Holden Camira - Wikipedia
The Holden Camira is a mid-size car that was produced by Holden between 1982 and 1989. It was Holden's version of GM's J-body family of cars—GM's third "global" car platform, and was heavily based on the European J-body car - the Opel Ascona C. The name "Camira" comes from an Aboriginal word meaning "wind."
Curbside Classic: Holden Camira – The Short-Lived Australian J-Car
2022年2月26日 · The first compact front-wheel-drive Holden, the Camira premiered in 1982 at the same time as its platform mates in the U.S. (Cavalier, etc.) and Europe. Where the Camira differed, however, was in its conservative, mini-me Commodore styling and considerably smaller model range. But that was hardly the full extent of its shortcomings.
Curbside Classic: 1982-89 Holden Camira – The Thrill Of Writing …
2024年1月18日 · Despite its only engine being a small OHC 1.6 four-cylinder, the Camira produced about as much power as the 2.0 fours in rival, rear-wheel-drive Japanese rivals, if less torque, while weighing less and boasting superior packaging.
Holden Camira: Aussie original (JB,JC,JD,JE) - Unique Cars
2013年8月1日 · Holden’s original JB Camira was a game changer for the company, and the Australian car industry, when it launched in August 1982. It forced GM-H to base its small- and medium-car future on front-wheel-drive models, and in doing so, to embrace the shift to large-scale plastic assemblies.
Holden Camira Review, For Sale, Price & Specs | CarsGuide
Holden Camira. The Camira was Holden’s replacement for the Torana and Sunbird, sitting underneath the Commodore in its line-up. It was maligned for quality issues, but lasted three generations in Australia, running as a Mazda 626 and Ford Telstar rival from 1982 to 1989.
Holden - Wikipedia
Holden, formerly known as General Motors-Holden, was an Australian subsidiary company of General Motors.Founded in Adelaide, South Australia, it was an automobile manufacturer, importer, and exporter that sold cars under its own marque in Australia. In its last three years, it switched entirely to importing cars. It was headquartered in Port Melbourne, with major industrial operations in the ...
Holden Camira (JB-JD-JE) data and specifications catalogue
Cars belonging to Holden Camira JE Wagon submodel, manufactured or offered in the years 1987-1989 with station wagon body type, equipped with engines of 1998 cc (122.4 cui) displacement, delivering 85 kW (116 PS, 114 hp) of horsepower:
Holden Camira - Classic Cars Wiki
The Holden Camira was a mid-size car produced by Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors (GM) between 1982 and 1989. It was Holden's version of GM's J-body family of cars—GM's third "global" car platform. After an initial good sales run, Camira sales dropped significantly, and was...
Holden Camira history, etymology, news, photos, reviews
Holden's version of the GM J-Body, the Camira was sold between 1982 and 1989 when it was replaced by the Apollo, a badge engineered Toyota Camry.
Curbside Classic: 1988 Holden Camira JE Wagon – Chimera …
2024年8月9日 · Holden expected great things of the Camira, but it was always an ‘also-ran’ in sales. Aussies expected a 2.0 in this size car, but the initial JB was only a 1.6 which needed to be revved to an un-Australian degree to access the power. We’re used to torque; lack of same gave the impression the Camira was gutless.