Thread: H.S.V. releases ZL1 Camaro.

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Pickles,, mate,, can you at least try and post pics when you post these things....




anyway is the aussie version any different mech wise?

Pics?.....Of course I should, but I'm USELESS on the computer, so have to ask Wifey to do tht stuff for me, and she gives me SUCH a hard time!
No, the mechanicals are identical to the U.S. model. The only thing that HSV do is change the steering from L.H. to R.H. But to do that is no simple task because of all the electronics involved. The whole engine & transmission together with all the panels are removed from the front of the car, as are the rear panels & boot etc,..it's really a strip down & re-build, maybe you could google a u tube, there's plenty up there on the web. G.M. USA set the rules for the conversion, I think that the comments re the engineering by HSV have been very positive. Of course whether one likes a Camaro, or not, is up to the individual, but this car will certainly perform & will have plenty of good old fashioned U.S.grunt
Pickles

HSV confirms new Camaro ZL1 for Australia: Will be brand’s fastest model yet

Originally Posted by Pickles2

Agree.
However HSV have said that until the "Hoop" rules change relative to the basic Supercar structure, it will not happen because under the current rules, the shape of the Camaro would be compromised.
Pickles.

Fair call, the Mustang Supercars revised proportions to suit the hoop looks ****.

Hey Slunnie,,,
can you whistle up a Mustang silhouette to silhouette shot?...

There are some comparison pics in this review on the carsales website and a 5 minute video embedded at the top of the page. Note that it is from a couple of months ago so doesn't show the higher powered ZL1 version.

https://www.carsales.com.au/editoria...arison-116282/

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Hey Slunnie,,,
can you whistle up a Mustang silhouette to silhouette shot?...

Its not an overlay and it is a Shelby.

Originally Posted by Pickles2

Pics?.....Of course I should, but I'm USELESS on the computer, so have to ask Wifey to do tht stuff for me, and she gives me SUCH a hard time!
No, the mechanicals are identical to the U.S. model. The only thing that HSV do is change the steering from L.H. to R.H. But to do that is no simple task because of all the electronics involved. The whole engine & transmission together with all the panels are removed from the front of the car, as are the rear panels & boot etc,..it's really a strip down & re-build, maybe you could google a u tube, there's plenty up there on the web. G.M. USA set the rules for the conversion, I think that the comments re the engineering by HSV have been very positive. Of course whether one likes a Camaro, or not, is up to the individual, but this car will certainly perform & will have plenty of good old fashioned U.S.grunt
Pickles

Save the pic in your phone.
Hit reply/new post
Hit the little circle icon
Choose camera/photos (whatever it's called on your phone)
Find the pic and tap it
Add any words
Hit post/send
You are done.

Originally Posted by goingbush

mmm Camaro e-copo

Go Jag I pace mate "100km/h in an impressive 4.8 seconds" Took one for a test drive by mistake sort of. My body imprint in the seat is still there I am sure