Holden Coupe 60 Concept

AirGoya · 03-01-2008, 01:48 PM

This is one of the sickest cars I have ever seen

Linkwith pics

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MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia's GM unit, Holden, is proud of its muscular rear-wheel-drive heritage and proves it with a new concept that "captures all that's exciting about the Holden DNA." The Coupe 60 Concept is named for the 60th anniversary of the first all-Australian car from Holden.

The Coupe 60 is based on the current Commodore sedan, a vehicle that shares its rear-wheel-drive platform with the Pontiac G8. Although it's roughly 2.4 inches shorter than the Commodore, the Coupe 60 rides on an identical 114.7-inch wheelbase.

Holden's designers further emphasized the coupe's more aggressive nature with several supercar-inspired design modifications. There's a set of high-performance Kumho semi-slick tires, a flat underbody, rear air diffuser and a functional rear deck lid spoiler. High-performance Brembo brakes and a side-exiting chambered exhaust with billet alloy tips continue the racing theme.

The Coupe 60 has a 6.0-liter V8 engine with active fuel management and the ability to run on E85 ethanol fuel. It's mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

Inside, the passenger compartment is "supercar inspired," including one-piece carbon-fiber seats and a sporty flat-bottomed steering wheel with integrated shift light display. High-gloss carbon fiber and black suede trim with red accents complete the testosterone-laden look.

The Coupe 60 is painted Diamond Silver. GM Holden says "for the moment, it has to remain a concept only," but project manager Peter Hughes comments that it "has the potential to write another chapter in the book of Holden icons," so stay tuned.

What this means to you: Holden gets to 60 and still displays admirable virility. — Laura Sky Brown, Correspondent

I wish they would make this as the Pontiac G8 coupe but i seriously doubt because of those bitches from CAFE.

Kyle2k · 03-01-2008, 01:50 PM

Its possible..I was thinking they could call it the G8 GTO too...you know, to differentiate it from the GT

*DGthe3* · 03-01-2008, 09:20 PM

Want to see what the pontiac version would look like? I found this on motortrend. It dates back to the demise of the GTO. It was the proposed replacement, but the idea was scraped.
http://www.motortrend.com/features/a...et_pontiac_gto

Kyle2k · 03-01-2008, 11:37 PM

Yeah, but that is ugly as sin, no wonder they scraped it :P. this design actually has potential.

AirGoya · 03-02-2008, 12:28 AM

This is one of the coolest parts of the car. But like the camaro i think they will have to add a b pillar, which will ruin the look because it has such a large opening.

*TAG UR IT* · 03-02-2008, 01:24 AM

^Daddy likey...daddy likey very much!!!

rocketman 12 · 03-02-2008, 05:08 PM

VERY NICE!!!!!

09'Z28 · 03-02-2008, 05:10 PM

i think an opening like that would require a few Dukes of Hazard entrances into the car

Cubanaso · 03-03-2008, 09:42 AM

This, my friends...is the biggest challenge to the Camaro to date. IF GM keeps it as close to that concept as they did the Camaro, considering I have a son and will try for another and the rear seats would be better for them, I'll HAVE TO CHECK IT OUT!

I just LOVE this thing, it looks great!!!!!!!!

WOW, wheels to the corner...mean looking HOTNESS!!!!!

The Camaro is still my plan for my future love, but this baby looks great!!!!

Note: The Motor Trend concept pic of a possible GTO, is MOFUGLY!!!!! Nasty as heck, the Holden Coupe 60 is HOWAT!!!!!!!!!

*The_Blur* · 03-03-2008, 12:19 PM

That's sexy. GM should just send a few Holdens to America. They would sell like iPods.

Elkyboy64 · 03-03-2008, 12:44 PM

Damn that is a great looking car. Would be nice to see that in the states.

rocketman 12 · 03-03-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 09'Z28

i think an opening like that would require a few Dukes of Hazard entrances into the car

Darn right!!!! YEEEEEEE-HAWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!

*TAG UR IT* · 03-03-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elkyboy64

Damn that is a great looking car. Would be nice to see that in the states.

Yep...too bad the fuel door is on the right side.....

Cubanaso · 07-25-2008, 08:00 PM

Does anyone know anything about this? Has GM taken any stances or made any decisions on this car yet?

DANG IT IF IT DOES NOT LOOK FREAKEN GREAT!

03-01-2008, 09:20 PM	#3
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Want to see what the pontiac version would look like? I found this on motortrend. It dates back to the demise of the GTO. It was the proposed replacement, but the idea was scraped. http://www.motortrend.com/features/a...et_pontiac_gto Attached Images __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

03-02-2008, 12:28 AM	#5
AirGoya Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago/Carbondale Posts: 815	This is one of the coolest parts of the car. But like the camaro i think they will have to add a b pillar, which will ruin the look because it has such a large opening. Attached Images __________________ -Tim

03-02-2008, 05:08 PM	#7
rocketman 12 SOON......... Drives: 2010 ABM SS/RS Z-281LE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wolcottville, Indiana Posts: 946	VERY NICE!!!!! __________________ No, it's not a real Z/28.....

03-02-2008, 05:10 PM	#8
09'Z28 The "Mad Hamster" Drives: '71 Camaro, '90 mx5, '71 2002 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,610 View My Garage	i think an opening like that would require a few Dukes of Hazard entrances into the car __________________

03-03-2008, 09:42 AM	#9
Cubanaso Follower of CHRIST! Drives: 2005 Mazda RX8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central FL Posts: 299	This, my friends...is the biggest challenge to the Camaro to date. IF GM keeps it as close to that concept as they did the Camaro, considering I have a son and will try for another and the rear seats would be better for them, I'll HAVE TO CHECK IT OUT! I just LOVE this thing, it looks great!!!!!!!! WOW, wheels to the corner...mean looking HOTNESS!!!!! The Camaro is still my plan for my future love, but this baby looks great!!!! Note: The Motor Trend concept pic of a possible GTO, is MOFUGLY!!!!! Nasty as heck, the Holden Coupe 60 is HOWAT!!!!!!!!! __________________ A GM V8 in every home....

03-01-2008, 01:50 PM	#2
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	Its possible..I was thinking they could call it the G8 GTO too...you know, to differentiate it from the GT

03-01-2008, 11:37 PM	#4
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	Yeah, but that is ugly as sin, no wonder they scraped it :P. this design actually has potential.

03-02-2008, 01:24 AM	#6
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	^Daddy likey...daddy likey very much!!!

03-03-2008, 12:19 PM	#10
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03-03-2008, 12:44 PM	#11
Elkyboy64 AKA Bishop73 Drives: '70 Chevelle 454SS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 91	Damn that is a great looking car. Would be nice to see that in the states.

07-25-2008, 08:00 PM	#14
Cubanaso Follower of CHRIST! Drives: 2005 Mazda RX8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central FL Posts: 299	Does anyone know anything about this? Has GM taken any stances or made any decisions on this car yet? DANG IT IF IT DOES NOT LOOK FREAKEN GREAT! __________________ A GM V8 in every home....

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