Holden Hurricane 1969

Holden Hurricane 1969 (okezone.com)

Most people around the world recognizes that Holden has been building 2000 Manaro kupe and Commodore sedan. Actually Australia's Origin company became a subsidiary of General Motors (GM) in 1931 has a remarkable track record in addition to the models. In 1969, a manufacturer based in Melbourne, never showing the first concept model is codenamed Hurricane RD 001. This model as a futuristic vehicle research material at the time the company wants to study design trends, propulsion systems and long-term development. 
After four decades (40 years) exactly made headlines in the Melbourne Motor in 1969, Holden decided to restore this historic concept to the original model and display it back to the public. The process of restoration began in 2006, involving several designers and technicians Holden to restore it as its heyday at the time. Paul Clarke as manager of Creative Drive Modelling who led the restoration project in the process said the company will use most of the original components or rebuild by using modern techniques but in accordance with specifications 1969.
 "The whole team has done a fantastic job and bring this concept alive kembal," said Clarke as quoted by Carscoop, Thursday (10/20/2011). There are three parts using materials such as fiberglass canopy, hood and body. With the orange color cast disekujur body, this car looks more fresh. Uniquely canopy can be operated using a hydraulic system so that it can open up so that passengers can get into the car. For cardiac pacemaker, this car is equipped with 4.2 liter V8 engine capable of blowing power up to 262 horsepower. Holden claims the machine is capable of moving the RD 001 from rest to a speed of 96 km / h time of just 5.3 seconds. RD 001 is now equipped with futuristic technology such as digital instruments electrical, radio, air conditioning and temperature pengatus rear camera. This concept car is planned to perform at Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building on October 21 to 23 tomorrow.