Early next month, when GM opens up their stand at the Detroit Auto Show, expect to see a concept version of the new Camaro Convertible front and center. While the Camaro's debut at last year's show was a surprise, there are leaks aplenty surrounding the 'vert.So, while it wont exactly be a shocker when it appears, it'll still have our tongues wagging. The Car Connection, who has the story, mentions that when the Coupe finally bows, we can expect to see 6- and 8-cylinder (obviously) versions. We've heard juicy rumors from inside sources about a potential horsepower figure beginning with "5" for the top-of-the-line Z28/SS/whatever-they'll-name-it. This would make complete sense since the Shelby GT500 dishes out as much, and the Camaro will need to be able to run with (or past) the pony to keep the base happy.
In the meantime, we're counting down the days to January 7, when we'll (hopefully) get to see the purported convertible in person.
[Source: the Car Connection]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
biggeeknuberone @ Dec 21st 2006 9:47AM
WAIT TILL YOU SEE IT!!! ITS HOT!
DarkKnight67 @ Dec 21st 2006 9:57AM
Sign me up ... this is my second car!
JonM in MN @ Dec 21st 2006 10:24AM
1Earth --- you're hilarious Man. Best impersonation of a mindless tree worshiper I've heard all day.
Does anybody really think they'll give ANY iteration of the Camaro 500 HP? What will Corvette buyers say about that?
Alex Nunez @ Dec 21st 2006 10:37AM
JonM in MN,
From what I heard, Corvette is the one obstacle that's holding the pro-more-power-for-Camaro forces back.
The thing is that even with more horses, you've got to believe that Camaro will likely give up weight and handling advantages to Corvette, which will unquestionably GM's real sports car as opposed to the muscle machine the Camaro's going to be.
Plus, if the Blue Devil/SS/Whatever Corvette happens as everyone believes it will, that'll elevate the Vette to an entirely different level anyway.
However you look at it, it seems GM's looking to maximize the level of kickassitude with the Camaro, which can only be seen as a good thing.
tim @ Dec 21st 2006 10:55AM
after driving mustangs for years and never looking twice at the f-bodies, gm has found a convert. this is one hot ride.
oh, and tree hugging goofs wanting 4cyl corollas...move on to another thread. i think i hear mother earth news calling....
biggeeknuberone @ Dec 21st 2006 10:56AM
3# YOU ARE ON THE WRONG WEBSITE! Who cars if this car isn't fuel efficient? I will buy one and run you slow smart car ass off the road. HA! GEEK!
Josh E. Oliver @ Dec 21st 2006 10:56AM
As I said some two years ago regarding the Corvette and being the most powerful.
The Cadillac V series brand has to have an obscene amount of power to compete with the AMG's and the like of the luxury performance world.
For that to happen, the Corvette must move up in power to retain it's "most powerful" status within GM. Don't expect that to change.
A 500hp Camaro in 2009 will be less powerful than the top of the line Corvette in 2008......just think about it.
JonM in MN @ Dec 21st 2006 11:16AM
Guys, I hear ya. And I really hope you're right. I'd stand in line for a 500 HP Camaro too. But I'm skeptical that a top of the line Z28 SS COPO whatever Camaro is ever going to have more HP than the base 'Vette ---- unless you think the Vette will start at 550 HP...Lordy. Imagine. We're getting way north of HP figure from even the height of the Musclecar era.
Again, I think that would rock, and I hope it happens. But I'm skeptical.
mutherload @ Dec 21st 2006 12:08PM
That thing is just too beautiful, I want one tooooday, give it to me.
Paul @ Dec 21st 2006 2:25PM
haha sign me up for one of these bad boys. and guys the new corvette is gonna push out 650+hp so expect this 1 to push around 500 ....... ahhhh yeh...... looking froward to drive this GAS GUZZLER.
boring jew @ Dec 21st 2006 2:39PM
its simple. camaro = poor mans vette. no simple way around it. the corvette may get the same engine as the vette in its most powerful iteration but its detuned and the suspension is shit. the camaro will never out due the vette. if you spend about the same amount on the vette tuning it as you would on the camaro your vette would still eat the camaro alive. vettes for life!
G8nstaz @ Dec 21st 2006 4:40PM
damn son dat car sho is flippin'. me n my boyz gon drive dat thru da hood.
68SS396-L78 @ Dec 21st 2006 5:43PM
When debating the likeyhood of the top Camaro producing HP beginning with a "5" given current and future Corvette options, keep in mind that GM is positioning this Camaro as a throwback to 1969 and ZL1 has been mentioned more than once. In 1969 there was also a ZL1 Covette and both cars had equal engines. C’mon GM. I dare you. Give us a true ZL1 Camaro with the same 650HP rumored for the 'vette. I'll definitely have one sitting in my garage!
JETSOLVER @ Dec 22nd 2006 1:55AM
Seeing as how some lousy Ford dealers are getting as much as 25-30k over the 43k MSRP for the GT500, GM can price a ubermaro where ever it wants and the first 10 00 are long gone.
But if they have the guts to make one with the Blue Devil engine, I will kill you and you and you for one.....
Steve S @ Dec 23rd 2006 6:30PM
I'd be more than happy with a 400hp Camaro Convertible, yes indeedy!
NOAH @ Dec 24th 2006 1:27PM
I don't see the top camaro getting the Z06's engine. I think it would be too expensive (right?). Maybe take the forced induction route on an LS2? Can't go wrong with that.