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2010 V8 Supercar: V8 Driver Lee Holdsworth Back With A 'Silver Bullet'
WHEN Lee Holdsworth resumes his chase for the 2010 V8 Supercar Championship Series at Phillip Island this weekend, the Garry Rogers Motorsport driver will be grabbing attention for his off-track style as well as his on-track skill.
Holdsworth has taken delivery of a stunning new road car, one of the first latest-generation Chevrolet Camaro coupes in Australia.
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Collecting the silver Camaro 2SS was a highlight for Holdsworth of the nine-week V8 season break, which has ended with this weekend's L&H 500 endurance race at Phillip Island in Victoria.
The Camaro was supplied and re-engineered to right-hand drive configuration by Australia's leading independent importer of American vehicles, Performax International.
"That is a sweet car!" were Holdsworth's first words when he took delivery of the Camaro at the GRM headquarters in Dandenong.
"Now I'm just looking forward to driving it on a daily basis. It's an absolute eye catcher on the road and a massive spectacle at the race track.
"I drive a Holden Commodore for Fujitsu Racing so it's naturally expected that I drive a GM product on the road.
"I was lucky enough to test-drive the world's first right-hand drive Camaro at Lakeside in Queensland early this year and knew straight away I had to get my hands on one. Performax International has done a brilliant job re-engineering it to right-hand drive.
"I'm absolutely stoked with the Camaro! It's not only one of the best sports cars GM has ever made but also has a pretty close design link to the Commodore."
Holdsworth's top-spec Camaro 2SS runs a 6.2 litre, LS3 aluminium V8 engine producing 318 kilowatts of power, driving through six-speed manual or automatic transmissions.
It features all-independent suspension, electronic stability and traction control and high-performance Italian Brembo brakes behind 20-inch alloy wheels and Pirelli P Zero 245/45ZR20 tyres.
Interior comfort and convenience equipment includes Bluetooth phone connection, a six-way electrically-adjustable driver's seat, premium Boston Acoustic audio system, cruise control and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Performax International, based in Gympie, Queensland, is celebrating its 20th year as an American vehicle specialist.
In addition to the highly-acclaimed fifth-generation Camaro, it supplies fully-certified and warranted, new RHD Chevrolet Corvettes, Chevrolet Silverado sports trucks, Ford Mustangs, Hummer H2s and CrossRoads fifth-wheel caravans to buyers across Australia. It also carries out custom re-engineering work for private importers.
It uses industry-leading technology such as CAD-CAM design and 3D-printed component prototyping to achieve ISO Quality Assurance standards of fit, finish and performance in right-hand drive engineering.
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