Concept cars

2004 Holden Torana TT36 Concept

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November 16, 2004

As clever, quirky and desirable as the Torana TT36 is, it is unlikely that it will be dislodged from its concept car state. Still,

While a production version of the Torana TT36 may never see the light of day, it was built with technology that's currently available, so something similar is possible. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

this doesn't mean that it's curtains-down when the Australian International Motor Show comes to a close. The TT36 was built with technology that's currently available, meaning that something very close to the concept could be tangible in the not too distant future.

But does the Torana have a future? Quite possibly! A midsize vehicle such as this does not exist in the current General Motors portfolio, and the fact that it can be built off a number of existing GM platforms and has the ability to share a multitude of components is what allowed the concept to be built in such a short period of time in the first place. It's illogical to think that a production car couldn't use this

According to insiders, nearly all of General Motors' American brands will receive some sort of technology handed down from the Torana TT36 Concept. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

development path.

As for the rest of us who don't live down under, what can we look forward to? The possibilities are literally endless. According to insiders, nearly all of General Motors' American brands will receive some sort of technology handed down from the Torana TT36 Concept. As was already mentioned, many vehicles will use the Zeta chassis including the replacement to the Pontiac GTO, a new Chevrolet midsize coupe and convertible slated to replace the Monte Carlo, as well as the possible rebirth of the Camaro and Firebird. Buick is also looking to produce a new large sedan as a replacement to the Park Avenue, plus an attention grabber like the Velite concept. A new wave of General Motors products is on the way, Chrysler and Ford beware!

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