The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro and the C7 Corvette will soon be pulled out from the EU, as they do not meet stricter World Light Vehicle Test Procedure regulations that will be implemented starting August 31, 2019.
The new EU emissions regulations will include changes to the approval tests and procedures and will require existing vehicles to be re-certified. We imagine General Motors elected not to spend the money required to re-certify the Camaro due to its relatively small sales figures in the EU, while the C7 Corvette was already on its way out to make room for the mid-engine Corvette C8.
Britain’s Motoring Research says the last batch of new sixth-generation Camaros and C7 Corvettes destined for the United Kingdom are being sold through GM dealer Ian Allen Motors, located about an hour outside of London.
“We’re thrilled to be able to offer the last opportunity to own a piece of history in Corvette and Camaro,” said Ian Allan Motors chairman Paul Allan. “Both models offer incredible value compared to many mid-market and commonplace sports cars, yet carry Chevrolet’s legendary 6.2-litre V8 block, which is arguably one of the world’s most successful performance engines.”
C7 Corvette Grand Sport Final Edition
GM introduced the EU-exclusive C7 Corvette Final Edition earlier this year, which serves as the last hurrah for the C7 Corvette (and likely front-engine Corvettes altogether) in Europe. It is available as both a Corvette Grand Sport or a Z06 and is set apart by its Final Edition decals and Sebring Orange Tintcoat Metallic or Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic paint. The Final Edition is offered in Germany and Switzerland only, with the Grand Sport Final Edition starting at 116,500 euros and the Z06 Final Edition starting at 139,500 euros.
The mid-engine Corvette C8 will debut on July 18th during a special event in California. GM has remained tight-lipped on official information, so it’s not yet clear if the next-gen ‘Vette will be offered in Europe.
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Do we know what specific parts of the new EU legislation the Camaro/Corvette are failing? Is there some minimum CO2/km standard they have to meet or something?
They have to integrate a gasoline particulate filter by law, but Chevy is not offering that for the current Camaro and Corvette. They will wait for the next models to fullfil the new law
They want another redo ? Or payola ?
Normally I would say not my country so I don’t really care but I have to wonder how long before it is the US that gets stuck with some of these BS emissions laws.
Ask anyone in California for the last several decades.
Well, it can’t be that HC, CO, NOx, or particulates are the problem, both vehicles have excellent emission characteristics for those parameters. It has to be CO2, which is a naturally occurring (through life processes) stable, gas that the lunatic climate folks subscribe to as being the most important “thing” of concern for the continuation of life on earth! Think of the resources that have been wasted on this lunacy!
NOx and CO are becoming the limiting factors for the new EU6.2 regulations.
a good way of keeping those cars out of the EU and eliminating competition for local built performance cars
Yeah, right. There goes half a dozen sales.
Screw the EU, ??
Screw everybody says all the Trumptards while taking their opioids…. Lol
In September 2018 the European Union started requiring vehicles with gasoline direct injection to have a gasoline particular filter. I know it sounds strange, you would think something like this would start in California.
You have a good point; the Camaro and Corvette with direct injection/gasoline have to meet particulate standards in the US currently, but maybe the new EU particulate standards are so low that a particulate trap is required, or as you suggest, is mandated.
For vehicles as expensive as these are, seems adding a particulate trap and sw code to clean it would not be unreasonable to do.
This is precisely the reason why Opel/Vauxhall dropped the 153 PS (152 HP) LE2 direct injection engine for the 2019 MY on the Mokka X (Buick Encore). It was only available in combination with AWD and automatic transmission in Europe and sold mainly in alpine regions . The particle filter would have required a new certification/homologation. PSA considered that the costs were too high for only one MY, 2019 being the last year for the Mokka X.
European Union are no better than China.. the only difference is that instead of stealing the money behind your back, they fine American companies as you know you’re successful when the EU fines you $1 Billion; Trump would do the same thing to European Union companies except they don’t make anything except possibly for cars.. Trump could try placing $10 Billion fines on Mercedes or Porsche because they’re hurting US business.
actually they are not fulfilling the new regulations since September 2018, but they have an exceptional permission to still register new cars until September 2019. That’s also why they just produced a lot of MY2018 models that they are still selling, since the refresh would have required a new homologation and they are not fulfilling it.
Chevrolet could always simply bolt in the bits and pieces from the Buick Enspire electric CUV design; presto.. the Camaro and Corvette instantly become 500 hp electric sports coupes with a 300+ mile range.
I am in the process of buying 5th generation Camaro with the intention of bringing it to Spain where ai have a small house. Researching what mods I need to do to meet EU regulations I fell on this discussion. I have not super car savvy, can anyone help me?
Btw, the reason I want to bring from here is that even after taxes and shipping it would be worth 30-40% more…
Tks
John
I am in the process of buying 5th generation Camaro with the intention of bringing it to Spain where i have a small house. Researching what mods I need to do to meet EU regulations I fell on this discussion. Do these new regulations only apply to new cars or I could modify my future 5th gen and ship it?
Btw, the reason I want to bring from here is that even after taxes and shipping it would be worth 30-40% more…
Tks
John