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[StephenSLR]

The iconic Chevrolet Camaro muscle car will fill the V8 void in Holden showrooms next year, almost five years ahead of schedule — and ahead of the next generation flagship Corvette sports car due in 2020.

 

Holden is preparing to import the Camaro SS and have it converted to right-hand-drive in Melbourne by its longstanding performance-car partner Holden Special Vehicles.

 

Although the Mustang and Camaro compete head-on for price in the US, the Chevrolet is likely to be at least $20,000 dearer than the Ford.

Camaro pricing is yet to be confirmed but dealers have been given an indicative cost of between $80,000 and $90,000 on the road — about the same as a HSV Clubsport — with a choice of six-speed manual or eight-speed auto.

 

Dodge is also said to be considering building the next generation Charger SRT sedan and Challenger coupe in right-hand-drive from the factory

 

Full story:

 

http://www.news.com....8e68e752d17bef8

 

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Edited by StephenSLR, 30 September 2017 - 04:37 PM.

[StephenSLR]

Muscle car?

 

Don't get me started on those who don't know the difference between muscle car and pony car.

 

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Edited by StephenSLR, 01 October 2017 - 06:42 AM.

[Shiney005]

It is HSV that is getting the Camaro, not Holden. It was Ryan Walkinshaw who organised it.

[rodomo]

"The 29-year-old was taking part in a top-secret test of an Australian-built prototype sportscar at Phillip Island on Thursday when he left the track at Turn 1."

http://www.supercars...t-for-bathurst/

[Ice]

"The 29-year-old was taking part in a top-secret test of an Australian-built prototype sportscar at Phillip Island on Thursday when he left the track at Turn 1."http://www.supercars...t-for-bathurst/

Whats this got to do with the price of chooks

[Shiney005]

Walkinshaw, not Walsh Rob.

[hanra]

Bit out of reach of the average man though. At least any old hill billy yobbo could waltz down to the Holden dealership and pick up a V8 Commodore. Or are they only available in an SS these days?

Edited by hanra, 01 October 2017 - 01:37 PM.

[StephenSLR]

At least any old hill billy yobbo could waltz down to the Holden dealership and pick up a V8 Commodore.

 

.... but not a 2 door.

 

Yeah, they'll have to wait for the Charger if they want a V8 4 door.

 

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[hanra]

I'm just thinking of any ol V8 RWD banger that's all.

[Shiney005]

Gone forever I'm afraid Brad.

[myss427]

Yet you can go to a Ford dealer and get a Mustang which was built RHD from the start for 20 grand cheaper, Mustang and camaro are almost the same price in the states, go Holden, looking after your customers

[StephenSLR]

But the runaway success of the Ford Mustang — the Camaro’s arch rival — has seen Holden pull out all stops to get the Chevrolet into local showrooms as soon as possible.

 

Shut the gate the horse has bolted!

 

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[hanra]

I can recall when Holden was discussing plans to bring the Chev Volt to Aus, it was at a time when our dollar was either on par with the USD or possibly even higher.

The stupid thing was going to be $60,000 AUD, yet you could buy the same product in the US for $30,000 USD.....

The price point made absolutely no sense.

[Ice]

But the runaway success of the Ford Mustang — the Camaro’s arch rival — has seen Holden pull out all stops to get the Chevrolet into local showrooms as soon as possible.
 
Shut the gate the horse has bolted!
 
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No Holden man i know would rush out and buy a Mustang and only a 5 litre pppfftt

[StephenSLR]

No Holden man i know would rush out and buy a Mustang and only a 5 litre pppfftt

 

I know some that wouldn't buy a Chev either.  The comment was aimed at the slow wittedness of GM, I recall they were talking about bringing a RHD Corvette to Aus. and scrapped the plan, thinking the market wouldn't take to it, heads are probably rolling right now.

 

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Edited by StephenSLR, 01 October 2017 - 04:27 PM.

[RallyRed]

OK....here's your chance boys.

 

I'm looking for investors ( astute).

 

I''m setting up a badge factory ,and need  $$  support.

 

We will be making Holden Lion badges, that all the bro's will want to put on their Chev Camaros. 

 

We cant loose, its just the reverse of the Chev badge on a Commodore phenomenon.

[StephenSLR]

We cant lose, its just the reverse of the Chev badge on a Commodore phenomenon.

 

I'd say this has single-handedly turned many Holden fans off Chevs.

 

Getting back to the short-sightedness of development teams at GM.

 

Previous gen. Camaro was based off Commodore platform that could do LHD & RHD but they didn't do any in RHD.

Latest gen. Camaro back to LHD only.

Mustang will be winning for a while yet.

 

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Edited by StephenSLR, 01 October 2017 - 07:36 PM.

[Ice]

Isnt your sandman 5lt?

Get with the program

[hanra]

You have to wonder who is piloting the Holden ship? Are they as out of touch as politicians? Or just doing what the vocal minority want?

[S pack]

You have to wonder who is piloting the Holden ship? 

Americans!

[cameron]

Its not a gm/holden factory offering its just another expensive lhd-rhd conversion . Its being done by HSV who next year would have very little to sell. Its just like http://www.crossover...-2018-australia

or http://corvetteclini...ndex.php/camaro

or http://www.performaxint.com.au/

 

Cameron

[rodomo]

Whats this got to do with the price of chooks

Whats this got to do with the price of chooks

Only posted here cos I couldn't find the "would you buy a Kia" thread and this is the most recent of aus V8 replacement threads. Just asking if anyone knows what this car might be?

[StephenSLR]

Only posted here cos I couldn't find the "would you buy a Kia" thread

 

Here you go:

 

http://www.gmh-toran...uy-a-kia/page-2

 

* Browser history.

 

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