Chevrolet CR8 Announced for Middle East

[m7ammed]

Rebranded HSV

Holden and HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) are no strangers to the Middle East, ever since 1998 Holden has been exporting their cars to the region only rebranded as Chevrolet. In 2006, 75% of Holden exports reached the Middle East, making the region Holden's strongest export market.
This weekend, at the Desert 400 V8 Supercar round in Bahrain, Holden and HSV will present their latest addition to the CSV (Chevrolet Special Vehicles) range, namely the LHD Chevrolet CR8 which is based on the popular HSV E Series ClubSport R8. The CR8 is powered by the LS2 6.0-litre engine Generation IV V8 engine producing 307 kW (412 hp) with 550 Nm of torque.
Alan Batey, GM Holden Executive Director – Sales and Marketing: “Local buyers appreciate the luxury brands but also seek great performance and handling from their vehicles.” Scott Grant, Managing Director of HSV, said “The initial response from dealers has been exceptional with the CR8 being praised for its aggressive stance, excellent acceleration and handling.”

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071102.003/chevrolet-cr8-announced-for-middle-east

Not very important news and I really am not the type to like US cars , only Z06 and Viper , but people over here love Chevy , and as the article states 75% of exports are sold over here , if this is priced well its going to be a huge success.

Maybe in a related topic anybody know how many cars GM sells in the middle east compared to other markets ? as there are loads of chevy's out here lol. Only one other manufacture I would thinks sells more over here which is Toyota with their Camery and Corolla

 

[Kent]

I love the car from the look and sound of it... I just hope they tuned the suspension well enough that enthusiast will love it and in turn the car may make a US appearance.
Definately an awesome sedan. 👍

 

[daan]

A Chevrolet Crate?

 

[franz]

Now they have a proper vehicle to drift other than the Camry

 

[m7ammed]

Now they have a proper vehicle to drift other than the Camry

they like front wheel cars for those kind of drifts lol

 

[Jim Prower]

A Chevrolet Crate?

Thanks! that made my day!

Considering that a "Chevrolet Crate" usually refers to a Small Block (or big block) that's been pre-tuned and ready to drop into a car. But, you're right, CR8 is kinda funny!

Why not call it "SS" like over here?

 

[m7ammed]

Thanks! that made my day!

Considering that a "Chevrolet Crate" usually refers to a Small Block (or big block) that's been pre-tuned and ready to drop into a car. But, you're right, CR8 is kinda funny!

Why not call it "SS" like over here?

because we already have an Chevy Lumina SS with 360 BHP

 

[Jim Prower]

Oh.

Fah, we'll probably get it only as a G8, anyways...

 

[Philly]

Isn't this similar to the GT or whatever high performance model that is coming over here anyway?

 

[Robin]

We have this car in the UK under the Vauxhall badge..... called the VXR8

 

[TopHat]

Its called the Clubsport R8 down under. 💡 Creative. Very much so.

 

[superberkut]

Well, it wouldn't load (the links) on my computer, but no doubt it is a good-looking sedan.

 

[Jay]

I read about this yesterday in our local papers.

Not very important news and I really am not the type to like US cars ,

Thats alright because this is a Aussie car

if this is priced well its going to be a huge success.

Well considering it will be $12,000 AUD cheaper than what we pay for them, making them $49,000AUD, they should sell ok. Also I read that only 150 CR8's will be sent in two years.... so...

 

[YSSMAN]

They'll likely call this one the G8 GTP here in the United States, saving the 500+ BHP LS7 for the GXP version. As for Chevrolet?

They need to get around to making an Impala before we get the right Chevy...

 

[slidesquad#1]

The HSV tail lights still look soooo horribly out of place...