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2011 Chevrolet Camaro convertible, news, photos and information • Sales for February 2011
• top fabric of good quality
• acoustic headliner for calm and easy to use single bolt
• sturdy reinforced structure provides the sport coupe like driving experience
• good torsional rigidity than the BMW 3 Series Convertible
LOS ANGELES - The Chevrolet Camaro § egmènt leader opens a new chapter, like the 2011 Camaro convertible premiere at Los Angeles International Auto Show. new convertible into production in January and February sales continues. This includes expanding the body structure and mechanism of well made up - a combination designed to provide a sports coupe driving fun and friendly exact quality.
"Open the start of the new Camaro convertible design and implementation of a new range of potential customers," said Chris Perry, vice president of marketing for Chevrolet. Revival of the Century '21 Camaro is very popular, so it is natural to expand the product range and increase the new directions'
That the convertible will be offered as a model Camaro coupe configurations. Standard model will have a direct injection of 312 horsepower, V-6 engine delivering 29 mpg highway. That SS model to represent the 6.2-liter V-8 engine produces 426 horsepower. six-speed manual transmission is standard with the required six-speed automatic.
Camaro U.S. authorities withdrew the § egmènt sale with the original coupe model, which began in the spring of 2009 as a 2010 model. The right to purchase one of the first convertible Barret-Jackson auction recently sold for $ 205,000, all proceeds are donated to charity. The Neiman Marcus Edition 2011 Camaro convertible a group of 100 exceptional cars custom-designed elements and the price is $ 75,000 each were sold in just three minutes.
Delivery of the Camaro convertible, with great sophistication, uncompromising driving dynamics as a coupe. Its advanced body structure, helps to prevent the monastery § teering wheel or agitation, as a strong, feel safe in any driving condition. It has a flat top, perfect fit with the foam acoustic headliner, which helps with the act of adding a leisurely stroll.
Camaro convertible offers 1LT/2LT (V-6) and 1SS/2SS (V-8) trim packages and prices MSRP $ 30,000 (including $ 850 down). foreign production of nine colors are available, and the tops are offered in black or brown. Rear Parking Assist series of all convertible models.
Strong structure
That the Camaro has been developed to accommodate convertible model architecture, which means that customers enjoy the pleasure of top-down cruising with the coupe as driving dynamics. Four strategic reinforcements to increase the already stiff body structure to eliminate the evils of the monastery convertible, and § teering wheel shaking. These include:
- A tower-supporting tower under the hood - A transmission reinforcement brace support - Tunnel underbody braces - Front and rear underbody of the "V" braces. "Our goal was to make development with the coupé cabriolet, as much as possible ride quality, handling and performance of work in general," said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro Chief Engineer.
By dint of telling Camaro convertible, as was demonstrated by its development of the suspensions, in particular, the lack of change between coupe and convertible models.
"To compensate for the reduced structure of the open car, the engineers often make the suspension softer, making it convertible boulevard cruiser," said Oppenheiser. "Instead, we took the more difficult, but a better way to strengthen the structure, rather than soften the suspension. We do not change the propeller, compass or spring rate Camaro coupe '.
The obvious result is a convertible that maintains almost all the benefits of acceleration, road holding and the ability to Camaro coupe.
additional security for structural reinforcements are designed to improve the characteristics of noise and vibration, while contributing to the elimination of Monaco / § teering wheel shaking. These include hydrofromed tube-pillars to strengthen the internal front bracket is subject to, and reinforced pillar reinforcements in the rocker.
Structural changes of the Camaro convertible body with high torsional rigidity and bending than its closest competitor, and better torsional rigidity than the BMW 3-Series convertible.
Exclusive enamel top
In principle, the designers and engineers try to eliminate the appearance of common support between convertible koghoskrnerid best and have mixed success with the knuckles of those of aluminum, as well as the expansion of the top material is below the belt line and on the revision of the seam lines. The result is clear, high quality, appearance smooth, clean and carefully tailored, which also keeps the roof line is sleek coupe.
Power-folding top retracts about 20 seconds. E 'was built in cooperation with the manufacturer, as the Corvette convertible top, and it works in this way. This means that folds simple 'Z' model with and without a single, convenient knob in the center front of the header. Other convertible models still offer this egmènt § hood stops, forcing the pilots in the hands of two long-term operations throughout the car.
When closed to an open position and pushing a button lowers windows and turn on the top. No vehicle is parked for the above to be activated, which promote lower-of-the-moment, while stopped at traffic lights.
Best is thick, durable canvas and features acoustic headliner, providing a peaceful environment, coupes such as swimming, when the top is closed. It also includes a glass rear window defogger and rear window.
A folding a piece tonneau cover, standard on 2LT and 2SS models, optional on 1LT/1SS. It includes a folded over the top for looks. windscreen accessories are available at Chevrolet dealerships. Installs behind the front seats to reduce the buffeting wind, when riding with the top down.
More details
A myriad of fine details distinguish the Camaro cabriolet models, including:
• 'OnStar / XM / AM-FM radio antenna is moved to the hood Lithuanian models without the RS package
• The radio antenna is integrated into the rear spoiler on the RS-equipped SS models and Lithuanian
• trunk piston 'block is moved to the area of the back seat for a clean look
• a new subwoofer in the trunk design between the rear seats.
Given that the combined OnStar / XM / AM-FM radio antenna is mounted on the roof and coupe models had to be moved freely convertible. The RS-equipped models and Lithuanian SS models, including a rear spoiler, shark fin "'OnStar / XM antenna is mounted on the hood, and AM / FM radio antenna is hidden inside the rear spoiler. This design patent pending creates a more subtle. For models without rear spoiler Lithuanian (without the RS package), along with the antenna at the center of the hood.
That the transfer to the piston locking trunk looks clean Camaro convertible, from panel between the taillights reasonable area between the rear seat back cushion and the driver's side inner panel. The amendment will retain full access to the locked trunk with the remote keyless entry fob also has easy access to trunk.
Finally, subwoofer - or eight-inch unit with basic audio system, or 10-inch subwoofer sound system with Boston - a move the trunk in a space between the rear seat cushions.
Run
Lithuanian Camaro convertible models are offered in a 3.6-liter direct injection (DI), V-6, which provides more power through increased efficiency, while maintaining fuel economy and reducing emissions - including the decline of 25% of cold-start hydrocarbon emissions of greenhouse gases. E 'rated at 312 horsepower (232 kW) and 278 Nm of torque (370 nm). fuel economy peak with direct fuel injection, the V-6 29 miles per gallon on the highway.
Two 6.2-liter V-8 engine in the Camaro SS models, including, L99 and LS3 equipped automatic vehicle models equipped manual. Both engines are derived from the LS3 debuted on the 2008 Corvette, the aluminum block (with cast iron piston rods) and the aluminum piston heads. Power for the L99 to 400 (298 kW) and torque to 410 Nm (556 nm). LS3 that develops 426 horsepower (318 kW) and 420 Nm (569 nm).
The L99 offers fuel saving Active Fuel Management System, which keeps the fuel close to half the engine's cylinders during certain driving conditions, light load, such as highway cruising.
All models can be equipped Camaro or six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. (Posted on conceptcarz.com) AY6 the Aisin six-speed manual standard with the 3.6L engine and Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic is optional. A Tremec TR 6060 six-speed manual is standard, SS, and Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic is optional.