5th gen will export RHD to UK - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MerF · 06-02-2008, 09:44 AM

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...Camaro/233010/

Grats Brits!

willisit · 06-02-2008, 09:50 AM

Oh I could swear!

So we get 300 coupes? (do they make these numbers up?!) That's just rubbish - so the likelyhood of being able to pick a spec is almost impossible (same as the Monaro and VXR8) AND it'll cost more than £37,000?! That's like $75,000!!!

I am livid.

Right.. ordering tickets to the Excel show!

Twin Turbo · 06-30-2008, 07:37 AM

I've a sneaking suspicion that the numbers are limited so that the car doesn't need full UK Type Approval. They may get away with doing SVA, along the lines of personal imports.

Does seem strange that they'd invest the time, effort and money of producing RHD and then limiting the numbers (although I guess Australia & Japan will take quite a few).

willisit · 06-30-2008, 02:18 PM

If it's like the Monaro then that'd be exactly why the numbers are limited... food for thought eh

zebra · 01-11-2009, 07:20 AM

^^uhh...

when i first saw this thread pop up, i thought this was new info on the RHD, but then i read

Quote:

...the 400bhp, 6.0-litre Camaro...

and realized it was old news. then i read the post above & now i don't know what to say.

welcome to the site, casino, but that was a heck of a first post...

MerF · 01-11-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebra

^^uhh...

when i first saw this thread pop up, i thought this was new info on the RHD, but then i read

and realized it was old news. then i read the post above & now i don't know what to say.

welcome to the site, casino, but that was a heck of a first post...

Camaro_hx · 09-30-2009, 08:21 AM

oi oi savaloy!!! : ) this whip is effin sik, alieee?! : )

zebra · 09-30-2009, 03:12 PM

say what??

Albion · 10-20-2009, 02:42 PM

Hi fellas,
I cant wait for an indeterminate amount of time so i have my order in now,for a 1ss in IOM.
Also ordering Noweeds exhaust diverter,Carbon Rally Stripes,Solo Performance Axle backs and Pfadt lowering springs imported and road legal for the princely sum of £36000.

zebra · 10-20-2009, 11:19 PM

congrats on your order

it's still LHD, though, right?

Albion · 10-22-2009, 03:26 PM

Yes mate,LHD it is, but to get a new 2010 and be one of the first in the U.K to own one has to be worth it.Not only that,if or when GM export to the U.K there has to be a fair chance it will only be the 3.5 litre version,as we are so much further down the road towards outlawing/outpricing gas-guzzlers,as they are fondly known as over here.

Albion · 07-15-2010, 01:53 PM

Got it.Never saw one in the flesh,never drove one,but ever since i saw that first silver concept picture with the wider wheels and narrow side mirrors,i knew it was the car for me.
All mods came with the car and were installed by my mate.
What a great set-up.I'm in heaven.

Blade · 07-20-2010, 08:19 AM

Will you guys be getting the manual and the automatic? I was curious to find out, because Top Gear's 3rd show, Hammy only reviewed the automatic V8 and I thought that was odd.

Albion · 07-20-2010, 03:00 PM

By using an Auto up against a supercharged 6L Merc,they completely undersold the Camaro.The Stick version is an animal,with a few basic Mods.An animal i'm glad i own.
No comparison.

06-02-2008, 09:44 AM	#1
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,533	5th gen will export RHD to UK http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...Camaro/233010/ Grats Brits!

06-02-2008, 09:50 AM	#2
willisit Drives: Vauxhall Monaro VXR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterlooville, UK Posts: 314	Oh I could swear! So we get 300 coupes? (do they make these numbers up?!) That's just rubbish - so the likelyhood of being able to pick a spec is almost impossible (same as the Monaro and VXR8) AND it'll cost more than £37,000?! That's like $75,000!!! I am livid. Right.. ordering tickets to the Excel show! __________________ Dan 2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR. Sport pac - Road Response Pac - Ripshifter 2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Sport (ug) 2001 Honda CBR 600 F

06-30-2008, 02:18 PM	#4
willisit Drives: Vauxhall Monaro VXR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterlooville, UK Posts: 314	If it's like the Monaro then that'd be exactly why the numbers are limited... food for thought eh __________________ Dan 2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR. Sport pac - Road Response Pac - Ripshifter 2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Sport (ug) 2001 Honda CBR 600 F

09-30-2009, 03:12 PM	#8
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	say what?? __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

10-20-2009, 11:19 PM	#10
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	congrats on your order it's still LHD, though, right? __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

06-30-2008, 07:37 AM	#3
Twin Turbo Drives: '05 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 143	I've a sneaking suspicion that the numbers are limited so that the car doesn't need full UK Type Approval. They may get away with doing SVA, along the lines of personal imports. Does seem strange that they'd invest the time, effort and money of producing RHD and then limiting the numbers (although I guess Australia & Japan will take quite a few).

09-30-2009, 08:21 AM	#7
Camaro_hx Account Suspended Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 2,474 View My Garage	oi oi savaloy!!! : ) this whip is effin sik, alieee?! : )

10-20-2009, 02:42 PM	#9
Albion Drives: IOM 1ss Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: united kingdom Posts: 222	Hi fellas, I cant wait for an indeterminate amount of time so i have my order in now,for a 1ss in IOM. Also ordering Noweeds exhaust diverter,Carbon Rally Stripes,Solo Performance Axle backs and Pfadt lowering springs imported and road legal for the princely sum of £36000.

10-22-2009, 03:26 PM	#11
Albion Drives: IOM 1ss Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: united kingdom Posts: 222	Yes mate,LHD it is, but to get a new 2010 and be one of the first in the U.K to own one has to be worth it.Not only that,if or when GM export to the U.K there has to be a fair chance it will only be the 3.5 litre version,as we are so much further down the road towards outlawing/outpricing gas-guzzlers,as they are fondly known as over here.

07-15-2010, 01:53 PM	#12
Albion Drives: IOM 1ss Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: united kingdom Posts: 222	Got it.Never saw one in the flesh,never drove one,but ever since i saw that first silver concept picture with the wider wheels and narrow side mirrors,i knew it was the car for me. All mods came with the car and were installed by my mate. What a great set-up.I'm in heaven.

07-20-2010, 08:19 AM	#13
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Will you guys be getting the manual and the automatic? I was curious to find out, because Top Gear's 3rd show, Hammy only reviewed the automatic V8 and I thought that was odd. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

07-20-2010, 03:00 PM	#14
Albion Drives: IOM 1ss Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: united kingdom Posts: 222	True By using an Auto up against a supercharged 6L Merc,they completely undersold the Camaro.The Stick version is an animal,with a few basic Mods.An animal i'm glad i own. No comparison.

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