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The new drop-top will be available in the same basic model range as the Camaro Coupe

Chevrolet has showcased its new Camaro cabriolet at the LA motor show today.

The new drop-top will be available in the same basic model range as the Camaro Coupe: the standard 308bhp, V6, or more powerful SS model featuring the 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 420bhp. It can get from 0-60mph in less than 5.0sec and has a limited top speed of 155mph.

See pics of the Camaro cabriolet - now updated with LA motor show pics

A six-speed manual transmission will be standard, with an optional six-speed automatic.

Prices for the convertible Camaro will start at $30,000 (approx £18,700) and will be on sale in America from February 2011. Next year will also see the company release its special editions Synergy Series and the XM Accessory Appearance Package.

GM UK has officially confirmed that it will begin official UK imports of Chevrolet’s American muscle coupe, in the in the first half of 2011.

Read Autocar's story of the return of the Camaro and Corvette to the UK

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