Holden’s wild hot rod concept - EFIJY - will headline an impressive display of historic vehicles at the New South Wales ‘All-Holden Display’ from 31 July to 1 August. To be held at the Hawkesbury Showground in Clarendon, the event is expected to attract more than 10,000 people across the two days, as it showcases more than 700 Holden vehicles including EFIJY, the radical custom coupe.
First launched at the Sydney Motor Show in October 2005, EFIJY boasts V8 Supercar power under the bonnet, a Chevrolet Corvette underbody and state-of-the-art automotive technology.
The ‘Soprano Purple’ paintwork highlights its curvaceous 5.2-metre body, reinterpreting the classic design cues of the iconic 1953 FJ Holden.
The technology matches the larger-than-life design cues with a 480-kilowatt, supercharged six-litre V8 engine, air-adjustable shock absorbers, touch control LCD screen and fan-cooled LED headlamps.
Holden’s New South Wales Zone Manager, Blair Blashki, said the company was delighted to support the All Holden event with one of Australia’s most iconic concept vehicles.
“EFIJY is the perfect concept vehicle for an enthusiast event like this one as it celebrates Holden’s proud Australian heritage while showcasing the incredible talents of our design team,” Mr Blashki said.
“We are pleased to be a part of such a wonderful event that brings together so many people from around the state to enjoy all things Holden.
“EFIJY is sure to evoke different memories for everyone who sees it. People might focus on its links to the original FJ, the glorious custom coupes of the 1930s or the great design flair of the 1950s,” he said.
The EFIJY concept car has gathered a growing legion of fans wherever it has been displayed, receiving world- wide recognition including the prestigious title of 2007 North American Concept Car of the Year by South East Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO).
It was also described as ‘probably the most beautiful concept car ever’ when it was named Hot Rod of the Year by the influential Hot Rod magazine in the United States.
This year’s All Holden event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the company’s FB model. Launched in 1960, Holden built more than 174,000 FB sedans and wagons with their distinctive wraparound windscreen, sloping rear glass, big finned tail light clusters and finned rear guards.
EFIJY - SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES
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
Exhaust: Custom designed, block hugger headers, stainless steel 2.5-inch dual system, billet aluminium exhaust tips
Transaxle: GM four-speed electronic automatic transmission, push button electronic control, limited slip differential
Exterior
Body: Two door pillarless coupe, glass fibre bodyshell; remote door release and proximity sensor systems; polished billet aluminium brightwork
Colour: “Soprano Purple” custom ‘ kandy ’ mix
Head lamps: High intensity LED head lamps; LED park and turn-signal lamps
Tail lamps: LED dual color stop/tail and turn signal lamps; LED single ’blue dot’; LED centre high mount stoplamp
Chassis:Modified Chevrolet Corvette. Front mounted engine, torque tube driveline, rear mounted transaxle
Suspension: Modified Chevrolet Corvette. Forged upper and lower control arms; height adjustable airbag suspension units with electronic control
Steering: Variable ratio rack and pinion
Wheels:
Billet aluminium – 20 x 9-inch front, 22 x 10-inch rear
Tyres:
Dunlop SP Sport - 9090 255/35 ZR 20 front, 9000 285/30 ZR 22 rear
Brakes:
381mm grooved and ventilated rotors; six-piston aluminium calipers (front), four-piston aluminium calipers (rear); electric park brake
Interior
Seats:
Electric tombstone-style bucket, leather trimmed, integral seat belts
Headliner:
Leather trimmed
Steering wheel:
Billet aluminium and leather
Flooring:
Figured maple timber veneer with aluminium inserts
Instruments:
LCD screen display, drop-down touch control LCD screen
Entertainment:
Hard drive audio and video file system; 2000W amplifier, 1000W RMS subwoofer, two x 200W RMS mid-bass, two x 100W RMS split mid-range, two x 100W RMS directional tweeters
Lighting:
LED interior courtesy lamps; LED sill plate illumination lamps
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