Holden Monaro 427C

Holden Monaro 427C
CategoryAustralian Nations Cup Championship
ConstructorAustralia Garry Rogers Motorsport
Technical specifications
Suspension (front)MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Semi trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Length4,789 mm (189 in)
Width1,841 mm (72 in)
Height1,397 mm (55 in)
Axle track1,559 mm (61 in) (F)
1,577 mm (62 in) (R)
Wheelbase2,788 mm (110 in)
EngineGRM designed Chevrolet LS6 7.0 L (7,000 cc; 427 cu in) 90° V8 naturally aspirated, front engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionHolinger 6-speed Sequential shift plus reverse gear
Power600 hp (447 kW) @ 5300 RPM, 780 ft⋅lbf (1,060 N⋅m) @ 4800 RPM torque
Weight1,400 kg (3,086 lb)
LubricantsValvoline
TyresDunlop
OZ Wheels
Front: 18 x 11 inches
Rear: 18 x 13 inches
Competition history
Notable entrantsAustralia Garry Rogers Motorsport
Australia Team Brock
Notable driversAustralia Garth Tander
Australia Nathan Pretty
New Zealand Steven Richards
Australia Cameron McConville
Australia Peter Brock
New Zealand Greg Murphy
Australia Jason Bright
Australia Todd Kelly
Australia James Brock
Debut2002 Bathurst 24 Hour
RacesWins
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The Holden Monaro 427C was an Australian built and designed GT style race car based on the Holden Monaro CV8 road car. The car ran in the Procar Australia-run Australian Nations Cup Championship and at the short-lived Bathurst 24 Hour race at the famous Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst.