We’ve gotten behind the wheel of the Camaro SS convertible, but if you’re looking for the ultimate in drop-top pony car performance, the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 convertible might be it. Set to go on sale in summer 2012, Chevrolet says the ZL1 features a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that’s rated at 580 horsepower. Power is routed to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Pricing information is not yet available on the ...
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Chevrolet Reveals 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible at the LA Auto Show
We’ve gotten behind the wheel of the Camaro SS convertible, but if you’re looking for the ultimate in drop-top pony car performance, the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 convertible might be it. Set to go on sale in summer 2012, Chevrolet says the ZL1 features a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that’s rated at 580 horsepower. Power is routed to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Pricing information is not yet available on the ...
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Ford Unveils 2013 Mustang at L.A. Auto Show
Ford recently released the details of its styling and mechanical tweaks to the Ford Mustang for the 2013 model year, in addition to disclosing the power output of the next engine that will move the Shelby GT500. Both models will debut this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Building on the success of all-new V6 and V8 powerplants for the 2011 model, Ford will try to keep its primary competitor, the Chevrolet Camaro, in its rearview mirror by refreshing ...
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Test drive: Ford Mustang Boss 302
Jim just finished a week in the Camaro SS convertible, and concluded that he’d prefer the Ford GT. After my test week in the Ford Mustang Boss 302, I can say that while the Boss is, well, boss, the Camaro is still the car for me.
On paper, the Boss and the Camaro are about even. The Boss has 444 horsepower at 7,400 rpm, while the Camaro has 426 at 5,900 rpm. On the other hand, the ...
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Chevrolet Will Debut 580-Horsepower Camaro Convertible at L.A. Auto Show
Chevrolet will unveil its new 2013 Camaro ZL1 convertible next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Chevrolet says in a statement this will be its most powerful convertible ever and can compete with high-performance luxury cars costing much more.
“The Camaro ZL1 convertible will be one of the most powerful and most capable, convertibles available at any price,” Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer, said in a statement.
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is expected to go on sale in ...
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Test Drive: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
After spending some time with the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible, I found that I agree with many of Jamie’s observations when she had the 2011 model over the summer. The first thing that hits you about this muscle car is its looks. It’s hot enough to make an HR department nervous. And despite my fear of sticking out like Guy Fieri, I liked my test Camaro’s Inferno Orange paint.
Inside, however, I thought the Camaro SS ...
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