British converts to the cult of American V8 muscle rejoice, as the Chevrolet Camaro is now officially available to buy in Britain once more.
Although Chevrolet pulled out of the UK market early last year due to poor sales performance, a lone dealer in Surrey, Ian Allan Motors, will offer Brits the chance to own the sixth-generation Camaro.
One of the most iconic muscle cars in the world and historically the car that gave the much-loved Ford Mustang its hardest run for its money, the current model went on sale late last year in the US.
Like its deadliest rival, the Camaro in the UK will be available either with an entry-level turbocharged four cylinder engine, or a V8. The V6 options for both cars remain exclusive to North American customers.
UK pricing for the Camaro start at £32,500 for the 2.0-litre 275bhp turbo engine, while the Camaro’s famous 6.2-litre 455bhp big-block V8 option starts from £37,000.
Upgrading from a coupe to a convertible will cost £4,000 extra, while buyers can choose options like magnetic ride control and an eight-speed automatic gearbox for the V8 version, both for £1,460.
The latest generation Camaro uses an aluminium-intensive body to shave 90kg off its kerb weight, and it’s fast enough to rocket from 0-60mph in just 5.5 seconds with the turbocharged four-pot.
Meanwhile, the full-fat V8 option can cover the benchmark sprint in a wholly incredible 4.3 seconds, while the car is shorter and narrower than before which should make navigating UK roads easier.
Although the Camaro is more expensive than the Mustang, it’s both more powerful and faster. Muscle cars don’t traditionally have a reputation for handling prowess, but tests have shown that the latest Camaro can even best a BMW M4 around a track to boot.
The UK distributor has 15 order slots for the Camaro coupe and three for the convertible version, and each car comes with a three-year European warranty thrown in.
As well as that, there are several dealerships dotted around the country which can offer full servicing for the current-gen Camaro, so running one shouldn't be too much of a headache.
However, unlike the latest Mustang, the Camaro is still available in left-hand drive format only, which could prove to be the deal breaker for many would-be buyers.
