G8 based el-camino

[cm_ls1]

they should sell some in the states .. even if they dont think it will sell well , they might be surprised , if it comes in at $25k ?

but think about the combination-
6ltr , l92 heads , l76 manifold, add a 224/230 .580" 112 cam in there with the 6 speed man or auto would be fun.

450rwhp from a cam swap and a mean lope at idle.

http://www.carupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/ve-ute-sv6.bmp

[4birdman]

I bet it would sell pretty good if it came in at a good price. They are probably afraid after the SSR, but this would be a better all around car, and functional too. Hell, I'd buy one if I didn't have to worry about a back seat.

[DCR]

If its CAFE rated as a truck, they'll sell a million in Cali alone. You should see how many El Caminos are still rolling around out there.

[1995blacktattop]

is that the next generation Ute

i remember seeing the Monaro based ones posted on the web

http://www.autoclub.com.au/uploaded_images/holden-ss-ute-thunder-766875.jpg

looks like they made a crew cab too

http://www.autoclub.com.au/uploaded_images/holden-ss-crewman-thunder-725275.jpg

and heres a better pic of the new one w/o all the wrappings

http://www.cgiautomotive.com/images/Holden/ve-ss-ute-side.jpg

[MapleRed]

I'd like to see it come here. I don't know if I'd buy one but I'd still like to have the choice.

[Got Me SOM]

just doesnt look right to me.

[numbZ]

I like it.:cool:

[Checkmate]

Originally posted by MapleRed
I'd like to see it come here. I don't know if I'd buy one but I'd still like to have the choice.

You will ;)

The birdies are talking again. :hyper:

[WFO_SS]

Originally posted by cm_ls1
they should sell some in the states .. even if they dont think it will sell well , they might be surprised , if it comes in at $25k ?

but think about the combination-
6ltr , l92 heads , l76 manifold, add a 224/230 .580" 112 cam in there with the 6 speed man or auto would be fun.

450rwhp from a cam swap and a mean lope at idle.

http://www.carupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/ve-ute-sv6.bmp

all that power & no weight over the rear tires for traction. not to mention the fact that it's uglier than a sack full of assholes.

[ULTIMTEORANGESS]

its different. i havent seen an el camino in over 10 yrs. i dont see it selling in large numbers but it would sell enough here.

[TheNewMonaro]

Originally posted by WFO_SS
all that power & no weight over the rear tires for traction. not to mention the fact that it's uglier than a sack full of assholes.

It's not that bad... so long as you're a bit careful when it's pissing with rain.

[cm_ls1]

independant rear suspension means its not like a live rear axle with no weight in the rear , the car squats and the weight transfers to the rear anyway.

im willing to bet it handles exactly like its sedan counterpart .. which includes .87g on the skid pan, which is in bmw 335i territory.

[cm_ls1]

Originally posted by WFO_SS
the fact that it's uglier than a sack full of assholes.

maybe to you , maybe youre young and don't remember the elcamino , its part of history and im sure lots of americans have enjoyed theirs over the years -

1st gen 1959–1960 (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/-1959_wip_-_deepRasberryWithScalsRT.jpg/800px--1959_wip_-_deepRasberryWithScalsRT.jpg)

2nd gen 1964–1967 (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cd/El-Camino-Chevrolet-1964.jpg)

3rd gen 1968–1972 (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/1968_Third_Generation_Chevrolet_El_Camino.jpg/800px-1968_Third_Generation_Chevrolet_El_Camino.jpg) also known as gmc sprint

4th gen 1973–1977 (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/1976_Chevrolet_El_Camino.jpg/800px-1976_Chevrolet_El_Camino.jpg)

5th gen 1978–1987 (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/70/Chevrolet_El_Camino.jpg)

[ULTIMTEORANGESS]

the 4th gen. in that pic is hurting. :o