Chevrolet has spoiled us with options on the 2021 Camaro convertible and that is excluding the performance-oriented trims. Even the base 2.0L Turbo packs in about 275hp and 295 lb-ft. of torque at the crank. You are looking at 0-60 times anywhere below 5.7 seconds and a quarter-mile run in about 14.4 seconds if you stretch your legs. The 6-speed manual is a blast to use, but going by the cruiser characteristics, we would prefer any of the automatics given its huge advantage when it comes to convenience.
If you are willing to speed a couple of grand more, you could spec the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro convertible, a creamy 3.6L V6 that is good for around 335hp and 284 lb-ft. of torque. With this upgrade along with the slick 10-speed auto, you are looking at 0-60 runs closer to the 5-second mark. There is always a possibility of going big with V8s pushing up to 650 horses, but that would be compromising real-world usage and fuel economy.
Models
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2021 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
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2021 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Convertible
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2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Convertible
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2021 Audi A5 Convertible
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MSRP
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$32,695
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$32,705
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$54,700
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$50,400
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Engine
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2.0L Turbocharged inline-4
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2.3L Turbocharged inline-4
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2.0L Turbocharged inline-4
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2.0L Turbocharged inline-4
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Drivetrain
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RWD
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RWD
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RWD
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AWD
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Transmission
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6-speed manual/ 8-speed automatic
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6-speed manual/ 10-speed automatic
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9-speed automatic
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7-speed dual-clutch
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Power
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275hp @ 5600 rpm
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310hp @ 5500 rpm
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255hp @ 5800 rpm
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261hp @ 6000 rpm
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Torque
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295lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
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350lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
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273lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
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273lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
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0-60 MPH (sec)
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5.7
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5.6
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6.1
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5.6
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Quarter mile (sec)
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14.3
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14
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14.6
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14.2
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Top Speed (MPH)
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148
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155
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130
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130
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The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro convertible is almost identical to the best performers here, falling to second place only by one-tenth of a second on the run to 60mph. The Mustang, being the most powerful here, manages to put up the best times but the Audi S5 Convertible manages to match it with far fewer horsepower thanks to the Quattro all-wheel-drive system. That said, the Audi does fall back in the quarter-mile run owing to its heavy chassis and crosses the line at almost identical times to the Camaro convertible. The C300, with its low output and comparatively higher curb weight, fall to the back of the pack when it comes to performance.
How does the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Handle
American muscle cars have always been criticized for carrying big motors which the chassis can’t handle. Well that all has changed since the inception of the sixth-gen of Camaros and with each update, this department has got even better. Proven its capability with big-block V8s, this 2.0L turbo feels absolutely fine in the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro convertible’s chassis. The rear limited-slip diffs do their job great and we can confidently say that the 2021 Camaro, even in its base convertible guise, does hold some real track credentials.
The power-assisted steering weighs right and feels direct. It has the perfect amount of feel to it and feels better than some of its German rivals if we were, to be honest. The chassis does feel tight and solid in the convertible with no noticeable compromise in rigidity when compared to its coupe equivalent. Even though the base turbo-4 motor might seem a bit down on power, it is not down on speed and the boatloads of torque from low revs make it a joy to drive with enough oomph to slide the tail out if you want it to.
2021 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible braking performance
The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro convertible comes with excellent brakes that are both strong and progressive. The pedals send back lots of feels and you could most definitely stop the car where you want it to, exactly. The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro convertible employs a set of 12.6-inch rotors at the front and 12.4-inch rotors at the back. This combined with a decently light 3627-pound chassis, this machine can come to a complete halt pretty quick, with the best measurement being 106 feet from 60mph.
Models
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2021 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
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2021 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Convertible
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2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Convertible
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2021 Audi A5 Convertible
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Rotor Size Front (inch)
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12.6
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12.6
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13
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13.3
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Rotor Size Rear (inch)
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12.4
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12.6
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11.8
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13
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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3627
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3636
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3869
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3979
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60-0 (ft)
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106
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109
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124
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NA
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The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro convertible is the champ when it comes to stopping power. With some decently sized rotors and minimal weight to carry around, it drops anchors in just 106 feet from 60. The Mustang Ecoboost convertible takes 3 feet more to stop, posting in at 109 feet. The Mercedes on the other hand, sporting the smallest rotors in the competition, takes around 124 feet owing to the comparatively higher curb weight. The A5 convertible, which is the heaviest of the bunch, should manage similar or better distances than the C300 with its bigger rotors and availability of all-wheel engine braking.