The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro convertible is everything you could want in a sports car. It defines the American muscle car! It offers all the features that are required for a person to have a safe and comfortable ride irrespective of the track he chooses. The latest version, the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible is the refined version of the lineup, and has a lot of additional features that help to put it at the top of the charts. The power soft-top takes just 30 seconds to unfold completely.
The LT trim is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers 323 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. It also returns 17 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, which no one can complain about! When you move up to the SS model, you are granted a 6.2-liter V-8 engine that produces 426 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. Despite the extra power, fuel-economy is barely changed as it still returns 16 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. For most, paying a few extra thousand is well worth the more powerful engine.
The six-speed gearbox is so efficient and smooth that it will allow the driver to glide through with ease. The latest direct injection technology makes the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible a much better option than the others in its segment. This will provide more efficiency regardless of what track the beast is running on. The choice of the engine variant is mostly based on the personal preferences of the consumer. The hardcore speed enthusiast is sure to go for the V-8 variant as it is bound to provide them with a lot of excitement and thrill. Of course, adding on the convertible feature turns this sports car into one that can be just as happy cruising around slowly on a warm sunny day.
One might expect the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to be all performance with no thoughts for safety, but this is not the case. It is packed full of safety features, such as emergency braking assist, dusk sensing headlamps, electronic brake force distribution, post-collision safety system, tire pressure monitoring and engine immobilizer. In fact, when tested for braking capabilities, this convertible stop from 60 mph in a short 111 feet, which is impressive for this class. Also, it was granted the highest ranking possible in frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests.