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Indydriver · 06-22-2015, 07:07 AM

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/06/...cc8c-312403517

More to follow 6/24.

I had the opportunity to talk at length with one of the Camaro Program Managers at the Reveal about the tonneau cover. He concluded by saying I would be very pleased with the '16 version. I took that to mean a power operated, hard cover tonneau. We shall see.

Tysen · 06-22-2015, 07:24 AM

Tom_T · 06-22-2015, 09:48 AM

This could be interesting...........

*mlee* · 06-22-2015, 10:07 AM

bwk1971 · 06-22-2015, 10:51 AM

I had my convertible in for the "nub" that rubs and does not properly align when the roof closes. While I was there, the general manager told me that he participated in a test drive day put on by Chevrolet during which he test drove the new convertible. He confirmed that it has a power tonneau cover "like the BMW" and the top can be opened and closed up to 30 MPH. I can't wait.

Ryanbabz71 · 06-22-2015, 10:59 AM

More photos here

http://jalopnik.com/2016-chevrolet-c...-it-1713057464

Ryan

Whoomba · 06-22-2015, 06:14 PM

Who did the review, the CEO of Ford? Who cares what he thinks? Just give us the data.

ajp · 06-22-2015, 06:46 PM

If its a hard top, I am getting one.

Tysen · 06-22-2015, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajp

If its a hard top, I am getting one.

Not a hard top, jalopnik already has photos of it.

Ryanbabz71 · 06-22-2015, 08:49 PM

Supposedly an automatic tonneau cover though

Ryan

ajp · 06-22-2015, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tysen

Not a hard top, jalopnik already has photos of it.

Too bad, I didnt realise the current model has a manual top...that is a bit cheap.

theragtopguy · 06-22-2015, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajp

Too bad, I didnt realise the current model has a manual top...that is a bit cheap.

Current model is NOT a manual top, it's a power electric top. The tonneau cover goes on by hand in about a minute or so. Perhaps with the new Camaro, it has a built in hard tonneau cover.

kevinw · 06-22-2015, 09:26 PM

not to be skeptical, all this sounds good, but I would never consider a 2016 new vert with all this mechanical stuff till I am sure it is all working good, so, maybe wait till a 2017 or 18 model. I saw how the 2011 and 2012 verts with all those problems, and I am just leary of a first year model . maybe I am wrong. but, a power retractable cover is great, but I can see the potential for issues already.

ajp · 06-22-2015, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theragtopguy

Current model is NOT a manual top, it's a power electric top. The tonneau cover goes on by hand in about a minute or so. Perhaps with the new Camaro, it has a built in hard tonneau cover.

Thanks for clarifying, obviously I have no idea how convertible tops work on a camaro. Maybe I should get one to learn...

06-22-2015, 07:07 AM	#1
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	Chevy teases 2016 convertible http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/06/...cc8c-312403517 More to follow 6/24. I had the opportunity to talk at length with one of the Camaro Program Managers at the Reveal about the tonneau cover. He concluded by saying I would be very pleased with the '16 version. I took that to mean a power operated, hard cover tonneau. We shall see. __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

06-22-2015, 07:24 AM	#2
Tysen Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,441 View My Garage	__________________ "I'm a man who discovered the wheel, and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn! That's what kind of man I am." - Ron Burgundy My build thread

06-22-2015, 10:51 AM	#5
bwk1971 Res Ipsa Loquitur Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Vert Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 726	I had my convertible in for the "nub" that rubs and does not properly align when the roof closes. While I was there, the general manager told me that he participated in a test drive day put on by Chevrolet during which he test drove the new convertible. He confirmed that it has a power tonneau cover "like the BMW" and the top can be opened and closed up to 30 MPH. I can't wait. __________________ "STREET LEGAL" 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Convertible -- 2.9l Whipple Supercharger, CDC SportBar, Cordon CR-1 and MRR M017 wheels, Hex Vents, RPI ZL1 Splitter, CAI, Pfadt Tri-Y Headers, high-flow cats, ZR1 3 bar map sensor, ZL1 fuel pump, 3.875" pulley, ADM FPCM, 1LE PCV Oil Separator Kit, Elite Catch Can, APEX scoop and washer bottle relocation kit, Hotchkis lowering springs, BMR sways, BMR toe rods, BMR trailing arms, 620 rwhp, 564 rwtq, and tuned by Andrew Zurick of Complete Street Performance by way of Maryland Speed.

06-22-2015, 10:59 AM	#6
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	More photos here http://jalopnik.com/2016-chevrolet-c...-it-1713057464 Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

06-22-2015, 06:46 PM	#8
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	If its a hard top, I am getting one. __________________

06-22-2015, 09:48 AM	#3
Tom_T Drives: 2013 Convertible /2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 127	This could be interesting...........

06-22-2015, 06:14 PM	#7
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,302	Who did the review, the CEO of Ford? Who cares what he thinks? Just give us the data.

06-22-2015, 08:49 PM	#10
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Supposedly an automatic tonneau cover though Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

06-22-2015, 09:26 PM	#13
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	not to be skeptical, all this sounds good, but I would never consider a 2016 new vert with all this mechanical stuff till I am sure it is all working good, so, maybe wait till a 2017 or 18 model. I saw how the 2011 and 2012 verts with all those problems, and I am just leary of a first year model . maybe I am wrong. but, a power retractable cover is great, but I can see the potential for issues already.