Holden Efijy Concept @ 2005 Australian Motor Show

[mikeyb]

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HOLDEN’S WILD HOT ROD BRINGS FJ BACK TO LIFE

A wild 21st Century hot rod reincarnating Australia’s most famous car, the FJ Holden, was unveiled today at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.

EFIJY is a radical pillarless custom coupe boasting V8 Supercar power under the bonnet, Chevrolet Corvette underbody and state-of-the-art automotive technology throughout.

The ‘Soprano Purple’ paintwork highlights its curvaceous 5.2-metre body, reinterpreting the classic design cues of the iconic 1953 FJ Holden. It delivers retro, mumbo and gizmos in one glorious package.

Obviously not intended for production, EFIJY has been a passionate side project for some Holden Design team members otherwise dedicated to creating the all-new 2006 Commodore.

A long-term dream for Chief Designer Richard Ferlazzo, EFIJY brought together almost 20 suppliers to highlight the latest in mechanical, electronic and material products and ideas.

Automotive excess pounds through a 480-kilowatt, supercharged six-litre V8 engine and airadjustable shock absorbers through to a touch control LCD screen and fan-cooled LED headlamps.

GM Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Denny Mooney, today said the EFIJY project was a bold statement on the creative talent available within Holden’s design ranks.

Mr Mooney said the project was developed as a collaboration with suppliers which reduced impact on the company’s heavy work schedule and ensured the highest possible quality result for the showcar.

“EFIJY is all about fun, emotion and imagination. It shows what a bunch of clever and talented design people can do when they are let loose to create something really wild,” Mr Mooney said.

“This year was a fantastic opportunity for us to create something which highlights our designers’ ability and versatility.

“EFIJY is sure to evoke different memories for everyone who sees it. People might focus on the FJ links, the glorious custom coupes of the 1930s or the great design flair of the 1950s.”

Dimensions

· Length: 5162mm Width: 1999mm

· Height – drive setting: 1386mm Height – show setting: 1274mm

· Ground clearance - drive: 139mm Ground clearance - show: 27mm

· Track front: 1640mm Track rear: 1660mm

· Wheelbase: 2946mm


Powertrain

· Engine: GM 6.0-litre, LS2 aluminium V8 with Roots-type supercharger

· Bore and stroke: 101.6 mm x 92.0 mm

· Compression ratio: 10.9:1

· Power and torque: 480kW (645 bhp) @ 6400 rpm · Torque: 775Nm (560 ft/lb) @ 4200 rpm

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[fkmp5]

interesting placement for a gas cap.. also interesting push button system for the auto tranny.

[Foolish]

Notice the suspension settings on the one screen: "Show, Drive, Load" I'm guessing load is even higher than drive, for getting it on and off a trailer. Cool.

The car is beautiful. I'd love to see holden have the brass balls to produce it, even in limited numbers!

[505zoom]

Wow, lol... that speedo and start button are well suited for 90 year old drivers that can't see shit. Overall pretty sweet though, the motor is gorgeous. I'd hit it.

[BradC]

(thumb) Fucking Hot!

[Iggy]

That thing is beautiful.

[Mallard]

Looks a lot like the Buick Blackhawk from a few years ago. :thumbsup:

[Antoine]

Wow...great pics...you should put a "NSFW" warning on this thread...that car is damn sexy!

[Pretzellogic]

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[tyusha]

wow pimptastic.... i just wanna see some open rims.... i don't like those solid rims they have on... But wow..... that is baaaaad ass

[Pretzellogic]

Reminds me a bit of the buick blackhawk.

[Roywhitep5]

so hawt!

[L8R]

ho shit

[Mallard]

Reminds me a bit of the buick blackhawk.
Read post #7. I beat ya to it.

[vindication]

want to touch the hiney

[lasermp5]

just wow... so very nice

[dbzeag]

leave it to the fucking Aussies to get neo-retro on an American style correct. we get the fucking magnum and charger and tbird and pt cruiser, they do this.

This is how neo-retro is supposed to be done. Newest technology under the svelte beauty of a classic design. Even the skin of the computer wraps the technology gracefully.

Kinda like hte Maybach coupe that was done.

[coolmazda5]

LOL. I was browsing around for a Vauxhall VXR8 or Holden HSV GTS with the Corvette Z06 engine and found this old video. I'm not too much into car mods but all the Holden/Vauxhall ones have blown my mind...

BTW, I knew mikeyb had already posted a related thread somewhere here already :D, so reviving the post instead.

At least it means these guys already have experience putting Vette engines in Holden cars (evil)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo7qBW_N-QU

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