Holden
Efijy Concept is a coupe radical custom pillar boasting V8 Supercar
power under the bonnet, Chevrolet Corvette underbody and state of the
art automotive technology throughout. The
painting 'Soprano Purple' highlights its curvaceous body of 5.2 meters,
reinterpreting the classic design cues of the iconic 1953 FJ Holden. It delivers retro, mumbo and things in a beautiful package. Of
course, not intended for production, Holden has a passionate side
project Efijy for members of some teams Holden Design to create
something else that was devoted to the all-new 2006 Commodore. A
long-term dream for Chief Designer Richard Ferlazzo Holden Efijy
together almost 20 suppliers to the latest mechanical, electronic and
equipment marking and ideas. Automotive
excess pounds through a 480 kilowatt, supercharged six-liter V8 engine
and air adjustable shock absorbers with an LCD touch screen control and
air-cooled LED headlamps. GM
Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Denny Mooney, said Holden Efijy
project was a bold statement on the creative talent in designing Holden
series. Mr.
Mooney said, reduces the project as a collaboration with suppliers, the
impact on the heavy work schedule and ensured the company to the
highest quality possible for the showcar has been developed.
"Efijy is all about fun, emotion and imagination. It shows what you can do a certain number of intelligent design and talented, if they let go, to create something really wild," said M . Mooney. "This year was a fantastic opportunity for us, something that our designers have the ability and versatility is salient. Efijy reminisce course different for everyone who sees it. People could FJ on the links, the glorious custom cut for years or 1930 years to focus on great design flair of the 1950s. "
Design philosophies
Holden Chief Designer Richard Ferlazzo and Holden Efijy project, conceived as the designs Efijy first time in 1989 and is a car fanatic longstanding custom, said that the car exists purely for automotive entertainment. "Without exception, people smile when they see for the first time. Holden Efijy is our reward for the most talented designers who cut loose with some fantastic flamboyant style in the 1940s post-war and 1950, "said Ferlazzo. "To ask the question" what these people have created with all the skills and technology we have now, "Holden Efijy and could be the all-Australian answer to that question. Efijy even with the legions of custom car and target hot rod enthusiasts whose appetite is not usually met in the arena concept car. Above all, itsends the news that the same people, day jobs entirely sensible practical design cars have the passion and inspiration, to some something as outrageous as Efijy create. We are all car nuts together and focused on the fact that Holden Efijy our Motor Show in Sydney is on the way to legitimize this form of automotive design in the mainstream. "
External and internal stresses
The design team has cleverly design elements in the radical FJ Efijy is cut to the body taken to publish the recognition of the important aspects of the 1953rd The famous landmark familiar FJ grille jobs larger than life at the front, a low- , large and beautiful and full of extravagant elongated retro chic. The chassis has been lengthened Corvette running on Holden Efijy body of over 700 millimeters longer than the FJ by which it has inspired welcoming. Soprano Purple paint has multiple translucent pigmented topcoats which creates the wealth, the effect of depth. All brightwork on the vehicle is machined by hand the authentic look, nowhere more obvious than to maximize the beautiful hello FJ barbecue before striking. A proximity sensor opens the automatic door, the driver approaches, reveals deep cream leather twin tomb stone shaped seats with integrated seat belts. The menu, touch control LCD screen and a glossy panel with the number '53 '- another FJ gesture - are set in the dashboard body-color metal and vibrating with an X-ray retro orange glow. There are pearlescent, Bakelite button-style controls the automatic electronic transmission and hard floor curved maple wood veneer is finished with aluminum inserts. Efijy prowling appearance can be accentuated by the air suspension wire. The touch screen LCD by pressing the LCD screen can range Holden Efijy squat, only 27 inches off the ground or at a height of more practical training. The use of LED headlights and taillights are in the vehicle by liberal LED applications, including courtesy lights and threshold lights accompanied plate lamps. Several are dual filament, so they throw different colors depending on the application. Like any great showcar is Holden Efijy concept with cutting-edge entertainment system featuring hard drive audio and video storage via an amplifier and speaker configuration leads large populations.
Mechanical Stresses
The LS2 6.0-liter supercharged V8 has been and Ron Harrop, even during the Australian automotive and motorsport and an ex-FJ Holden racer known modified. Driven by a Roots-type compressor, the engine delivers peak power of 480 kW (645 hp) at 6400rpm and maximum torque of 775Nm (560 foot-pounds) at 4200rpm. These performance figures are equal to the specified output from 2005 Series V8 Supercars, and almost 11 times greater than the 45kW (60 hp) in the 1953 FJ Holden. Efijy The engine is mated to a rear-mounted four-speed automatic transmission with push-button electronic control. Limited slip differential is fitted for obvious reasons. The exhaust is custom made stainless steel 2.5-inch dual system with a compact head and tips machined aluminum exhaust that you customized. Power is transferred to massive 22-inch to 10-inch machined aluminum wheels with fluting which echoes the FJ originally smaller than 15 inches by 4 inches. According to his legacy sled street, the front wheels of 20 inches by 9 inches. The brakes feature 381mm (15 inch) grooved and ventilated front and rear rotors, combined with six-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the front calipers and four-piston aluminum fixed on the rear axle.
Development schedule
Advanced designs for Holden Efijy were prepared in 2003, the 50th Anniversary of the original FJ. Clay models were prepared but plans were put aside to make way for other stunning concept cars than last year Torana TT36. The project was finally approved earlier this year for 2005 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. This gave the team eight months to bring like-minded suppliers on board and complete the Holden Efijy in order to build a greatly reduced cost compared to most cars show. "Efijy was a real labor of love for all participants, and it shows in how he feels. He gave us a unique opportunity to showcase Holden and creative abilities of some of our key partners, to a way that appeals to a wider audience, "said Ferlazzo." It's a long way to this reality and the ideal time to do before we pull the covers from our new range was Commodore. We are quite sure that a motor show in Australia has never been something Efijy a local car manufacturers saw. "
Specifications
Size
Length: 5162 mm
Width: 1999 mm
Height - drive setting: 1386 mm
Height - show setting: 1274 mm
Ground clearance - drive: 139 mm
Ground clearance - show: 27 mm
Front track: 1640 mm
Rear track: 1660 mm
Wheelbase: 2946 mm
Powertrain
Engine: GM 6.0-liter LS2 V8 aluminum with Roots-type supercharger
Bore and stroke: 101.6 mm x 92.0 mm
Compression ratio: 10.9:1
Power and torque: 480 kW (645 hp) at 6400 rpm
Torque: 775Nm (560 ft / lb) @ 4200 rpm
Exhaust: Custom, block hugger headers, stainless steel 2.5-inch dual system, billet aluminum exhaust tips
Bridge: GM four-speed automatic electronic transmission, push button electronic control, limited slip differential
