The sixth generation 2016 Chevrolet Camaro promises to deliver higher levels of performance, technology and refinement over the previous generation. Now the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Camaro convertible carries forward that spirit with a hard tonneau-covered top that can be lowered or raised at speeds up to 30 mph. When the Camaro is parked, the top can be opened remotely from a key fob.
When the top is up, it has the same sleek silhouette of the Camaro coupe. Construction of the electro-hydraulic powered roof features layers of acoustic and thermal barriers that provide a comfortable, quiet driving experience in all seasons.
“From the beginning, the Camaro’s architecture was developed to incorporate a convertible with uncompromised driving dynamics,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. “Customers will appreciate what they don’t feel: quivers, cowl shake or an under-damped chassis typically found in a four-seat convertible.”
The architecture also enables the Camaro convertible’s sleek design, allowing the top to fold down completely beneath the belt line. The hard tonneau cover automatically covers the folded top, creating a finished appearance.
The Camaro convertible is built on a lighter, stiffer chassis that is 200 pounds lighter than the previous generation model. The improved architecture also insures that the convertible has the same crisp chassis tuning and nimble reflexes of the coupe.
Six all-new powertrain combinations are offered with the 2016 Camaro. Baseline powerplant is a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine rated at 275 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Next up the powerchain is a 3.6-liter direct-injection V6 that is good for 335 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque. The SS Camaro gets its grunt from a 6.2-liter V8 (LT1) capable of conquering the roads with 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque. Each engine can be paired with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.
Andre was front and center when the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro convertible was unveiled in Detroit and picked up a lot of details from Al Oppenheiser, Camaro Chief Engineer.
The new Chevrolet Camaro convertible is due to arrive the early part of 2016
