| Camaro ZL1: Most Powerful Chevrolet Convertible Ever "The Camaro ZL1 convertible will be one of the most powerful and most capable, convertibles available at any price," said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. "This is a car that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face every time you drop the top -- or hit the gas." Like the coupe, the Camaro ZL1 convertible features a supercharged 6.2L "LSA" engine, SAE-rated at 580 horsepower (432 kW) and 556 lb.-ft. of torque (754 Nm). That's enough to exceed the output of 2+2 convertibles of many performance icons, including: ■2012 Aston Martin DB9 Volante -- 470 hp / 443 lb.-ft. ■2012 Mercedes SL63 AMG -- 518 hp / 465 lb.-ft. ■2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S -- 530 hp / 516 lb.-ft. ■2011 Ford Shelby GT500 -- 550 hp / 510 lb.-ft. The Camaro ZL1 convertible's power is complemented by advanced powertrain and chassis technologies designed to deliver exceptional performance on the road or track. In fact, it's the same balance of acceleration, handling and ride quality that enabled a Camaro ZL1 coupe recently to lap the Nürburgring's Nordschleife course in 7:41.27 minutes. From Day One, the architecture for the fifth-generation Camaro was designed to accommodate a convertible model, which gives the ZL1 convertible coupe-like driving dynamics. Four strategic reinforcements enhance the already-stiff body structure to quell the cowl and steering wheel shake common in convertibles. They include: ■A tower-to-tower brace under the hood ■A ... |
