Torana stops show

Specs

Torana TT36

A twin-turbo, 3.6-litre, ultra high-performance 280kW, V6-engine Five-door hatchback with classic rear-wheel drive and six-speed manual Glass sunroof 20-inch alloy wheels A “Kelvinator” white interior

The inside of the Torana TT36 is a big break from tradition.

THE Torana TT36 concept car was hard to miss at the International Motor Show in Sydney
– not only because of its shocking pink colour, but for its unique motoring power.

The specs really grabbed people’s attention – an experimental twin turbo 3.6-litre V6 pumping out 280kW of power.

And it could not help but impress with its “Kelvinator” white interior.

It was a highlight for local manufacturers to unveil as it was the first of recent Holden concepts that have not been based on its popular Commodore design.

But unfortunately for Holden, the Torana concept is big news in the US and diverted attention from the updated Monaro-based Pontiac GTO.

Holden said it was testing the Torana, but, as yet, it had no intention of building the car.

On to the outrageous. Rolls Royce (BMW) has built a massive barge “drop top” that is supposed to give the impression of a “motor yacht at speed”. One could not help but be amazed by the “Roller” being powered by a 9-litre V16, 64-valve engine.

Speed freaks were also enamoured with the fastest road car at the show. It was not a Ferrari or Maserati, but the Swedish Koenigsegg CCR. A supercharged 4.7-litre V8 pushes the ultra-light car from 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds and a top speed just shy of 400km/h!

And for the first time at the show there was a concept car designed by women for women. It was a Volvo code-named YCC.

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