| After the excitement of the Camaro coupe, General | | | | Camaro convertible concept is based on the original |
| Motors is now ready to set forth a rising star in the | | | | Camaro. In fact, it will be using some of the Chevrolet |
| form of the Camaro convertible. Earlier, the automaker | | | | Camaro 2000 body parts but will entertain minor |
| has released images of the convertible concept to | | | | changes to make way for the convertible concept. |
| wow the automotive market. Last Saturday, the car | | | | The exterior dimensions of the original Camaro are |
| kicked off at the North American International Auto | | | | retained. However, convertible will be powered by V-8 |
| Show. | | | | engine that sends power to the rear wheel through |
| Ed Peper, the Chevrolet general manager said, "For | | | | manual transmission. The rising new star of the |
| some of us, an emotional bond was formed when we | | | | automaker will also feature four-wheel independent |
| introduced the Camaro coupe last year. It is | | | | suspension system and four-wheel disc brakes. |
| magnificent. But now this year, if this Camaro | | | | Dramatic new features of the convertible also include |
| convertible doesn't make your heart beat faster, you | | | | tonneau cover over the folded top, LED taillamps, |
| should see either your optometrist or your cardiologist, | | | | "halo" headlamps, heritage-inspired rear fender "gills," |
| because you have a problem." Ed Welburn, GM vice | | | | racing-inspired fuel filler door, rear spoiler with LED-lit |
| president, global design, even added, "The best | | | | CHMSL, and hood scoop based from Corvette Z06. |
| follow-up to last year's award-winning Camaro | | | | The convertible rides on 21-inch front wheels and |
| concept is a Camaro convertible. The Camaro | | | | 22-inch rear wheels. The five-spoke wheels have |
| convertible concept instantly evokes an emotional | | | | charcoal center sections with orange outline. The |
| response - it's a vehicle that you want to make room | | | | choice of color complements the gunmetal gray stripes |
| for in your garage." | | | | on the body of the vehicle. "The light-on-dark interior |
| The automaker has already expressed its intent to | | | | coloring makes a strong statement that conveys the |
| produce the Camaro coupe and it is expected to go | | | | spirit of freedom and fun that is embodied by a |
| on sale in 2009.Though the convertible version of | | | | Camaro convertible," said Micah Jones, interior |
| Camaro is not much different from the hardtop, Kevin | | | | designer. |
| Tynan, auto analyst of Argus Research said it is a | | | | Camaro convertible is designed to tickle the fancies of |
| smart addition to the automaker's show lineup | | | | young drivers. This is the very reason why the |
| because there is a market for it among the baby | | | | convertible is designed to exude energy, passion, and |
| boomers and the vehicle also spices up some | | | | freedom. "Youthful buyers want a car that makes a |
| otherwise technical and practical offerings. Tynan | | | | statement in its design as much as its performance," |
| added, "In a year of technology and fuel efficiency and | | | | said Brian Smith, exterior designer. "The new Camaro |
| environmentally friendly technology being more in the | | | | concepts bridge heritage with contemporary style, with |
| forefront, it's probably not a bad idea to have that | | | | a design that is simultaneously admired among |
| wow factor. That's what it's for. To have people | | | | import-influenced youth and traditional enthusiasts. |
| huddle around and look at it." | | | | |