First official images of 600+ hp Camaro VR, bound for European drivers

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/N...amaro/


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

[dmc69]

sick

[Rhino]

Nice try, but a little over done in my opinion. Maybe if the front and rear fascia changes were a little more subtle.
I do like the wheels and the gold accent color.

[kerryt1]

Close but no cigar...the front fascia kills it.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

i like the rear alil... but the front "nostrils" look WACK.

[formula]

I do love the white/gold--but I'm a little biased, I suppose.

[parsonsj]

Swollen nostrils, indeed! There's an image for ya.

And the renderings still show the car with left-hand steer. More to come, I suppose.

jp

[Damn True]

I like the rear, but the front fascia is ghastly, as is the white/gold. It's going to Europe, not Oakland.

[6'9"Witha69]

Originally Posted by Damn True

I like the rear, but the front fascia is ghastly, as is the white/gold. It's going to Europe, not Oakland.

Good one.

I will voice my agreement on the fascia (front and rear) More sublt and it could work.

[Damn True]

I think the front fascia off of Leno's car or the bumble-bee (I hate typing that) would look better.

[NOPANTS-68]

lame

[Twentyover]

I'm still ambivalent on the nose and tail of the factory 5th gen- it reminds me of the Cylons in the original Battlestar Galactica.

These changes have done more damage to my perception, and may actually keep me awake at night.

[Rhino]

Originally Posted by Damn True

I think the front fascia off of Leno's car or the bumble-bee (I hate typing that) would look better.

Agreed, on both accounts.

[6'9"Witha69]

Originally Posted by Twentyover

I'm still ambivalent on the nose and tail of the factory 5th gen- it reminds me of the Cylons in the original Battlestar Galactica.

But the Camaro doesn't make toast!

http://cbs.seenon.com/detail.php?p=1...ebigbangtheory

[vintageracer]

Is is available in "Limey" green?

[Rhino]

Originally Posted by 6'9"Witha69

But the Camaro doesn't make toast!

http://cbs.seenon.com/detail.php?p=1...ebigbangtheory

Be careful, or you won't have bread for a sandwich!

[6'9"Witha69]

Originally Posted by Rhino

Be careful, or you won't have bread for a sandwich!

That was great. I love that show! So strange that the next day someone mentions Cylons.

[Rhino]

I thought the same thing, but figured no one would get the reference. Glad to know I'm not the only geek here!

[Twentyover]

Hey! Not a geek!!

I'm a dweeb engineer, according to a lady friend. according to her, it should be one word

[rentedmule]

Agreed on the ugly front bumper. The wheels look alot like C5 Z06's except machined and far too large.