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Slave One · 04-02-2008, 01:31 AM

Not sure if anyone here has seen this car, but its the Vauxhall VXR8, based on the Zeta Platform with the LS3...

Besides the obvious cosmetic differences, would yall agree that this is probably pretty close to what we could expect (performance wise) from our Camaros ?

and man... look at him take those corners

... I cant wait...

And whats more, even Jeremy Clarkson loves it!

Slave One · 04-02-2008, 01:38 AM

And Ohhhhh I hope our Camaros get this option... factory electronic exhaust note adjustment...

asrapid · 04-02-2008, 04:43 AM

engine in vauxhall vxr8 is ls2 (6.0 l) not LS3. But HSV will get ls3 so i assume vauxhall vxr8 will also get ls3 in near future.

Slave One · 04-02-2008, 08:27 AM

Ohhhh... very sorry, there was a shot of the engine and I thought it was an LS3, really should've known from the 6.0L.. oops, but still, Zeta! lol

Being so, should still be very similar performance, right?

*radz28* · 04-02-2008, 09:44 AM

I would think performance should be at least as good. I don't know much about they land down under, however, I know they make some sweet cars!

usmc320 · 04-02-2008, 11:50 AM

I've never heard of that before. That's awesome. The only thing I've ever heard that controls exhaust from inside the car is an electronic dump tube system which was totally aftermarket. I'm assuming this electronically controls something in the mufflers.

LS9CamaroSS · 04-02-2008, 12:27 PM

This car is basically the G8 in Aussi trim. I hope to god the Camaro is better than that thing... The GTO was no slouch, just had some bland styling... I know the GT Could beat the LS2 in a foot race, so i hope to god the Camaro is better than this thing...

Power Junkie · 04-02-2008, 12:29 PM

After hearing the "loud setting" i don't think i could ever bring myself to switch to the quiet setting.... that was sexy!!!

LS9CamaroSS · 04-02-2008, 12:33 PM

never mind i was completly wrong with that post... This looks like the G8 in Aussie trim sorry folks...

jhitson · 04-02-2008, 01:34 PM

I thought that Vauxhall was european, not austrailian.

*The_Blur* · 04-02-2008, 02:12 PM

I love seeing GM produce power, regardless of badging. If they brought back the Geo Metro stocked with the LS9, I'd be happy that GM had the balls to do it. As long as we get something like this in the US, I'm happy.

Slave One · 04-02-2008, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhitson

I thought that Vauxhall was european, not austrailian.

Got no clue.. had'nt even heard of Vauxhall till i found this...

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-02-2008, 02:44 PM

It is...Vauxhall = Europe, and Holden = Australia.
All brands flying GM's flag.

Slave One · 04-02-2008, 02:46 PM

Speaking of... and not sure of if still true.. but did yall know GM owned Lotus??

04-02-2008, 01:31 AM	#1
Slave One Drives: 2013 SIM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 86	What do yall think? Not sure if anyone here has seen this car, but its the Vauxhall VXR8, based on the Zeta Platform with the LS3... Besides the obvious cosmetic differences, would yall agree that this is probably pretty close to what we could expect (performance wise) from our Camaros ? and man... look at him take those corners ... I cant wait... And whats more, even Jeremy Clarkson loves it!

04-02-2008, 09:44 AM	#5
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04-02-2008, 01:38 AM	#2
Slave One Drives: 2013 SIM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 86	And Ohhhhh I hope our Camaros get this option... factory electronic exhaust note adjustment...

04-02-2008, 04:43 AM	#3
asrapid Drives: Stratus Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 75	engine in vauxhall vxr8 is ls2 (6.0 l) not LS3. But HSV will get ls3 so i assume vauxhall vxr8 will also get ls3 in near future.

04-02-2008, 08:27 AM	#4
Slave One Drives: 2013 SIM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 86	Ohhhh... very sorry, there was a shot of the engine and I thought it was an LS3, really should've known from the 6.0L.. oops, but still, Zeta! lol Being so, should still be very similar performance, right?

04-02-2008, 11:50 AM	#6
usmc320 Drives: RX-8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 21	I've never heard of that before. That's awesome. The only thing I've ever heard that controls exhaust from inside the car is an electronic dump tube system which was totally aftermarket. I'm assuming this electronically controls something in the mufflers.

04-02-2008, 12:27 PM	#7
LS9CamaroSS Drives: Cavalier RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jordan, NY Posts: 569	This car is basically the G8 in Aussi trim. I hope to god the Camaro is better than that thing... The GTO was no slouch, just had some bland styling... I know the GT Could beat the LS2 in a foot race, so i hope to god the Camaro is better than this thing...

04-02-2008, 12:29 PM	#8
Power Junkie GM give me my fix please! Drives: 95 Toyota GT4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England.. aka the EU's whipping boy!!! (but not for much longer, hopefully) Posts: 173	After hearing the "loud setting" i don't think i could ever bring myself to switch to the quiet setting.... that was sexy!!!

04-02-2008, 12:33 PM	#9
LS9CamaroSS Drives: Cavalier RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jordan, NY Posts: 569	never mind i was completly wrong with that post... This looks like the G8 in Aussie trim sorry folks...

04-02-2008, 01:34 PM	#10
jhitson Drives: 88 Camaro, 01 S-10, 06 G6 GTP Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 78	I thought that Vauxhall was european, not austrailian.

04-02-2008, 02:46 PM	#14
Slave One Drives: 2013 SIM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 86	Speaking of... and not sure of if still true.. but did yall know GM owned Lotus??