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Holden Efijy Concept For Motown!

 


29th December, 2006

 

2005 Holden Efijy concept car 
with GM's Ed Welburn (left) 
and ? (right)

In addition to an array of classic GM Designs, including the 2006 Camaro Concept (an instant classic) and the 1951 Buick LeSabre Concept (an iconic classic), four global concepts never before seen in North America will “drive the runway” during January’s GM Style.

The Holden Efijy, Chevrolet T2X, Chevrolet WTCC and Opel Antara GTC will make North American debuts on 6th January, 2007, in a pavilion on the Detroit Riverfront and then be featured in GM’s exhibit at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show (North American International Auto Show) the following week. These four vehicles showcase GM Design’s design talent from four of their 11 studios around the world.

"Collectively these concepts represent GM Design's global vitality, while capturing the spirit of the brands they represent,” said Ed Welburn, General Motors vice president of global Design. "Great design transcends borders and these award-winning GM concept vehicles are proof of that."

The four vehicles have arrived in Michigan from all corners of the world and are being prepared for their Detroit debut.

About GM Global Concepts:
Holden Efijy
– Unveiled at the 2005 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, the Holden Efijy is a wild 21st Century “hot rod” featuring 'retro' styling inspired by one of Australia’s most famous cars, the FJ series Holden from the mid-1950s.

Efijy is a radical pillarless custom coupe boasting V8 power, a Chevrolet Corvette underbody and state-of-the-art automotive technology throughout. The ‘Soprano Purple’ paintwork highlights its curvaceous 5.2-metre (17+ foot) body, reinterpreting the classic design cues of the iconic 1953 FJ Holden.

Chevrolet T2X – Developed by the GM Daewoo Design Centre in Inchon, Korea and unveiled at the 2006 Seoul Motor Show, the Chevrolet T2X combines the body of a compact sport utility vehicle with the exciting design of a sport coupe.

The light silver body of the T2X has a bold, masculine front with prism-style headlamps. Its taut yet emotional surface is highlighted by a dynamic side character line that rises up toward the rear. With 20-inch wheels that are situated outside the vehicle's body, the T2X has a very athletic stance.

Chevrolet WTCC – Developed by a GM team around the globe, the Chevrolet WTCC Race Car Concept was first seen at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. It is the vision of a new generation of touring car -- a design icon that bends the present World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) regulations.

Opel Antara GTC – With its four-wheel drive Antara GTC (Gran Turismo Crossover) Concept, Opel demonstrates just how dynamic and athletic an SUV can actually be. First seen at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September 2005, the three-door design shows a particularly sporty interpretation of an SUV. Viewed from the side, attention is captured by the frameless windows that drop right down and contribute to the coupe-like silhouette.




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