Images: Holden V2.I Monaro (2001-02)
Released in October 2001, the Holden V2 Series I (V2.I) Monaro was a four-seat, two-door coupe. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive V2 Monaro was available with 3.8-litre supercharged V6 or 5.7-litre V8 engines, for the CV6 and CV8 variants, respectively… Read full Holden V2 Monaro review
Images: Holden V2.II Monaro (2002-03)
Released in December 2002, the Holden V2 Series II (V2.II) Monaro introduced mechanical upgrades and a revised interior. Mechanically, the V2.II Monaro introduced the ‘high output’ 5.7-litre LS1 Gen III V8 engine (with a full-length twin exhaust system), revised automatic transmissions (with greater durability for the V8 engines), service intervals for the supercharged 3.8-litre V6 were extended to 15,000 kilometres and it was also fitted with a ‘dampolator’ for freer-revving beyond 4000rpm. With the exception of its new five-spoke alloy wheels, exterior styling was substantially unchanged. Inside, however, there was a new instrument panel with binnacle-style clusters, a multi-function digital display and a new steering wheel design.
Images: Holden V2.III Monaro (2003-04)
Released in August 2003, the Holden V2 Series III (V2.III) Monaro range consisted solely of CV8 variants as the CV6 was discontinued. Coinciding with the release of the VY.II Commodore range, the 5.7-litre V8 engine for the V2.III Monaro produced 245kW due to a higher-output tune, calibration changes reduced tailpipe emissions and a front strut brace was fitted for greater front-end rigidity.
