GMI's 'MonaroSS' Future Monaro/GTO CGI's Make The Press!!!

**JoeT** · 07-27-2007, 11:31 PM

Judge For Yourself

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28 July 2007
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A GTO that would appeal to Americans and Aussies.

One of the stars of online forum GM Inside News has created design studies for a prospective Holden Monaro/Pontiac GTO. The artist, who goes by the moniker 'MonaroSS', has contributed some masterful works to the online debate concerning a Monaro/GTO replacement.

The four impressions feature a standard Monaro, a HSV GTO, and red and black versions of a Pontiac GTO 'Judge'.

All three images combine elements from the forthcoming Chevrolet Camaro (around the 'C' pillar and rear quarter panels) and some styling cues from the VE Commodore ('A' pillar and front quarter panels). In the case of the HSV and the Pontiac iterations, the split grille marks a return to earlier era styling, although the HSV in question was as recent as the VZ ClubSport.

The dual stripes along the lower flanks and the VE-style vent in the front quarter panels hark back to the HT Monaro GTS.

For those who were unaware, the next Chev Camaro will be built in Canada on a shorter wheelbase version of the VE Commodore's floorpan and this car is a chance to come to Australia.

The tie-in with Pontiac stems from Holden supplying the Commodore to the American subsidiary as the Pontiac G8 and prior to that, the V2 and VZ Monaros as the Pontiac GTO for 2004 through to 2006.

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Original 'MonaroSS' New VF Monaro & GTO V8 Coupe Thread

**JoeT** · 07-27-2007, 11:39 PM

Congratulations MonaroSS! Well done!

I also see your all-blue 2008 FPV Falcon CGI has also been floating around the net too.

j_granlund · 07-27-2007, 11:49 PM

Congrats.

kuns83 · 07-28-2007, 12:00 AM

Sharp! NO B pillar, should be nice.

Kappa · 07-28-2007, 12:02 AM

Not what I expected, but looks great and I want that GTO to come out.

Aych Es Vee · 07-28-2007, 12:18 AM

these are awesome, although personally, the cabin is probably too rounded compared with the much more angular feel of the rest of the car.

CobaltSScrazy · 07-28-2007, 12:43 AM

yuck i don't like it, looks like a MUFFtang concept (italian/09ish one) YUCK! i'd rather have a g8 / camaro...

CObaltSScrazy

GMinTheDriveway · 07-28-2007, 12:46 AM

Mine's still sexier

asim · 07-28-2007, 01:37 AM

Good job man!

hotrod747 · 07-28-2007, 01:38 AM

Where's the Firebird? Got a feeling the new GTO is going to be a "Dud!" This is not where Pontiac needs to be going. If this is the new GTO, once again we can slap a bowtie on it and call it a bloated Cavalier! What is up with all of these politically correct designs? This in no way breaks any new ground in design. Pontiac needs a new Firebird like yesterday that is not conservative like this is. In GM's stable, Pontiac needs to be different from GM's other brands, and this is not the right direction!

kgratton · 07-28-2007, 02:39 AM

Time to drag out a picture of the 'Homer' again.

ZvetteGuy · 07-28-2007, 02:57 AM

Good job trying to give up a hopeful glance of what GM-Holden may have in the makings for us... however, just one question.... Why does the Holden have the Pontiac's wheel combination on it and the Pontiac in turn have the Holden's wheel combination going for it?! My opinion though... I rather have the Holden's style much much more so than that of the Pontiacs...

LeSabre · 07-28-2007, 03:02 AM

Nice design, but one is a blantant rebadge of the other, which is not good at all. Its Monaro/GTO '04-'06 all over again!

I much rather have a Firebird(Formula/Trans Am or even FireHawk) w/a V8 than a '04-'06 or '09/'10 GTO!! Unless its a 65-67 or a '69 GTO - An authentic(stock) "Judge" model.

from oz · 07-28-2007, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZvetteGuy

Good job trying to give up a hopeful glance of what GM-Holden may have in the makings for us... however, just one question.... Why does the Holden have the Pontiac's wheel combination on it and the Pontiac in turn have the Holden's wheel combination going for it?! My opinion though... I rather have the Holden's style much much more so than that of the Pontiacs...

The pontiac's wheels where taken from the design already in place on the VY Commodore SS

MonaroSS · 07-28-2007, 03:34 AM

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Hi guys, just got home. Had a quick look this morning when Ken Gratton sent me the link to the article. When I was asked to use my pics as an 'artists illustration' for an article I didn't know it was actually about my pics or that Ken would call me a star.

But then who am I to argue with people’s opinions.

My cousin read the article and asked if the SS on the end of Monaro stood for Super Star.

Odin on the other thread said that he thought he saw some more of my pics on TV on Network Nine at the end of the Car Show (not these). I did give Ken other pics but nothing was said about TV if Odin is right, (not that I would mind) and of course the same company is involved with the Car Show and Carpoint.com.au.

Ken may be able to fill in more about that.

BTW Lets have some large pics to look at.

07-27-2007, 11:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoeT GMI's Holden Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 4,854	GMI's 'MonaroSS' Future Monaro/GTO CGI's Make The Press!!! Judge For Yourself CarPoint 28 July 2007 www.carpoint.com.au A GTO that would appeal to Americans and Aussies. One of the stars of online forum GM Inside News has created design studies for a prospective Holden Monaro/Pontiac GTO. The artist, who goes by the moniker 'MonaroSS', has contributed some masterful works to the online debate concerning a Monaro/GTO replacement. The four impressions feature a standard Monaro, a HSV GTO, and red and black versions of a Pontiac GTO 'Judge'. All three images combine elements from the forthcoming Chevrolet Camaro (around the 'C' pillar and rear quarter panels) and some styling cues from the VE Commodore ('A' pillar and front quarter panels). In the case of the HSV and the Pontiac iterations, the split grille marks a return to earlier era styling, although the HSV in question was as recent as the VZ ClubSport. The dual stripes along the lower flanks and the VE-style vent in the front quarter panels hark back to the HT Monaro GTS. For those who were unaware, the next Chev Camaro will be built in Canada on a shorter wheelbase version of the VE Commodore's floorpan and this car is a chance to come to Australia. The tie-in with Pontiac stems from Holden supplying the Commodore to the American subsidiary as the Pontiac G8 and prior to that, the V2 and VZ Monaros as the Pontiac GTO for 2004 through to 2006. Click here to continue article Original 'MonaroSS' New VF Monaro & GTO V8 Coupe Thread Last edited by JoeT : 07-28-2007 at 10:28 PM.

07-27-2007, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
JoeT GMI's Holden Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 4,854	Re: GMI's 'MonaroSS' Future Monaro/GTO CGI's Make The Press!!! Congratulations MonaroSS! Well done! I also see your all-blue 2008 FPV Falcon CGI has also been floating around the net too. __________________ Last edited by JoeT : 07-28-2007 at 12:57 AM.

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Aych Es Vee 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canberra, Australia Drives: RB25det powered 1987 Holden VL Berlina & a 2004 Fo Posts: 886	Re: GMI's 'MonaroSS' Future Monaro/GTO CGI's Make The Press!!! these are awesome, although personally, the cabin is probably too rounded compared with the much more angular feel of the rest of the car. __________________ My cars: 1986 Holden VL Turbo - Nissan RB25det under the hood 2004 Ford Falcon XLS Ute

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CobaltSScrazy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS Posts: 5,917	Re: GMI's 'MonaroSS' Future Monaro/GTO CGI's Make The Press!!! yuck i don't like it, looks like a MUFFtang concept (italian/09ish one) YUCK! i'd rather have a g8 / camaro... CObaltSScrazy __________________ 2005 Cobalt SS I'm done with GMI, some posters type inexcusable and unacceptable replys that are not moderated with enough intensity.

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GMinTheDriveway 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Yucaipa, CA Drives: 2004 BMW Z4 3.0i Posts: 332	Re: GMI's 'MonaroSS' Future Monaro/GTO CGI's Make The Press!!! Mine's still sexier __________________ Currently in the driveway: 2005 GMC Canyon Z85 Crewcab 2002 Saturn SL2 2000 Saturn SL2 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 350 1968 Firebird 400 Coupe Non-GM 2004 BMW Z4 3.0i 2002 BMW 325Ci convertible Gone but not forgotten: 2005 Pontiac GTO Supercharged 487RWHP/490RWTQ

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hotrod747 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Drives: 2008 CADILLAC CTS Posts: 758	Re: GMI's 'MonaroSS' Future Monaro/GTO CGI's Make The Press!!! Where's the Firebird? Got a feeling the new GTO is going to be a "Dud!" This is not where Pontiac needs to be going. If this is the new GTO, once again we can slap a bowtie on it and call it a bloated Cavalier! What is up with all of these politically correct designs? This in no way breaks any new ground in design. Pontiac needs a new Firebird like yesterday that is not conservative like this is. In GM's stable, Pontiac needs to be different from GM's other brands, and this is not the right direction! __________________ KEITH

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kgratton 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 223	Re: GMI's 'MonaroSS' Future Monaro/GTO CGI's Make The Press!!! Time to drag out a picture of the 'Homer' again.

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ZvetteGuy 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Drives: 1987 Chevrolet R10 pickup, 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Posts: 550	Re: GMI's 'MonaroSS' Future Monaro/GTO CGI's Make The Press!!! Good job trying to give up a hopeful glance of what GM-Holden may have in the makings for us... however, just one question.... Why does the Holden have the Pontiac's wheel combination on it and the Pontiac in turn have the Holden's wheel combination going for it?! My opinion though... I rather have the Holden's style much much more so than that of the Pontiacs... __________________ Awww... life is so grand... my truck in the garage and the Ponti look'n good... all I need now is a Corvette or a girlfriend.... hmmmm... a Corvette may be cheaper

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LeSabre 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Dec 2005 Drives: 1988 Buick LeSabre(4dr) Goes by the name Katherine Posts: 2,305	Re: GMI's 'MonaroSS' Future Monaro/GTO CGI's Make The Press!!! Nice design, but one is a blantant rebadge of the other, which is not good at all. Its Monaro/GTO '04-'06 all over again! I much rather have a Firebird(Formula/Trans Am or even FireHawk) w/a V8 than a '04-'06 or '09/'10 GTO!! Unless its a 65-67 or a '69 GTO - An authentic(stock) "Judge" model. __________________ It is time for Rick Wagoner to get his ridiculously outrageous severance package & hit the door! Also take that no good Board of Directors w/you! ....& good riddance!!!

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MonaroSS 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,256	Re: GMI's 'MonaroSS' Future Monaro/GTO CGI's Make The Press!!! . Hi guys, just got home. Had a quick look this morning when Ken Gratton sent me the link to the article. When I was asked to use my pics as an 'artists illustration' for an article I didn't know it was actually about my pics or that Ken would call me a star. But then who am I to argue with people’s opinions. My cousin read the article and asked if the SS on the end of Monaro stood for Super Star. Odin on the other thread said that he thought he saw some more of my pics on TV on Network Nine at the end of the Car Show (not these). I did give Ken other pics but nothing was said about TV if Odin is right, (not that I would mind) and of course the same company is involved with the Car Show and Carpoint.com.au. Ken may be able to fill in more about that. BTW Lets have some large pics to look at. Last edited by MonaroSS : 07-28-2007 at 04:01 AM.

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