Exterior and Interior
The ZL1 Convertible will feature the same design language as the coupe. It will get a raised, carbon fiber insert, a front splitter, and new vertical fog lamps with air intakes designed for brake cooling. The hood features front-mounted air extractors with the center section made in satin black carbon fiber. At the rear, there will be a larger spoiler and diffuser while the car will sit on a new set of 20-inch forged aluminum wheels.
The interior will get black leather sports seats with microfiber suede inserts, a redesigned steering wheel, alloy pedals, a Head-Up Display with unique performance readouts, and the “four-pack” auxiliary gauge system featuring a boost readout.
Engine
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible will be powered by the same LSA 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine as the Coupe, rated at 580 HP and 556 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine will be combined with a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission that uses a 240-mm dual-mass flywheel matched with a 240-mm twin-disc clutch system to provide excellent shift smoothness.
Prices
The new Chevrolet Camaro Convertible ZL1 will go on sale in late 2012. Prices will be announced at a later date.
Competition
The Camaro’s 580 HP V8 is just enough to exceed the output of 2+2 convertibles of many performance icons. This list includes models like the Aston Martin DB9 Volante, the Porsche 911 Turbo S, and the Ford Shelby GT500.
- 2012 Aston Martin DB9 Volante – 470 hp / 443 lb.-ft.
- 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S – 530 hp / 516 lb.-ft.
- 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 – 550 hp / 510 lb.-ft.
gallery: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible ZL1