2004 HSV GTO Coupe LE
As a modern interpretation of a two-door performance car, HSV’s GTO Coupe will complement Holden’s latest generation three Monaro. While the orginal Coupe already boasts knockout looks, awesome performance and dynamics with a healthy dose of luxury, that hasn’t stopped HSV raising the benchmark even higher with the GTO Coupe Series 3.
Limited edition GTO
The first 100 vehicles of Series three production will be a limited edition model, dubbed GTO Coupe LE. The LE includes all Series 3 refinements plus a selection of distinctive LE features such as a plush leather Senator-style interior trim package (in anthracite), a roof spoiler, factory fitted sun-roof and HSV Signature 19 X 8 inch five spoke alloy wheels with Pirelli PZero tyres. Available only in single tone Turbine Grey, Quicksilver, or Ultra Violet, it’s also identified by a special LE badge and a unique GTO LE build plate. HSV’s exclusive Ultra Violet was originally seen on the HRT Edition Maloo ute concept car and now comes to life again on Coupe LE.
The production run of 100 vehicles, comprising 80 automatics and 20 manuals, will be split between Australia and New Zealand. The GTO Coupe LE offers an exclusive, subtle and very seductive package.
Story by Holden Special Vehicles & Supercars.net
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | All Aluminum LS1 V8 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | 2 Valves per Cyl w/Pushrod Actuation |
| fuel feed | Sequential Muli-Port Fuel Injection |
| displacement | 5665 cc / 345.7 in³ |
| bore | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| stroke | 92 mm / 3.62 in |
| compression | 10.1:1 |
| power | 285 kw / 382.2 bhp @ 5800 rpm |
| specific output | 67.47 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 227.91 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 510 nm / 376.2 ft lbs @ 5800 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | RWD w/Traction Control & LSD |
| front tires | P-Zero 245/35 ZR-19 |
| rear tires | P-Zero 245/35 ZR-19 |
| front brakes | Cross Drilled & Vented Discs w/4-Piston HSV Embossed Calipers, ABS |
| f brake size | x 343 mm / x 13.5 in |
| rear brakes | Cross Drilled & Vented Discs w/4-Piston HSV Embossed Calipers, ABS |
| r brake size | x 315 mm / x 12.4 in |
| front wheels | F 48.3 x 20.3 cm / 19 x 8 in |
| rear wheels | R 48.3 x 20.3 cm / 19 x 8 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | MacPherson Struts |
| r suspension | MulitLink |
| curb weight | 1677 kg / 3697 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2788 mm / 109.8 in |
| front track | 1558 mm / 61.3 in |
| rear track | 1574 mm / 62.0 in |
| length | 4877 mm / 192.0 in |
| width | 1842 mm / 72.5 in |
| height | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| transmission | T56 Tremec 6-Speed Manual or HDZ L465E 4-Speed Auto |
| gear ratios | 2.66:1, 1.78:1, 1.30:1, 1.00:1, 0.74:1, 0.50:1, :1 |
| final drive | 3.73:1 |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.2 seconds |
