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Holden will debut its expanded VZ all-wheel-drive range at the Brisbane
International Motor Show from Friday 4 February alongside the spectacular new
Torana TT36 showcar.
Direct from its national launch, Holden's new VZ AWD range with the advanced
Alloytec V6 engine will be shown publicly for the first time.
Holden Chairman and Director Denny Mooney says the new VZ AWD range added
diversity to Holden's already broad product line up. Details of the new V6
variants will be announced at the show.
"The new V6 variants represent part of the broadest AWD range by an
Australian car maker and reinforces Holden as a leader in delivering safety,
technology and value," Mr Mooney said.
The hot pink Torana TT36 - powered by an experimental 280kW twin turbo
3.6-litre Alloytec V6 engine - was designed to demonstrate the strength and
versatility of Holden's design talent.
Torana differs from other Holden show cars because it uses many basic
structural elements with the latest GM sports concept cars and much of its
componentry is sourced from GM.
Mr Mooney said Torana was the first Holden show car to merge Australian
design and engineering expertise with GM technical resources.
"Quite simply, for us Torana is a ‘game-changer' in automotive design and
production," he said.
Holden retains Torana's rear wheel drive "hot hatch" reputation, and
introduces a high-powered 280 kW twin turbo 3.6-litre Alloytec V6 engine and
6-speed manual transmission to the twenty first century version.
Bold styling cues make the Torana stand out from the pack. Painted in
luminous ‘ManGenta' pink, the Torana's interior contrasts in white and black.
The young design team took inspiration from future fashion trends and industrial
design and gave the Torana sculpted white leather seats, mirror-gloss finishes
and a panoramic glass roof.
Alongside VZ AWD and the Torana is the hand-built Elfin Streamliner MS8. A
project of former Holden Asia Pacific Executive Design Director Mike Simcoe, the
road-going Elfin Streamline MS8 features Holden's 245kW Gen III V8, six-speed
gearbox, limited slip diff, ABS and traction control systems.
Elfin used its extensive racing knowledge to develop a fully adjustable
lightweight sports chassis. The space frame - required to accommodate the V8
powertrain and provide two-seater comfort - was developed using Holden's advance
CAD and ALIAS resources. The Streamliner is aimed at the historic vehicle
enthusiast market and is being built to order by Elfin.
Also on display are Holden's top-selling models - Commodore, Astra and Rodeo.
Each led their segments in terms of sales, with Commodore retaining its title as
Australia's number one passenger vehicle for the ninth consecutive year.
Holden Special Vehicles will also have a display at the show, highlighting
its Z Series range of vehicles.
The Brisbane International Motor Show is at the Brisbane Exhibition and
Convention Centre from 4-13 February.
| Holden display - Brisbane
International Motor Show |
| VZ AWD V6 variants (to be revealed) |
Vectra CDXi |
| VZ Monaro CV8 |
Cruze |
| WL Caprice |
VZ Crewman SS |
| VZ Calais |
VZ SS Ute |
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VZ SV6 |
LT Rodeo 4x4 V6 petrol crew cab |
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VZ SS |
Elfin MS8 Streamliner |
| WL Statesman |
Torana TT36 Showcar |
| VZ Lumina |
HSV GTO Coupe |
| AH Astra CD, CDXi |
HSV Clubsport |
| TS Astra Classic |
HSV Senator |
| Astra Convertible Linea Rossa limited edition |
HSV Maloo R8 Ute |
| Barina 3 Door |
HSV GTS-R showcar |
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