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*radz28* · 06-03-2008, 12:49 PM

http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-pr...ro-for-uk.html

"General Motors has officially confirmed that it will export a right-hand drive version of its upcoming Camaro to the European market. The UK should see about 1,000 Camaro coupes and 1,000 Camaro convertibles per year, with all three Camaro variants being represented — base V6, Z28 and SS.

However, it remains unclear how GM will market the Camaro in Europe. Since its Chevrolet brand is marketed as a budget brand, GM could offer the Camaro under its own brand, like it does with the Corvette in Europe. But Chevrolet is in the midst of a brand expansion in Europe, so the most logical choice will probably be to sell the Camaro at Chevrolet dealers.

Whatever the case, GM has some time to think about it as the Camaro coupe won't hit the European market until early 2010 with the convertible following a year later.

The report by Autocar also suggests that one Camaro model will be equipped with a 400 horsepower 6.0L V8. This engine is presumably GM's LS2 powerplant — the same used in the Pontiac G8 — and will likely power the Z28 model.

That power figure can also give us a rough estimate what to expect from the other models since GM will want to keep an orderly progression. The base V6 should be powered by the same powerplant used in the Cadillac CTS, with an output in the neighborhood of 300 ponies. The SS will need more grunt than the Z28's 400 horsepower, so look for it to have at least 450, but the final figure will probably be closer to 500."

*radz28* · 06-03-2008, 12:52 PM

Not much accurate information from what we've read howver, there are some export tidbits.

TFord · 06-03-2008, 01:09 PM

yeah, these reporters should spend some time on the forums...they have such outdated information. I cant wait till GM shows off the Production camaro, that way the media has no excuse for their bad info!

Sphinx002 · 06-03-2008, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFord

yeah, these reporters should spend some time on the forums...they have such outdated information. I cant wait till GM shows off the Production camaro, that way the media has no excuse for their bad info!

That isn't going to stop them. I've seen countless idiotic information from every print rag out there on current models - wrong engines listed, wrong HP numbers, wrong equipment lists, wrong dimensional specs. You name it, they can screw it up.

*radz28* · 06-03-2008, 02:12 PM

WE GET THE 6.0 THOUGH!!! SWEET!
j/k

Emher · 06-03-2008, 02:30 PM

Uh wasn't it pretty much comfirmed that it would be sold in Europe under the Chevrolet brand?

In any case it's not like I'll have a hard time getting one, know of a few great dealers who sell imported cars anyway.

06-03-2008, 12:49 PM	#1
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	Right-hand drive for European Camaros http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-pr...ro-for-uk.html "General Motors has officially confirmed that it will export a right-hand drive version of its upcoming Camaro to the European market. The UK should see about 1,000 Camaro coupes and 1,000 Camaro convertibles per year, with all three Camaro variants being represented — base V6, Z28 and SS. However, it remains unclear how GM will market the Camaro in Europe. Since its Chevrolet brand is marketed as a budget brand, GM could offer the Camaro under its own brand, like it does with the Corvette in Europe. But Chevrolet is in the midst of a brand expansion in Europe, so the most logical choice will probably be to sell the Camaro at Chevrolet dealers. Whatever the case, GM has some time to think about it as the Camaro coupe won't hit the European market until early 2010 with the convertible following a year later. The report by Autocar also suggests that one Camaro model will be equipped with a 400 horsepower 6.0L V8. This engine is presumably GM's LS2 powerplant — the same used in the Pontiac G8 — and will likely power the Z28 model. That power figure can also give us a rough estimate what to expect from the other models since GM will want to keep an orderly progression. The base V6 should be powered by the same powerplant used in the Cadillac CTS, with an output in the neighborhood of 300 ponies. The SS will need more grunt than the Z28's 400 horsepower, so look for it to have at least 450, but the final figure will probably be closer to 500." __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

06-03-2008, 12:52 PM	#2
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	Not much accurate information from what we've read howver, there are some export tidbits. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

06-03-2008, 02:12 PM	#5
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	WE GET THE 6.0 THOUGH!!! SWEET! j/k __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

06-03-2008, 02:30 PM	#6
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	Uh wasn't it pretty much comfirmed that it would be sold in Europe under the Chevrolet brand? In any case it's not like I'll have a hard time getting one, know of a few great dealers who sell imported cars anyway. __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

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06-03-2008, 01:09 PM	#3
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	yeah, these reporters should spend some time on the forums...they have such outdated information. I cant wait till GM shows off the Production camaro, that way the media has no excuse for their bad info!