Existing only in the virtual world, the Time Attack concept was
conceived and created entirely in-house by GM Holden as a tribute to the
company’s first win at Bathurst in 1968.
While it’s a bit disappointing that the concept is
only a digital creation, Holden says the car was designed for maximum
performance. It is envisioned to use four electric motors that each produce 335
hp. This would give the all-wheel drive racer a maximum
output of 1341 hp and 3240 Nm of torque.
Given these massive numbers, Holden says the car
would be able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 1.25 seconds before
hitting a top speed of 480 km/h. The company also estimates the
concept would be able to lap Mount Panorama in approximately 1:29.30.
As part of the performance focus, the car is envisioned
to ride on a carbon composite chassis which uses a cellulose honeycomb
structure. The model also features carbon fiber and titanium suspension
components as well as a carbon Kevlar composite body.
Despite being a digital creation, Holden says the
car was developed with the assistance of their engineering team. They validated
the design using a “digitally-printed 3D model.”
While it seems odd that Holden decided to create a
digital concept, design director Richard Ferlazzo said “The cessation of motor
shows in Australia left a hole in our automotive culture in some ways and we
lost a forum to showcase our passion and creativity to the Australian public
with physical concept cars.” Using digital concepts, like the Time Attack, is
one way the company can still deliver “uniquely Holden concepts.”
