A report in Automotive News says that the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is still almost two years away. Chevrolet spokesman Terry Rhadigan told the industry trade paper that Chevrolet had initially intended to release the convertible in ealry 2010, but now it's looking like it will have to wait an extra year.
Sounds like a major disapointment, but let's face it, this isn't a great time to launch a completely unnecessary car. By the time the 2011 Chevy Camaro rolls out, the economy should be in much better shape. .
Automotive News: Camaro ragtop productuion starts in 2011
firstwagon says:
08:04 AM, 05/25/09
There is nothing "unnecessary" about a convertible version of the Camaro (or Mustang or Challenger).
Muscle cars are at their best as convertibles.
hondacura4 says:
01:41 PM, 05/25/09
Firstwagon, I dont think he meant unnecessary as in dont build it at all. I think he was meaning that its somwhat unecessary due to the current automobile market as people seem to be more focused on the type of vehicle they purchase.
It actually looks good as a convertible instead of an afterthought. The top actually looks of high quality also not that vinyl crap thats usually used on inexpensive rag tops. Kudos to Chevy.
albook says:
03:56 PM, 05/25/09
Hey, since the existence of the Comaro is some what of a fariytale-given today's economy, I think no one's too upset. We shouldn't be greedy...
stovt001 says:
09:49 AM, 05/26/09
Funny, the headline on Leftlane News is "Camaro Convertible still on for 2011 Q1 Launch".
I agree with HA4. This is one of the few convertibles that looks good with the top up, and it seems designed as a whole cohesive package, not a work-around to chop the top off a coupe.
greenpony says:
11:00 AM, 05/26/09
"should be" is the operative phrase.
dougtheeng says:
11:07 AM, 05/26/09
I actually think it might look better as a convertible.
iskch says:
12:40 PM, 05/26/09
Where is the money to make this car? I put it as a R.I.P project.
estreka says:
06:25 PM, 05/26/09
I'm not convinced Chevy will still build this. Sure it looks like a finished product, but I imagine some outside meddling will kill it.
genius163 says:
02:38 PM, 09/18/09
Trying to refrain from making out with my computer screen.