Holden Efijy Concept @ 2005 Australian Motor Show

[creanium]

Holden Efijy Concept @ 2005 Australian Motor Show

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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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[Nefarious]

OMG thats HOT!!!!!!!!

[vtecwho]

that is strait filthy:tup: :tup: why doesnt GM build dope shizz like that in the USA that pisses me off that they would build that as a holden line.

CAR is sex pure sex.:tup2:

[Tom (aka Godzilla)]

Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.

[creanium]

Bring it over as a Cadillac and you got yourself a 300 killer.

[RavinJetta]

Gorgeous. Love the old school look. Looks like something coming out Chip Foose's shop or Boyd Coddington's.

[sandiegobmx]

Futuretro.

[w00sh]

OMG!!!

Gorgeous! :hitit:

[fcastle]

Bring it over as a Cadillac and you got yourself a 300 killer.

OMFG! That thing kills everything I've seen on a car lot since I can remember. A curse on the souls of the children that belong to whoever keeps that car from coming to the US.

[jross]

The only pity about that car is the autotragic :( Holden has some pretty good manual transmissions (if you ignore the clutch/ pressure plate "issue" on the Hurricanes....)

I fell in love with Holdens in general during my short stay in Australia, they're awesome cars. Hopefully GM doesn't fuck this one up like they did the GTO.

[slowjet]

Ohhh that is ill. It has sex written all over it. WTF, we're America. Why can't we have @#$% like that over here?

[Team Dorkmissle]

that is just sick as hell

[Troike]

straight-up GANGSTA :eek:

Aussies are nuts. All their cars are packed with V8s, even though gas is Euro-priced.

originals:

http://www.gippsland.net.au/gcc/images/LesPalmer_sm.jpg
http://www.paulmorris.com.au/photos/1987_fj_holden.jpg
http://home.austarnet.com.au/jamieson/myFJ.jpg

[Cappadocious]

Good lord, I would trade my first born, soul and some cash for that car.