The Holden Torana is a mid-sized car that was manufactured by Holden from 1967 to 1980. The name apparently comes from a word meaning "to fly" in an unconfirmed Aboriginal Australian language.

Aug 5, 2020 · A design document kept secret by Holden for two decades has been uncovered by Wheels, revealing initial plans for several tantalising VE Commodore variants. Top of the pile is a mid-size sedan that would have revived the Torana body style for Holden.

The Holden Commodore (VE) is a full-size car that was produced from 2006 to 2013 by Holden, the former Australian subsidiary of General Motors. Dubbed Holden's "billion dollar baby", [1] [2] the car was available as the Holden Berlina—the mid-range model—and the Holden Calais, the luxury variant; utility body styles were marketed as the ...

Aug 5, 2020 · We got a taste of the small sedan with Holden's Torana TT36 concept rolled out in 2004. The liftback sedan previewed the styling of the forthcoming VE Commodore and came powered by a 3.6-liter...

The Commodore SS V was a more refined version of the Commodore SS produced between 2006 and 2017 across VE and VF generations. Featuring more track ready, sporty or luxury features, bridging the gap between the SS and Calais V, such as Leather seats, electronically adjustable seats, thicker steering wheel, alloy rims and more.

Jul 2, 2024 · Queensland businessman and racer Andrew South is planning to bring back the Holden LX Torana – the last of the nameplate with V8 power – by making use of Australia’s low-volume manufacturing laws.

Two vehicles which could have kept Holden profitable and able to continue making vehicles here without government subsidies were the reborn Torana and ‘Nullabor’ SUV. The Torana was to be a BMW 3 Series rival, using a combination of GM’s Alpha platform and proven Zeta mechanicals.

Jul 19, 2006 · Like many car-makers, Holden used the Torana to showcase VE elements, with a number of styling cues cut straight from the VE mould. The Torana’s strongly defined front and rear wheel arches, deep grille, rising waistline, blacked …

Aug 29, 2016 · Well have been a member of this forum for a fair while and and have seen a few good conversions/write-ups posted on this page.. most notably IJ's one tonner AWD and Lexcen AWD... so thought it might be time to post some stuff up about a project i have undertaken... life started as a 6cyl LH Torana... and will under go a transformation which may not be to all's taste..

Mar 5, 2024 · The VE Commodore was the last Holden to demonstrate this special capability. The LH also claimed a stellar racing heritage on road and oval tracks. It was one of the few cars in the world to be specifically built for four, six and V8 engines.