Click above for higher-res shots of the Camaro Convertible
According to the person who posted these on Camaro5.com, what you're seeing is the production base Camaro convertible. Or, at least a prototype of it. Assuming that these shots are the real deal, the car depicted appears to be a study of sorts, as it shows how it looks with two different sets of wheels -- base and an upgrade -- one style fitted to each side of the car. As commenters on the Camaro5 thread have pointed out, this particular prototype doesn't have the placeholder headlamps used on the mules, and there's no faux scoop on its front fascia, either. That, we like. Hell, we like the whole thing. As was the case with the concept that set the stage for it last year, this droptop Camaro looks very slick. If these are legit, many thanks to the leaker, as we've all gotten a little bored with the coupe spy shots. "Look, a black one. And a white one. Again." Let us know what you think in the comments. Are these real or a ruse? Thanks, Rod!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
3seriesisking @ Mar 28th 2008 9:10AM
Where's the guy that said there was no way Chevy would be making a convertible Camaro? Come on, don't be shy. It's time to eat your own words.
Tim @ Mar 28th 2008 9:28AM
There's nothing to eat. That's not a production car.
GM chose to save money by eliminating the dropping rear quarter glass in the coupe, and the coupe has window frames on the doors.
This means that in order to create a convertible, they would have to essentially re-engineer the whole door glass dropping system, which is not an inexpensive proposition to say the least.
I'm not saying their never going to do it, but the coupe, as designed, won't support a convertible version.
Shipey @ Mar 28th 2008 10:15AM
I hate to break it to you, man, but that's a production mule.
My '94 Cobra coupe doesn't have roll-down rear quarter glass but guess what... *gasp!* they made convertibles!
Dude @ Mar 28th 2008 10:27AM
Uh, the coupe doesn't have window frames on the doors. Check out the link to the photo below.
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-camaro-spy-pics-black-and-white/719893/
Tim @ Mar 28th 2008 11:12AM
This is one time I'll gladly admit I'm wrong. I don't see how GM reaches the sales targets without a convertible.
It's won't be the prettiest top, but guys like the dude with the 94 mustang seem satisfied with that, so who am I to argue, since I won't be buying one.
3seriesisking @ Mar 28th 2008 5:11PM
Tim,
You did say they weren't going to do it. Follow the link, it's right there in black and white.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/12/chevy-camaro-to-be-a-2010-model-not-2009/#comments
It's just really hilarious to me that someone would be so sure they weren't going to make a convertible......in a pony car....
meshies @ Mar 28th 2008 5:41PM
LOL. They showed us a convertible concept for crying out loud, and assured us that there would be a vert.
TBlueMax @ Mar 28th 2008 9:15AM
I can't speak to the authenticity but I like what I see. I had been considering purchasing a Sky Red Line but this looks like an equally handsome vehicle and a much more practical drop top.
Brett- BMW Advo @ Mar 28th 2008 9:19AM
Whether these are actual photos or not, it doesnt matter. This is what the new Camaro Convertible will look like, regardless. Those wheels look as though they were pasted on in the second photo...
John @ Mar 31st 2008 4:47PM
Go GM for the drop top!
Ligor @ Mar 28th 2008 9:39AM
where is the interior, the convertible with an ugly interior will be a bust
Ian @ Mar 28th 2008 9:43AM
Why does the soft top version look even MORE like a Mustang?
BKadalur @ Mar 28th 2008 10:05AM
that's what i was thinking...
henrykrinkle @ Mar 28th 2008 10:12AM
Every time I look at the quarter panel in any of the spy shots I expect to see dualies underneath. If a body surface is going to drastically change direction, it shouldn't happen at a seam. It makes the whole panel look tacked on. My eyes see a smooth surface from the fender to the door and then a cheesy fiberglass flared quarter panel. May as well leave it unpainted for added effect.
henrykrinkle @ Mar 28th 2008 10:20AM
So as not to be totally negative, I'd like to add that the front end in these pictures looks good to me and that was always my least favorite part of the car before. I don't know if it's the paint color or the headlights, but the front looks slimmer and sleeker than any other previous pics.
PAT @ Mar 28th 2008 10:27AM
I see what you mean henry, especially from the side pic. It appears to be more pronounced on the convertible than on the coupe, unless I have just not noticed it before.
Richard @ Mar 28th 2008 11:57AM
The black pics they showed a few days ago were really bad too - especially the direct side view. It looked like something that car craft set up.
Steve_S @ Mar 28th 2008 10:37AM
No fuel filler door on the passenger side. Looks like a chop to me.
Alex Nunez @ Mar 28th 2008 10:52AM
Good catch. If this is just a rolling mock-up, it might explain that as well, however.
MX5 Roadster @ Mar 28th 2008 10:57AM
Look at the photo closely. It's on the upper rear quarter, it's round, to the right and above the side marker light, the cutline is faint in the photo because of the angle of sunlight, and it may be a mockup w/only an engraved line rather than an actual working fuel door.