Vauxhall Monaro

Vauxhall Monaro
Autocar slides a Monaro around a corner.
Vehicle	Vauxhall Monaro
Origin	Australia
Type	FR muscle car
Engine	5.7L V-8
0-60	6.0 sec
Displacement	328 brake horsepower
Top Speed	170 MPH (273 KPH)
Produced	2004 - 2006
On-screen debut	Top Gear: Series 5, Episode 1 (2004)
Final appearance	Fifth Gear: Series 10, Episode 6 (2006)

For similar cars such as the Holden Monaro, Vauxhall Monaro VXR, and Vauxhall VXR8, visit this disambiguation page.

The Vauxhall Monaro was a V8-powered sports coupé that was badge-engineered by HSV from 2004 until 2006. The car was manufactured for the UK on behalf of British automotive marque Vauxhall, and rebadged accordingly.

Production history

The Vauxhall-badged Monaro first appeared in 2004. Its production run was rather short, as it had been introduced to the UK during the Australian Monaro's fourth year of production, and the last few cars were built in 2006, although a handful weren't registered until a year later.

Media appearances

The Vauxhall Monaro made its television debut for Series 5, Episode 1 of Top Gear on the 24th October, 2004. This car was tested alongside the Jaguar S-Type R and Chrysler 300C HEMI. It made its final televised appearance for Series 10, Episode 6 of Fifth Gear on the 30th October, 2006, a little over 2 years since its first appearance.

Significant examples

• KE04 GXN - Example that was daily-driven by Tom Ford for Top Gear Magazine for over 14 months.
• KE54 FAA