24.2.2005
New Monaro V8 arrives in the U.K.

The new Monaro V8 hits the U.K. market. The Australian-built super coupe now has more power, bigger brakes and a heavily revised chassis too. The heart of the Monaro - its 5.7-litre V8 - has been tweaked with a new induction system, a free-flowing exhaust, re-profiled cams and engine management to give even more power and torque.

Besides improving the distinctive exhaust note rumble, the improvements mean the engine now produces a massive 354 hp (up from the previous model's 333 hp) while torque rises from 343lb.ft to 353lb.ft (500Nm). Performance figures have yet to be set, but it's estimated that the new Monaro will comfortably exceed 255 km/h and accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in around 5.6 seconds.

To tame the power and further improve the Monaro's dynamic handling, the chassis has been upgraded with sportier suspension settings. Lightweight steering components are now fitted to improve feel and feedback, while relocating the fuel tank has improved overall weight distribution. New 320mm ventilated front discs - borrowed from the latest Corvette C6 - make sure the Monaro stops faster than ever too.

The new Monaro will arrive in showrooms of Vauxhall’s specialist network of Monaro retailers in early March.