Ude-lose

Holden is set to release the Holden 1-tonner, chalk up another variant to this chassis.

The thing that really stands out as different from all the others will be the "Live rear axle and LEAF spring rear" ,

once the drag racing boys get their hands on this baby, it will no-doubt become a strip demon, and most likely will make it the fastest LS1 powered Holden when modified.

here are a couple of pics of the old one and then the new.

http://www.media.holden.com.au/divis...ne_tonner.html

http://www.micro-op.com.au/execls1/onetonne.jpg

http://www.micro-op.com.au/execls1/onetonner.jpg

http://hrt433.tripod.com/vy/images/vyonetonner.jpg

http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/PV__011468__.jpg


HOLDEN will abandon its recent motor
show practice of revealing future shock con-
cepts in Melbourne this week, instead promot-
ing the return of the cab-chassis One-Tonner as
its premier attraction.
And the vehicle to be revealed will look a lot
like this official artist’s impression issued this
week, although you can ignore the big wheels.
Both a base model and upper specification S
model One Tonner will be shown in Melbourne,
but little specification and no pricing will be
announced, as it doesn’t go on sale till mid-year.
However, the car’s live axle and elliptical
leaf spring rear suspension design will be obvi-
ous to all. Holden is also expected to confirm
the optional availability of the Gen III V8 on S.
The change away from concepts may only be
temporary – at least one concept is under con-
sideration for Sydney later this year – but it
demonstrates how important it is to the compa-
ny to make inroads into the commercial vehicle
market this year.
The
One-Tonner
will lead the two-wheel drive
Cross8 crew-cab into Holden showrooms, while
the company’s first local four-wheel drive will
also be revealed in wagon form in the second half.
The One-Tonner is a vital addition to
Holden’s utility lineup. The Ford Falcon consis-
tently beats the Commodore-based ute in the
monthly VFACTS figures and that is at least
partially attributable to Ford’s cab-chassis.
Holden needs a boost from its utilities and
off-roaders this year as currency rates and its
European supplier Opel force price rises which
are expected to put the squeeze on Barina, Astra
and Vectra sales.
The decision to use One-Tonner as its
Melbourne show star attraction is indicative of
the model’s importance and the connection
Holden believes it has with an Aussie audience.
It is also a reflection of the number of new
models Holden has to launch this year and its
desire to give each one room for promotion
without concept cars fogging up the message.
Supporting acts for Holden in Melbourne will
be the ZC Vectra, SRi turbo three-door Astra,
the new Rodeo and its last concept – the SSX
all-wheel drive hatchback first shown in Sydney
last year. But also coming in the first half of
2003 are the turbo Astra convertible and the
WK Statesman/Caprice.
“There is no question in our mind that the
main focus of the show will be the One-
Tonner,” said Holden sales and marketing exec-
utive director Ross McKenzie. “It’s an icon car
and it will get a lot of attention.”
“We are conscious of the issue of having a lot
of stuff to get out there this year and the difficul-
ty of getting airplay for it all,” Mr McKenzie said.
By BRUCE NEWTON

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JEDCamino

That's pretty odd, but I think I like it. The old one looks cool!

Ude-lose

want to see some old ones?


http://www.comeracing.com/images/1tonner.gif

Fastest and Quickest Street Registered Holden One Tonner in Australia
496ci Big Block , Powerglide Auto, Marvin Miller direct port nitrous system.
9.38 E.T. @ 146 mph
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http://www.micro-op.com.au/execls1/performer1.jpg

Chris Hollingworth
and his famous Pro Street
Holden Tonner,has run as
quick as an 8.32 second ET
and 165mph over the 1/4
mile.

Keep a look out for
his new Holden Ute due out
in second half of 2001.
The ute so far has run 8.17
at over 170 MPH, in early testing.[/QUOTE]

Burmite

Weird... I'm not sure but in some weird way I like it... I have no idea why. The weight distribution has to be terrible on it.

Sixer-Bird

I wonder if this live axle sus*****on will have any bearing one whether or not GM decides to base the next Camaro on the VY architecture?

guionM

Remember, this thing is a truck first and foremost, much like a flatbed Silverado (though alot smaller). The live axle & the leaf springs are almost a durability requirement for the type of usage it was made for.

BUT that's also the ideal setup for dragsters. It also shows how versitile the chassis is, and how the 2 Australian companies (Ford of Australia is equally resourceful) can take anything, spend very little & create a whole new vehicle.

This vehicle has no bearing on any GM plans to use the next version of the V chassis here Sixer-bird. Why would it?

Ude-lose

they may seem weird there but over here they really lovem.

the ford utes and cab chassis.


Falcon BA 4.0 XL Chassis Cab Utility (I6)


Falcon BA 4.0 XL Utility (I6)


Falcon BA 4.0 XLS Chassis Cab Utility (I6)


Falcon BA 4.0 XLS Utility (I6)


Falcon BA XR6 Utility (4.0 I6)


Falcon BA XR6 Turbo Utility (4.0 I6 TURBO)


Falcon BA XR8 Utility (5.4L DOHC)

Ude-lose

and the Lion's current line up-


VY Commodore Utility (3800 V6)


VY Commodore S Utility (3800 V6)


VY Commodore S Utility V8 (5.7 LS1)


VY Commodore SS Utility (5.7 LS1)

and now the new model Holden 1 tonner cab chassis, which it was missing from its lineup, and which ford was having a field day due to its absence!!!

Ls1 powered, 6speed manual or auto , live rear axle.

Sixer-Bird

The only reason I mention it is because it would make sense if GM was looking to offer a live axle and an IRS in a 5th gen, like Ford will do with the new (and the current) Stang. I think that having a live axle avalible would be a good idea for a 5th gen. Could a Solstice based Camaro be fitted with a solid axle as well as the IRS?

Z284ever

IRS = Future Camaro

Live rear axle = "another" future Chevy car.



I'm sure that you can figure it out.

guionM

Intresting point!