Go Torque - Trade News Direct Issue 1 2016 | Page 10

FROM THE VAULT
THE HOLDEN COUPE 60

Eight years has now passed
since the Coupe 60 emerged
on stage through the smoke
haze at the 2008 Melbourne
International Motor Show.
So in this issue of Go Torque, we
are going to take a look back and
reflect on the iconic concept car.
Unveiled to celebrate Holden’s
60th anniversary, the Coupe 60 is
a stunning two-door performance

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thoroughbred which exemplifies
sporting luxury.
A sophisticated pillarless concept
car, Coupe 60 combines racing
looks and technology into a roadgoing sports car experience.
Featuring racing-derived
enhancements including a V8
supercar inspired cockpit layout,
side-exiting chambered exhaust
system with billet alloy tips, a full
flat under body, rear underbody
air diffuser and functional rear
deck-lid spoiler with unique
designed LED tail lamps.
The interior also has several
unique features including
one-piece carbon fibre bucket
seats, featuring a leather and
suede pad design, and a sportsinspired flat bottomed steering

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wheel with integrated shift
light display and LCD sports
instrument cluster.
Under the bonnet, Coupe 60
boasts a 6.0 litre V8 engine
incorporating technologies such