Chevy Camaro Spied In Australia
We just got our hands on three decent shots of the all-new Chevy Camaro, as testing there is about to be underway. Thanks to development on the car by Holden, the GM subsidiary in Australia, we have been blessed with these strong close-ups in Aussie land.
This rear-wheel drive sports car is expected to go on sale in early 2009, with a likely debut at Detroit next year. The concept car, as you may recall, also had independent rear suspension, but we are uncertain if that will make its way on to the production model. A beastly 6.0 liter V8 engine will power this car, but it will be equipped with a cylinder shutdown to improve mileage when less power is needed. The concept car was also adorned with 21-inch aluminum wheels in the front and 22-inch wheels at the back.
Developed in Australia, the all-new Chevrolet Convertible will be built in Canada. Although scheduled for 2009 sales, there is a definite possibility that the car will actually be sold as a 2010 model year vehicle. Rumor has it a convertible version will be on the way as well.
I don't know why it its to you. this is so much more distinct than the Challenger. I love it
I agree with you. Actually I think both are great cars.
I like both in their own way. I will say I think the Camaro is more distinctive than the Challenger... But the Challenger pulled off the classic muscle car shape so well that it's hard not to like it.
I think that the Challenger is better in look.. It doesn't mean that Camaro is not good.. IT IS SPECTACULAR.. But the Challenger carried all the "genes" of its dad, which made it REALLY special.. Both cars are BEAUTIFUL.. One of the most beautiful cars of this decade.. The only problem they might face is the building quality and handling.. HOPE THEY EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS..
I prefer the Challenger it looks more solid and mean, this is like a softened version of the classic. If you are going for the retro look go all the way. The challenger is a true revival of a muscle car, this is just another 2 door coupe with a v8. But thats just my opinion.
they even put in yellow blinkers for aussieland..
The car driving past it is better. Ford Falcon, i wish they brought that over here, especially the Turbo or the BOSS.
You got that right, but you should see our FPV range:)
the falcon is ugly... cool motor though...
The Camaro was better executed than the Challenger in my opinion. It has a hint of the oldie classic, and yet it does look modern (and very aggressive). The Challenger LOOKS old school (which is OK), almost exactly like the 70 challenger. The idea was not to remake the old car though... there are plenty in collectors' garages, but just to rekindle the memories of a bygone era, in the hope of reviving the model. Dodge missed the point by a mile.
That is one mean looking machine. Hope the real thing looks as good.
Just quickly. The car is going to have the independent rear. The same as in the VE Commodore (Pontiac G8) sedan platform, upon which the production vehicle is based. The VE's are, in my opinion, an excellent handling vehicle and comparable to many European cars, excluding the top range ones. And as for a possible revival of our Aussie Monaro or the GTO badged version of it, GM Holden displayed a "production ready" coupe at the Melbourne Motor Show just this week.
Why is this so much less appealing than the challenger?