  5. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 3/24/2009 2:26pm PDT

    YYYeesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!

    But, lets have some hope with the Z28 - they're essentially sitting on this version of the new Camaro.

    I doubt we will see the Z28, CAFE will have killed it
     
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  6. ma_Ferrari_Racer avatar Ferrari_Racer Posted: 5/25/2009 7:18am PDT

    Damn you Obama! Ive been holding out ordering just for the hope that the Z28 production would be anuounced. I cant believe they wont produce it, R & D ($50million??) everything is basically there from the Caddy, drivetrain wise. Just a little tweek and strenthening here and there to accomadate the added torque and a little extra bubble to the hood, good to go :)
     
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  7. ma_mitzo avatar mitzo Posted: 5/26/2009 6:18pm PDT

    YAHOO! Literally...
     
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  8. ma_WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 5/26/2009 8:04pm PDT

    Damn you Obama! Ive been holding out ordering just for the hope that the Z28 production would be anuounced. I cant believe they wont produce it, R & D ($50million??) everything is basically there from the Caddy, drivetrain wise. Just a little tweek and strenthening here and there to accomadate the added torque and a little extra bubble to the hood, good to go :)

    go after-market. there will literally hundreds of companies willing to develop this car !

    pitty we will never see any version of it in Australia, other than grey imports
     
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  9. By GREGORY WESTER Posted: 9/6/2009 2:02pm PDT

    DAMN OBAMA.RELAX THE CAFE RESTRICTIONS. THANKS MR. PRESIDENT FOR YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION TO THIS IMPORTANT MATTER. I HOPE THEY BRING THE Z28 CAMARO CONVERTIBLE BACK TO THE TABLE.
     
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  10. By hannah Posted: 11/19/2009 8:43am PST

    awsome
     
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  11. By richboyy Posted: 12/4/2009 1:10pm PST

    hi
     
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  12. By  Tony See Posted: 12/22/2009 4:01pm PST

    As usual,GM has to make it harder for customers than it has to be.Why couln't they use an AMERICAN company to design and build the convertible top thereby keeping jobs here in the US,and maybe shortening the time it would take for the drop top to come out?--Duh!
     
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  13. By Mick Posted: 1/16/2010 3:20pm PST

    What? No hard top convertible? You can even get a Mazda Miata in a hard top convertible. Once again, GM cheaps out. They missed out on a sale to me... and probable to lots of others.
     
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  14. By  Auto Loan Posted: 1/21/2010 3:26am PST

    Finally, south areas will definitely like convertible from GM
     
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  15. By Rich Posted: 2/24/2010 12:42pm PST

    Everybody else has had a ragtop on the market for years, but noooooo, not Chevy. They've blown any chance that had of keeping me as a loyal customer by dragging their feet in coming out with the Camaro convertible.
     
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  16. By Beau Posted: 3/6/2010 2:46pm PST

    If Chrysler can make a great workable hard top convertible in the US, GM should be able to. Knuckleheads. how long do they think I am going to wait? Had to wait 6 months to get a Malibu LTZ. Nonsense.
     
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  17. By Danny G. Posted: 3/13/2010 2:14pm PST

    GM you all are full of it,I think I will go buy a Ford now,Thanks for nothing...again.
     
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  18. By Fitz Posted: 4/14/2010 8:26pm PDT

    GMC did it again! They lost their market before they entered the market. GM is like an married 6o yr virgin because she always promised more than she would delivered. GM must think that the year is 1955 and GM can sell all it can produce. If GM wants stay alive which is doubtful (Death Wish) GM will have to deliver a full line of high quality products on day one. With this full line (Camaros) having Hard Tops, Hard Top Converts and a Really Hot Z28 which will be affordable to all. So get this Mr. GM Get your head out of your A---s and produce or KIA will eat your lunch!!!!
     
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  19. By  Skip Posted: 4/15/2010 3:02pm PDT

    This is going to be an incredible ride. GM has done a great job with the Camaro. Hopefully, they'll have the ZR8 after they see that the Camaro is a hot seller.
     
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  20. By Top of the World Posted: 6/17/2010 8:48am PDT

    I'll ozone
     
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  21. By Top of the World Posted: 6/17/2010 8:59am PDT

    I am waiting for the hard top convertible, that's my future ride
     
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  22. By Roy Smith Posted: 7/13/2010 4:15pm PDT

    well I have been waiting for years on this ride but in dec 09 I gave up and bought the gt mustang convetible
     
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  23. By Roy Smith Posted: 7/13/2010 4:18pm PDT

    I wont beleve it untill I can touch it
     
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  24. By Paul Arnold Posted: 8/9/2010 7:25pm PDT

    Ha I seen a truck load of 2011 camaro convertiable today live in Michigan all I can say is bad ASSSSSSSSS.
     
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  25. By Lisa Posted: 8/10/2010 1:32pm PDT

    PLEASE make a hard-top convertible. I have been holding out for one and if GM can't produce I will have to buy from a automaker that does produce! That's why people can't buy American, because American doesn't offer what Americans want.
     
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  26. By moe Posted: 8/14/2010 9:24am PDT

    Yess i saw the convertible Camaro on trucks on i-94 in Michigan once. i agree that car was SWEEET most def will turn heads. i hope 2 have 1 wen they come out. GOOD JOB GM love convertible muscle
     
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  27. By Jarehad Posted: 8/18/2010 10:16am PDT

    Everyone seems to forget that GM is busted, broken and just poorly managed... it is about volume not about anything else, what do you expect from a company managed by a bunch of banks and government Zars? Hope... And GM is fast approaching the same methods that should have closed them down the last time. I am tiered of my tax dollars going to brain dead people...
     
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  28. By jerry Posted: 8/20/2010 12:11pm PDT

    camaro 2010 in dealership convertible pricesd at 56000.00some odd dallars 2ss mod.silver
     
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  29. By I mA Posted: 2/15/2011 7:39pm PST

    hope it not so expensive i would buy one if i got paid more
     
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  30. By Spruce Posted: 3/4/2011 5:34pm PST

    Why would we give jobs back to USA they have stolen enough from us.The Camaro is built here because it requires skill and quality. Ha! Way to go Oshawa cheers to a very good product love my SS/RS looking to buy another.:P
     
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