New AWD Monaro revealed

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Oct 16, 2003 | 10:09 AM

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crYnOid

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Originally posted by stars1010
Ok I’m usually the one asking the dumb obvious questions on this board, but does this mean we could see an AWD GTO in a few years?

Holden was planning on making the AWD system for LHD cars, but they apparently didn't have the money to do both at the same time. The LHD version was delayed because of a lack of money. It should come sooner or later tho

guionM, weight wise this system has added about 120kg to this car. I would expect they are only pricing it so high because of the process that it will be going through to be made.

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From Holden's assembly line the Coupé 4 ‘body-in-white' will be moved to a special HSV body modification facility within the Elizabeth plant where the unique changes will be made. It then returns to the line to complete the normal rust proofing, painting and general assembly procedure. After transportation to HSV's Clayton plant each Coupé 4 will be hand finished in separate HRT-style workshop bays manned by dedicated staff.

This car also has a Pontiac GTO spec fuel tank located behind the rear seat. I also read a rumour on a aussie forum that one of the reasons it is only 270kw is the the transfer case (center diff) can't handle the power....... yet

The other being that the exhaust is more restrictive, but i'm sure the aftermarket guys will figure something out to fix that

The other bit of news of late has been that the 'torana' or a smaller wheel base commodore is currently under development

Oct 16, 2003 | 11:04 AM

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Sixer-Bird

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Based on looks, I think thats the best rendition of any of the 2 door V cars. Very tasteful.

Oct 16, 2003 | 01:42 PM

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RiceEating5.0

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That's great. Too bad it costs over 50% more. The AWD system couldn't have been the only addition.

Oct 16, 2003 | 06:01 PM

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AnthonyHSV

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From: Melb, Aust

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Originally posted by guionM
A long time ago, I got into a heated long running discussion with someone who felt the next Camaro should have AWD to attract "kids" (yea, I questioned that reasoning too) since the Skyline GTR did. My point was that RWD based AWD was heavy & expensive (the Skyline GTR cost about $65-70K).

Just found out the price target for the AWD Monaro. It's going to be about AU$93,000.

Translation: the AWD Monaro is going to cost a hair over $50,000 in US currency.

Basis of a future Cadillac?

GTO/Chevelle/Impala?