Evman
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Everything I'm saying about the VE is compiled from Wheels and Motor, definatelly the most reliable source when it comes to these things, so when I say "is" or "will be" it's still not definate. Firstly, there are huge lawsuits waiting for employees at Holden who sneak information about concepts/future production cars etc, so those involved with these vehicles aren't gonna give up information easily, so don't take an "employee's" word as gospel, they're probably just makin stuff up to sound special.
The Torana was (like most concept cars...from Holden at least) was a test bed to guage public reaction on specific designs, and is definatelly not exaclty what the VE will look like. Don't forget, the Cross8 concept was the first with the angled rather than curved headlights, the UTEster was the first to have the Monaro yellow (which Ford have now copied and blasted it into non-exclusivity) and the SSX styled the VZ front bumber. Maybe the Torana was modelling a new colour too?!?! (Although pictures make the colour look crap, but in real life it's pretty damn nice)
The VE has been designed to hold the engines both low and as far back in the vehicle structure as possible, resulting in much better weight distribution and lower CoG. Remebering that everything on the VE is a new design, the front suspension will be a similar MacPherson (how ever ya spell it) setup (single A-arm). The rear will be a fully independent setup (current is semi-independent) with complexity surpassing even high end euro's like Mercedes (lets hope complexity doesn't result in too much weight gain). The style with still "resemble" the VZ because the current Ute and (I think) wagon (?) will continue for a while, however the long wheel based models will not be a carry over (for export).
The fuel tank will be ahead of the rear axle (again for weight distribution, but also for export) allowing for a deaper boot (which is supposed to be huge), although the boot opening is aparently quite small, due to the stubby back end. The muffler system (except cats of course) with all be behind the rear axle for cabin noise reduction. The windscrean will be heavily raked (Monaro heavy!) for pedestrian safetly, and the rear will also be a sleaker angle (both of which greatly reduce wind resistance). Wheel arches will have enough room to accomidate up to 20inch rims easily.
The interior will be a lot more spacious, although overall dimensions aren't that different to the current model. One way this is done is by having much thinner front seat backs. All cabin components (dash, console, everything) will be new. The centre brake light will be mounted on the ceiling, allowing more creativity with spoilers.
And, I've just had a mental blank (I'm doing all this from memory). Don't forget, the VE will be ALL new. There was someone a while ago that said "I don't like it, it doesn't look anything like a Commodore". The VN didn't look anything like the VL, the VT didn't look anything like the VS. It wouldn't really be all new if they looked the same now would they? Holden is banking close to 3/4 of a billion on the VE, so it's not gonna be ugly, but then again looks are all personal preference.
If there's anything I've missed or anything I've got wrong, please correct me. Hope that's cleared up any doubts.
The Torana was (like most concept cars...from Holden at least) was a test bed to guage public reaction on specific designs, and is definatelly not exaclty what the VE will look like. Don't forget, the Cross8 concept was the first with the angled rather than curved headlights, the UTEster was the first to have the Monaro yellow (which Ford have now copied and blasted it into non-exclusivity) and the SSX styled the VZ front bumber. Maybe the Torana was modelling a new colour too?!?! (Although pictures make the colour look crap, but in real life it's pretty damn nice)
The VE has been designed to hold the engines both low and as far back in the vehicle structure as possible, resulting in much better weight distribution and lower CoG. Remebering that everything on the VE is a new design, the front suspension will be a similar MacPherson (how ever ya spell it) setup (single A-arm). The rear will be a fully independent setup (current is semi-independent) with complexity surpassing even high end euro's like Mercedes (lets hope complexity doesn't result in too much weight gain). The style with still "resemble" the VZ because the current Ute and (I think) wagon (?) will continue for a while, however the long wheel based models will not be a carry over (for export).
The fuel tank will be ahead of the rear axle (again for weight distribution, but also for export) allowing for a deaper boot (which is supposed to be huge), although the boot opening is aparently quite small, due to the stubby back end. The muffler system (except cats of course) with all be behind the rear axle for cabin noise reduction. The windscrean will be heavily raked (Monaro heavy!) for pedestrian safetly, and the rear will also be a sleaker angle (both of which greatly reduce wind resistance). Wheel arches will have enough room to accomidate up to 20inch rims easily.
The interior will be a lot more spacious, although overall dimensions aren't that different to the current model. One way this is done is by having much thinner front seat backs. All cabin components (dash, console, everything) will be new. The centre brake light will be mounted on the ceiling, allowing more creativity with spoilers.
And, I've just had a mental blank (I'm doing all this from memory). Don't forget, the VE will be ALL new. There was someone a while ago that said "I don't like it, it doesn't look anything like a Commodore". The VN didn't look anything like the VL, the VT didn't look anything like the VS. It wouldn't really be all new if they looked the same now would they? Holden is banking close to 3/4 of a billion on the VE, so it's not gonna be ugly, but then again looks are all personal preference.
If there's anything I've missed or anything I've got wrong, please correct me. Hope that's cleared up any doubts.