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2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible has a whole lot of hustle

With 650 horsepower on tap and the open air flowing through the cabin, what more do you need?

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Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
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If hustle is what you're after, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible delivers it in spades.

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It packs the same supercharged 6.2-liter V8 as the Corvette Z06.

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It blasts out 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, otherwise known as "more than enough."

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The brakes are impressively large. No carbon ceramics here, just good ol' iron stoppers.

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The rear wheels have all that power after it's sent through the a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transition -- your choice which.

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One of the ZL1's unique touches is its carbon fiber hood scoop, which buyers can have painted if they so desire.

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Standard equipment includes magnetorheological shocks, a mechanical rear differential and some properly aggressive aerodynamics.

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The convertible weighs some 200 pounds more than the coupe, thanks largely to its electrically operated soft top.

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The 'vert also features additional underbody bracing to make up for the lack of a rigid roof.

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The extra heft provides stability on the road, though, giving the car a nearly unflappable feeling.

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