Chevrolet has put to rest recent fears for the future of muscle cars with confirmation that the 2017 Camaro ZL1 will be even more powerful than anticipated.

Powered by a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine, it will produce 485kw (650 horses) and, if equipped with the optional 10-speed automatic transmission, will be capable of 0-100km/h in a Ferrari spanking 3.5secs.

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The good news is you’ll be able to get all this for US$62,135 for the coupe and US$69,135 for the convertible. The bad news is there will be no right-hand-drive versions so don’t expect to see it in Holden showrooms.

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He reckons GM is clearly considering a right-hand-drive conversion of the Chevrolet Camaro, either later this decade at mid-life facelift time or when the all-new seventh generation arrives early next decade.

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Fair to assume they’ll be asking a lot harder after seeing the Ford Mustang almost double Falcon sales here in July and top sports car sales for the month.