The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro recently made its European debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, in Sussex, England this past weekend, to help ring in the 20th running of the annual hillclimb event.
While buyers in North American get to row the 2.0L I4 Turbo, 3.6L LGX V6, or 6.2L V8 LT1 engine through their choice of six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission, European consumers will get to choose only from the 2.0T or V8 models. Similarly, the V8 powerplant will be the only one available with a six-speed manual transmission with active rev matching.
The arrival of the new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in Europe just months after its official debut in the U.S. stands in sharp contrast to GM’s efforts with the last-generation vehicle, which didn’t show its face in Europe until the 65th annual Frankfurt Motor Show in August 2013, more than four years after its debut on our shores.
Despite GM’s concerted effort to better market the new vehicle in the continent, the company has so far stood by its earlier decision not to create a RHD version for the United Kingdom. A market where Chevrolet-sponsored Manchester United resides. Ford, on the other hand, has vowed to offer the new Mustang as a right-hooker.
Chevrolet has yet to release any price particulars, but we expect to hear more on U.S. and European pricing details closer to their respective launch dates.
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This makes sense as the 4 has nearly as much power and a little better MPG in a $6 a gallon market. The V8 is something Ford does not offer in the Mustang and will be there for Camaro buyers who can afford the fuel.
The Euro market will be small so what ever they sell will be a bonus. This is not really a global car and while it has pockets of fans it is not a mass market car there.
I think Ford does offer it’s V8 Coyote in Europe, but not the 3.7 V6.
Ford’s more powerfull 4 banger should do well for them over there.
As of yet the 6 is all that I have seen offered. Even on top gear the lamented the lack of the V8.
I expect a later V8 or Shelby will be offered as the V8. Sales will not be great and prices high so may as well offer the up scale models there.
Your kidding right? Go to Ford UK website, it’s only 2.3L I4 or 5.0L V8 the V6 isn’t even an option.
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Not kidding that was the original plan. This was before the release and I have not kept up with it because I really had little interest since I don’t live there.
The Top Gear where they comment was before they released the cars. They evidently changed it.
As you know things change often before cars hit the show rooms.
And that’s how rumours start.
In September on the top gear web site they list that the only engine not availible was the V6.
Sorry if I was incorrect, You have your mistakes too. If I could walk on water I surly would not be on this web site. LOL!
I swore they stated no V8 there and were very puzzled by it. It was where they showed it on the TV in their sit down.
I may have just misunderstood what I heard as the Mustang in England is not really on my list of priorities to memorize the option list.
Sorry for setting things straight, I make mistakes that’s for sure. Sorry if I insulted you, I read your comments and you seem pretty informed most of the time, thought you were kidding. You got followers that’s for sure, you posted wrong information and people agreed with you by giving you thumbs up. Not that you care.
It’s a shame GM have not opted to put the steering wheel on the right hand side (RHD). Ford has sold more 2015 RHD mustangs in Europe and Asia than LHD. The latest Pony cars are great for setting brand awareness. It’s a shame because the Chevy brand is perceived as sub-standard in the UK where they sponsor the biggest soccer team – (not cheap) get your priorities right. The money would be better spent on tooling for RHD…. The 2016 Camero is an awesome car – and a great advert for the brand. Well, we can now buy RHD Mustangs……And I’m sure it will give the Ford brand a bigger boost than sponsoring Man UTD….
What’s that ! No V8 with eight speed automatic transmission for Europe.
Big mistake ! I can order now a V8 Mustang with automatic gear. Sorry Camaro, It’s finish now, my dreams are broken !
Remember that lot of German sport vehicles propose always automatic gear too.