2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible, Novelty for Los Angeles
Next month will be presented, but we have official information. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will also have a convertible version to the next year, at the end. It will be one of the convertibles high-strongest performance, but also more affordable.
Chevrolet compares him quietly to the Aston Martin DB9 Volante (470 HP), Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG (518 HP), Porsche 911 Turbo S (530 HP) or Shelby Mustang GT500 (550 HP). The ZL1 Camaro has the same power in the two bodies, 580 HP according to SAE standards. It is the most powerful Convertible of the mark in its history.
Remove the roof implies a loss of rigidity, has several structural reinforcements. Find them between the front suspension turrets, in support of the transmission, the transmission tunnel, "V" and "X" front reinforcement behind (in both cases under the body).
Anyway, mark ensures that the fifth generation of the Camaro is already designed to be convertible and implies that the change is not as traumatic. It has more reinforcements to improve comfort or the noise and vibration. For example, has increased the main rail of the windshield.
There are also reinforcements on the pillars (hydroformed tubes), the front and in the interior of the seesaws hinge pillar. Despite the loss of efficacy which involves taking a Convertible, pays it more than other things. For example, the sound of the engine is perceived much more directly.
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