Chevy Reveals New Camaro Convertible Ahead of Reveal In Frankfurt
Chevrolet will be launching the 2014 Camaro coupe for the European market at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, which is probably the reason why Chevy is using the same show for the debut of the 2014 Camaro convertible, rather than introduce it in a few months at the Lost Angeles or Detroit shows.
Making a big splash about the Camaro in Europe is no doubt part of GM’s plan to grow the Chevrolet brand globally. Since releasing (either by leaks or officially) photos in advance of auto show debuts has become part of the publicity process, you don’t have to wait two weeks for the Frankfurt show to see what the new Camaro ragtop looks like, as Chevy has dropped a couple of photos and a press release. Interestingly, for a brand that is trying to be global, the press release makes a point of the Camaro’s heritage as an American muscle car, saying that it’s “as much a part of Americana as apple pie and baseball.”
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Why all the Camaroo hate? I guess you either get this type of car or you don't. I, for one, like it a lot. It's biggest negative though will be even bigger in Europe: It's too damn big, ever for America. I have spent a lot of time driving an SS convertible. The negatives are size/weight, interior design, some of the interior materials, and too much cowl shake. Sounds like a lot, but the good side is impressive: A faultless drivetrain with a manual option for both engines, classic American style, great performance, decent mileage, very good build quality, and an excellent quality folding top. Anybody who dismisses this car as a complete POS is simply blinded by their own biases.
Unless I'm mistaken, there is no great weight loss in this redesign, and that means that now, model for model, instead of being 250 lbs. lighter like it is now, the 2015 Mustang will be like 600 lbs. lighter. That spells big trouble for Chevy. I don't think there are too many prospective muscle car owners who would beef about a 3,300-lb. Mustang GT.
What is new about this? It looks like the same car that can be found at your favorite rental car counter.
Bad choice of color, bad choice of wheels, uninspiring aero kit, convertibles look better topless... The Camaro, like the Mustang, is a car that can look rental ordinary or grade A badass depending on what kind of body kit and wheels it comes on (suspension lowering helps, too). What we have here is a pedestrian Hertz rental Camaro (K-mart underwear model) instead of showing us a more sexy (Kate Upton) Camaro. And yes, I think the Camaro is a bit hefty, like Kate.