Holden Monaro 427 Classic Carlectables 1:18

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The highest-spec Holden Special Vehicle Monaro (renamed Coupe) conceived was the HRT 427 (Holden Racing Team 427 cubic inches (6997.3 cm3)). This car used the 427 cubic inches (6997.3 cm3) C5R Chevrolet racing engine, based on the GM LS7, modified by HRT and HSV to suit the Monaro. The 2002 HRT 427 featured a full carbon fiber body, two Sparco seats, a semiroll cage, race suspension, six-piston racing brakes and ram air induction as well as other modifications. It produced 420 kW (563 bhp) and could sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under four seconds. Unfortunately, to the disappointment of Holden fans, plans for production were dropped due to a reportedly unworkable business case. As a result, only two concept HRT 427's exist, each of which cost about $500000 to build. One is not for sale and is slated to remain with the Holden concept vehicle collection. The other was sold to a collector for the record-breaking price of $920000, making it the most expensive Australian car sold. However, a GT racecar version of the HRT 427, built, not by the Holden Racing Team, but by Garry Rogers Motorsport, went on to win the 2002 and 2003 Bathurst 24 Hour races.

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Holden, Monaro, 427, Classic, Carlectables, 1:18, Bathurst, Winner

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