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The dark HSV ran the quarter mile. The supercharged Jag XKR took it for most of the way but the Holden won by a car length. No times though.
The red car was put round the track and Jezza was saying how ace it was on the limit and mentioning the Vauxhall Monaro. Troubler is, this was the same car tested by EVO and it has 370bhp and HSV badges so isn't comparable to the Vauxhall version.
The track time was 1min 33 point something in the wet which was a few tenths slower than the next car up, a Golf R32 in the dry. However, again, the HSV will have a better handling setup than a stock Vauxhall Monaro so it really isn't much information. He also mentioned something about modifications to the UK handling spec. Overall, remember those ringers Chevy supplied to the press in the 60's.....
I hope they test the Monaro when it arrives.
The red car was put round the track and Jezza was saying how ace it was on the limit and mentioning the Vauxhall Monaro. Troubler is, this was the same car tested by EVO and it has 370bhp and HSV badges so isn't comparable to the Vauxhall version.
The track time was 1min 33 point something in the wet which was a few tenths slower than the next car up, a Golf R32 in the dry. However, again, the HSV will have a better handling setup than a stock Vauxhall Monaro so it really isn't much information. He also mentioned something about modifications to the UK handling spec. Overall, remember those ringers Chevy supplied to the press in the 60's.....
I hope they test the Monaro when it arrives.
I was a little disapointed in the TOP Gear article. Mainly due to the confusion or lack of facts. Also feel a little sorry for Mark. Having provided them with a car (Capa I think) he did not get a mention and did not get credit for currently supplying the cars in UK.
Question when is a HSV a HSV. Will the car imported by Vauxhall be badged as HSV or not and will it be true HSV performance as sold in Aus. Will we end with 3 versions - HSV, Vauxhall hybrid and CAPA.
Anyway they are still great cars, track or day to day.
Question when is a HSV a HSV. Will the car imported by Vauxhall be badged as HSV or not and will it be true HSV performance as sold in Aus. Will we end with 3 versions - HSV, Vauxhall hybrid and CAPA.
Anyway they are still great cars, track or day to day.
Yeah I agree that Mrk should have had some credit too. LSV should have been promoted as a very different car.
I am confused too.
I think the UK will be getting a Vauxhall Monaro is 2 specs. Lower spec same as a Holden Monaro at 320HP and a higher spec at 370HP which I think will be the same spec as a HSV.
Comments anyone?
I am confused too.
I think the UK will be getting a Vauxhall Monaro is 2 specs. Lower spec same as a Holden Monaro at 320HP and a higher spec at 370HP which I think will be the same spec as a HSV.
Comments anyone?
My current understanding is that there will be two Vauxhall models, one at 330bhp for £28.5k and one at 380bhp at £35.0k. Either way a lot of car for the money, but you will have noted the handling was a bit of .... a handful.
The time for the CAPA Monaro in the wet was 1.28, and was about ten seconds faster than the basic Vauxhall model. The time posted was 'theoretical' for a 380bhp Monaro.
It's a major shame we didn't get more recognition, but that's the way these things tend to go. Perhaps if we'd supercharged the black Monaro ....
The time for the CAPA Monaro in the wet was 1.28, and was about ten seconds faster than the basic Vauxhall model. The time posted was 'theoretical' for a 380bhp Monaro.
It's a major shame we didn't get more recognition, but that's the way these things tend to go. Perhaps if we'd supercharged the black Monaro ....
G,day from my GMH Adelaide source ie My brother works for Holden,s the base model Holden Monaro is exactly the same as the Base model V-Monaro eh em yes i said V-Monaro the only chages that are being made from the factory at this present moment as pilot V-Monaros are coming down the production line as the full 300 have yet to be made...1: seat belts are different spec to Australian spec as they have to stretch less in an accident and 2:head lamps are different but where as the USA Pontiac GTO YANK version of our beloved Monaro has 180 different changes but i aint gunna go there-put it this way the yanks just gotta be different nuff said!! well at least Vauxhall have kept the name MONARO as this name was chosen by the Australian public when the car was showcased at the Sydney motor show many years ago!The rebirth of the coupe!check out past Holdens and Monaros at www.holden.com.au under gallery etc l8trz SKIPPY ;-)
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