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Although auto enthusiasts are understandably fixated on the concepts and production models being unveiled this week in Paris, Chevrolet hasn't left fans of American iron out in the cold. Today, Chevy has shown off the first image of the 2011 Camaro convertible after auctioning off the very first example last week.
Like the preview pictures posted on Facebook indicated earlier this year, the Camaro convertible destined for production remains remarkably true to the 2007 concept. Production Camaro convertibles will follow trim level and powertrain schemes similar to the coupe's. Camaro convertibles will be powered by either a 312-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6, or a 426-horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8, mated to either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission.
The first Camaro convertible fetched an auction price of $205,000, but the Camaro will hit dealerships with a price tag of $30,000 ($850 destination fee included). By comparison, base Camaro coupes list at $23,530 -- a difference of more than $6000.
Check back with Motor Trend on November 17 for the convertible's official launch in Los Angeles.
Source: GM
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