6th Gen Coupe Vs 6th Gen Vert

PNYKLR2 · 08-07-2018, 12:36 PM

Looked throughout the forum as well as a search. I've always heard the stories about how convertibles are garbage and coupes are the only way to go etc...I would agree that back in the day that was 100% true. I unfortunately don't know as much about these new whips as I do the older ones.

What real performance difference are we looking at?

I know there is a 200 lb weight difference, but how bad can the chassis flex be with all of the additional bracing?

How big of a difference in the 1/4 or 0-60 are we looking at?

Does anyone here own both the coupe and the vert?

BlaqWhole · 08-07-2018, 01:22 PM

I think the gap is closing for sure. In particular the Z06 (or was it the ZR1) is supposed to have been built in such a way that the coupe has no advantage over the convertible. I think that was the ZR1 tho but I'm not sure. So they can do it. I doubt there is much difference in the Camaro. Unless you're talking about the 1LE which do not have a soft top or even a sunroof option. If the soft top is a must have then I doubt you'd sacrifice much in the way of performance on the standard Camaros.

PNYKLR2 · 08-07-2018, 04:28 PM

I use to own a BMW 3 series and thought it was the best handling car I've ever had. I've owned several sports cars, mustangs, Camaros, Audi, etc....but I swear this convertible SS I have now handles just as good if not better than my 3 series. I don't feel body roll or flex. Need to find someone local with a coupe and do some side by side runs I guess

Yellow6thGen · 08-07-2018, 06:09 PM

I love my Convertible ZL1 I ran 11.40 bone stock and now it has over 700+ to the wheels so no issue with mine...

c4racer · 09-13-2018, 10:34 PM

Agree - the new convertible is great.
Very stiff solid chassis. It handles very well.
I think you give up 150lbs. But that’s not much. That’s about all you give up.
I have owned many BMW, Audi, corvette, Miata, 911 etc and this car even in convertible form matches up very well in performance and pure driving pleasure.
Best thing is the no top option completely eliminates any visibility concern!
Although even with top up I don’t find it bad personally.

08-07-2018, 12:36 PM	#1
PNYKLR2 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 51	6th Gen Coupe Vs 6th Gen Vert Looked throughout the forum as well as a search. I've always heard the stories about how convertibles are garbage and coupes are the only way to go etc...I would agree that back in the day that was 100% true. I unfortunately don't know as much about these new whips as I do the older ones. What real performance difference are we looking at? I know there is a 200 lb weight difference, but how bad can the chassis flex be with all of the additional bracing? How big of a difference in the 1/4 or 0-60 are we looking at? Does anyone here own both the coupe and the vert? __________________ 17' Camaro 1SS Vert - Plastidip for 50 Hp gain.

08-07-2018, 04:28 PM	#3
PNYKLR2 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 51	I use to own a BMW 3 series and thought it was the best handling car I've ever had. I've owned several sports cars, mustangs, Camaros, Audi, etc....but I swear this convertible SS I have now handles just as good if not better than my 3 series. I don't feel body roll or flex. Need to find someone local with a coupe and do some side by side runs I guess __________________ 17' Camaro 1SS Vert - Plastidip for 50 Hp gain.

08-07-2018, 06:09 PM	#4
Yellow6thGen 18 ZL1 A10 Convertible Drives: White ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 410 View My Garage	I love my Convertible ZL1 I ran 11.40 bone stock and now it has over 700+ to the wheels so no issue with mine... __________________ 2018 ZL1 Convertible A10 @ Kooks R&D.

08-07-2018, 01:22 PM	#2
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	I think the gap is closing for sure. In particular the Z06 (or was it the ZR1) is supposed to have been built in such a way that the coupe has no advantage over the convertible. I think that was the ZR1 tho but I'm not sure. So they can do it. I doubt there is much difference in the Camaro. Unless you're talking about the 1LE which do not have a soft top or even a sunroof option. If the soft top is a must have then I doubt you'd sacrifice much in the way of performance on the standard Camaros.

09-13-2018, 10:34 PM	#5
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	Agree - the new convertible is great. Very stiff solid chassis. It handles very well. I think you give up 150lbs. But that’s not much. That’s about all you give up. I have owned many BMW, Audi, corvette, Miata, 911 etc and this car even in convertible form matches up very well in performance and pure driving pleasure. Best thing is the no top option completely eliminates any visibility concern! Although even with top up I don’t find it bad personally.

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