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.
The aggressive look is enhanced by the rectangular side-exiting exhaust pipes jutting out just in front of the rear wheels, while inside the cockpit is inspired by the cars of the Australian V8 Supercars series. Other racing-derived enhancements include a full flat under body, rear under body air diffuser and functional rear deck-lid spoiler.
Special four-point harness restraints at all four seating positions add to the race-feel while still maintaining comfort and safety. Carbon-fiber one-piece bucket seats touched in suede and leather hold the driver and front passenger with ample bolstering. 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 instrument panel is trimmed in leather, while the pillars and headliners are lined in suede.
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, although for the moment it's tipped to remain a concept only.
Reader Comments
Fri Feb 29 2008 8:31 AM
KanosWRX says
That car is HOT, GM seriously should consider building that for America. I like it much more then the new Camaro, would so rather have this car. Throw in some cool technology like AWD and this car would be sick!!
Fri Feb 29 2008 12:19 PM
mlevere1992 says
Very cool car. I don't know if I could live with the bolstering on the front seats every day but I like everything else about it. Just think how that thing would look in black.
Sun Mar 2 2008 3:30 AM
StickshiftNZ says
Stunning car. Holden said they wouldn't make a Monaro/Pontiac GTO version of the current car because they couldn't justify it with the numbers they made.
Well, then they shouldn't make the mistake they did the last time -- they only made Monaros as a "special" car with only top-spec trim and engines available. While the normal Holden Commodore sedan it was based on was priced at about NZ$40K with base Executive trim and a 3.8 V6, the Monaros sold at well over $55K with I think a V8.
What they should've done was bring out the Monaro with all the trim levels starting from a 3.8 Executive, so it becomes accessible to more people. Look at the US Mustang -- it's still alive well after GM stopped Camaro and Firebird production, because it kept true to its spirit -- attractive and accessible. Not everyone wants or needs a V8, and not at a ridiculous price.
Would a base Monaro degrade its image? I don't think so. Build a car people can aspire to and you make it desirable. Besides, having only 2 doors already limits the people who will find it practical enough, so it still remains exclusive enough.
Mon Mar 3 2008 10:57 PM
Sir Yappie says
StickshiftNZ - i thought you guys only lked your WRX's and Liberty's and the other boy racer cars etc hahaha...kidding mate, my missus is a Kiwi....
I hear your point about the Monaro and its sounds a good idea. Plus it will then let GM get past the whole "we cant justify the development costs due to the limited number of sales" spin doctor crap. If they made a V6, V6 Supercharged and a V8 they would make a killing. They could then be more agressive in their pricing having the base V8 come in more expensive than the outgoing model but the V6-s would come in at that old V8 price. Although the V8 will need to be tweeked to remove the chance that it will be a dinosaur compared to the V6-s. or just have the V6 and the V8 on either side of the original price of the old Monaro. They would be onto a massive cash cow right there !
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