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2016 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Spied Next to Turbo V6-Powered Third-Gen Model

Like it's the case with every new generation of the Porsche 911 and even the brand spanking new Mercedes-AMG GT according to voices in the industry, it was expected from Chevy to come up with a drop-top version of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 11 photos
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And this, ladies and gentlemen that can't hardly wait for the golden bowtie to finally unveil the sixth-gen Camaro, is the first time someone caught on film a test mule of the 2016 Chevy Camaro Convertible.

Compared to hardtop prototypes of the upcoming pony from GM, this particular vehicle has a lower roofline and a slightly different C-pillar design. It's heavily cladded by black camouflage, alright, but there's no fooling anyone - these differences are tell-tale signs that's a convertible prototype car.

In addition to that, the Camaro6 forum member that posted these photographs caught on film one other curious thing. The General Motors test vehicle group also featured a 1980s third-gen F-body Camaro looking absolutely pristine. Wearing M plates (manufacturer plates), this red blast from the past allegedly hides something very interesting under its retro bodywork.

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According to the forum's administrator, the guy that snapped the F-body on film has a mechanic's background and "he swears that the 80s Camaro was rocking an intercooler, and sounded like some sort of turbocharged V6." Interesting… rumor has it the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will adopt Cadillac's 2L turbocharged four-pot mill to battle with the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost's 2.3L powerplant.

However, the man says he heard a V6 sound, which begs the question if that 1980s Chevrolet Camaro is some sort of test bed for a revised variant of the 3.6 twin-turbo V6 that provides the Cadillac CTS with a hefty 420 horsepower and 430 lb-ft.

This is getting rather interesting and God knows what General Morots has in store for the upcoming 2016 Camaro. One thing is certain though - it'll be an exciting car.
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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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