CRed05 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/21418/images/VR-Camaro1.jpg VR Chevrolet Camaro (2010): the UK's Camaro By Jonny Smith First official pictures 31 October 2009 20:47 When GM uncloaked their Camaro retro remake at the 2006 Detroit auto show, the domestic audience understandably adored it. That muscle car concept is now a showroom reality, but any plans of bringing a right-hook version to South African, Aussie or Brit shores have been quashed – presumably due to low-volume sales and GM’s moth-eaten wallet. Much like a Mustang or Challenger, if you live in Britain and want a Camaro, you have to settle for a specially imported left-hooker. Come January 2010, when these rendered images of the VR Camaro will be a reality, UK customers won’t have to worry about doing any of the importation or UK-spec work. This is a turn-key ready American car, refined and focused for European drivers. With its Lamborghini Reventon-style swollen nostrils and early '70s wind-tunnel Trans-Am inspired ducktail spoiler, the VR Camaro’s aggressive restyling has been carried out by Danish design consultancy Hermann and Brandt, who were responsible for penning the radical 1104-horsepower Zenvo ST1 supercar. All styling was designed with 3D computer software then machined directly from the 3D data. So what's new on this VR Camaro? In the name of dieting, the VR’s re-sculpted bumpers, skirts and spoiler are made from carbonfibre. The bespoke one-piece, 22-inch diameter wheels are machined from billet aluminium and weigh half the bulk of the original Camaro rims. The conversion has been done by a separate, so-far anonymous British tuning company. Behind the machined alloys lurk some European road-friendly damping and stopping gear. The VR Camaro boasts coil-over suspension recalibrated for our pitted tarmac, plus mighty 410mm (front) and 385mm (rear) diameter brake discs. The 12-pot front (eight-piston rear) calipers incorporate various sized pistons to address the ‘abrupt stop’ syndrome often associated with large competition brake set-ups. How quick is the VR Camaro? It’ll need serious anchors, because the VR Camaro promises to pack a Corvette ZR1 sized punch. No exact power figures have been quoted yet, but by fitting the 6.2-litre V8 with a new UK designed (and manufactured) compressor style supercharger, expect over 600bhp. The strictly limited edition VR Camaro will only be available in black or white, highlighted with copper accents. Customers will also choose between the factory six-speed manual ‘box (livened up with a short-shift kit) or an auto transmission specifically brainwashed for performance. How much will the VR Camaro cost? No firm prices have been released for the VR Camaro yet, but a spokesman claims it will wear a UK price tag roughly half that of the £106,605 ZR1 Corvette. Not bad, considering the horsepower match. If you already own a standard Camaro, there will be the opportunity to purchase the VR spec components separately. For more information bookmark http://www.vrcamaro.com. http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/21418/images/VR-Camaro3.jpg http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/21418/images/VR-Camaro4.jpg http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/21418/images/VR-Camaro2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 i approve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 i'd hit it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 the front bumper is ugly as shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 the front bumper is ugly as shit I'm not diggin it on the white car but it's kinda sexy on the black camaro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I actually am digging the gold accents. Agreed though...the front bumper is a little TOO aggressive in the styling department. However, I like it overall and it looks ready to do about 130mph on I-270. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 so its not coming to the US.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 That front end needs to go. It fuglies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Front end has to go. The accents aren't bad, but not for me. As for everything else, once again, other countries get what seems like better shit than us... and IT'S FUCKING GM. An american car company. Fuck you in the ass, GM. Fuck you in the ass. Unless I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 The copper accents reminds me of the gold they used on old 70's firebirds. Smoky and the Bandit style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 looks like if you let a ricer design the car. do not want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Uhh... How come its still left hand drive in the pictures? Oh, and the accenting looks good on the black car, looks like the old ta's, but the rest looks like ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan900 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I like the accents. The front needs toned down some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Uhh... How come its still left hand drive in the pictures? Ha, good question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 i wonder where i have seen that sexy spoiler before? http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/CamaroAJ/camaro/Camaro565013-1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Well the back of the car looks a lot better....don't know about the front. It is certainly aggressive to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 The copper accents reminds me of the gold they used on old 70's firebirds. Smoky and the Bandit style. that movie "the goods". the transam on the ramps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Front bumper is BEYOND wack. I love the rear spoiler though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Front bumper is a rip-off of a Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. In fact, I thought it was a joke when I first saw it, it's so close. Jeremy Clarkson is going to laugh himself hoarse. I'm so disappointed in GM lately. Today on the radio they were advertising their new SUV (like we need another fucking SUV) that gets an amazing 25mpg! WTF? They're clueless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hey look at that, they fixed the back end now it isn't ugly anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hey look at that, they fixed the back end now it isn't ugly anymore! I see what you did there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 You know, I am actually so proud of GM for finally bringing out a car that looks so good, drives so well, and so completely blows away the competition. Then they killed the G8 GXP and brought out this ugly piece of shit. GM didn't need money, they needed a forced purge of brand-management and advertising depts. If they'd had any kind of advertising push for the G8, it would have hit the market HARD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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