It’s been a while since Aussies have been waiting for a right-hand driven Chevrolet Camaro, but GM somehow has denied them the chance. But since ones adversity is another’s opportunity, Queensland-based Performax International, an Australian importer and converter of new US-made passenger vehicles has announced world’s first RHD version of the muscle car.

Performax is giving the Aussie muscle car lovers a great opportunity, but considering that the RHD Camaro will cost a shrieking $139,000 AUD, meaning that not every fanatic down-under will be driving it. Compared to the American price of the more conventional Camaro in the US — $33,745, seems like Performax is going to make quite a profit in there. Despite the price tag, the company has managed six pre-orders and it is hopeful of more.

The Transformers Revenge of the Fallen has been a colossal success and with it, has raised the rage to run those yellow Camaros’ again. General Motors given the crisis has picked up on the right car to redeem itself somewhat with the introduction of the 2010 Camaro Transformers Special Edition.

There are no plans to char your pocket for if you already possess a Camaro, you can do good with a $995 appearance package which includes Autobot insignia fender badges and wheel caps, an embroidered Autobot insignia on the center console, gloss-black rally stripes with Transformers logos and Transformers-logo doorsill plates. On the contrary, if you want to go in for something totally new, the special edition is up for the grabs with 304hp, 400hp and 426hp variants. Live the rage! [via Autoblog]

Europe will get to ride the Chevy Camaro. It seemst the 2010 US  Camaro is off to an impressive start in the U.S.. Sold out! is the world despite the general economic downturn. GM has confirmed that the Camaro will be sold in Europe. Sale dates and prices are TBD.

In the U.S., the Camaro comes with a 304-horsepower 3.6 liter V6 or a 400 or 426-horsepower 6.2 liter V8. It hasn’t been determined which of the three will be heading to the Old Country.

GM will offer its fuel-saving Active Fuel Management n the 400-horse V8 version. Some Europeans will like the the Camaro because of its four-wheel independent suspension and  stability control, not to mention it’s American handling.

The car starts at $23,040 for the V6 and $35,425 for the V8-powered. That’s about €16,400 and €25,215, respectively. GM hasn’t let on to the oversea’s price as of yet. [via WCF]

The folks at Hennessey Motorsport in Houston complete their first swap of a ZR1-sourced LS9 into a 2010 Camaro, creating the HPE700. beautiful machine with this many horses under the hood – can you say  0-60mph in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 201mph, this is the first 705 HP LS9-Powered Hennessey Camaro that manages to surprise and charm with its amazing specs: 705 bhp @ 6,400 rpm, 717 lb-ft Torque @ 4,400 rpm Performance (Estimated), 1/4 mile: 11.3 @ 125 mph. Looks like a pure adrenaline shot … that if you can afford buying one for $109,000. Right? [via Jalopnik]

You guys will have to decide if you want a muscle car or one that would consume less and less fuel. But wait, why don’t you head to General Motors because they may release a dual-mode hybrid Camaro that should follow the new fuel-economy rules adopted in December. Apparently GM assigned a team to do all these, but I have to wonder, would a hybrid car be able to still offer performance?

“You can’t kill something that was never approved,” said one GM official, who asked for anonymity but who confirmed the rear-wheel-drive projects are now dead. I think it may go live. What about you guys?

via TheCarConnection