GMI Concept of the Month: Holden Torana TT36 - Page 2

RedVee8 · 05-06-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BBDOS CV8

I could not see this car being built at Elizabeth, which would not have enough volume unless emptied of the fullsize car. The line being cleared will no doubt be running G8s and/or Utes and maybe wagons or a VE 'coupe'. Previously the Statos, ute, wagon and the coupe bodies were welded elsewhere before returning to the lines after painting for sub-assemblies. With VE/WM, everything goes down the same line and is made in the same tooling. The jig tools clamp everything up and weld it automatically, unlike the previous manual system for the 'specials'. The batches of parts are delivered in a JIT system from a computerised inventory system so a Calais gets the right badges, trim, driveline and suspension parts and so does the Omega behind it and the Caprice on the next line and so on. Efficient and made for one chassis type.

If Alpha is to be built my pick is Europe: US is full of factories churning out what will be continuing domestic cars, trucks and SUVs although they may get a slice like with Sky Aura. Korea is struggling with smallcar and SUV/light truck demand. Europe is a bigger market and cost to build and transport to other major markets not high, plus GM has plenty of available plant.

Any chance Thailand? GM factory & FTA with Oz.

sa_seahawker · 05-06-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Zomsky

Where is Holden Going to build it??? Elizabeth is (apparently) going to be at cappacity when the G8 starts production; with 2 shifts.

Michigan???

Oh, and will somebody PLEASE chop this into a Pontiac just so I can see?

lam · 05-06-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Zomsky

Where is Holden Going to build it???

The same plant where Kappa is made

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Randiglio · 05-06-2007, 11:10 AM

BBDOS CV8 Excellent write up, enjoyed the read immensely.

stevecmh · 05-06-2007, 11:41 AM

it is really a gorgeous design for a car. i hope to see something like it on the road in the US

JohnPetrosky2k · 05-06-2007, 12:08 PM

I love this car, i do hope they build it...

Quickening · 05-06-2007, 12:22 PM

I absolutely LOVE this concept. I've been wanting someone to photoshop to all black

yaknowhowebe · 05-06-2007, 12:50 PM

only thing that has to go is the is the headlight cause its to much like the ford fusion

Quickening · 05-06-2007, 01:00 PM

The overall shape, yes but the headlights draw back into the car more than the Fusion. And the actual details blow the Fusion headlights out of the water. Keep them.

NedKelly · 05-06-2007, 01:48 PM

I've been for GM to give the green light on this since it debuted.

A 4 door, hatchback, turbo charged V6. NO BRAINER!!!

GM BUILD IT!!

TORANA! TORANA! TORANA!! OI! OI! OI!

page2171 · 05-06-2007, 02:34 PM

GM, just put a split grill on it and bring it here as the new G6.

aldw · 05-06-2007, 03:01 PM

The sooner GM gets this built, the better.

ANT · 05-06-2007, 03:48 PM

how funny is this, i was just looking for these pictures last night, i love this car

asim · 05-06-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by t-rex

If you build it, he will come...

It's not "he" in this case. It's "we". This thing is so hot that many buyers should be flocking for this.

racy · 05-06-2007, 05:04 PM

Do they spell "Curb" as "Kerb" in Australia?

05-06-2007, 11:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
stevecmh 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Muskego, WI Drives: 04' Grand Prix GT 03' Pierce Saber Fire Engine Posts: 3,235	Re: GMI Concept of the Month: Holden Torana TT36 it is really a gorgeous design for a car. i hope to see something like it on the road in the US

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JohnPetrosky2k 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fairless Hills, PA Drives: 1998 Midnight Blue Pontiac Trans Am 1989 Black Posts: 132	Re: GMI Concept of the Month: Holden Torana TT36 I love this car, i do hope they build it... __________________ [ 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS ][ 1998 Pontiac Trans AM "WS7" ]

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Quickening 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 5,103	Re: GMI Concept of the Month: Holden Torana TT36 I absolutely LOVE this concept. I've been wanting someone to photoshop to all black __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

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yaknowhowebe 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: clarksville tn Drives: 93 z28 99 grand am Posts: 330	Re: GMI Concept of the Month: Holden Torana TT36 only thing that has to go is the is the headlight cause its to much like the ford fusion

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Quickening 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 5,103	Re: GMI Concept of the Month: Holden Torana TT36 The overall shape, yes but the headlights draw back into the car more than the Fusion. And the actual details blow the Fusion headlights out of the water. Keep them. __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

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05-06-2007, 01:48 PM	#25 (permalink)
NedKelly 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aussie in Green Bay, WI Drives: Pontiac Grand AM GT Posts: 29	Re: GMI Concept of the Month: Holden Torana TT36 I've been for GM to give the green light on this since it debuted. A 4 door, hatchback, turbo charged V6. NO BRAINER!!! GM BUILD IT!! TORANA! TORANA! TORANA!! OI! OI! OI!

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page2171 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Camp Pendleton, CA Drives: 2004 Malibu 2002 Grand Caravan 1962 Electra 225 Posts: 583	Re: GMI Concept of the Month: Holden Torana TT36 GM, just put a split grill on it and bring it here as the new G6.

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aldw 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 292	Re: GMI Concept of the Month: Holden Torana TT36 The sooner GM gets this built, the better.

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ANT 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SINY... or gaytown usa(manalapan NJ) at least i can hear racewaypark from here Drives: 2005 satin silver mustang Posts: 408	Re: GMI Concept of the Month: Holden Torana TT36 how funny is this, i was just looking for these pictures last night, i love this car __________________ LETS GO YANKEES! clap clap clapclapclap FORZA GIALLOROSSI Azzurri: Campioni del Mondo then:1995.5 isuzu rodeo now:2005 ford mustang(yeah i know im an A$$hole) hopefully sooner than later: 2011 chevy CAMARO Z/28

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racy 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,628	Re: GMI Concept of the Month: Holden Torana TT36 Do they spell "Curb" as "Kerb" in Australia?

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