2004 Holden Torana TT36 Concept

What show-goers at this year's Australian International Motor Show will notice is that the Torana TT36 looks dissimilar to any

The Torana TT36 concept car looks dissimilar to any conventional Holden. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

conventional Holden. Lengthy overhangs up front and in back, typical to Australian family vehicles, have been reduced as short as possible, while the styling has taken a turn on the wild, or more appropriately, the outback side.

Penned by Holden's Studio 54, located in the suburbs of outer Melbourne, the concept attempts to capture the essence of the Torana's hard-charging racing victories by echoing it through an aggressive front and rear treatment. It's obvious that this is no ordinary Holden, as it features an unusually deep front valance, twin alloy fuel filler caps, and a racing-style rear diffuser with integrated exhaust tips.

"The Torana displays some of the key proportions we'll see in future cars generally," stated Holden Design Director, Tony Stolfo. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

But beneath the pumped-up fenders and ten spoke 20-inch alloy wheels lies a vehicle with styling cues that will more than likely influence the vast majority of upcoming Holden designs. While it's plausible that less dramatic versions of the car's LED head and taillamps will emerge in production trim, its continuous panoramic roof, which stretches from windshield front to tailgate, may stay. Holden Design Director, Tony Stolfo said, "[The Torana] displays some of the key proportions we'll see in future cars generally: front wheels forward, minimal overhang, high belt lines and a high deck. All these elements create strength and purpose and deliver expressive contemporary styling."