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Holden Monaro 2001-2006

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Holden Monaro CV8 (2003)

Country Australia
Top Speed (mph) 160+
0-60 mph 6.7
1/4 mile 14.7
BHP 315 @5200rpm
Torque lbft @rpm 339 @4400rpm
BHP per ton 192
Engine capacity CC/CU 5665/346
Engine type V8 Fuel Injection
Aspiration Normal
Compression Ratio 10.1:1
Valve Type/No Overhead 16
Transmission (manual/auto) Manual
No of speeds 6
Wheels driven RWD
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2+2
Length (in) 188.5
Width (in) 72.5
Height (in) 55
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3616
Additional Info: Also known in other countries as the Chevrolet Lumina, Pontiac GTO in the USA (see seperate entry) and Vauxhall Monaro (2004-2006) in the UK. The Holden Monaro has been around in Australia since 1968 with many models and engine choices. The 2001-2006 model is the 3rd generation and engine choices in Australia included a supercharged 3.8 V6, a 5.7 litre V8 and a 6.0 litre V8. HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) also built numerous high power upgrades, including a Holden Racing Team 427 V8 with over 550bhp. The UK market in 2004 first got a 328bhp 5.7 V8 (0-60 in 6 secs), this then got replaced in 2005 with a 349bhp 5.7 V8, also in 2004 the UK got a 381bhp 5.7 VXR with a 0-60 of 5.4 and then this was also replaced by a 6.0 VXR in 2005 with 397bhp and a 0-60 time of 5.2. The Last incarnation was a VXR 500 with 500bhp and 0-60 in 4.8 secs. Now replaced by the VXR8.


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