Holden Monaro CV8-Z
The Holden Monaro CV8-Z started off as a show car displayed at the Sydney Motor Show in 1998. Journalists quickly baptized the car with Monaro name, and it prompted Holden to embrace this car as its new icon. Although it cost Holden around A$60 million for a 22-month gestation period, the production of the V2 series was ready by 2001 with a wide range of models. Consumers had the option of getting the car with a supercharged 3.8 L V6, 5.7 L Gen III V8, either 6-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmissions. This car's powerful, stock speed was subsequently renowned across the world.
In 2003, a second iteration of the Monaro appeared with a newer dashboard, wheel design, and a refreshed color palette. The unsuccessful CV6 was then discarded from the lineup, and the third series was launched the following year. Following the introduction of the first model, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) launched two versions; 'GTO' (255-297 kW) and 'GTS' (300 kW tuned by Callaway) which included body kits and higher output 5.7 L engines. Later, the GTS was withdrawn from production and was replaced by the four-wheel drive 'Coupe4' version.
The most powerful version of the Monaro was the HRT 427 (Holden Racing Team 427ci) released by HSV. This car was equipped with a 7-litre C5R Chevrolet racing engine modified by HRT and HSV and featured 420 kW power output that was capable of going from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 4 seconds. It was faster than Ferarri360 Modena and Lamborghini Gallardo. Unfortunately, due to the high prices, the model was discontinued for mass production, however, a GT racecar version of the HRT 427 went on to win the 2002 and 2003 Bathurst 24 hour, a testament to what this mighty car could have achieved.
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