Holden V2 CV8-R Monaro
Reviewed by Unique Cars and Parts
Our Rating: 3
Introduction
Released in July, 2003, the CV8-R was a limited
edition run of only 350 special edition V2 Monaro's
based on the Series II CV8. Reminiscent of Henry Fords
Model T, you could choose any colour CV8-R, as long
as it was Turbine Mica Grey.
Featuring a light shale leather interior combined
with a unique instrument cluster with white dials,
leather-wrapped
steering wheel, handbrake and
transmission selector, the CV8-R wore distinctive 18 inch 5 spoke
alloy wheels, while the front and rear lamps featured
silver finish globes. Other additions included Holden
Assist and bright chrome exterior badges.
With the Series III Monaro came a limited edition
CV8-R of only 320. Released in May 2004, the
CV8-R was only available in a Pulse Red paint finish.
It offered a choice of manual or
automatic transmission,
matched to a 245kW V8.
The 18-inch, five-spoke machined
face
alloy wheels with sports graphite ports instantly
made gave the Monaro a more aggressive look, while
the now familiar front and rear lamp treatment provided
a distinctive look to the car.
A “Holden By Design” electric sunroof
was included as standard, while the interior features
included centre fascia and instrument surrounds in
satin finish, “Pulse Red” and black floor-mats
with CV8-R logo, a unique instrument cluster with white
dial-plate daytime illumination, and dead cow coverings
for the
steering wheel, handbrake and
transmission selectors (matching anthracite leather was used for
the sports seats and door trims, with perforated leather
inserts and black stitching).
Any classic car collector will tell you the rarer
the car, the more quickly it will appreciate. It may
be a few years off, but if you are looking at purchasing
a second hand Monaro, the CV8-R would be an astute investment.