If you fancy your muscle cars with an open view to the sky, GM has just presented the convertible version of their sixth generation Camaro.
The new 2016 Camaro Convertible retains the coupe’s lines from the waist down, but gets rid of the metal roof replacing it with a new electro-hydraulic cloth top featuring a multilayer construction with acoustic and thermal barriers that is stored beneath a hard tonneau cover for a more streamlined appearance.
The fully automatic top can be remotely opened with the key fob – you know, to impress your friends and dates, while it is also capable of opening or closing at speeds of up to 30mph or 48km/h when you’re done showing off.
As with the 2016 Camaro coupe, the convertible profits from a stiffer and lighter structure, which according to GM, helps reduce total vehicle weight by at least 200 pounds or 91kg over the previous model.
“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.”
While GM wouldn’t specify the available powertrains for the Camaro Convertible when it reaches dealerships early next year, we expect the same offerings found on the coupe, including a 275hp 2.0-liter turbo four, a 335hp 3.6-liter V6 and a 455hp 6.2-liter V8, all combined with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission.
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