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ZL1 is the fastest Camaro convertible ever.

Open-tops are for posers and real performance cars should always have a tin top - or so the stereotype goes.

But a lot of high-performance machines have been bucking this trend of late and it's probably got more to do with consumers wanting to hear their V8 growl in all its glory than any kind of desire to experience a mini-hurricane in their face each time they take to the wheel.

Well, Chevrolet has now unleashed its fastest Camaro convertible ever with North American customers now able to experience GM's supercharged 6.2-litre 'LSA' V8 with the top down.

This open-top will quickly quell any hairdresser jokes with its outputs of 432kW and 754Nm.

Keeping things as tidy as possible is a third-generation Magnetic Ride suspension system, with new dual-coil dampers at each corner able to adjust damping levels 1000 times a second. Testament to this car's balance of power and handling is that the coupe version recently devoured the Nürburgring in just 7m41.27.

This Camaro also has a rather unique warranty with Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser promising: “This car is guaranteed to put a smile on your face every time you drop the top - or hit the gas.” That's if you're actually able to exert any muscle movement in your face.

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Mike, wrote

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12:59pm on 17 October 2011
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Clever Americans refuse to produce in right hand drive same as Corvette. Expand the brand to right hand drive markets!

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Suckerz, wrote

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12:54pm on 17 October 2011
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Damn that warranty! It is already putting a smile to my face :) Now, when will it come here?

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Muscle car fan, wrote

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09:06am on 14 October 2011
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Why o why won't GMSA, Ford SA and Chrysler SA wake up and make these cars available over here???? They WILL sell, I can guarantee you and the type of drivers will use them for what they've been developed-drive it fast. Not pose around. We are stuck with GTi's, ST's and Sti's. Nothing wrong with them, but these things are just so much better! Any RHD importers out there?

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Anonymous, wrote

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02:32pm on 13 October 2011
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HOW MUCH???

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Anonymous, wrote

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01:53am on 13 October 2011
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this is a sweet car

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Philip, wrote

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12:06pm on 12 October 2011
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Awesome and beautiful. How I would love to own one of these!

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Anonymous, wrote

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11:50am on 12 October 2011
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Ooooh Boy. This is what it's all about. A real car for a change. This Camaro also has a rather unique warranty with Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser promising: “This car is guaranteed to put a smile on your face every time you drop the top - or hit the gas.” And a supercharged 6.2-litre 'LSA' V8. Don't get better than this. How much does it cost??

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