New Vauxhall Thunders In From Down Under
Published: 22nd October 2003
The new Vauxhall Monaro will be available from the spring of 2004 powered by a 5.7 litre V8 engine developing 328hp and 347lbs/ft of torque.
This stylish full sized four-seater coupe will accelerate to 60mph in just over six seconds and reach a top speed in excess of 160mph.
The Monaro was launched in Australia in 2001 and Vauxhall has decided to bring this iconic coupe to car enthusiasts in the UK, but only in a limited number of 300 per year.
The car will be sold in the UK with a comprehensive specification including leather eight-way electric seats, 18 inch alloy wheels, full size driver, passenger and side airbags, electronic climate control and six-disc autochanger.
There are two driver aids to handle the considerable power and torque. A traction control system – with an off switch – and the accelerator.
The Vauxhall Monaro will start from approx £28,500 and offer more power per pound than any car on the UK roads.
Kevin Wale, Vauxhall managing director, said: "The Vauxhall
Monaro is a great car for the real enthusiast. The Monaro is an
icon in Australia and I am sure the UK car enthusiast will thoroughly
enjoy it. This also demonstrates GM’s ability to bring the
best of its products to fill niches in other markets."
