‘KEEPING THE MOMENTUM GOING IN HIGH GEAR’
Everyone should know by now that the all-new 2010 Chevy Camaro outsold the Mustang in total sales for the first time in many years. To keep the momentum going in high gear Chevy introduces a convertible model for 2011 that takes care of all of the problems that the older generation Camaro convertible came with. That problem was a horrible cowl shake when traveling over rough pavement and a softer suspension tune for the heavier convertible model. That was 2002, the last generation’s final year, and this is 2011 where competition from other domestics and import convertibles is fierce.
Everyone should know by now that the all-new 2010 Chevy Camaro outsold the Mustang in total sales for the first time in many years. To keep the momentum going in high gear Chevy introduces a convertible model for 2011 that takes care of all of the problems that the older generation Camaro convertible came with. That problem was a horrible cowl shake when traveling over rough pavement and a softer suspension tune for the heavier convertible model. That was 2002, the last generation’s final year, and this is 2011 where competition from other domestics and import convertibles is fierce.
The 2011 Camaro convertible delivers great refinement, along with uncompromising coupe-like driving dynamics. Its enhanced body structure helps prevent cowl or steering wheel shake for a strong, more confident feel in all driving conditions. The power-top has a smooth, tailored fit, with acoustical foam in the headliner that helps keep the interior quiet when the top is up.
The all-new 2010 Camaro coupe’s architecture was originally designed to accommodate a convertible model, which means customers enjoy the fun of top-down cruising wit coupe-like driving dynamics. Four strategic reinforcements enhance the already-stiff body structure to eliminate common convertible maladies of cowl and steering wheel shake. They include a tower-to-tower brace under the hood; a transmission support reinforcement brace; an underbody tunnel brace; and front and rear underbody ‘V’ braces. The goal in development was to make the convertible match the coupe as closely as possible in ride quality, handling precision and overall performance.
To compensate for the reduced structure of an open car, engineers often will make the suspension softer, making the convertible more into a ‘boulevard cruiser’. Chevy engineers instead took the more difficult but better path of bolstering the structure rather than softening the suspension. They didn’t change a strut, bushing or spring rate from the Camaro coupe. The end result is a convertible that preserves nearly all the acceleration, road-holding and performance capabilities of the Camaro coupe.
SPECIFICATIONS
* Price: Base Camaro SS Convertible $36,775 As-Tested $41,350
* Engine: 6.2-liter V8 426 horsepower @ 5900 rpm / 420 ft-lbs. torque @ 4600 rpm
* Wheelbase: 112.3in.
* Total length: 190.4in.
* Total width: 75.5in.
* Total height: 54.7in. with top up
* Track: f/r-63.7/63.7in.
* Curb weight: 4,168lbs. manual
* Weight distribution: f/r-52/48%
* Turning circle: 37.7ft.
* Fuel tank: 18.8 gallons
* Headroom: f/r-37.8/35.7in.
* Legroom: f/r-42.4/30in.
* Cargo volume: 10.24-top up/2.85cu.ft.-top down
* 0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds
* EPA mileage: 16mpg/city, 24mpg/highway
Credit by Harvey Schwartz
The all-new 2010 Camaro coupe’s architecture was originally designed to accommodate a convertible model, which means customers enjoy the fun of top-down cruising wit coupe-like driving dynamics. Four strategic reinforcements enhance the already-stiff body structure to eliminate common convertible maladies of cowl and steering wheel shake. They include a tower-to-tower brace under the hood; a transmission support reinforcement brace; an underbody tunnel brace; and front and rear underbody ‘V’ braces. The goal in development was to make the convertible match the coupe as closely as possible in ride quality, handling precision and overall performance.
To compensate for the reduced structure of an open car, engineers often will make the suspension softer, making the convertible more into a ‘boulevard cruiser’. Chevy engineers instead took the more difficult but better path of bolstering the structure rather than softening the suspension. They didn’t change a strut, bushing or spring rate from the Camaro coupe. The end result is a convertible that preserves nearly all the acceleration, road-holding and performance capabilities of the Camaro coupe.
SPECIFICATIONS
* Price: Base Camaro SS Convertible $36,775 As-Tested $41,350
* Engine: 6.2-liter V8 426 horsepower @ 5900 rpm / 420 ft-lbs. torque @ 4600 rpm
* Wheelbase: 112.3in.
* Total length: 190.4in.
* Total width: 75.5in.
* Total height: 54.7in. with top up
* Track: f/r-63.7/63.7in.
* Curb weight: 4,168lbs. manual
* Weight distribution: f/r-52/48%
* Turning circle: 37.7ft.
* Fuel tank: 18.8 gallons
* Headroom: f/r-37.8/35.7in.
* Legroom: f/r-42.4/30in.
* Cargo volume: 10.24-top up/2.85cu.ft.-top down
* 0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds
* EPA mileage: 16mpg/city, 24mpg/highway
Credit by Harvey Schwartz
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