When it was announced that the Camaro would be reintroduced by Chevrolet, it became one of the most sought after cars on computer search engines; people just could not seem to get enough information on it. It soon racked up impressive sales figures and numerous awards in 2010, such as MotorWeek’s Driver’s Choice Award for Best Sport Coupe and Best Resale Value in its class.

For 2011, the excitement was furthered when the already acclaimed design was joined by its convertible sibling. With the popularity of the coupe, sales for the soft-top were expected to be, and were, strong. Chevrolet was proud to proclaim in period literature that the “thrill of driving will never be the same.” The jaw-dropping design is highlighted by sculpted rear “shoulders” and distinctive 20-inch factory alloy wheels. Wanting the driver to be anxious for his next Camaro driving experience is important to the car’s designers. To ensure the convertible was similar to the solidness of the coupe in handling and chassis dynamics, the engineers added four types of braces –from a strut tower-to-tower plus a pair of underbody “V-braces.” With rigidity secured, the performance of the convertible is said to practically mimic the sport coupe. Noise and vibration reduction was also an area of concern and was addressed accordingly through structural attention to the A-pillar and windshield header.

There were various trim levels offered and these helped to determine standard features found on the car. The factory brochure lays these out as LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS and 2SS. From the corresponding list, this SS Camaro is determined as a “2SS” model with many accessory features coming as standards. Among these is a powerful 6.2-liter V-8 engine with dual exhaust that is paired to, in this instance, an optional six-speed automatic gearbox with paddle-shifters.

Beautifully presented in Victory Red with the optional Rally stripe package and a black power-operated soft-top with black leather interior; this SS Camaro is reported to have only 768 actual miles and is described as a “brand new car.” Among the many standard features offered within the 2SS package are Bluetooth wireless, USB port, steering wheel mounted audio controls, Preferred Device Interface Module (PDIM) for MP3 player through the steering controls, driver information center, OnStar, Boston Acoustics premium eight-speaker AM/FM/CD with a 10-inch subwoofer, foglamps, heads-up display, SS-specific front and rear fascia’s with front air scoop, tonneau cover for the retracted top, rear parking assist, airbags, limited slip differential, air conditioning, center console with gauge cluster, cruise control, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, rear window defogger, various interior lighting, two auxiliary 12-volt power outlets, tire pressure monitoring system, dual exterior mirrors that are remote-operated and heated, Brembo four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, acoustical foam interior convertible top liner, interior and exterior SS-specific badging; power steering, brakes, heated seats and windows. There is no shortage to the equipment offered with this desirable machine; nor will there be a shortage of fun and enjoyment to be had with this late-model American automotive essential.