These ZL1’s are almost twice the price of factory-produced ZL1’s after the import cost and labor.
Holden ending domestic production in Australia, and the Commodore being a variant Opel Insignia makes Australia lose one of its muscle cars. According to , Crossover Car Conversions offers an alternative. They convert right-hand drives to the latest Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
It is quite expensive to ship the ZL1 from Australia to convert it to right-hand driving. A buyer must also consider shipping costs and taxes when purchasing the ZL1 from Australia. The cost of swapping the steering wheel is $33,700 (or $44,000 Australian dollars). Driving the Camaro hot rod in Oz costs around $115,000 ($150,000 USD).
No matter where it is located, the 2017 Camaro ZL1 is a powerful machine. Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 generates 650 horsepower (485 Kilowatts) and 650 pound feet (880 Newton-meters). It is the fastest Camaro ever with a top speed of 198 mph (318 km/h). It is also quite fast, accelerating to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 3.5 seconds. The 10-speed automatic shifts faster than Porsche’s dual-clutch PDK.
Chevy offers the ZL1 in the hardcore package . This package adds a carbon-fiber body kit, Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve Dampers at all four corners, as well as wider wheels. The GT4R is a track-only version of the GT4.R , but it doesn’t have a supercharged V8.
Holden Special Vehicles has announced the limited edition GTS R W1. The supercharged 6.2-liter V8 of the Corvette ZR1 is used, but it has 635 horsepower (474kW). The domestic high-performance sedan costs $127,930 (166,990 AUD) and is a bit more than the Camaro post-conversion.