New Monaro.

[DCR62]

I like.

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.

[bergie_318is]

hmmmm looks crazy!

[Etez]

If they do make it, the production version will look nothing more than just a 2-door VE. The concepts always look hot, but they are just ..concepts.

[peterz]

frameless windows / doors for the win...

[MaDhAtTeR]

pillarless coupe ftw ^^^

I was about <-> far away from putting some money down for an R8, but i think ill wait a little longer and see what happens now.

[mantronic]

Pillarless!!!!!

The sad thing is they could make this with that 7l engine and still make money at under 6 figures and sell heaps but the wont.

They would still have a huge market scuttle shake and all ... they dont seem to be able to fathom selling any volume over about $60k per car ...

[MrBlonde]

I like the pillarless approach, looks tasty.

[MaDhAtTeR]

pitty the side pipes and wheels will have to go

[DCR62]

side pipes are legal though.

[BMWBOY]

Originally Posted by Etez

If they do make it, the production version will look nothing more than just a 2-door VE. The concepts always look hot, but they are just ..concepts.

+1

[MaDhAtTeR]

Originally Posted by DCR62

side pipes are legal though.

Unfortunately, no, in this case they arent.

The law specifically states the pipes must be located past the last opening. In this case, the rear window which rolls down is the last opening, so the pipes would need to be past this opening.

They would need to be about where the axle is.

[DCR62]

Originally Posted by MaDhAtTeR

The law specifically states the pipes must be located past the last opening. In this case, the rear window which rolls down is the last opening, so the pipes would need to be past this opening.

Actually what the "law' states is

The exhaust outlet must extend at least 40mm beyond the furthermost outboard joint of the floor pan which is not continuously welded or permanently sealed which could permit direct access of exhaust gases to the passenger compartment, but not beyond the perimeter of the vehicle when viewed in plan'

Sorry.

[Etez]

So why do no other cars have side exhaust pipes then?

[MaDhAtTeR]

i guess it depends on location and age concessions. What else have you seen with sidepipes?

[323Sum]

Looks sweet... No pillars look fab!