Holden sports car coming by 2020

But GM International boss still tight-lipped on details of the proposed V8 coupe.

10 January 2017 Stephen Ottley

The current generation Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro could form the basis of Holden's new sports car. Photo: Lucas Kennedy

Two years ago at the 2015 Detroit motor show General Motors International chief Stefan Jacoby revealed plans to bring a V8-powered two-door sports car to Australia.

Since then, nothing.

Neither Jacoby or any other senior GM executive has added any details to those original comments.

Finally though Jacoby has provided another sliver of detail, confirming that the sports coupe is one of the much talked about 24 new models due to join Holden's line-up by 2020.

But that was all he revealed.

"That was 2015 it is only 2017, please be patient," Jacoby said.

However, the timing suggests that the new sports car will be either the facelifted Chevrolet Camaro due in 2019 or the all-new eighth generation Chevrolet Corvette due in 2018 (or 2019 at the latest). Holden could, feasibly, offer both through its dealerships, giving the brand a rival to both the Ford Mustang and a replacement for the flagship HSV GTS.

But any official confirmation is still left waiting as Jacoby and co. are keeping any more details close to the chest.

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Drive Comments

8 Comments

morgulthefriendlydrelg | 2017-01-11 00:17:26

A Holden sports car ? Yeah, right. Like the stunning Torana GTR-X of around 1972 ( based on XU-1 mechanicals ) that was the star of motor shows of the year. But the GMH suits aborted it after 3 prototypes were built, while the public waited and waited for production that never eventuated ( I even signed a letter of intent to buy ). So let's stop calling them Holdens - just call them what they really are - Corvettes, Camaros or whatever.

Honest but a bit trolly | 2017-01-11 00:28:05

Has the mid engined Holden ute test mule been spotted in the US a second time? I really hoped that it suggested that the Vette may be coming down under

| 2017-01-11 04:41:34

Better hurry up Mr Holden as like Ford you might find out the market is not as strong as it once was. Mustang sales have slowed, Dealers are now quoting a 7 months wait a year ago it was 16 months.

Bazzi | 2017-01-11 07:23:33

It's not a Holden, Holden is finished, it's a GM vehicle with a Holden badge. Watch the sales of Holden cars fall through the floor, as they can't compete with the Japanese and Europeans.

Alecx( ACE ) | 2017-01-11 19:51:46

HSV are doing a RHD Camaro to sell. GM will only bring there buzz boxes from Europe & Korea. Forget about Corvette.

DJM61 | 2017-01-11 21:22:33

Much more likely it will be an Opel GT with a 1.6L turbo like the Cascada.

Honest but a bit trolly DJM61 | 2017-01-12 00:52:42

Source? Mr I have to comment on every article because it makes me feel like a journalist

DJM61 Honest but a bit trolly | 2017-01-12 05:15:12

Source: Drive Article - Holden-designed Opel GT could still be built - 27 December 2016. However 1L turbo too small for Australian tastes. 125Kw 1.6L would be a good fit. First peasant and now journalist, that hurts.