Holden Coupe 60
| Holden Coupe 60 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden |
| Production | 2008 (concept car) |
| Designer | Ewan Kingsbury under Tony Stolfo |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer Coupe |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Zeta |
| Related | Holden Commodore (VE) Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.0 L LS2 V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,858 mm (112.5 in) |
| Length | 4,837 mm (190.4 in) |
| Width | 1,895 mm (74.6 in) |
| Height | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
The Holden Coupe 60 is a concept sports coupe developed by Holden. It was unveiled at the 2008 Melbourne International Motor Show, alongside the HSV W427.
It featured a pillarless design, and utilised Holden's rear-wheel drive Zeta platform.[1]
It celebrates six decades since Holden built the Holden 48-215 at the Fishermans Bend plant in Port Melbourne, Victoria. It cost AU$2.5 million to manufacture.[2]
Specifications
The Coupe 60 features included: a rear-diffuser, front-splitter and carbon-fibre spoiler, and 21-inch centre-lock alloy wheels with unique design and Kumho high performance semi-slick tyres. It was powered by a 6.0-litre LS2 V8, with Active Fuel Management and ethanol (E85) capabilities. Coupled to the same six-speed manual transmission, the engine produced 275 kW (369 hp) and 540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft) of torque.[3]
References
- ↑ Stahl, Michael (5 July 2019). "Archive: Chevrolet Camaro vs Holden Coupe 60 vs Holden Monaro". Wheels (magazine). Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ Pettendy, Marton (29 February 2008). "First look: Holden's Monaro lives again". GoAuto.com.au. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ↑ Robson, Tim (28 December 2017). "Holden Coupe 60 Concept: Classic MOTOR". Motor (Australian magazine). Retrieved 15 January 2026.