Production Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible Hits The Streets Of Melbourne

[Family Man]

Seeing all of these test mules, something came to mind: where are all of these parts coming from?

If all of these mules have been assembled in Australia, are dashboards, seats, side panels etc coming from Canadian and US suppliers? I would certainly hope so, since part of building mules is to get your suppliers up to speed.

This launch must be costing GM MILLIONS if they are shipping parts to Australia.

BTW, awesome car and I'm proud that Canada gets to build it again.

[samy1691]

The car 'appears' to be a bit thick and heavy around the middle........I don't know if the tires are smaller than advertised or what..............it looks heavy!!!!!

[crooner214]

Originally Posted by Family Man

Seeing all of these test mules, something came to mind: where are all of these parts coming from?

If all of these mules have been assembled in Australia, are dashboards, seats, side panels etc coming from Canadian and US suppliers? I would certainly hope so, since part of building mules is to get your suppliers up to speed.

This launch must be costing GM MILLIONS if they are shipping parts to Australia.

BTW, awesome car and I'm proud that Canada gets to build it again.

Not necessarily. There are boats bringing G8s over here, so it would seem cost effective to put something on them for the return trip vs. sending them back empty.

[eb110americana]

Originally Posted by powervette

soft top looks top notch

That's an understatement. The way the soft top keeps the lines of the coupe and doesn't look tall and frumpy leaving a large flat rear deck like some cars do (ahem, Mustang), is really slick. And that rear window looks quite functional as well.

[Robert Ryan]

I think it looks "Evil, Mean, and Nasty," which is what a Camaro should look like!

The "Left Hand Drive" bumper stickers are a nice touch. Are those required down there or is GM just being super-extra-cautious?

No required by law.

[rkuk2k]

Pretty sure I saw this exact one wet- weather testing 2 Fridays ago next to the Telstra Dome in Melbourne. Couldn't get the phone-camera out as there wasn't enough time after realising what it was! Looks ok with headlights on- adds an extra "oooomph"

[05evors]

Vert spec XM antennae AND FM fishing pole at same time....god those antennaes are gross....phase out AM/FM!

[Joe in T.O.]

I love convertibles but I can't wait that long- it will have to be a coupe.