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Holden Camira JE
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1987 - 1989 |
Country: |
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Engine: |
4 cyl. SOHC |
Capacity: |
2000cc |
Power: |
85kw |
Transmission: |
5 spd. man.; 3 spd. Auto |
Top Speed: |
n/a |
Number Built: |
29,129 |
Collectability: |
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When, in 1987, the JE Camira was introduced the reliability
and build quality issues that had plagued the previous
models were to tarnish the reputation of a car that was
much improved.
Featuring a new 2 liter EFI engine, the JE also had upgraded
suspension, enhanced noise reduction refined design ques
on the exterior.
For those that noted the disappearance of the grille
on the previous JD model and wondered how a "facelift"
could be executed, well in the case of the JE Holden
simply put it back, albiet a very small one.
The JE kept the wonderfully modern (for the time) sloping
bonet, while interior trim levels were improved and higher
quality switch gear was introduced.
The JE was, for a short time, even available as a limited-edition
"Vacationer" - a moniker previously reserved
for the traditional family sized Kingswoods and Commodores.
The Camira was soon to suffer the same fate as the Gemini.
During the mid to late 80's the then Federal Minister
for Trade and Industry John Button was restructuring the
local motor industry, and this involved local manufacturers
sharing models.
The JE was replaced by the Toyota Camry and re-badged
as a Holden Apollo. Some said not a minute too soon -
but this criticism was a little harsh to be directed toward
the JE. |