| Holden Monaro CV8 (2003) |
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Country
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Australia
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Top Speed (mph)
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160+
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0-60 mph
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6.7
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1/4 mile
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14.7
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BHP
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315 @5200rpm
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Torque lbft
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339 @4400rpm
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BHP per ton
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192
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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5665/346
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Engine type
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V8 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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10.1:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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6
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2+2
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Length (in)
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188.5
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Width (in)
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72.5
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Height (in)
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55
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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3616
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| 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. |
