I've seen hundreds of BMW M3s, yet while the M3 is the closest rival for the (very lightly) Anglicised, V8-engined Holden coupe, it seems that few Monaro VXR buyers actually have to choose between ...

The Monaro is going to be more of a challenge. The original 5.7-litre Monaro VXR matched the pumped-up Carlton’s power output. Then came the slightly gutsier 398bhp, 6-litre VXR. Now we have ...

Prices from £28,650, to rival MGZT 260. 380bhp factory version VXR at £35,595 from summer 2004. Standard car got power upgrade to 345bhp with 500Nm (353lb ft) torque from 10th March 2005 listed at £29 ...

If you really want to beat up Pontiac over the design they really couldn't do too much to alter the original. Although the hood scoops look more symmetrical on the Monaro.