Holden Monaro facts for kids

Holden Monaro (HG)

The Holden Monaro is a powerful sports car made by Holden Cars in Australia. It was first built from 1968 to 1977. Later, Holden brought it back from 2001 to 2006. The Monaro got its name from a region in New South Wales, Australia.

The first Monaro cars came out in 1968. They had different types of engines, from smaller 6-cylinder engines to bigger V8 engines. Over time, the Monaro had many different versions across two main periods, called "generations."

First Generation Monaro (1968-1977)

The first generation of the Holden Monaro included several models. These were known as the HK, HT, and HG. These cars were not just popular in Australia. They were also sold in South Africa under a different name, the Chevrolet SS.

Second Generation Monaro (1971-1977)

The second group of Monaro models included the HQ, HJ, HX, and HZ GTS. These cars continued the Monaro's reputation for style and power. There was even a special HX Limited Edition model.

Modern Monaro Revival (2001-2006)

After a break, the Holden Monaro returned in 2001. This new version was based on the Holden Commodore, another popular car. It came with two main engine choices: a 3.8-liter supercharged V6 or a larger 5.7-liter V8 engine.

International Sales

The modern Monaro was also sold in other countries. In the United States, it was known as the Pontiac GTO. In England, people could buy it as the Vauxhall Monaro. Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) also made a special, high-performance version called the HSV Coupe.

Images for kids

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  1969 Holden Monaro GTS (HK)

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  1971 Holden Monaro GTS (HG)

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  Chevrolet SS

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  1972 Holden Monaro GTS coupe (HQ)

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  1972 Holden Monaro GTS 350 coupe (HQ)

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  2001-2002 Holden Monaro (V2) CV8 coupe

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  2005 Holden Monaro CV8-Z in colour "Fusion"

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  2006 Pontiac GTO

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  Vauxhall Monaro VXR

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  2008 Holden Coupé 60 concept car

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  The Garry Rogers Motorsport Monaros at the 2003 Bathurst 24 Hour

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  1975 Holden Monaro LS coupe (HJ)

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  1975 Holden Monaro LS coupe (HJ)

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  1975 Holden Monaro GTS sedan (HJ)

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  1975 Holden Monaro GTS sedan (HJ)

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  Holden Monaro GTS coupe (HJ)

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  Holden Monaro GTS sedan (HX)

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  Rear view

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  1976 Holden Limited Edition (HX)

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  Rear view