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The Holden Torana is a automobile which was produced by General Motors–Holden's, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors from 1967 with 1980. While the 1969-73 vehicles included more favored, longer-wheelbase six-cylinder versions, plus with all the 1974-77 vehicles adding eight-cylinder versions

The Holden Torana is a automobile which was produced by General Motors–Holden's, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors from 1967 with 1980. The name originates from an Aboriginal word meaning "with fly". The initially Torana appeared inside 1967 plus had been a four-cylinder compact car with origins inside the British Vauxhall Vivas of the mid-1960s.

While the 1969-73 vehicles included more favored, longer-wheelbase six-cylinder versions, plus with all the 1974-77 vehicles adding eight-cylinder versions with the blend, a range of four-cylinder versions continued for the whole manufacturing lifetime of the Torana.

Changing tack inside Australian engine sport, Holden introduced the LC Torana GTR XU-1 inside 1970, with performance increased drivetrain plus handling. From this time from with the launch of the Holden Commodore, the Torana stayed Holden's many lucrative sports/performance car, with numerous victories garnered inside rallying plus circuit racing.

The introduction of the VB Commodore inside 1978 was preceded by the arrival of the up-to-date UC Torana/Sunbird twins yet without sports versions or V8 engine choices. The Torana was subsequently discontinued inside 1979, followed by the four-cylinder Sunbird inside 1980.

GM Holden Ltd, commonly designated Holden, is an Australian automaker which operates inside Australasia plus is headquartered inside Port Melbourne, Victoria. The business was founded inside 1856 because a saddlery maker. In 1908 it moved into the automotive field, before becoming a subsidiary of the United States-based General Motors inside 1931. After becoming a subsidiary of GM, the business was called General Motors-Holden's Ltd, becoming Holden Ltd inside 1998—the present name was adopted inside 2005.

Holden is responsible for GM's car surgery inside Australasia, plus about their behalf, held partial ownership of GM Daewoo inside South Korea between 2002 plus 2009. Holden has available a wide range of nearby yielded cars, supplemented by imported GM models. Holden has available the following badge designed models inside sharing arrangements: Chevrolet, Isuzu, Nissan, Opel, Suzuki, Toyota plus Vauxhall Motors. As of 2013, the car lineup consists of models from GM Korea, GM Thailand, GM inside the US, plus self-developed Commodore, Caprice, plus Ute. Holden additionally distributed the European Opel brand inside Australia inside 2012 till the brand's Australian demise inside mid-2013.

All Australian-built Holden cars are produced at Elizabeth inside South Australia, plus machines are yielded at the Fishermans Bend plant inside Port Melbourne, Victoria. Historically, manufacturing or assembly vegetation were operated in every mainland states of Australia, with GM's New Zealand subsidiary Holden New Zealand working a plant till 1990. The consolidation of auto creation at Elizabeth was completed inside 1988, nevertheless certain assembly surgery continued at Dandenong till 1996.

Although Holden's participation inside exports has fluctuated because the 1950s, the declining sales of big vehicles inside Australia has led the business with look with global markets with heighten profitability.

Holden announced about 11 December 2013 which manufacturing inside Australia might stop by the finish of 2017. They can additionally close the Lang Lang Proving Ground, plus lessen the staffing of their product development centre significantly. In the last several years, Holden incurred losses due with the sturdy Australian dollar, with government scholarships being reduced inside future.
Introduced inside May 1967 with substitute the HA series Vauxhall Viva inside the Australian marketplace, the initially Torana model became a facelifted HB series Vauxhall Viva. It showcased a two-door body, 12 inch wheels along with a 56 bhp 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine mated with a four-speed gearbox. A Borg-Warner Model 35 three-speed automatic transmission was optional. Drum brakes were fitted front plus back, with energy assisted front disk brakes optional.

In early 1968 a "Series 70" engine way was added. This engine had a high compression ratio, a high lift camshaft, along with a single CD Stromberg carburettor, that boosted output with 69 bhp. Power assisted front disk brakes were standard whenever this engine was chosen, as well as the automatic transmission choice was today no longer accessible with all the standard 56 bhp engine. A 'sports' model was furthermore introduced simultaneously called the 'Brabham' Torana, called inside honour of the well-respected Australian race-car driver, Sir Jack Brabham. The Brabham Torana's engine was based found on the Series 70, however, twin CD Stromberg carburettors with sports air cleansers were fitted. Together with all the low limitation exhaust program, this boosted the force with 79 bhp. The Brabham additionally included wider wheel rims plus red-wall tyres, force assisted front disk brakes because standard, different badging plus black body accents. Automatic transmission wasn't accessible about this model.

In September 1968, the '69 Torana' was introduced, occasionally called the HB Series II. This featured nearby created body panels, changing the imported bodies of the authentic HB. The model line up today included a four-door sedan that was developed inside Australia, with four-door bodies shipped back with the UK with be designed plus available because the Viva. A collapsable steering column was today fitted, together with a unique recessed instrument cluster, new signal switch, plus new steering wheel lent within the modern full-sized Holden. These neighborhood components changed the earlier imported Vauxhall goods. A result of utilizing these regional components was the reduction of the stalk operated headlight dip switch plus horn. The dip switch ended up found on the floor, because was the case for full-size Holdens. Dual circuit brakes were today standard about all models, though energy assisted front disk brakes were nonetheless optional with all the standard 56 bhp engine. The Brabham Torana was nevertheless accessible, inside two-door shape just. It today included a sports steering wheel synonymous with the modern Holden Monaro GTS, full instrumentation, different badging, plus different black accenting. The HB Torana continued till late 1969. Total manufacturing was 16,318 with imported panels plus 20,243 with all the nearby manufactured bodies.

The upcoming generation of Toranas appeared inside October 1969 plus were accessible with either a four- or six-cylinder engine. The inline six had a capability of 138 cu inside. The six-cylinder vehicles had a longer wheelbase of four-cylinder models), a more aggressively styled somewhat longer nose to support the heavier engine, plus available a choice of 3 plus four-speed guide gearbox or perhaps a three-speed Trimatic automatic transmission. The Torana was Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 1969.

The four-cylinder engine was initially of 1159 cc, plus available either 56 or 69 hp. The more effective Brabham model was discontinued. In July 1971 a bigger overhead cam 1.6 litre engine with 80 hp was added; this engine was sourced from Vauxhall inside the UK. The 1600 received a strengthened gearbox also.

Body designs were all fresh plus obtainable in either 2 or 4 doorways, plus were available inside base, S, or SL trim. Bench or bucket front seats were furthermore a choice, together with disk front brakes. A more-powerful 161 cu inside engine was prepared accessible after the model's launch inside the more upmarket SL plus inside the two-door sports model, the GTR, because a 2600S with a two-barrel Stromberg WW carburettor. Later inside manufacturing, the 161ci engine was changed with a greater 173ci adaptation that moreover prepared it into the last of the LC GTR vehicles inside two-barrel shape.

In August 1970 the initially genuine performance Torana, the GTR XU-1, was developed by Holden together with Harry Firth of the Holden Dealer Team for competition inside favored Series Production racing series inside Australia plus inside off-road rallying. However, the key cause of the Torana GTR XU-1 was with keep Holden competitive from the big plus effective Ford Falcon GT-HO V8s inside the Hardie-Ferodo 500 stamina race which is regarded as the jewel inside the crown of Australian motorsport.

The LC Torana GTR XU-1 was built with a 160 brake horsepower 186 in³ six-cylinder engine, fitted with 3 Zenith Stromberg CD-150 carburettors, cast iron headers, a performance cylinder head plus camshaft plus an Opel four-speed guide gearbox. This automobile showcased a back spoiler, protect flutes, wider steel rims, full instrumentation plus front disk brakes because standard. The Torana GTR XU-1 proven with be a sturdy performer both found on the road plus track due with its favourable power/weight ratio. It shortly gained big recognition inside Australia, being an perfect race auto inside numerous types of engine sport, particularly Series Production touring automobile racing plus rallying. It effectively changed the V8 Monaro GTS 350 because Holden's frontline track race auto inside 1970, winning several touring vehicle plus rally occasions, however, for the famed Bathurst 500-mile race that Ford claimed inside 1970 plus 1971 with its XW Phase Two plus XY Phase Three Falcon GT-HOs respectively.

General Motors-Holdens built a total of 74,627 LC Toranas.

The LJ Torana created the basis of the Chevrolet 1700 inside South Korea, yielded by GM Korea between 1972 plus 1976. Unlike the Torana, the 1700 was additionally accessible because a five-door station wagon. Powered with a 1,698 cc four-cylinder engine, the 1700 available improperly inside the Korean marketplace with just 8,105 units produced; the auto was perceived with experience excellent gas expenditure.

Due with bad Chevrolet 1700 sales, the vehicle was revised because the Camina inside 1976. But, the Chevrolet adaptation continued with market alongside it till both models were discontinued inside 1978. A small 1,492 cc engine was fitted with deliver greater gas economy than its Hyundai plus Kia competitors, but, sales didn't recover with just 992 vehicles available inside 2 years. The 1700 plus Camina substitution, the 1977 Saehan Gemini became a development of the Isuzu Gemini.


In February 1972, the facelifted LJ Torana was introduced with all the six-cylinder models today visually associated with all the heavier Holden HQ series. Many mechanical components were shared with all the LC, with all the main changes limited with the choice of machines. The four-cylinder Torana retained its 1200 & 1600 motors however was today moreover accessible with a 1300 cc device. The older 1200 was today just accessible because a two-door Standard variation, when the 1300 prepared the Deluxe model plus was moreover accessible with 4 doorways plus an automatic transmission. The 2250 plus 2850 machines carried over into the revised six-cylinder Torana models, as well as the 3300 engine was adopted because the engine for the LJ Torana GTR sedan. Gearbox options stayed the same over the range.

A race-bred variation of the 3300 engine was moreover fitted with the LJ Torana GTR XU-1, producing effectively over 210 brake horsepower. By today equipping the XU-1 with all the 202ci engine plus bigger 1.75in CD triple carburettors, and a unique close ratio M21 4-speed Australian produced transmission, this gave the nimble XU-1 the energy boost it required with really challenge the effective Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III, that had claimed the 1971 Hardie-Ferodo 500 creation automobile stamina race held yearly at Bathurst.

In the somewhat wet 1972 Hardie-Ferodo 500, the lightweight HDT Torana GTR XU-1 was capable with finally claim victory up against the heavyweight GT-HO, driven solo for 500 miles by Peter Brock. This will be the begin of the 'Peter Perfect'/Torana legend, as well as the initially of five Bathurst wins for the Torana inside its colourful ten-year racing job at Bathurst.

Holden equally developed a 308ci V8-powered adaptation of the GTR XU-1, frequently called the GTR XU-2, nevertheless the vehicle not prepared it past the prototype stage. This was due with the 'Supercar scare' of 1972, that concerned massive political stress being located on Holden, Ford plus Chrysler with abandon their proposed especially built 'Bathurst Supercars', like the XU-2. This was the outcome of the media frenzy which was reporting against these soon-to-be introduced "bullets about wheels" accessible with the general public. In impact, all 3 producers bowed to the stress, plus Holden might postpone its introduction of the V8 Torana for 2 years till the launch of the somewhat heavier LH series Torana inside 1974.

A total of 81,813 LJ Toranas were built by Holden inside Australia, with several exported with New Zealand, however, just inside 6-cylinder shape, probably due with the synonymous 4-cylinder Vauxhall Viva HC range being available there also. The 2850SL model, with bucket seats plus 4-speed floor shift, or Trimatic three-speed automatic was additionally shipped with New Zealand inside CKD kit shape for nearby assembly from 1973, becoming the initially Kiwi-built Torana.
March 1974 saw the initial completely unique Torana body, with all the arrival of the heavier mid-sized LH series, yielded inside four-door sedan fashion just. Despite the bigger exterior size, the vehicle was reasonably cramped by mid-1970s specifications. It resembled different GM treatments of its generation, notably the Opel Ascona. It was distinctive because, after the addition of the 4-cylinder choice inside May 1974, the same body design was accessible with a choice of inline-four, inline-six, or V8 machines, especially, 1.9-litre Opel 4, 2.85- plus 3.3-litre Holden 'red' sixes, plus four.2- plus 5.0-litre Holden V8s. Low-compression versions of the fours plus sixes were furthermore accessible for export markets.
1974 LH Torana SL/R 5000 L34 sedan

The 5.0-litre engine was reserved for the sporting LH Torana SL/R 5000 sedan. A specialized build derivative of the SL/R 5000 was the Bathurst-intended 'L34 Option', of that just 263 were built, with a high compression engine with stouter components for more energy plus toughness inside competition employ. The many notable exterior feature of the L34 was the bolt-on wheel arch extensions, tailored to support the heavier racing rims plus tyres.

The L34 proven with be quickly plus lucrative, yet delicate, inside Australian touring automobile racing. It was eventually superseded by the evolutionary A9X choice prepared obtainable in the LX Torana series inside 1977. The LH Torana inside L34 shape earned the famed Bathurst 1000 touring automobile race with Peter Brock plus Brian Sampson inside 1975 plus with Bob Morris & John Fitzpatrick inside 1976.

Prototype wagon plus hatchback versions of the LH Torana were built, yet not reached manufacturing. Overall, a total of 70,184 LH Toranas were built. There were a limited unique models of the LH, the somewhat sporting Plus 4 plus G-Pak models. The Plus 4 arrived inside September 1974 plus was an attempt with move a limited more of the slow-selling four-cylinder model. The G-Pak, initially watched inside February 1975, received the 3.3 litre inline-six. Both came with a four-speed guide, sporting instrumentation, plus disk brakes inside front.

New Zealand assembly got off with a troubled begin. General Motors New Zealand, that nevertheless had a broad four-cylinder Vauxhall Viva/Magnum line about sale, had planned a 2850 six 'S' model with bench front seat plus three-speed column guide shift as well as the 3300SL with bucket seats plus four-speed guide or three-speed Trimatic floor shift. However the New Zealand government imposed a 60% sales taxes about vehicles with machines over 2 litres simply because GM established the LH inside mid-'74 plus just a limited of every were built. The LH was then withdrawn temporarily plus relaunched certain months later with all the Opel 1.9-litre I4 plus floor shift guide or car gearboxes. Six-cylinder Toranas might not again be integrated New Zealand plus were just quite uncommon imports following this. GM New Zealand equally built a limited special surrounding 'sports' specialized editions yet the changes were just aesthetic.

The mildly facelifted LX series arrived inside February 1976. Cosmetically, the many apparent changes were with substitute the LH's rectangular headlights with round headlights, side window surrounds were changed from body color with black, as well as the front Holden badge was enlarged. A two-door hatchback body was introduced because an alternative with the four-door sedan, though the 1,897 cc Opel device wasn't available inside the unique body design. After its introduction, inside July 1976, the LX was subjected with performance reducing engine modifications inside purchase with comply with unique mid-year emission laws. Power outputs changed because follows:
Holden LX Torana SS Hatchback
Holden LX Torana SL Coupe

173/2.85: from 118 hp with 78 kW
202/3.3: from 135 hp with 82.5 kW
253/4.2: from 185 hp with 120 kW
308/5.0: from 240 hp with 170 kW

1977 LX Torana SLR 5000
LX Sunbird

Whenever the LX Torana was introduced it showcased a choice of four-, six- plus eight-cylinder machines. In November 1976 the four-cylinder Torana was revised plus relaunched because the Holden LX Sunbird. Reflecting the modern emissions rules, energy within the Opel-sourced engine was down from 76 with 72 kW. From this point, all four-cylinder models were advertised because Sunbirds as well as the six- or eight-cylinder models because Toranas. The authentic LX series Sunbird had been a single-trim range, with four-speed guide plus three-speed automatic transmissions. There were minor trim variations compared with the Torana, notably the grille plus distinctive chrome wheel covers. It was advertised because a four-door sedan plus because a three-door hatchback, unlike the short-lived four-cylinder LX Torana. The introduction of Sunbird furthermore coincided with all the initial attempt by Holden to incorporate a handling package with its range of vehicles. The introduction of 'radial-tuned suspension' started with all the LX Sunbird sedan plus hatchback plus then your LX Torana.
A9X option

During 1977, the LX series equally saw the development of another limited build high-performance choice aimed at winning inside Australian Touring Car racing, plus inside certain at the yearly Bathurst 1000 touring vehicle race. This was the 'A9X Option' that has been accessible found on the 5.0-litre V8 driven SLR 5000 sedan plus SS hatchback models. The A9X visually resembled the L34 optioned LH model, however with all the addition of the rear-ward facing bonnet scoop that has been specifically crafted with strengthen airflow by the engine bay with make maximum energy inside racing conditions. The A9X package varied within the older L34 inside road shape because while the engine wasn't modified, the A9X nevertheless had certain unique mechanical attributes like back disk brakes, thick duty axles along with a thick duty '10 bolt' differential.

After being rushed into racing service, Peter Brock gave the A9X a dream first by winning the 1977 Hang Ten 400 at Sandown. But, following he place his Torana about pole position, the A9X eventually lost its first Bathurst race inside 1977 with the Ford Falcons of Allan Moffat plus Colin Bond. The A9X package was shortly processed plus proven dominant throughout the following 2 seasons of touring automobile racing inside Australia. Drivers Peter Brock plus Bob Morris were victorious inside the 1978 plus 1979 Australian Touring Car Championships respectively, plus A9Xs shared by Peter Brock plus Jim Richards earned the 1978 plus 1979 Bathurst 1000's. In a show of the A9X's superiority, Brock plus Richards claimed the 1979 race with a record 6 laps, with Brock setting the touring automobile lap record found on the last lap of the race.

Overall a total of 65,977 LX Toranas were yielded by Holden

The introduction of the UC Torana inside March 1978 saw the demise of V8 force as well as the cessation of the sporting SL/R variant inside the Torana range of vehicles. The UC series showcased a greatly modernised frontal appearance along with a completely new inside dash design. Torana was today rationalised with a choice of 2 equipment degrees plus 2 six-cylinder machines, the 2.85-litre as well as the 3.3-litre. A 'Deluxe Pack' was an alternative which authorized the UC Torana SL with compete with Ford's TE Cortina Ghia ... this comprised laminated windscreen, tinted side plus back windows, intermittent wipers, radio/cassette player, cloth trim, sports instrumentation plus bumper overriders.
1978–1979 Holden UC Torana SL Sedan
Holden UC Torana SL Hatchback

The Holden Sunbird was furthermore up-to-date with UC requirements plus continued with market effectively because a 1.9-litre four-cylinder auto, sharing its body architecture with all the UC Torana sedan plus hatchback. The UC Sunbird extended into 3 trim levels: base, SL plus SL/E. It did well inside New Zealand, where it was assembled, especially inside fleets where it competed with all the Ford Cortina along with a range of Japanese models. SL/E trim was moreover obtainable in NZ. The UCs had square headlamps along with a easier front end. LX plus early UC Sunbirds were fitted with a 1.9-litre Opel engine. Later UC models had the nearby yielded 1,892 cc 'Starfire Four' engine that has been equally installed into the Australian-produced versions of the Toyota Corona plus inside four-cylinder versions of the Holden Commodore. This sluggish engine was just a crudely reduce variation of the lengthy running Holden six-cylinder engine. The Hatchbacks were deleted inside 1979, exiting just the sedans for the 1980 model year. The last Sunbird was integrated September 1980. The Sunbird was changed initially with a four-cylinder adaptation of the Holden Commodore, before the arrival of its all-natural albeit small successor, the Holden Camira, from 1982.

There was at 1 point shape consideration of the five-door hatchback adaptation of the UC Torana, that had a synonymous side profile with the Rover SD1 plus rode an extended wheelbase. The idea not got past the clay modelling stage, possibly inside many piece due with the impending introduction of the GM V-Car, the Commodore.

After launch of the VB Commodore inside November 1978, it shortly became well-defined with GM-H which the Torana was too synonymous inside size compared to the more contemporary Holden Commodore. As a happen, the UC Torana was shortly dropped within the Holden range inside 1979. The UC Sunbird continued by 1980 with a modern nearby produced 1.9-litre 'Starfire' engine changing the imported Opel device.

For a whilst at minimum, there was clearly speak of further extending the Torana/Sunbird's creation existence beyond 1980, with a facelifted 'UD' model, of that prototype models of the sedan plus hatchback were really built - featuring frontal styling synonymous with the Opel Ascona B. But, due with the vehicle itself being outdated compared to the brand-new Japanese opposition, Holden decided about a simpler path by introducing the 'Starfire' engine into the VC-series of Commodore sedans plus wagons.

Ultimately, the title of four-cylinder mid-size Holden was taken over inside 1982 by the Camira, Holden's variation of GM's front wheel drive 'J-Car'. But, the 'Starfire' engine did stay accessible for another 2 years inside the VH-series Holden Commodore, plus continued with be fitted with the VK-series inside New Zealand.

Simply over 55,000 UC series Toranas plus Sunbirds were yielded.
In 2004, Holden introduced a luminous, hot pink or "ManGenta" medium-sized, rear-drive concept vehicle called the Torana TT36. The project was initially called XP54, reflecting the acronym 'eXperimental Project' plus coded 54 inside recognition of Holden's so-called Studio 54 shape workshop inside the outer suburbs of Melbourne. The model was mentioned with debut a hot platform for General Motors plus previewed the appearance of the 2006 VE Commodore.

By applying twin KO4 Warner turbochargers, an air-to-air intercooler plus varying valve actuation with its Alloytec 190, then dropping the compression with 9.0:1, Holden technicians were capable with deliver a force peak of 280 kW plus no lower than 480Nm of torque, with 90 per cent accessible from only 1600rpm.

The prototype visited the National Motor Museum at Birdwood inside the Adelaide Hills inside early 2008.

The initial Australian Touring Car Championship was held inside 1960 because a single race for Appendix J Touring Cars. This was an acknowledgement of the increasing recognition of races held for passenger sedans because opposed with the more cause built open wheel racing vehicles, or sports vehicles. The authentic race was held at the Gnoo Blas circuit inside Orange inside remote New South Wales, west of Sydney. The authentic race was claimed by journalist racer, David McKay racing a Jaguar saloon ready by his own racing team, that to the point had been better recognized for the planning of open wheel plus sports racing vehicles.

The early years of the ATCC saw the when a year event see largely remote circuits, before finally exploring a main city circuit, Lakeside Raceway found on the outskirts of Brisbane inside 1964. This race was furthermore the initially not claimed with a Jaguar saloon with Ian Geoghegan driving a Ford Cortina winning the initial of his five titles. From 1965 the title might mostly be earned by an American V8 driven muscle vehicle, many notably the Ford Mustang that might win five straight titles inside 1965 plus 1966-69. The initially victory by an Australian automobile was the Holden Monaro HT GTS 350 driven by Norm Beechey inside 1970. As of 4 December 2011 Jamie Whincup & Norm Beechey are truly the only 2 folks with have claimed the championship inside both a Ford along with a Holden inside history of the ATCC plus V8 Supercars Championship Series.
1979 Champion Bob Morris

A main shift happened inside 1973. The championship had blossomed from a single race into a multi-event series inside 1969, however, the competition had not changed markedly. The 'Supercar scare' which had rocked the build as much as 1972 Bathurst 500 forced sweeping changes from touring vehicle laws. The Improved Touring Car laws that governed the ATCC, recognized at the time because Group C were amalgamated with all the more standard Group E Series Production Touring Cars laws that governed the Bathurst touring automobile stamina race inside a compromise amongst the 2, creating a single class for touring vehicle racing which might hold sway of Australian Touring Car racing till the introduction of Group A inside 1985.

This period saw a rise inside the tribal design conflicts between Holden plus Ford plus inside specific the 2 marques leading motorists, respectively Peter Brock plus Allan Moffat whom between them might claim 7 of the eras 12 championships. By the mid-1980s Group C had become wracked with infighting plus virtually unique parity changes between contending marques.

Attention focussed strictly about Holden plus Ford had blurry because European plus Japanese producers joined the Australian agents of the 2 big American businesses, the trend beginning inside 1981 with BMW, Mazda plus Nissan. The global Group A laws, absolutely used by European plus Japanese touring auto series, permitted those to compete about equal terms. Holden was forced quickly into catchup stage plus all however, supported from the sport inside 1992 following Group A had been dominated by more track focused creation vehicles including the turbocharged Ford Sierra RS500 plus different Nissan Skylines, plus the BMW M3.

1992 saw the unhappy demise of Group A plus with all the global touring vehicle scene fragmenting inside many instructions Australia forged its own path growing the Group A specification Holden Commodores plus re-introducing the Ford Falcon into the new Group 3A laws which might later be renamed because V8 Supercar.

The ATCC continued with be utilized till the finish of the 1998 season, following that V8 Supercar organisers changed the name of the series, eventually adopting its present identity, the V8 Supercars Championship.

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