Chevrolet Camaro returns to the UK

2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition - 13.4.2011

Priced from ?34,995

Chevrolet has announced plans to offer the Camaro in the United Kingdom.

Set to arrive at dealerships this spring, the model is powered exclusively by a 6.2-liter V8 engine which produces 432 PS (318 kW / 426 hp) and 569 Nm (420 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the car to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 5.2 seconds (5.4 seconds in the convertible) before hitting a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

With the optional six-speed automatic, the engine's output is rated at 405 PS (298 kW / 399 hp) and 556 Nm (410 lb-ft) of torque. Despite the reduced power, the engine enables the model to run from 0-62 mph in 5.4 seconds (5.6 seconds in the convertible) and top out at 155 mph (250 km/h).

The company is currently accepting orders and pricing starts at £34,995 for the coupe and £39,995 for the convertible. There's also a 45th anniversary edition - with Carbon Flash Black paint, body stripes and 20-inch alloy wheels - which is priced from £36,495 and £41,495.

Check out the press release for additional information

Source: GM

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BRAWN IN THE USA (AND NOW, IN THE UK...)

Order banks open for Chevrolet Camaro
Priced from £34,995 on-the-road
Arrives in showrooms late spring

There ain't no muscle like Detroit muscle, and British fans of the iconic cars that ruled American roads throughout the 1960s can now place orders for the modern incarnation of one of the greatest muscle cars of all time - the Chevrolet Camaro.

Priced at £34,995 for the Coupe or £39,995 for the soft-top Convertible model, the new Camaro exudes all of the attributes that made the original muscle cars famous - great performance, stunning looks and incredible value for money.

In addition to the standard models, Chevrolet is also offering, for a limited time only, the 2012 45th anniversary Camaro, finished in striking Carbon Flash Black with bespoke red and silver anniversary stripes, dark silver 20-inch alloys, a unique 45th anniversary leather interior with red, white and blue stitching and a one-off white-backed instrument panel. It's priced at £36,495 for the Coupe or £41,495 for the Convertible.

All models come with a six-speed manual gearbox, but are available with a six-speed automatic transmission as a £1,500 option.

Power comes from a 6.2-litre V8 engine developing 432PS (405PS auto), with 0-62mph acceleration between 5.2 seconds (manual Coupe) and 5.6 seconds (auto Convertible). All Camaros have an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. A full spec table appears below.

Customers wishing to order a Camaro can now do so, with the first cars arriving in dealerships late spring. Details of Camaro dealers can be obtained by calling Chevrolet UK on 0800 923 6000, while more details on the Camaro, including full specification and options, can be found at www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/camaro/

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LBento

The automatic transmition cannot handle de 426bhp?

February 14, 2012 8:57 am

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PAA

I want one but Chevy should offer this with a smaller block as well. Something around 2 litres and 250hp. It would make more sense in our smaller roads

February 14, 2012 9:06 am

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LBento

Dude an american motor only 2.0L with 250bhp... Do you wanna pay the extra hours for the engineers? :)

February 14, 2012 9:28 am

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autoficianado

GM has had an excellent 2.0 litre turbo engine for many years now. It was used in the Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky, & the Opel GT. It's latest application is the Cadillac ATS where it will output 270hp & 290lbft of torque. Stop showing your ignorance...America has talented engineers...Americans are not under the crushing fuel consumption taxes that the Europeans are...stop hating

February 14, 2012 9:42 am

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Swifty

@autoaficionado what are you talking man, that 2.0l turbo engine is developed in Germany at Opel...a german manufacturer which is in GM ownership...American cannot build a good and powerful 4 cylinder engine!

February 14, 2012 1:04 pm

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autoficianado

You need some more education. GM has owned Opel for approaching 100 years now. GM the parent company paid for the product. GM owns everything made by the GM engineers working at the subsidiary company named Opel. You wouldn't even have this conversation about the VW brands and who owns what... It make not make you happy but the facts are GM owns Opel...lock, stock and barrel. This is GM tech...pay attention to the Saab story as it is the same. GM is the owner and the products, the intellectual property and even the physical plants are owned by GM. So GM does have a 2.0 litre turbo, regardless of which of their brands made it....it wouldn't have been without GM's approval or funding.

February 14, 2012 2:03 pm

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bone91

Now i know why Opel cars are crappy compared to thier german rivals like VW, Bmw, Benz

February 14, 2012 3:49 pm

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bone91

M..

February 14, 2012 3:49 pm

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LBento

Dude that engine is European developed by Opel, wich is a GM brand but is working independently of cadillac, chevy etc. Who is the ignorant now? I am not hating I am just saying that US engines are less efficient, well a lot less efficient. And you are right it is exactly because fuel taxes are lower but that does not mean the US engines are any good. Because of those taxes/regulations European engines have developed and the US engines stayed in the 90s. This car is so well engineerred that they need to reduce power for the automatic gearbox, just saying...

February 14, 2012 4:38 pm

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LBento

autoficianado sorry but do you even undetstand the difference between a European independent subsidiary and the GMs US brands/models? Sorry but are you american? Have you ever lived in Europe? Because I am not going to discuss cars with somebody that has only lived in America because cars for them are low quality with big inneficient engines with blocks that are 20 years old. I have lived in the US and they just dont get it. Unless you are highly educated and worked around the world. Are you talking about the Saab that GM lead to ruin and is refusing to sell in order to save the company?

February 14, 2012 4:45 pm

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PAA

Relax guys. All I suggested was to get that 2.0 ltr engine in the Camaro and you turned it into a war. Maybe the Opel GT's engine was developed by Opel but the new more powerful and lighter one came from Cadillac. Honestly, engine reliability is the last thing that worries me. I have owned more than 15 cars and I've never had engine trouble with any. Engines are pretty reliable these days.

February 14, 2012 8:19 pm

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Swifty

@autoaficionado you showed me the lack of knowledge, well I can tell you that 2.0L engine was developed by Opel engineers and none of them is american...if the GM is owner that means nothing, they are only taking the earnings of their subsidiaries....that's it!

February 15, 2012 1:22 am

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sensei

GM developed this engine - FACT. It doesn't matter who/what/where the engine was developed because it is a GM engine. Opel cannot do jack diddly squat with the engine that GM does not approve of as it is not their engine. It is a GM engine. And, for all the America haters out there - eat this. America doesn't make engines that randomly catch of fire or need to be rebuilt ever 20,000 miles. So no, America might not engineer a small displacement engine with high horsepower, but we do engineer engines to not blow up.

February 22, 2012 3:23 am

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wbizarre

Wow, I feel sorry for the brits. That's around 54,000USD. For that you can get the ZL1 in the US.

February 14, 2012 9:15 am

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IGoSlow

I know! Its like the manufacturers don't know about the internet. As though we won't find out what they really cost. Its a shame because these cars might take off if they were priced right. Really annoyed!!

February 14, 2012 12:34 pm

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eddie

I thought USA convertibles(Camaro, Corvette, Mustang, Sebring) could not be sold in Europe because they did NOT meet European safety standards, i.e. pop up roll bars?

February 14, 2012 9:15 am

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dcars62

I didn't realize that there was a market for this kind of North American vehicle in England?

February 14, 2012 11:14 am

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LBento

Within a year less how many do you see in the road, there is already a dealler in Portugal and the is only 1 sold. The others are dealers cars that are used to make them cheaper

February 14, 2012 4:53 pm

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rkc62

But is it RHD? The Commodore platform the Camaro is built from comes in both LHD and RHD, so it should be trivial to make it in RHD. Dash moulding and seats would be the only unique parts not already in the parts bin, and you could use Commodore/G8 seats if is too hard to fit the power buttons on the other side of the Camaro seats. That would at least account for the price difference.

February 14, 2012 1:29 pm

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LBento

You dont have to touch the seats, the buttons are already on the correct side either it is LHD or RHD

February 14, 2012 4:50 pm

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marshall-mills@sbcglobal.net

While I do like the Camaro (yeah, I know it's heavy), somehow, I can't escape the feeling that deep down, Chevrolet will be lucky if they manage to sell three in Europe. Maybe four. If they're lucky.

February 14, 2012 2:08 pm

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will_wonka

At ?25k I would have one, but not at these inflated prices.......with the saving I could fuel her with ?7 gallon Osbourne juice

February 14, 2012 4:06 pm

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holmstar

426hp and 5.2 seconds 0-60? How heavy is this monster?

February 15, 2012 8:05 am

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holmstar