Chevrolet reveals Camaro convertible on Facebook

Slowly but surely, Chevrolet has been gearing up for the release of the 2011 Camaro convertible. We've gotten little bits of information here and there, a few teaser pictures, and other goodies. But now we have some official pictures from the official Chevrolet Facebook page to show you.

The Camaro convertible, much like the hardtop version, will be available with V6 or V8 power. The car goes on sale in March, with a starting price of around $30,000.

Neiman Marcus edition Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

For those who want to find a special gift for that special someone, the annual Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog aims to please. The only catch is, you better bring some dough. This limited edition version of the upcoming Camaro convertible will set you back $75,000.

Only 100 examples of the car will be produced for mail order consumption. Each will sport Deep Bourdeaux paint, leather pieces in the interior only seen on this edition, and a Camaro SS drivetrain. Naturally, if $75,000 is too deep for your pockets, you can just wait and get a plain 'ol Camaro convertible for only $30,000.



Press Release

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Showcased in Neiman Marcus "Christmas Book"
2010-10-05

DETROIT – A special edition of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible will be showcased in the annual Neiman Marcus "Christmas Book," the luxury retailer announced today.

Only 100 special edition convertibles will be built, each offering luxury appointments inspired by Neiman Marcus combined with the legendary performance of the Camaro SS. This is the 84th edition of the luxury retailer's catalog of ultimate holiday gifts. Neiman Marcus debuted the Christmas Book and the special edition Camaro Convertible today at its flagship store in Dallas.

"Neiman Marcus provides a great platform to showcase the new Camaro Convertible," said Tom Peters, Chevrolet Design director. "And, it enabled us to create a special edition car that combines the powerful design and performance of the new Camaro with an element of exclusivity, craftsmanship and customized luxury."

The Neiman Marcus Edition is defined by its exclusive Deep Bordeaux exterior color, accented by subtle, "ghosted" rally stripes.

"The tri-coat, metallic paint shifts in response to natural light," said Peters. "In low light, it appears almost black with a touch of deep violet. In sunlight, a little bit of red and burgundy appear."

The Deep Bordeaux color is complimented by a color-matched fabric top and windshield frame finished in matte silver, both also exclusive to the Neiman Marcus edition.

The interior of the Neiman Marcus Edition Camaro Convertible features exclusive leather interior appointments, including amber-colored leather seating surfaces offset by black leather side panels and red stitching. Red accents also appear on the center console, steering wheel and shift knob. The Deep Bordeaux color from the exterior is brought inside the car, appearing on the dash and door panels.

The Neiman Marcus Camaro Convertible has a retail price of $75,000, and will be ready for delivery in the spring of 2011. Reservations for one of these limited-edition cars will be accepted beginning at noon, EDT, on October 19, 2010. To place a reservation, customers can call 1.877.662.6276. For more information on the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, please visit: www.neimanmarcus.com/christmasbook.

All Neiman Marcus Camaro Convertibles will be equipped with a 6.2-liter, V-8 engine, When paired with six-speed manual transmission, the engine delivers 426 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque; with the six-speed automatic, the engine delivers 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque.

The Neiman Marcus Edition Convertible also has exclusive, 21-inch, polished aluminum wheels, wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero ultra-high performance tires. Other features include Brembo disc brakes, LED halo-ring headlamps, Bluetooth connectivity, rear parking assist, and a 245-watt, Boston Acoustics sound system.

Chevrolet Camaro convertible contract to go to Mangna

Another hurdle for the new Camaro convertible has been cleared, as Automotive News has reported that Magna's Car Top Systems group has won the contract for the car. GM is reportedly expecting to sell 20,000 of the 'verts per year.

Edscha AG had originally won the contract, but poor convertible sales at the time forced it to back out. Magna will reportedly build the Camaro tops at GM's Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky with materials from Mexico.

Spied: Camaro Convertible Preproduction models

Camaro5, the legion of all things Camaro, always seems to get the dirt first when it comes to news regarding GM's reborn pony car. And this time is no exception, as user isszy recently snapped some pictures of eight Camaro convertibles hanging out.

The cars were spotted outside the Holden factory in Fisherman's bend, Melbourne, Australia. It appears that they are all left hand drive. According to GM, the 'vert is still on track to arrive for sale as a 2011 model.