The next monaro..Holden Coupe 60. Holy sheet!(56k lol)

[blueraven]

Melbourne’s auto show is host to Holden’s 60th anniversary celebrations, and to mark the occasion, the Australian brand has revealed its Coupe 60. Designed to combine sports and luxury for the momentous occasion, the Coupe 60 takes from the best of what Holden has to offer.

Shorter than the VE sedan by nearly 60mm, the Coupe 60 combines stout proportions with taut styling that gives both the impression of race-track speed and road-going comfort. Huge 21″ wheels wrapped in high-performance Kumhos give solid traction, which is a necessary considering the 6.0L V8 under the hood.

Special four-point harness restraints at all four seating positions add to the race-feel while still maintaining comfort and safety. Special details in the interior or highlighted with a distinctive shiny red leather, and metal surfaces are finished in dark gunmetal and satin chrome.

The designers hope the car will make it to production, and since the Holden line could use a new Monaro (GTO in the States), maybe that’s where this car will find a home.

Melbourne’s auto show is host to Holden’s 60th anniversary celebrations, and to mark the occasion, the Australian brand has revealed its Coupe 60. Designed to combine sports and luxury for the momentous occasion, the Coupe 60 takes from the best of what Holden has to offer.

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Ok... SO MAKE THIS HAPPEN HOLDEN!

Oh and just to make it even more drool worthy....there is a boost gauge on the dash ;)

[btm]

you just beat me to it BR!

:eek: HOT! :drool:

i really want one

[Dee]

YES YES YES!

[btm]

imagine what a HSV GTO version could look like ;)

if they did send it to production, i hope they dont tame it down to much.... but i cant see them having side exhausts on a production model

[poita]

ok now that is HOT!!!!
i want i want i want
gimme gimme gimme
where do i sign up :)



only thing, it reminds me of an audi tt coupe
dont know why

[PaulyJ]

My jocks hate me right about now...

That is unreal! I love everything about it!

[GreyRex]

It is pretty hot. And i'd gone off large cars...

[reedaaron]

sex on wheels... i'd own one...

[kabel]

more photos here

http://www.netcarshow.com/holden/2008-coupe_60_concept/ (http://www.netcarshow.com...en/2008-coupe_60_concept/)

I was just about to start a new topic ...guess I must be getting slow in my old age !

[blueraven]

if it were smaller...and had confirmed pricing, i would be putting down a deposit as we speak.

Rumours are it will be about 120k, with a supercharged 6.0 v8.

[USC]

looks like they are trying to copy the new skyline GTR.looks hot anyway!!! Im impressed!!!

[GreyRex]

Has anyone else noticed that the speedo is actually sitting out from the dash? At first I thought it was in the dash, as normal. From the interior side shot, you can see it sits maybe 2 inches out. Pretty cool... for the concept at least...

[maloo97]

That is well the words arnt coming out my mouth. Im in shock.
AWESOME! They better do it. Love everything about it.

[tuzinski]

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
WOW thats ****ing AWESOME!
best holden coupe ever!!
:eek:

[EL BURITO]

wraith not responded yet OMG

needs HSV rear lights

[btm]

needs HSV rear lights
but its not an HSV

[oneightoo]

when's wraith putting down his deposit? hehe

this looks awesome..

love it..

[oneightoo]

oh and make it AWD and you've got the winner

[btm]

oh and make it AWD and you've got the winner

and add on an extra $20K+

[aza28]

Brilliant. Stunning looks!

Holden should bring it out with a new V6 - turbo/twin turbo model - and AWD. And keep that interior AS IS.

[Wraith]

wraith not responded yet OMG

needs HSV rear lights

Already know about it ;)

Responded in Mizles thread on the Melb. motor show :)

It's HOT HOT HOT, can't wait to see it - hope they do go ahead and build it :D

[poita]

so make it a twin turboed 3 tonne boat!
thats y the coupe 4 had limited life, toooo bloody heavy

[Wraith]

when's wraith putting down his deposit? hehe

this looks awesome..

love it..

If it looks exactly like those pics and has all those features and comes with at least an LS7 - I'll go for it, even give up the dream of a GT-R :D

I'll make Steve happy and slap a set of twin snails on it too......mmmm LS7 twin turbo aaaaaarrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhh :drool: :drool: :drool:

[JR]

OH MAA GAWWWDDDDDD

i've drooled all over me shirt, i've pissed me pants n i've soiled me undies!!!

FARK ME DEAD!!!! i WANT ONE

[DirtyHarry]

that looks so much better than the any of the monaro combinations.
as for the price tag...hmmmm a bit over priced.

[MK]

that looks so much better than the any of the monaro combinations.
as for the price tag...hmmmm a bit over priced.

agree 100% looks very good! as for quality and price, well, what can you expect from Holden! they make a big media hooha and then give us more cheap korean Barinas with 1 star safety rating HA! useless.... ;)

[reedaaron]

OH MAA GAWWWDDDDDD

i've drooled all over me shirt, i've pissed me pants n i've soiled me undies!!!

FARK ME DEAD!!!! i WANT ONE

haha i feel about the same way right now :p

fkn awesome looking car.... would buy one if i had the money....

though i did just get close to a 15g payrise with my new job ;)

[Shaun]

If they build it i will BUY IT!!!

[DirtyHarry]

one thing i dont like about it, is the exhaust/muffler on the side right near the wheel. doesnt the muffler get hot that having rubber near it, would be considered a safety hazard? not from catching on fire, but prehaps for overheating the tyre and hence poping it prematurely?
dont the v8 race cars have the muffler more forward of the rear wheels?

[Shaun]

one thing i dont like about it, is the exhaust/muffler on the side right near the wheel. doesnt the muffler get hot that having rubber near it, would be considered a safety hazard? not from catching on fire, but prehaps for overheating the tyre and hence poping it prematurely?
dont the v8 race cars have the muffler more forward of the rear wheels?

Its a concept car......

[Marcotto]

I take it that the V85 might imply that it runs in 85 ethanol.

[R3N]

very nice... although if it does get put into production, how much of the concept will or can be transferred over

[ROCCO]

Sweet Mother Of God!!

[sooty]

that is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!:D

[DirtyHarry]

i think that car is a bit more than a concept. you dont see that much detail on a concept car. to me it looks like they have pretty much decided that they are going to release it

[Red AH SRI T]

Omg Omg Omg I Want One!!!

[SIMid]

Finally! A decent looking Holden Coupe! Based off the Camaro of course.

[poita]

i have read it will be the new torana.
being that its 60mm shorter as well
but we will see

[sooty]

Gotta love the 4point racing harness's to strap the kiddies in when you take em to school :D

[NXA-16H]

Am I the only person on this whole forum who doesn't give a shit for this sawn-off Commodore?

Really sorry to be a Party-Pooper fellers, but I've really had a gutfull of Holden and their Parts Depts.

$1'760 for a Catalytic Converter for a Zafira??? WHAT A ****ING SWINDLE. :mad:

As far as I'm concerned, Holden can go **** its mother.

*Not happy*

NXK-43Y

[EL BURITO]

$1'760 for a Catalytic Converter for a Zafira??? WHAT A ****ING SWINDLE. :mad:

mate thats when you get extractors all call auto vaux

[poita]

dont worry mate we all feel the same.
they will support there locally made product, but when it comes to opel/vauxhall we get fuked over

[Gambit]

Yeah, sorry guys - I don't see it either. It looks moronic to me. That VE front just doesn't work on that car.

I actually like the previous Monaro, but it was tailored more for that shape...this looks more like a "How can we make a VE with two doors".

I've seen billions of Ford fans try and do the same thing and it just doesn't work. It looks completely out of balance.

[MatsHolden]

i think that car is a bit more than a concept. you dont see that much detail on a concept car. to me it looks like they have pretty much decided that they are going to release it

It's a concept car mate. Just like the TT36 was. Concept cars doesn't mean that they can't be finished off. The boys at Holden Design have done a top job on this that's for sure. Looks even better in the flesh.

[Wraith]

i think that car is a bit more than a concept. you dont see that much detail on a concept car. to me it looks like they have pretty much decided that they are going to release it

I HOPE your right in all the above :pray:

[Wraith]

i have read it will be the new torana.
being that its 60mm shorter as well
but we will see

My ultimate dream come true :pray:

please, please, please, please, please,please, please, please.............

Also the absence of a B pillar is interesting, can be more easily made into a convertible variant, I wonder if that's the main reason behind that feature ??? that would be one sexy awesome machine......aaaaaaarrrrrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhh :drool: :drool:

[imay]

IF it ever makes it into production, I can't see it looking too much like this concept. Side sculptured vents, side pipes, rear difuser, pillarless, fixed (non-recline) bucket seats with full race harness front and back, manual only(?).

The only way this will make the production line is if the Pontiac G8 is a sell-out and the American GM buying public DEMAND a 2 door coupe. Didn't work for the previous model, can't see it working for this one.

Oh, and Wraith, as much as it would be a real treat, I really can't see it ever working as a convertible. Is the car buying public really ready for a BIG convertible. The price premium on our Astras, etc., is already prohibitive for many buyers, so can't see too many people wanting to spend up big on a BIG convertible. Stick with the Nissan GTR mate, we know that's real.

[MatsHolden]

From the C pillar back, they've drawn on the TT36 concept.

[xplosv57]

Some things i like, some things i don't but i'm glad there is a Coupe in the pipeline at Holden!!!!!

But i hope this doesn't mean we won't see the Camaro on our shores, cos i'd rather have one of those!!!!

P.S. Ange, You get one and strap the TT kit on it and i'm coming to live with you lol!!!

[tuzinski]

vert photoshop
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[MatsHolden]

I had to have a crack.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/MatsHolden/coupe60convert.jpg

[blueraven]

Really bad no effort at all vert photoshop


Fixed

[immenotu]

I had to have a crack.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/MatsHolden/coupe60convert.jpg

Nice chop! That looks awesome as a vert. IMO would make one of the best vert's around.

[Shaun]

Ahh a Commodore Twin Top hehhe

[Vectracious]

Is it 60mm shorter int eh wheelbase? I hope so cos the VE is too long - had Dads Calais for a few days last week and its just too big.

[MatsHolden]

Is it 60mm shorter int eh wheelbase? I hope so cos the VE is too long - had Dads Calais for a few days last week and its just too big.

Nope, wheel base is identical to VE sedan. The particular platform can't be shortened.

[stevedee3]

Nope, wheel base is identical to VE sedan. The particular platform can't be shortened.Didn't they cut some length out to make the V8 Supercar version?

[ROCCO]

why put a 6.0 litre in it...i mean if they are going to make this happen and should someone have a lazy 120K laying around wouldn't they just thorw the 7.0 litre mother in there instead??

[MatsHolden]

Didn't they cut some length out to make the V8 Supercar version?

The V8 Supercar isn't built on the road going platform. ;) But yes the size was reduced.

[MatsHolden]

why put a 6.0 litre in it...i mean if they are going to make this happen and should someone have a lazy 120K laying around wouldn't they just thorw the 7.0 litre mother in there instead??

Who said 120k? If they built this, it would be in the 60k region.

[stevedee3]

why put a 6.0 litre in it...i mean if they are going to make this happen and should someone have a lazy 120K laying around wouldn't they just thorw the 7.0 litre mother in there instead??Leave it to HSV to put the LS7 in there... :)

[Wraith]

I had to have a crack.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/MatsHolden/coupe60convert.jpg

Arrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhh :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

tuzinskiLOUDNESS yours was a pretty good effort too :)

[Wraith]

IF it ever makes it into production, I can't see it looking too much like this concept. Side sculptured vents, side pipes, rear difuser, pillarless, fixed (non-recline) bucket seats with full race harness front and back, manual only(?).

The only way this will make the production line is if the Pontiac G8 is a sell-out and the American GM buying public DEMAND a 2 door coupe. Didn't work for the previous model, can't see it working for this one.

Oh, and Wraith, as much as it would be a real treat, I really can't see it ever working as a convertible. Is the car buying public really ready for a BIG convertible. The price premium on our Astras, etc., is already prohibitive for many buyers, so can't see too many people wanting to spend up big on a BIG convertible. Stick with the Nissan GTR mate, we know that's real.

After having seen this thing in the metal, I agree with your above comments, ie: as I stated in the Motor Show thread, if it ever makes it into production, it will not have alot of the items featured on the concept, that's for sure...and a pity :(

Not sure about the reality for a vert variant, but GMH have been putting quite alot forward for one, ever since the Monaro concept vert, maybe they're gauging public comment/opinion 1st on the idea ???

And yes after seeing the GT-R in the metal, ' if ' I could, then I'm now more convinced than ever, this is the one ultimate car to have, it is real and what you see is what you get :)

Will still be interesting however to see what if anything comes from this G60 concept :)

[IfSRi]

Yes it's a sexy biatch,
As long as it's an auto-
it will take over from a new malloo as my new 'if I win lotto' car.

[Wraith]

Yes it's a sexy biatch,
As long as it's an auto-
it will take over from a new malloo as my new 'if I win lotto' car.

' If ' it comes to life, it'll definitely have both auto and manual variants, as are all other V6 or V8 powered Holdens :)

Although not sure if an auto will be fitted to an LS7 or even better an LS9 powered variant....

[coyotte]

In my opinion, its the best looking GM HSV i have ever seen.
There is nothing I don't like about it in the visual dept.
Has a couple of "Mustang" traits in my opinion ie, Tail light cluster design & side vents styling ? Love it !

[btm]

As long as it's an auto

:confused:

[Wraith]

BTM, maybe IfSRI has an auto licence or maybe he just prefers autos :)

I can tell you that most of the V8 powered cars I've owned have been autos, reason is because when you have a certain level of grunt, autos are actually easier to live with and quicker/faster than a manual trans too ;)

[xplosv57]

BTM, maybe IfSRI has an auto licence or maybe he just prefers autos :)

I can tell you that most of the V8 powered cars I've owned have been autos, reason is because when you have a certain level of grunt, autos are actually easier to live with and quicker/faster than a manual trans too ;)

Auto V8 much much easier to drive as a daily driven car, especially when in my case 2-3 hours a day is sitting in peak hour traffic!!!

However if it wasn't a daily drive, i'd have it no other way than a manual!!!

[Wraith]

Auto V8 much much easier to drive as a daily driven car, especially when in my case 2-3 hours a day is sitting in peak hour traffic!!!

However if it wasn't a daily drive, i'd have it no other way than a manual!!!

+1

Totally agree, that's the reason I opted for a V6 auto when I purchased my Cali, because it was always intended as a daily driver and at that time I was negotiating up to 3 hrs a day of stop start peak traffic - real pain in the arse in a manual...weekend/week night car yes manuals the go, although I'd take one of any of the new automated manuals anyday over either the traditional auto or stick shift manual :)

If I had another high powered drag car, auto is the only or best option :)

[caspers turbo]

OMG i'd sell the missus to get that, now i wonder how much i can get for her, she a 1978 model low mileage, only a couple of owners (that i know about) lol, serioulsy though how much u reakon one of those would go for the link says 56k??

[Wraith]

OMG i'd sell the missus to get that, now i wonder how much i can get for her, she a 1978 model low mileage, only a couple of owners (that i know about) lol, serioulsy though how much u reakon one of those would go for the link says 56k??

56k for the basic Monaro Coupe (if they name it that) model sounds about right :) similar pricing to the outgoing Monaro model....

But expect HSV or other upper end models to hit 80-120k depending on powertrain and kit :)

[btm]

OMG i'd sell the missus to get that, now i wonder how much i can get for her, she a 1978 model low mileage, only a couple of owners (that i know about) lol, serioulsy though how much u reakon one of those would go for the link says 56k??

bahahaha :D

i'll give you five bucks :p

[caspers turbo]

bahahaha :D

i'll give you five bucks :p

best offer yet, lol